The staff is outstanding! They are very personable and willing to help you when you are ready. The cookies are pretty good! The holiday cookies actually tasted better than the average cardboard cookies you get at a lot of other bakeries! The pastries are ok not the best but they are good. This place is a little out of the way for people coming from the city but it's a great place to visit if you are near Roosevelt field mall! If you have a sweet tooth give this place a try! read more

Cardinali Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Carle Place, New York

Cardinali Bakery has the most delicious black & white cookies, mini cannolis, piñoli cookies and cinnamon buns! They were moist & freshly baked in a meticulously clean environment. All displays are enticing and the aroma inside is enticing. The employee that took my order was very friendly, knowledgeable & professional. Everything was packaged securely so I was able to freeze leftovers well. I was quite impressed that even after freezing & microwaving pastries for a few minutes, they tasted just like they were fresh out of the oven. Suggest ordering lots of pastries since they are reasonably priced, scrumptious & won't last long. Although Cardinali Bakery is not close to my house, it is well worth the trip!!! I will definitely be back soon to try other delectable pastries. read more

Cardinali bakery is an institution and a top notch family run operation. I've been buying cakes, bread and pastries for many years and always a pleasure . The real Tom S ** read more

I've been coming here for years and never really had a problem but recently i ordered a birthday cake for my sons 19th birthday party and had such a bad experience i could never see myself going back. Asked for an image on the cake and writing on it and when i went to pick it up there was no image and was missing some of the writing. When i spoke to the person over the phone to address the issue i was brushed off the phone and her reason was there were people in the bakery that were more important then an issue she couldn't help me with then hung up. Oh and to mention i was still charged the same price i was given with all the works but didn't get the works! SMH!!! I'm so disappointed. All my family and i have been coming here for over 10 years. Some even drive from queens just to come here. read more

My review , actually my picture , will say it ALL. Terrible place that dare to be located in nice neighborhood and take people's money. "Fresh" cake was the appreciation present from one of our friends. And when we opened it the same day , that what we found. Disgusting. read more

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I'm a bit confused with such extreme good and bad experiences, however friends brought over a crumb top cheesecake yesterday with a slight layer of raspberry under the crumbs and it was truly the best cheesecake I have ever eaten in any bakery, restaurant or even my own home recipe which I really like. It was the creamiest texture, great flavor and so fresh. I am concerned they maybe inconsistent but I will take the 45 minute drive next time I want cheesecake and hope it continues to be as good. read more

The BEST THING IN LIFE!! This is the best bakery on Long Island! The service is excellent and the food is outstanding!

Above average bakery but not so great it's worth the travel from another town. We had a bunch of mini pastries and they all tasted fresh and moist. But other than being really sweet, each pastry did not have much of its distintive taste. Red velvet cake had the cream cheese icing but the cake itself didn't have much taste. Carrot cake was sweet and otherwise bland. Oreo cake had a hint of chocolate cake taste, but that's about it. Since these three were so underwhelming, I'm not inclined to sample the rest. read more

we ordered my grandmas 97th birthday cake from cardinali bakery, not only did it look absolutely beautiful but it was also delicious and enjoyed by everyone! read more

Cardinali Bakery - 97th birthday cake! - Bakeries Near Me - Carle Place, New York

A friend brought Cardinali cupcakes to work for a birthday and they looked so good that I couldn't resist breaking my diet. Trying to choose what I wanted was the hard part, but I settled for a chocolate with an Oreo on top, because how can you possibly go wrong when there's Oreos involved??? SO GOOD. The icing was rich and creamy, and the cupcake itself was to die for. The chocolate almost reminded me of a dark chocolate??? Honestly writing this review is making me sad that I don't have at least 3 more cupcakes sitting in front of me!! While the cupcakes are the only thing I've tried, seeing all of the other reviews about different desserts has my stomach growling for more!!! If I'm ever in the area, I'll definitely stop in! read more

