50 Best Bakeries in Bronx

“If you’re ever in the Bronx and you don’t stop at Gino’s Pastry Shop, you’re missing out on a piece of real New York history. This Arthur Avenue staple has been serving up authentic Italian pastries for decades, and it’s exactly what you want from an old-school bakery — no frills, just flavor and tradition. The cannoli? Legendary. They fill them fresh to order, and the shells are crisp, flaky perfection with creamy ricotta that tastes like it was whipped up by someone’s Nonna in the back. The sfogliatelle and lobster tails are equally iconic — sweet, buttery, and loaded with filling. Don’t sleep on the rainbow cookies either — they’re dense, almondy, and always spot-on. The shop itself is cozy, with that classic Italian-American charm. Gino and the crew treat you like family, whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth. Prices are super fair for the quality, and it’s cash-only — so come prepared. Bottom line: Gino’s isn’t just a pastry shop, it’s a Bronx institution. Worth the trip, worth the calories, and worth every bite.“

“My first time trying coco bread with beef patty. Very interesting though to me to have the beef patty inside the coco bread. But it works good together. Their beef patty got good spice in it. Definitely good beef patty to get. They do closed at 4 and line can be long out to the door.“

“Used to go the Mount Vernon shop when I was a kid, then after the fire and they moved to the Bronx..followed them down there- EVEN when the current owner bought from the gentile older man from MV... "Paul" has kept up standards. The Coco Breads are THE BOMB - I'd know, I was taught to make them at the bakery my Granny worked in Mo'bay every summer! A MUST HAVE !!!! Go out of your way. Brave the parking situation. DO IT, you will not regret it!“

“We’ve been getting S&S cheesecakes for decades, they are an absolute necessity any time we are in NY and we have even flown them back home! 10/10 every time!“

“Posible the best bread I’ve had. From the texture to the taste of it it’s perfect for a sandwich or any kind of use you need bread for. You can eat it with nothing or some butter. They make great breakfast foods from home fries(potato) to French toast you can never go wrong with anything on the menu. The Cuban sandwich is really good too. Coffee great and the juices are cheap and tasty. In all everything in the bakery is good. The cakes are good but nothing to die for.

Parking: Parking is tricky. Be careful for the bus lane you will get a ticket if the bus catches you double parking.

Kid-friendliness: Plenty of cookies and cupcakes for kids.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy wheelchair accessibility.“

“The Best in the Bronx period!“

“love this place! the people are very nice and friendly“

“I’m so OBSESSED with the Dubai Strawberry Cup inspired by the viral Dubai Chocolate Bar with crispy kataifi dough. THIS IS EVERYTHING 🔥

The menu is incredible diverse ❤️ The sweet moment with Waffle/Pancakes/Crepe. Wow 🤩 this is the best crepe I’ve ever had in my life. Every bites was SUPER DELICIOUS, just felt truly special.

OMG! Don’t sleep on Cheesecake Pancakes, a delightful combination of pancakes 🥞 Cheesecakes 🧀 melt-in-your-mouth. Perfectly balanced of sweetness.

Get ready for an eruption of chocolatey goodness with the Lava Cakes 🎂 Chocolate love dream come true at Crepe House. The Lava Cake is perfect match with Ice Cream 🍨

What!!! The mini Donuts 🍩 they were such a hit. I truly cannot recommend Crepe House enough!!! Everything tastes freshly made!!!!“

“They did an amazing job on the BURN CAKE they created for my friend for his birthday, Vanilla 8" round cake with vanilla filling. Super professional and very creative. They were patient and understanding as I chose them to place my first ever cake order with and I chose correct. The cake was made within a week spand and price was very reasonable. Will order Birthday cakes from them again.

Kid-friendliness: They make cakes for every occasion.“

“Experience was great!“

“My fish sandwich was the best tonight. I went for the Jerk Chicken but was just as satisfied with the fish sandwich. Amazing 👏 A must try!“

“Bureks are super fire. This place sometimes gets crazy busy. It’s a small no frills spot but definitely one of my favorite places to eat in the area. The meat burek is good but I think I like the spinach and cheese more. Would highly recommend if you haven’t tried it already.“

“I love Zeppieri's Bakery. The lobster tails are the best and they make seasonal cupcakes and cookies that are out of this world. The bread is the absolute best!!!! The ladies at the counter are kind, even when super busy, polite and knowledgable always cheerful and sweet. I adore this neighborhood gem!“

“que se come muy rico y barato y la atención es de primera“

“Everthing is so fresh and Tasty Everyone is great, friendly and makes everyone feel like family.“

