Cannoli, Cannoli, Cannoli... The cannoli here are exquisite! Super crisp shells, rich, complex filing with hints of cinnamon and spice! OMG! In Cannoli people often confuse size with quality. These are smaller, maybe 5.5" x 1", but so deep and rich that they are 10x better than larger flavorless versions elsewhere... ok everywhere else! This is very old looking establishment that looks as old as Mulberry street and NY itself. I guess they feel they are busy enough that they don't need to put any money back into the look of the place. Are the rear of the shop is a very cool looking bar that's a completely missed opportunity for bar side treats and eats. They need to clean it up and rethink all the junk piled up... they could serve twice as many people and brighten the place up too. read more

Caffe Roma - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

The ambience and service are great! If you're looking for somewhere comfortable to catch up with a friend over coffee, would recommend. However, the food and drinks were meh. The pistachio cannoli that I got tasted and felt more like icing than ricotta (too sweet and slightly hard texture). read more

Amazing pistacho cheesecake, can't wait to go back. Amazing customer service as well and great enhebrado read more

Caffe Roma - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

The place is special. Over 130 yrs old, one of the oldest bakeries in US. Had Italian Cheesecake and double espresso here. Nice atmosphere read more

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Italian pastry and coffee shop at the edge of Little Italy, quieter than the main areas. Plenty of indoor and outside seating, good selection of traditional pastries/cookies/desserts including cannoli, offers coffee options as well as hot chocolate. Staff are super nice and welcoming. Hot chocolate was decent, not too thick or sweet, and goes great with sweet desserts. Cannoli had a nice crispy shell, fairly sweet creamy moist frosting-like filling. Chocolate chips add a good kick of flavor. Can hardly have two in one sitting, but very fulfilling for one with a hot drink. read more

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Loved this cafe in little Italy! Happened to luck out to get a window seat so ambiance ! Ideal stop for a coffee and cannoli. The barista/bartender who made us an irish cream latte and hazelnut latte was wonderful and did a great job. read more

Caffe Roma - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

On a fair note I can give this pastry shop an average rating. It does everything on the average side of any given pastry or bakery but for the quality it puts out that is a slight higher than the average I give it a 4 star merit in it's category. There were several selections we chose and shared. Presentation is important, no?...of course, in a treat. The first was an oval shaped (5 inches in diameter about 3 inches tall), plump, mini cake-like cheesecake. It had a vanilla coated top shell with an oreo cookie in it's center. It taste sweet and with a vanilla flavor. It did not have a strong memorable flavor to it. It was just an average pass by snack not to be remembered. The second of the same design was a darker brown shade all around with a swirl of chocolate syrup on top and that was my favorite choice. It being a chocolate cheesecake. This mini cheesecake had a stronger chocolate flavor over the cheesecake flavor. The texture of all the 3+ varieties of mini cheesecake slanted toward more cheesecake than cake. They were very moist, mid level flavored with chocolate/vanilla/etc... and a light cheesecake taste. I also enjoyed their cannoli. It was huge, the size of a sausage. I might eat a cannoli once a year. And in comparison I only wish the flavor of the cream filling inside was more intense in the side of ricotta/cream cheese flavor, it was very light. But the way it was made in the outside shell coated in chocolate and a double layer of crisp with the cream sticking out gave it a nice crunch factor mixed in with a delightful cream+chocolate chew. Dust some sugar on their mini croissant or other pastry treats and these reasons I would surely go back while in the area and craving a sweet treat. The coffee is good too. read more

Caffe Roma - Chocolate mini cheesecake & Cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Staff is friendly very fast pastries are good portion very tasty if in lil italy give it try better than ferraro sorry that is a tourist trap . read more

Caffe Roma is amazing! I am so surprised at the rating, it should really be 4-5 stars. Quick note: best desserts around, cash only! My husband and I stumbled upon this bakery after dinner last night and we are so glad we did. I had their cheesecake with a cappuccino and the hubby had their cannoli with jasmine tea. Our dessert was simply amazing. My cheesecake was the creamiest I have ever had and having it with the cappuccino was the perfect combination. It seems like a family run business and everybody was so sweet and helpful. We'll definitely be back for some more pastries! read more

Caffe Roma - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Great little Italy ambiance, wonderful espressos and coffees. I've taken several visitors and they've all enjoyed it.