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Stopped here today for some Halloween desserts and they had a really nice selection to pick from! I chose two cakes, one a pumpkin shaped custard and strawberry purée, and the second was chocolate mousse! Staff were very friendly! Nice, "old-fashioned" styled bakery! I love them and will be back soon! Pictures of the cakes are included below! Definitely recommend! I need to come back and try all of their other desserts and pastries! read more

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Cheap bakery..... really bothers me when I go to a bakery and they produce chemical tasting, low quality ingredients. Really not sure why they have more then one location, because one is bad enough. Taking advantage of people selling low quality at a high premium. Far better out there. Shameful read more

I have stopped by a couple time because it is walking distance from my house and I live bakeries. Each time I come with such high Hope's and i am disappointed each and every time. First, there is a credit min. (I think $10) which I'm not a fan because you dont spend that much if you are in the mood for a single dessert or 2. But that would not matter if the food was good but unfortunately its average at best. Maybe I will try the breads but the desserts are just not on par. read more

Great pastries. Cannoli, lobster tails, cookies, just delicious. My only gripe about this place is the tip jar by the cashier. The cashier always gives you your change back over or around the tip jar. One time she turned the jar towards me to make sure the words "TIPS" are facing me. Many of my friends have refused to go back because she makes you feel obligated to tip, not a good business practice read more

Stopped by there earlier today on advice of a co-worker. The moment I opened the door I was hit by a strong wind of freshly baked items - great sign. There was plenty of different baked breads and pastries to select from. I finally settled on an apple danish which looked delicious and was a very generous size. Unfortunately the taste of it was not on par with the looks. Apparently the bottom of the pastry was over-cooked...more on the burnt side. It really killed the taste and lingered on. I will likely try one more time before making a firm judgement on this place. Every place has their good and bad days. read more

Cardinali Bakery - Apple Danish - Bakeries Near Me - Carle Place, New York

While on vacation, My Friend Tom said to Give them a Try. Figured had some extra time, So i would Check it out, Parking was horrible , Quaint little place inside. LGBTQ Friendly , I had Cannoli s, tasted like cream was made with sugar and lard mixed very greasy, Wife complained that cheese filling on danish tasted like it had been "frozen" or day old then frozen and being resold next day. she asked me to try it, i would have to agree frozen and wet taste. I also Purchased some meat bread To take back to hotel i was going to try it later, once later that evening i tried a slice tasted of "Old Oil" tasted like it was rank oil was used or meat was rank. I will never go back i have no clue how they stay in business , called the next day to speak with manager, was told nothing could be done, i was not looking for money back just a better understanding of why taste was off , they hung up told me not to call back The Real Thomas S. read more

Cardinal Bakery is one of the best bakeries in Long Island. It looks like a factory when you first walk in, but it's all about the food. Their pastries and cookies and breads are so good and so fresh. This place is a hidden gold mind. read more

Excellent bakery. Their tiramisu is to die for and their bread selection is amazing. The olive bread is a must! Loaded with olives and just addicting. read more

Italian Italian bread from the bakery couldn't be better how many choices great location friendly clean great quality

Meat bread is so good. I go early morning on Thankgiving and Christmas mornings. My family and friends love the treat on those holidays

Ordered a delicious strawberry vanilla cream cake...everyone thought it was the perfect amount of sweet, fresh strawberries. The bakery smelled heavenly when we walked in. Will definitely come back!! read more

My family and I have been coming here since I was little to get sausage bread. It still tastes amazing, and the staff is wonderful

It gives me pain to write this BUT it is my hope that Cardinali people read it. It IS NOTICED that your Cannoli cake is no longer the best or even very good. You are using much less whipped cream , MUCH less cannoli filling , much less almond garnish! I don't know how you have changed the yellow cake body but the taste just isn't there. I'm praying this was a mistake of some kind. Last week the donuts had been previously frozen! In a Bakery!!!! Now the signature Best Cake in the world slides down to king kullen level.....say it isn't so!!!! Please!!! read more

