I heard of this bakery on social media and decided to keep them on my radar since I live close to the area.
I almost passed it by, since West Town is so changed and I did not pay attention. We were greeted by a nice, friendly and attentive girl that told us what she had available and if we could special order cakes with a week's notice if we liked (since I asked about Cannoli Cake).
Decided to get 2 canoli and she popped them fresh on the spot. It was tasty, creamy and flavorful. Now I know where to come to get fresh cannoli and/or foccacias or Italian bread. That is their specialty and it is made fresh...
Read moreI finally found real bread in this area! Awesome flavor, a beautiful open crumb, fantastic crust. This reminds me of the bread I used to buy on Morris Park Avenue. And the bread is placed in paper bags, not plastic.
Oh, the sfogliatella is also great. The pastry is perfect, just as it should be. Flaky, light, tasty. The filling is a little heavier than what I’m used to, but it has a great authentic flavor. The Manco family knows their stuff.
Goodbye tasteless, marshmallow bread and wanna-be pastries! The real thing exists in...
Read moreWhat a great experience. Small place only only open two days a week and mostly geared towards farmers markets but if you can make it while they are open it's worth it. A true mom and pop shop. Had a nice conversation with the owners daughter while we waited on some fresh rolls to come out. The smell is amazing. I could barely make it home without eating one in the car. All in all a pleasant way to start a lazy Saturday. The rolls were so tender inside with a wonderful chewy crust and they are...
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