I've been in the hospitality industry for close to a decade but the 45 minutes I spent here will be a warm memory for the rest of my life. After walking the streets of New York for close to 6 hours on a cold, blustery day. My partner had her heart set on coffee, I followed her lead and we began our search for the perfect roast We ended up in Little Italy around 7:00pm and immediately the beautiful exterior of the Caffe Roma caught our eye. Moments after walking in we were immediately greeted with pleasant welcomes and good conversation. The aroma of delicious pastries and fine coffee cut through the fiber of my mask and I knew I was in for something special. The espresso was magnificent, bold, and authentic The cannoli was masterfully crafted, with warm spices that complimented the richness of the filling. The Italian Cheesecake was rustic and delicious. I promise you won't be disappointed. The candied citron cuts through the luxurious filling and offers a brightness that just works. The time I spent at Caffe Roma moved my heart, soothed my soul, and brought a tear (or two) to my eye. Sometimes it's the small things that bring us joy. The pandemic has been hectic and harsh for many but Caffe Roma serves as a reminder that there's somewhere you can always seek comfort on a cold day. Thank you! read more

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If you are looking for a great little homey type spot with a great ambiance and good coffee I definitely recommend this place , The staff super friendly and smiles on their face the pastries/cookies phenomenal!! Definitely a hidden gem !!! Diamond in the rough so to speak read more

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Caffe Roma, Io ho caduto nell'amore con voi! When we were walking around looking for somewhere to eat, we spotted CR and I said I wanted to come back and have dessert and espresso. And that's what we did! Interesting and somewhat eclectic interior... He: Can I get that cookie She: You must buy 5 Me: Must? or need... She: Yes, you need to buy 5 I ordered a cannoli and the tiramisu, and a double espresso. The cannoli was okay, but it was the tiramisu that I fell in love with! Delicate and flavorful with lovely lady fingers arranged around the cake. She poured rum or rum flavoring on top and I was in heaven. I am coming back for this dessert! Caffe Roma, Ti amo tantissimo! read more

Caffe Roma - Tiramisu, cannoli and espresso...sugar and caffeine heaven! - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I may not be the best person to judge an Italian café seeing as how I don't drink coffee, and I don't really love Italian pastries. But my lack of general knowledge in any arena has never stopped me from spewing my uneducated opinion out into the world before, so why start now? Really though, I may not be a cappuccino or rainbow cookie guy, but I am into cannoli and pignoli and tiramisu and gelato and other desserts that end in vowels, and Caffe Roma does them all right. They aren't the best I've ever had, but they are far, far from the worst. Stop in for a treat and/or a break from the guys around Little Italy trying to get you into their restaurants for some fairly ordinary pasta, and you won't be mad about it. read more

Good coffee,I tried a cappuccino and it was awesome, great service. Definitely will come back. read more

Caffe Roma - Cappuccino, strawberry cheesecake and pistachio cannoli. - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Wonderful dessert selection. I had the Nutella Cheesecake. It was ridiculously good. My friend had this amazing cupcake that had beautiful butter cream roses; unreal. The coffee was lacking. I ordered the macchiato but what I got was espresso with flavoring and that's not what I hoped for. I love the ambience. The fact that it's been there since 1891 is impressive. Lovely interior. read more

I always come to this place when I visit little Italy. I have great memories here of cold days and sweet cookies. I recall how amazing the cappuccinos with whip cream were but for some reason this time the cappuccinos were more like lattes without any foam and the staff gave us a hard look because we had a sealed box from a different bakery. We ordered coffee and cookies but still we got looks from the owner and staff. Ehh might be trying a different coffee spot next visit read more