I planned a party for my husband in which I completely forgot to order the sheet cake. It was the morning of the party when I remembered. In a panic I called Cardinali and asked if it was possible to get for today. The girl on the phone said sure after 3 pm today, no problem! She also offered suggestions to email them a picture or two to put on the cake so it looks really nice. Not only were they able to make the cake to my specifications on such short notice but it was the most delicious, freshest sheet cake I have ever had! Our guests also raved about how delicious the cake was! In case you were wondering, it was chocolate cake with chocolate mousse filling and whipped cream icing. read more

A neighborhood icon and valued supplier of delicious and fresh baked bread. Can't say enough wonderful things about this bakery. The sweets are delicious and bread is some of the best around. If you're looking for traditional Italian pastries - look no further. If you need fresh bread for two or two hundred give them a try. read more

I satisfied my sweet tooth here on this lovely spring day. I found parking on the street right on Westbury Avenue and proceeded inside. The cashier was chatting with a customer, but I didn't mind. I used this time to peruse the shelves to see what they had to offer. The tiramisu immediately caught my eye and I couldn't leave an Italian bakery without getting a lobster tail. That would just be plain wrong. The desserts were three dollars a piece and the girl boxed them up for me quickly. I would have eaten them right then and there but there were not tables to sit. While I was there I noticed they are offering several gift options for Easter. If you are looking for something nice to bring to an Easter party they have a few options. The tiramisu was so delicate and creamy. The layers were moist and there was just the right amount of sweetness. I was concerned about the lobster tail because I'd read on yelp that someone was unhappy with them due to burnt bottoms. Thankfully that was not the case with me today but I was able to view them through the glass before ordering and they looked tasty. The cream was light and the pastry dough was flaky and crumbly. The cream alone would have been fine, I didn't need the maraschino cherry on top. It was actually kind of dry looking so I didn't eat it but it did look nice for decoration purposes. I'm very happy with my choices and this was a seamless purchase. As I exited there were two plates near the counter with cube sized samples of some of the baked goods. I didn't ask what they were but one could have been a danish and the other a crumb cake. I tasted a nibble of each and they were both good. I will definitely be back to try other items. read more

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We went for a walk around the block and ended up walking to this bakery. The smell and pastry displays were so inviting that we just couldn't just walk by. We stopped and purchased a nut bread that as absolutely delicious. I also got some French pastries for home. The fruit custard pies look delicious. We went back after the holidays and they were all sold out. I ended up having to make my own, but I'm sure that it wasn't as good. I'm not sure that it is good or bad that this bakery is walking distance from my son's house. Every time we visit, I will have to go off my diet. Oh well...I haven't gone to a bakery in so long. To tell you the truth, I did get a little sticker shock at the prices. Although pricey, it was worth it for a treat once in a while...especially during the holidays. One recommendation to management...have tables and chairs for people to sit and eat indoors....just a thought. read more

The last two times I've gone in here for pastries the bottoms have been burnt (specifically the lobster tails). When I went in today I should have asked to see them before they were packaged but I didn't and wanted to be positive. But low and behold I get home and found the bottoms burnt. I won't be going back for quite some time. I just don't understand how you could possibly put burnt pastries out and sell them. It's really disappointing read more

Cardinali Bakery - Disappointing- bottom of the lobster tails we got were burnt. The tops were borderline burnt - Bakeries Near Me - Carle Place, New York

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I got the sfogliatelle, rainbow cookies and mini eclairs and they were all delicious. Especially the rainbow cookies. I am not a big fan of rainbow cookies, but the ones from this bakery are really good. The jam gives the cookie an amazing kick. The sfogliatelle was also good, but it was kinda heavy. Not something you can enjoy daily or in the morning. read more

