This is a true gem to the neighborhood.Go there and try any of their delicious traditional goods, or simply a coffee and buttered roll, greet the staff and leave the place with a smile on your face. This is a simple part of the reality that we can't forget to be part of.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shadow Prince Flores
The best place to find olive bread and other delicious pastry &
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sicilian Pizza, Cannoli, St Joseph Pastries, Chocolate Loaf
Vincent L.
Haven't been there for a long time. After doing our income tax, we took a walk to have a slice of square pizza. As soon as we walked in, the pizza guy sneezed into his arm and never washed his hands (gross). I was glad that another worker came forward to help my wife and I. They were always one of the best bakeries for bread, pizza and other cakes. It seems it has taken a turn for the worst. I'll never go back there; even the employee who served us looked a bit disheveled, also the smells of sweet cake and pastries collide with the aroma of the pizza and it gives a horrible smell.
Brad Sciullo
Great service and good product just surrounded by better places.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Mike T.
A classic bakery with their delicious assortment of cookies, cannoli, and other baked goods. They offer a special of a small coffee and a buttered roll for $2. It's a go to coffee stop when in Astoria. Conveniently located below the Subway platform on 31st.Parking: It's a high traffic area with many businesses nearby. Expect to double park.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli
Shane Sheils
Great place with fantastic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Reischer
Rose & Joe's is Astoria's hidden gem! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Their garlic knots are garlicky perfection, the linzer tart's jam was bursting with flavor, and the chocolate croissant was flaky and decadent. But the real hero? The choclatey, melt-in-your-mouth brownie (not pictured — all gone! ) with nuts. It's a must-try! Arincinis on deck!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gianna D.
Amazing!!! Cannolis were hand piped right In front of us and prosciutto bread was fresh and perfect!
B C.
Went to a doctor in the neighborhood, saw this bakery, and stopped in. I was excited! I always love to support small businesses. Especially Mom and Pop shops, which are slowly disappearing. Well, the lady at the counter acted as if I was bothering her by coming into the shop. Because I had never been there, I started walking towards the back, looking at all the pastries in the display case. Before I got halfway through the shop, she said, something like, can I help you or do you want something but in a really unpleasant way with a lot of attitude. I said something like oh I've never been here and you have so many choices, they all look delicious! I always try to turn things around. I ordered 2 sfogliatelle and she said "do you want that in a bag?" But again with attitude, as if she was trying to get rid of me. I said well, I know I'm going to want a few more things... (which usually determines whether the stuff gets put in a bag or a box, depending on how much stuff you finally get) And after each thing she would say, "is that it?" As if she couldn't wait to get rid of me. The only thing missing was an eye roll. I added a danish, 8 zeppole, and a loaf of Italian bread. In bags, which was fine. I hoped that the baked goods would make up for the lack of personality. The Italian bread was quite nice. The sfogliatelle had that crispy outside texture and the cheese filling was good. But the zeppole were soaked in oil! As if they had not been drained long enough after frying. By the time I got home, the paper bag was soaked in oil. I dropped the zeppole into another paper bag and the oil still soaked through. BTW, the zeppole had no powdered sugar on them, the lady hadn't even asked if I wanted any, and I was so anxious to get out of the place, I forgot all about it. Would I go back? Hmm. MAYBE. Sometimes people have a rough day. I would maybe try a different loaf of bread just to see. I try to give people a second chance. BTW, the whole time I was there I was wondering if I had come in right at closing time and she was just anxious to close shop. I've looked at their hours of operation and discovered I was there AT LEAST two hours before closing. I've since read a few other reviews for this place. Most seem to have had, unfortunately, the same experience with customer service. Some of the reviews have even hinted at potential racial overtones. That certainly wasn't my first thought during my exchange. I was just puzzled by the coldness and the sense that the woman wanted to get me out of the shop. And I always hope that as a society we've moved forward a bit from that. But I will say that I am a Latina woman. Could that have played any part in the cool reception I received? We'll never know.
MrS98VAC
Wish that I could give this establishment way more than 5 stars, because they certainly deserve it! Fantastic everything, but my faves are the Apple Muffins and Chocolate Linzer Tart Cookies!
Best bread in the city hands down. Glad it's so close to the subway, so I can grab a quick coffee and buttered roll on the way to work, or a nice loaf on the way home to go with dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charles Kramer
You open an ordinary door, and suddenly it's 1963. The breads are fresh with crunchy crusts and piled high, the cinnamon bun was nicely dense, and not too sweet. Good gawd, even the coffee was perfect. A cheerful place of quality from a time when "carbs" was not a word of fear. And they have pizza and some savory buns too (with cheese and spinach). I wish the place had a seating area, but it does have a counter to lean on as you eat a sweet and inhale the glorious vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pizza by the Slice, Spinach Rice Balls Special
Michael McLeish
Love Rose and Joe's. Love the rolls, Italian cookies mainly in the morning. If I stop by later in the day, I get the pizza. Everything is fresh and delicious, the staff are friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sicilian Pizza
Jen N.
Review is based strictly for the Pizza. Was always told. Get a square slice. It's the best. Nothing comes close. It was MEH. At best. Edible, sure, but nothing like the Square across the street at Rosario's. NOTHING. A square is supposed to be thick and fluffy with crunch (if you get the corner - super crunch!) This had crunch but lacked fluff. It was thin. Now, I love thin crust pizza but definitely not when I'm eating a square. The taste was similar to that of a regular slice as opposed to a Sicilian, a BAKERY Sicilian. That's really all I can say. Skip the pizza, get the pastries.