Caffe Roma - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

After a night out and in the area I love hitting up this old piece of Little Italy and grabbing a box of home made treats to bring home for next morning's breakfast. There is nothing like having a hot cup of coffee when recovering from the previous night's partying and dipping a tasty piece of anisette cookie or sesame cookie in it while watching TV. Dropped in here the other night on the way home and filled up a box of their terrific cookies - enough for a few days! Well made stuff here. All types of Italian pasties. The kind that Grandma used to make. Prices are very good too. Their cookies are just as good, if even better, then the more well known touristy Italian places in the area. Sometimes when we are here and it is nice out you can sit outside and enjoy a well made cappuccino and a pastry. Nothing like people watching in Little Italy. read more

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Met a few friends here to read, blog, and catch up. There were lots of coffee options but since I am caffeine-free, I was only able to order a decaf tea. The pastries in the window did not look too fresh to me so I didn't order anything else to go with my tea. Not a typical walk in order at counter cafe since you get served if you sat down at a table. read more

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Great pastries!! I would come here again and get to go. Horrible service. Took forever to order and get our drinks. Then even longer to get food. I love a family run joint. But they definitely need to higher another person. The older gentleman was nice but everyone else was rude. read more

This is your typical little Italy cafe. Pastries were fine ! Nothing exceeding my Italian dessert cravings... it's very pretty inside . I could sit there and read a book and munch on Napoleons all day (but I won't). Everyone at my table was happy with what they got. Well air conditioned.. out door seating... attentive staff. Xoxo @BFFeats read more

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Hands down, the BEST cannolis I've ever had. I made a special trip just to come here during our vacation. They only accept CASH. A scene from The Sporanos was filmed here. read more

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Awful service and horrible coffee. Their espresso is from a tub and they use cane sugar to sweeten. Never again

Okay pastries, they looked much better than they tasted, and so-so service. I ordered a hot tea - it was 19 degrees outside - with honey, and the honey never came. Our server never came back so I got up to ask about the honey. She realized she forgot to bring it and said she would do so in a minute, but it again never came. I had to get up a second time and just ask for it to be handed to me to take back to the table. The cheesecake was okay, not the best in NYC, The St. Joseph's cake was stale, as was the rainbow cookie. We took a bite or two from each and left the rest behind. read more

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Accidentally walked into this store when my friend and I were trying to look for M'O IL Gelato.. opps! But we didn't regret staying bc the tiramisu and cappuccino was delicious! It was just the right amount of sweetness since I'm not a big sweets person, but we just had lunch and wanted desserts afterwards lol. The staff was super friendly and the price was perfectly fine. The store seemed like it needed some renovation and the chairs were a little frightening to sit & lean back, but seemed like the cafe has been around for quite a while. Other than that, it was a good experience! read more

Caffe Roma - Tiramisu and Irish cream cappuccino. - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Totally in love with this place. Walked in by accident and had a cheesecake - best one I've ever had. So good, we had to come back a day later. Great atmosphere and very friendly and passionate waiter. Thanks for a great experience. read more

Caffe Roma - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Stumbled upon this place with visiting family. They had sidewalk seating in the summer. We ordered a few pastries. Amongst them was tiramisu and cannoli. They were good. Pretty standard. Nothing to write home about. read more

Caffe Roma - Cannoli, Nutella Cannoli, Tiramisu, Chocolate Eclair - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

The last great authentic Italian pastry shop in NYC. Forget Veniero's. Roma is the genuine experience, not tweaked to appeal to tourists or hipsters. What would you rather have? Your choice of a hundred second rate pastries, or half that many or fewer sorts of first rate stuff, plus perfect coffee? Roma has been there forever but never really changed to suit the prevailing weather and I respect that. read more

i got the tricolor cookies and brought some home. me and my parents loved them! a decent size for each cookie and very soft. very delicious. helpful staff too. very cute spot. i love how old fashioned it looked inside. read more

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As a life long nyer I have eaten a ton of cannoli. After eating 1/3 of theirs I stoped. Shell was soggy and old. The filling not very tasty. Just a bad cannoli experience. Good coffee bad cannoli read more

If you're looking for a great cannoli go to Caffe Palermo. The cannolis here had a crazy thick and hard shell with a filling that tasted mostly of powdered sugar. I was disappointed. It's also pricey and is cash only. read more