“I love how she take care of each detail in the cake , my favorite is manjar de leche. I think I had already purchase like over 6 cakes so far , birthdays, christening, and just because . You will not get disappointed with her service and delicious cakes .“

“I would like to take a moment to thank my renter for bringing me carrot cake from your business, which was considerately placed on ice and transported to Fort Myers, FL, as a gesture acknowledging my appreciation for carrot cake. I must say that your carrot cake is outstanding. Exceptional, and I wish there were an option to give more than five stars, as your dessert certainly merits 10 stars ⭐️.“

“THE ABSOLUTE BEST ITALIAN BAKERY in the world! I’ve tried others in Westchester! No comparison! Worth the trip to the NE Bronx! I always pre-order, as parking near there can be challenging! Helps to have a copilot in the vehicle so one can double park! Still very much worth the trip!“

“Great little storefront with fresh bread items and some sparse desserts (just packaged cookies). No cakes, danish or similar treats available. The staff were all super sweet and helpful. Their olive bread is amazing! A previous reviewer mentioned them “making” off menu items for their friends/neighbors and I fully believe her. A gent came in during my visit and requested something they definitely don’t carry but they told him to wait while getting it prepared for him. Guess it’s more “who you know”. I’ll definitely return just for the pane di casa and olive bread.“

“Yes Yes Yes I will recommend it“

“The bread is so delicious I get it sliced and their pound cake, the croissants and apple turnovers and big donuts yummy. And you go there early get a hot butter bagel! 😋
I also had them do 4 dozen dinner rolls for my Christmas party, They were so delicious they were hit of the party.“

“I have been going here for years how long I used to babysit for Danny and his brother. The food is delicious. The soups are amazing. Chicken cutlets are delicious. I really haven’t had anything here. I didn’t love.

Dietary restrictions: You can ask not to put extra salt in certain things and I find the soup is not salty. They’re pretty accommodating with everyone.“

“Everthing is so fresh and Tasty Everyone is great, friendly and makes everyone feel like family.“

“BEST Italian Bread and other items in NEW YORK! I live in Oregon now and I received this last month for my birthday from my BFF! It’s in my kitchen.“

“I love the quality of their cakes. I often visit to enjoy their specialty fruit cakes and tres de leche cakes. They are made with the finest, natural ingredients. I used to arrive and enjoy their homemade pancakes and French toast, made without using eggs. The batter they use for their cakes and breakfast meals are delicious. I would go to get a hearty breakfast and celebrate your loved ones’s birthdays with their cakes.

I stopped by at another time and they served orange juice and a plate of French Toast, Bacon and Eggs. Their food was so natural, and I would come back to feel like myself again, before going to work. This place feels like home.

Vegetarian options: The ingredients are organic and preparing their pancakes and French toast use no eggs.

Kid-friendliness: It is kid friendly. Children have stopped by briefly with family as their parents purchase cakes and pastries. It is a small, welcoming store, and mainly traveling adults stop by for a while before heading to work.“

“Bought dinner for a large family with children and we all raved about the food. Flavour-bomb! Well seasoned, just enough spice for my taste and the portions are big! It’s already so difficult to get good- tasting Caribbean food in the Bronx, but now I’m super happy I tried here! My new go to “

“BEST Italian Bread and other items in NEW YORK! I live in Oregon now and I received this last month for my birthday from my BFF! It’s in my kitchen.“

“Madonia brothers bakery was excellent to try the staff was friendly and helpful and management could not do enough to help me out the customer service excellent and the bread rolls cakes slices pies and sausage are fresh made every day and melt in your mouth“

“Traveleld From Boston To celebrate my 39 aniversary with Husband in the big apple 🍎 and On Saturday we End up at The Pastora bakery to grab some traditional Sweets pastry felt like home🇵🇷 Athmosphere was Warm♥️ the pastries 🥐 were fresh and the breakfast sandwich was Delicious! Thank you for the good service“

“Fantastic bakery with very reasonable prices. Very helpful staff and open as early as 4:30 AM for breakfast. The cakes and sweets look fantastic. Cash and credit are both accepted. Metered street parking is available but it is a busy area and parking can be very difficult. 07/2025“

“Excellent cappuccino, perfect for a dip of their excellent biscotti. I love coming here with the kids because they have little pastries that mean your kid is not eating his/her weight in sugar but feels like it's a nice treat.