Alis Karst
Rose and Joe's Italian Bakery in Astoria-Ditmars Blvd is a hidden gem, their pastries are delicious. I recommend getting their zeppoles and banana nut bread, their pizza and sandwiches are valid too.
This is a true gem to the neighborhood.Go there and try any of their delicious traditional goods, or simply a coffee and buttered roll, greet the staff and leave the place with a smile on your face. This is a simple part of the reality that we can't forget to be part of.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best place to find olive bread and other delicious pastry &
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sicilian Pizza, Cannoli, St Joseph Pastries, Chocolate Loaf
Haven't been there for a long time. After doing our income tax, we took a walk to have a slice of square pizza. As soon as we walked in, the pizza guy sneezed into his arm and never washed his hands (gross). I was glad that another worker came forward to help my wife and I. They were always one of the best bakeries for bread, pizza and other cakes. It seems it has taken a turn for the worst. I'll never go back there; even the employee who served us looked a bit disheveled, also the smells of sweet cake and pastries collide with the aroma of the pizza and it gives a horrible smell.
Great service and good product just surrounded by better places.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
A classic bakery with their delicious assortment of cookies, cannoli, and other baked goods. They offer a special of a small coffee and a buttered roll for $2. It's a go to coffee stop when in Astoria. Conveniently located below the Subway platform on 31st.Parking: It's a high traffic area with many businesses nearby. Expect to double park.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli
Great place with fantastic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rose & Joe's is Astoria's hidden gem! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Their garlic knots are garlicky perfection, the linzer tart's jam was bursting with flavor, and the chocolate croissant was flaky and decadent. But the real hero? The choclatey, melt-in-your-mouth brownie (not pictured — all gone! ) with nuts. It's a must-try! Arincinis on deck!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing!!! Cannolis were hand piped right In front of us and prosciutto bread was fresh and perfect!
Went to a doctor in the neighborhood, saw this bakery, and stopped in. I was excited! I always love to support small businesses. Especially Mom and Pop shops, which are slowly disappearing. Well, the lady at the counter acted as if I was bothering her by coming into the shop. Because I had never been there, I started walking towards the back, looking at all the pastries in the display case. Before I got halfway through the shop, she said, something like, can I help you or do you want something but in a really unpleasant way with a lot of attitude. I said something like oh I've never been here and you have so many choices, they all look delicious! I always try to turn things around. I ordered 2 sfogliatelle and she said "do you want that in a bag?" But again with attitude, as if she was trying to get rid of me. I said well, I know I'm going to want a few more things... (which usually determines whether the stuff gets put in a bag or a box, depending on how much stuff you finally get) And after each thing she would say, "is that it?" As if she couldn't wait to get rid of me. The only thing missing was an eye roll. I added a danish, 8 zeppole, and a loaf of Italian bread. In bags, which was fine. I hoped that the baked goods would make up for the lack of personality. The Italian bread was quite nice. The sfogliatelle had that crispy outside texture and the cheese filling was good. But the zeppole were soaked in oil! As if they had not been drained long enough after frying. By the time I got home, the paper bag was soaked in oil. I dropped the zeppole into another paper bag and the oil still soaked through. BTW, the zeppole had no powdered sugar on them, the lady hadn't even asked if I wanted any, and I was so anxious to get out of the place, I forgot all about it. Would I go back? Hmm. MAYBE. Sometimes people have a rough day. I would maybe try a different loaf of bread just to see. I try to give people a second chance. BTW, the whole time I was there I was wondering if I had come in right at closing time and she was just anxious to close shop. I've looked at their hours of operation and discovered I was there AT LEAST two hours before closing. I've since read a few other reviews for this place. Most seem to have had, unfortunately, the same experience with customer service. Some of the reviews have even hinted at potential racial overtones. That certainly wasn't my first thought during my exchange. I was just puzzled by the coldness and the sense that the woman wanted to get me out of the shop. And I always hope that as a society we've moved forward a bit from that. But I will say that I am a Latina woman. Could that have played any part in the cool reception I received? We'll never know.
Wish that I could give this establishment way more than 5 stars, because they certainly deserve it! Fantastic everything, but my faves are the Apple Muffins and Chocolate Linzer Tart Cookies!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Best bread in the city hands down. Glad it's so close to the subway, so I can grab a quick coffee and buttered roll on the way to work, or a nice loaf on the way home to go with dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
You open an ordinary door, and suddenly it's 1963. The breads are fresh with crunchy crusts and piled high, the cinnamon bun was nicely dense, and not too sweet. Good gawd, even the coffee was perfect. A cheerful place of quality from a time when "carbs" was not a word of fear. And they have pizza and some savory buns too (with cheese and spinach). I wish the place had a seating area, but it does have a counter to lean on as you eat a sweet and inhale the glorious vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pizza by the Slice, Spinach Rice Balls Special
Love Rose and Joe's. Love the rolls, Italian cookies mainly in the morning. If I stop by later in the day, I get the pizza. Everything is fresh and delicious, the staff are friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sicilian Pizza
Review is based strictly for the Pizza. Was always told. Get a square slice. It's the best. Nothing comes close. It was MEH. At best. Edible, sure, but nothing like the Square across the street at Rosario's. NOTHING. A square is supposed to be thick and fluffy with crunch (if you get the corner - super crunch!) This had crunch but lacked fluff. It was thin. Now, I love thin crust pizza but definitely not when I'm eating a square. The taste was similar to that of a regular slice as opposed to a Sicilian, a BAKERY Sicilian. That's really all I can say. Skip the pizza, get the pastries.
Rose and Joe's Italian Bakery in Astoria-Ditmars Blvd is a hidden gem, their pastries are delicious. I recommend getting their zeppoles and banana nut bread, their pizza and sandwiches are valid too.