Perfect place to stop x a coffee and pastries... The vibe was just perfect Will highly recommend read more

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Welcoming service in Little Italy. Generous portions of gelato, nice and creamy. All the coffee drinks. The pastry case however was a bit bare at the time. Old time Little Italy atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

This is a nice piece of history. Its charm is part of the attraction. It has been kept the same since its establishment early twentieth century Little Italy. The service is friendly and the pastries are delicious. Its best to go with an appetite. If you have just eaten and go there for dessert, you won't resist the tiramisu, tart lemon gelato and cappuccino!! read more

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Definitely definitely most definitely get their tiramisu- it's super fresh and to die for! Besides that, I loved the vibe of this place- old school and classy with that homey feel. Great servers, good coffee. My husband got the Irish cream hot chocolate which was a tad too sweet but that wasn't too bad - since our rest of the experience was pretty stellar. Great find in Little Italy. read more

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This family bakery has been in business since 1891, and it continues to deserve five stars for their cannolis, pignolis, sfogliatelle, and chocolate-almond cookies. Service is sometimes abrupt but always prompt. Cash only. Highly recommended. read more

While, I feel any restaurant in this neighborhood never gets a fair shake on Yelp, this one for whatever reason gets penalized by tourists the most. As a lifelong New Yorker, I have to remind you to read between the lines and trust your own eyes and tastebuds. That being said, we picked perhaps some of their best items are were satisfied enough to give them 4.5/5.0 While you might be tempted to trek to any of the Little Italy bakeries for their coveted cannolis (I don't blame you), I don't recall a time where any of them, cookies too, are made on premises anymore. Given that, my recommendation is to try their cakes and coffee to enjoy the full experience. While this place doesn't get the foot traffic of some of the others in the area, you do get a different ambiance by sitting down in a warm, darker toned café, and far less noise and commotion. I'm sure many of you appreciate being able to hold a conversation without shouting. The owners are always present, and friendly. If there's an issue with the dessert, say something! We tried the tiramisu, red velvet, and chocolate cakes. They were perfect, with our coffee-based drinks. The cakes were soft and pliable with our forks. 4.5/5.0 read more

Caffe Roma - Chocolate cake - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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I wonder if perhaps my judgment is clouded by the circumstances surrounding it, but on a recent night here I had THE BEST TIRAMISU I'VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. All the beats are 100% NAILED--the spongy cake, the light and airy cream, the thick and bold espresso overtones. The other stuff here is not too shabby, either. Great cannoli, superb espresso (naturally), great Italian cookies. The setting can be either romantic (if there aren't too many people there and the wait staff can be more attentive) or downright CRAZY (if the place is jammed up with tourists, which happens a lot). Best to avoid if the tables are all spoken for at the moment, because they will forget the order you came in, and watching some Australian dude with a fanny pack get seated before you, even though he came in after you, is a soul-crushing experience. So...........best bet is to show up off-hours. You can savor your yummies, have a great conversation with your honey, and pretend you're in romantic old Italy for an hour.... read more

The location is great. I have sentimental attachment to this place, having come here as a child with my parents, and the interior is the same, which i love. Spacious tables with old fashioned wire back chairs. The cappuccino is still Italian standard delicious and the cannoli was good. But the pastry shelves were a little sparse for a Friday evening. They did have the Regina biscuits and pignoli cookies stocked as well as the sfogliatelle-thank goodness! But few choices other than that. Still-go for a coffee and desert with a friend after dinner or anytime. read more

My fiance and I stopped here for a cappuccino after having dinner out in Little Italy. I ordered a hazelnut cappuccino and my fiance ordered a regular cappuccino. Both were delicious and I really loved the historic atmosphere of the place since it has been open for so long! We were too full from dinner to try any of the desserts, but they looked delicious. This place is CASH ONLY which is understandable, but with the use of credit cards these days, I would definitely suggest providing the option. Set a $10 minimum for credit card use and maybe people will buy more! They have a small bathroom, which is your typical old school NYC style restroom, tiny and compact. My purchase something to use it. We will return :) read more