Cardinali Bakery - sfogliatelle, rainbow cookies and mini eclairs - Bakeries Near Me - Carle Place, New York

Great bakery! Went in on the morning of Super Bowl Sunday to purchase a cake to bring over to a friends place. I went with the small carrot cake & it was delicious! You can taste that it's made with quality ingredients & even tastes great a couple days after bringing it home. I've had their tiramisu cake in the past & I fell in love....I want to try them all. read more

We visited after lunch next door and picked up st Joseph pastries which were made unique diff from what we've seen bf. They put the cannoli filling on top of the pastry puff. The cannoli topping was smooth & creamy. Very tasty. And we've eaten this signature at all the good italian staple bakeries in NYC. This was good. The line thing isn't quite clear. App it's behind the register. The bakery smells great like an old school bakery & primarily offers staple items. There were no more rainbow cookies left so can't speak to those. The breads looked good & crusty. All items appeared fresh. read more

Fantastic bakery. We picked up dessert for a dinner party - lobster claw, red velvet bite, fruit tartes, among other things. Very fairly priced. The whole place reminded me of pastry bakeries in Queens when I was growing up, it had a bona fide feeling. Try. This. Place. read more

Yesterday I went to the bakery and there was a Santa there handing out presents. My daughter was so excited! This bakery is awesome from the Italian cookies to the rolls and cakes! I highly recommend Cardinali!! read more

Went this weekend for the 1st. Pastries were yummy and so fresh! I highly recommend the 3 layer cookies! D

Meh... Dortoni's on Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown is far superior; patrons don't get subjected to the profane rantings of a grumpy owner.

Wow! What can I say this is the BEST bakery in Long Island! The pastries are beyond and the breads are so fresh. The staff is so helpful- I it here!! I feel like Family read more

I go to this bakery regularly as it's the only bakery in my neighborhood and sadly it's just disappointing. To start with, the cream they use on their Tiramisù is not mascarpone cheese based, it's just some whipped cream based product. Same goes for the Napoleon (millefoglie in Italy). I bought then a cheesecake and it's just average, quality I could have bought at a supermarket, so the price I paid wasn't justified. The biscuits are nice, but let's be frank, all in all the buttercookie bakery of New Hyde Park beats Cardinali 10 to 0 Today I bought 2 small slices of focaccia, one with eggplant, one with courgettes. No cheese, no meat. Price: $8. Whaaaaaat? "It's focaccia, you know?" Was the explanations. Look, I'm really Italian, just moved here 2 years ago and you can't fool me by dropping Italian names to raise the price. Focaccia is water, flour and salt, its just bread for crying out loud! Their bread is good however, and they shold probably stick to that. read more

Great bakery, delicious cheesecake and rainbow cookies. Friendly staff. Overall very good experience every time I go there.

I am very displeased with the service I was given at the bakery yesterday. My purchase contained a Halloween cupcake, a Halloween pumpkin cookie, and a 2 lbs tray of assorted cookies. The girl who was assisting us was very rude and unfriendly. When I ordered the cupcake she put it into a small pastry box. When she was going for the cookie she reached for a paper bag. I asked if she would be able to put it into a box and explained I was giving the cookie to my nephew for trick or treating. She said "the cookie is too small for a box". So I said what if I buy 2 or 3-- She hastily started grabbing more cookies before I was able to tell her which ones I wanted. Finally I made a comment and said I will just take the cupcake out of the box and put the cookie it myself. We ended up paying $0.50 for a box for the cookie. I understand that they may have protocol in place and that the box is also considered inventory. But it wasn't like I was going in and asking for 25 cookies in individual boxes. It was one cookie. I also had an almost $40 bill. I think the box could have been thrown in for me. The attitude was also not necessary at all. read more

We have been going for years and have been mostly satisfied but not recently. On thanksgiving day my husband decided to surprise me with a cherry crumb turnover. It was AWFUL! I actually spit it out. Not sure what is going on here. The olive bread was good read more