Superb, Authentic Flavors & Aromas Await The True Italy…read moreLovers at The Florentine Pastry Shop in Utica, New York. You will not find this quality anywhere outside Italy, including All over NYC which simply cannot match the authenticity & flavor of their SUPERB Rum Cake, Paticceria "Pusties" & The Utterly Exquisite Italian Almond Paste Cookies That Were A Favorite Of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. Thestaff are professional, Pleasant & Courteous. Some have training at prestigious the C.I.A., Culinary Institute of America.

Never disappointed... yes, Utica has great Italian food but, our family has been ordering cakes,…read morecookies and pastries from the Florentine for many decades. And this Christmas is no exception, we already placed our order for the holidays. The difference now is, the bakery isn't 20 minutes away, it's almost 4 hrs away.

Caruso's is the place to go for authentic Italian pastries. Their selection is huge. Picked up…read moresome cucidati - a fig filled Italian pastry and some almond paste cookies. Service is super nice and very helpful - even when you can't pronounce what you're looking for! Good prices, great selection and helpful friendly service. What's not to like!

Very good Neapolitans. They said they do different cookies each day, so the variety of Italian…read morecookies may change day to day. If you order ahead, they will make a specific type you'd like to get.

Excellent desserts and very friendly staff. There's so many tasty treats I have yet to try but for…read morethe moment, my favorite is the raspberry lobster tail.

Desserts Beyond the Ordinary catered the desserts for my wedding and I was so amazed by the entire…read moreexperience. The response time via Facebook messenger was quick and always helpful, they delivered to my venue (huge plus), and the desserts themselves were out of this world! I ordered 2 cheesecakes and 200 mini pastries and I would absolutely hire them again for future events. Everything tasted incredible and I have to highlight the eclairs, I think I'm in love with them. Really great experience!

I placed an online order on March 23 for a special event and was charged immediately. Over the…read morefollowing weeks, I contacted the bakery multiple times and was repeatedly told the order had been made and shipped. Despite those assurances, I never received any shipping confirmation or tracking information--and the order never arrived. Because of this, we had to scramble at the last minute to replace the items for our event, which was both stressful and avoidable. The most concerning part of this experience was not just the failure to deliver, but the repeated claims that the order had shipped when it clearly had not, combined with a lack of ownership throughout the process. Multiple messages and calls went unanswered or unresolved, and no one proactively followed up. I also reached out directly to ownership and received no response. After nearly a month, a refund was finally issued--but only after continued persistence on my end. Polite interactions aside, the overall experience showed a serious breakdown in communication, accountability, and basic customer service. I would strongly encourage others to proceed with caution.

Utica Bread purchased Hemstrought's Bakeries. This location sells items from a cheese company…read morealong with Hemstrought cookies and half moons along with Utica Bread and Pastries. Love this location as it is larger and is the main bakery and they tend to have more of a selection. However, I got there early this morning and was shocked to see lot crowded with lots of out of state cars. Realized it was the Boilermaker weekend which brings in a large number of people. Can't complain as I got the loaf of bread I came in for. Love their italian bread.

I mean is there anything better in the entire city? The answer is no. This place is a landmark…read moreand a staple for the area. I've been going there since I could walk. Known best for their pastries, but the food options are good too. Those cows on the outdoor billboard will always be in my heart. :)

When you place a special order on half moon asking for buttercream frosting as the buttercream the…read morecakes are decorated in and open the box up at the funeral and they are all the sticky sweet frosting you get at the counter- what a REAL DISAPPOINTMENT I MUST SAY- You had 1-JOB #YouFAILED !

Ordered Ramon's Bakery, chocolate fingers, spotlights,etc. to have extra for graduation party…read more Fantastic. Big hit, fresh, good. Everyone asked where they came from. They always put out a good product.

Very good prices here and excellent customer service. Tomato pie is great. There are 2 locations.read more

Awsome Deli! Friendly service, and great food! Love the Sausage bread!! Great selection of Italian…read morefood, pasta, and everything else you would want! Love the chicken Riggies to go!!

if you love stale dry day old semi frozen tomato pie and bread this is your kind of place. I would…read morerather get Little Caesar's.

