Oh man! I don't even live around Syracuse anymore, but when I'm in town, I have to stop at Bella's.
First of all: the space is clean and tidy. Second: the smell! That delightful, comforting aroma of freshly baked bread greets you from the parking lot.
Their donuts are ridiculous... huge, fluffy but not too light, and so fresh tasting. The chocolate chil cookies are oversized and just the right balance of crispy and chewy.
But what captures my heart are the almond paste cookies. They've got that heavenly outer crust, with a perfect chewy inside. Better than anyplace...
Read moreNice and clean bakery customer area. Reasonable prices. Friendly and attentive employee. She came right out to help me as soon as I entered the bakery. Everything looked yummy, but needed to ask what several items were. Would be helpful to label everything including all flavors available. I purchased several goodies today, but have only tried an eclair so far. Very fresh, delicious & lots of custard filling. I recommend this bakery & I will return to...
Read moreI ordered the strawberry cream cake for my son's birthday. It was the most incredible cake! Not too sweet and the strawberry filling was SO fresh.... The perfect summer cake. Several people asked me where I got it and said they loved it! Bella bakery is a legit old style bakery.... Just like you remember Snowflake or Fremont bakery. Very...
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