These are the most delicious pignoli cookies I've ever had (almond with pine nuts on top) and are very expensive because they are only with almond flour. Be warned not to have price shock with those.“

“Thank you Again Tee. The cake was delicious , I loved the design and coloring. Got 6-7 more orders I’ll be placing very soon. Thanks again sis your the Goat.“

“I’m from Texas and wanted to look at local bakeries as a sweets lover. They have a ton of selection of specifically bread and this pastry I’m not sure what the name was, but it was bready! Brownies, cookies, full cake and slices.

Not sure where the $30-$50 price comes from - I tried to Oreo cake for $3.50, and they gave us a huge slice. It wasn’t too sweet and had wonderful flavors and textures. It was so good that I went back the next day to bring some back home, and they were super sweet and gave us an extra slice. 10/10, beautiful cakes, super affordable!“

“Having Italian Grandparents and mother, they always had cookies and Struffoli around their house in Jersey during Christmas. I’m so thankful to have found Artuso’s! Their cookies and Struffoli are awesome. Artuso’s has helped bring back memories! Thank y’all! A very satisfied North Carolina family! Merry Christmas 🎁🎄“

“The grub is great but the staff are slow. I initially couldn't find the location while in the area, which nearly got me lost, but had to do some searching only to find that it was a hole-in-a-wall. As with the other AA's usually the food is expensive, so only go occasionally. Also, they should start posting when they are out-of-stock when a product is requested. It could save a headache.“

“Delicious! Easy to order! Bread freezes well too!“

“The dominican cake is delicious 😋“

“Great communication skills grade service the people there are very kind and respectful and we should support them since they're the only bakery in the area we should not lose people like that or bakery of that kind what grade and loyal people to the community God bless all of them“

“Excellent cannoli and coffee!“

“We needed a birthdaycake right away and they came thru. The cake was so moist and delicious, the staff was awesome. The birthday girl was very happy. We also tried some of the pastries which were so fresh. Highly recommend them. Will return!!“

“The quality of taste over the years have been in a steady decline in my opinion, and I have been having this cake on occasions in one way, shape, form or another for the past 50 years. My grandmother started us, then my parents, then for my kids....it has steadily been baked too dry, not enough filling, and increased sweetness of the outer cake frosting...all makes for a recipe of being disappointed....but you cant tell tham at Valencia, because they swear there is nothing wrong with their product, but I differ, I have been getting the same feedback from many others as well...So What's Up Valencia????When are you going to admit it iij s time to change the Baker and or recipe???“

“Best Pattie I ever tasted... Coffee is good also... Nice workers... Very clean & Ital Eats ♡♡LOV this place“

“Needed a cake last minute for my mother in law. Called and they held a strawberry cake for us which was amazing !My husband said the female cashier even came outside to helped him secure the cake to his scooter! 🛴 will go back again! They had reasonable prices.“

“Spacious and cozy all at once. Food and drinks here are very good and are obviously made fresh with attention. Staff is pleasant. Sometimes the line here can be short but indecisive customers can drag it out a bit. No fault of the establishment, just arrive patiently.“

“Live in Maryland but when Im in the Bronx, Champion bakery is the placr to gey hzrdo bread that's soft snd chewy, not to mention if you get a.hot loaf. That thing will only last a day. We bought a duck bread for Christmas and yum. yum. yum.“

“SCRUMPTIOUS! DECADENT! DELICIOUS!“

“The cakes are Beautiful and delicious“

“It’s a grab and go tiny place and the workers are always working hard. I stumbled in one day and the sweet woman on the counter let me taste test the family rolls ..omg amazing! Everything is sooooo fresh and yummy and amazingly priced. I walked out with a bag of family rolls/buns for $4“

“In my opinion: This place is a Diamond in the rough.I've been living in the neighborhood for almost a decade and I haven't stepped in here once until a couple of days ago. I believe it's because theres nothing that is appealing to the eye that draws customers in thus making it quite unnoticeable. Again, I learned the lesson to never judge a book by its cover. I didn't have high expectations because of the way the bakery looked but I was actually surprised that the things I did buy turned out to be pretty good. ? We got two different kinds of cake slices and a cookie. I came back today to grab another slice of cake for my boyfriend and an iced coffee w/ couple of cookies for me. This place isn't bad at all! Also they take foodstamps! This is so great for those who can't afford the luxory of having cakes for a loved ones birthday. Had I paid attention I would've had a cake for my birthday last month. My boyfriend is the type of person who is obsessed with cheesecake. Me, not so much. He got the strawberry cheesecake and claims it's the best he's had in a long time...which I find hard to believe because he ate it so fast I don't think he had a chance to taste it. Lol!No matter how you decide to pay it wasn't expensive if you compare how much other bakeries want for the same things.“

“Amazing cakes filled with lots of flavor !!! Will 100% be coming back“