Giant horseshoe-shaped donuts with the ends stuck together. Fried to order. Then injected like…read moresome weird medical procedure with the fillings of your choice, eg chocolate. This is a specialty of Castellamare. Good for breakfast, or a snack The Italian dictionary doesn't show the word graffa, (it shows "ciambella" for donut), but in the Bay of Naples that's the word for even a round donut. The Re is the place to try one, just down from The stazione , near the waterfront.

What an awesome donut shop, they freshly fry a monster size donut and stuff it with your choice of…read morecream. My kids dragged me here twice in an hour.

My husband suggested we stop in here since we had a wait for our train at Salerno. On a whim he…read moreasked if they had anything that was gluten free--they did! They had a few choices and we went with a croissant and a ribbon donut. They don't make it there but warm it up from frozen which actually makes me feel better about the likelihood of cross contamination. The iced coffee was also very tasty. If I'm ever in Salerno again I'll definitely stop in!

THIS IS A COFFEE...!! Sono Italiano e Napoletano, I know how…read morecoffee should be. THIS is a TRULY EXCEPTIONAL cup of coffee espresso. Come and see the barman how he works and SMELL the coffee a lot before taking it. COME and check! Courtesy thumbs UP!! E preparate un po' di biglietti da visita...

I had this place saved to get some good dessert on Amalfi and it did not disappoint!…read more Gelato from the booth opposite the main location and a cannoli from the actual cafe. Cannoli was decent - crunchy shell with creamy filling, but I've had better Cannoli in Rome. Gelato was delicious! Proper creamy and actually authentic! Got the Cioccolato con Caco del Madagascar (basically a chocolate gelato) + Ricotta Stregata (a ricotta flavor) in a cone. It was a really lovely combination and so perfect for a hot day.

A local classic, this caffe and pasticceria is one of the most famous (if not the most famous)…read moredessert and pastry shop in Amalfi. This address is the main location along Via Duca Mansone I, they also have a couple other smaller chocolate and gelato boutiques, the closest being diagonally across the piazza in front of the Amalfi Cathedral. Outdoor seating set out on the stone street fronts with a cream and wood color scheme and table umbrellas for shade. The store interior shouts classic European emporium, warm, medium-tone wooden display fixtures and wall paneling with mirrors and glass. A handful of golden chandeliers and pendant lights. Most importantly--many glass displays of pastries, cakes, chocolates, cookies. The staff is forthcoming and friendly, ready to help when I mentioned looking for a snack without certain ingredients. Their English was much better than my (non-existent) Italian. I ended up purchasing a little bag of almond cookies €6, with a texture between almond cake and marzipan, baked in little mini cupcake cup shapes. They were tasty though a little on the sweet side. Prices in the store were pretty typical for Amalfi Coast though I think a little higher than average pasticcerias in other Italian cities. I had planned to drop by again to try their gelato though alas didn't have the chance again when I was there. If I ever go back to Amalfi will drop by again!

Outstanding gelato. Try de scallata siciliana. But the best thing about this place is the…read moreabsolutely charming couple that runs it. If I lived here I'd come wayyyyy too often.

Collina is such a fun stop in Positano…read more It was pretty crowded inside when we went, but the staff handled it really well and kept the line moving quickly. They were super efficient and friendly despite how busy it was. One of my favorite things here was the mini pastries. They have smaller versions of a lot of the classics, which is perfect because you can try a few different things without committing to just one. I loved the sfogliatella and cannoli. They have a huge selection overall, from pastries to gelato and even lemon sorbet, so there's something for everyone. Definitely a great spot to pop into, especially if you want to sample a little bit of everything.

I know it's touristy and gimmicky, but this was the perfect spot to get the iconic lemon sorbet…read moreinside a hollow lemon. It was pricey at €10, but the sorbet was refreshing and nice on a hot day. They also have a good selection of regular gelato, pastries and drinks too if you want something more reasonable. It's conveniently located in the heart of Positano where you can wander down to the beach or stroll through the shops.