WOW! We had a birthday party for my son and I got an orange cake with the less sweet frosting and…read moreit was good to the point where people were asking to take a piece home with them. There was orange zest in the cake and it was absolutely perfect. They did a beautiful design and I was super happy. The pricing was good and I cannot recommend enough. Give them notice for a custom cake. Awesome service, good price, and incredible cake!!!

Under the radar local cash only bakery that makes the freshest pastries you can imagine…read more Hypes : - cakes and cupcakes - soft , solid flavor, soft , and a great buttercream - danishes - the raspberry and cherry and popular and sell out by 10am, the nut ones are also delicious - almond or walnut - Their black and white cookie is probably the best in the area -soft with a delicious frosting on top - They're glazed donut is also one of my favorites in the area - Their snowflake rolls are extremely popular for dinners and Thanksgiving - they have great seasonal pies and goodies! Gripes: - i wish the interior was a little nicer so you can sit nicely and enjoy your coffee and pastry there - if they accepted cards it would save me a lot of trips to the atm!

So happy they expanded their days open. It was hard getting there and with limited hours I would…read morealways seem to miss them. Wish they would stay open past 2pm one a week but am happy they have moved from a five day week. Shop is so cute and like some of their others stores had a number of artisanal items. Left with a loaf of italian bread and a bagel. The bagel was awesome complete with french butter I had at home. I was so happy I final got the chance to try a bagel. Usually just leave with a loaf of bread. Highly recommend. Great place to buy items for a gourmet food basket

Based on its popularity, I was eager to try Utica Bread. One day I stopped in at around 1PM, and…read morethere were hardly any pastries left. Having learned my lesson, I arrived before 10AM on a second visit and was able to score an almond croissant. At $4.25, it was definitely on the higher end. I was disappointed to find that the almond croissant didn't have very much almond paste, and worse, it was not very laminated. Overall the dough texture was completely off as it was too soft and flaccid. Without sufficient frangipane and a somewhat tasteless dough, this was a bit of a chore to finish. The composition was just puzzling. I would not buy this particular pastry item again from Utica Bread. Almond croissant ($4.25)

Initially discovered Knead to Eat Bakery & Cafe, located at 53 Franklin St in Utica, while ordering…read moreon DoorDash, and later visited in person because of the great food. The café is located right next to Nancy Ford Photography. It can be a bit difficult to spot due to limited visibility, but parking itself is not an issue. There are shared slanted parking spots in front with neighboring businesses, as well as additional parking available behind the restaurant, which is convenient once you know it is there. The interior is hip, bright, and welcoming. Seating is somewhat limited, but despite that, we were always able to find a place to sit without having to wait. The space feels modern and casual, suitable for a relaxed breakfast or brunch. The food was good overall and service was fast. We ordered the Pancake Board, Spin Art, and a veggie omelette. The Spin Art was my favorite. It was soft, flavorful, and melted in the mouth. The Pancake Board was extremely well executed and fun to share, and the veggie omelette was solid. Coffee, however, was not their strongest item. One nice touch is that water is free and self-serve, which is always appreciated. It can get crowded inside on Saturdays, and since there is no outdoor seating, the moderate ambient noise from other customers makes it less ideal for long conversations or quiet chats. Doug, the owner, was friendly and genuinely eager to help when I had an issue using my $5 off "cupcake points." Although he was not able to resolve it immediately, he did eventually figure it out, so I will be using the coupon on my next visit. Overall, this is a solid local spot with good food, efficient service, and a welcoming vibe. Recommended, especially if you plan ahead for peak weekend hours. Keep up the good work, Knead to Eat Bakery & Cafe.

Very cute and spacious , great for groups. Breakfast was good but nothing to die for, lots of…read moreoptions to choose from. Service is very nice, it took longer than expected to get our food but everyone was sweet. Would like to come back to try their pancakes.