Eastertide Greetings. Run to this shop for their delicious Grain Pie, Easter Egg Bread and so much more. What else can I reiterate---their seasonal baked goods (Christmas and Easter) are outstanding. What about Italian ice? Excellent. I love their Custard ice made with toasted almonds. And their Pistachio, Lemon and Chocolate. Lobster tail, Sfogliatelli (I'm sure I misspelled it), St Joseph's Pastry , Biscuits, Fancy Cookies (especially their 7 layer/Rainbow) are all amazing. Don't take my word for it. Just go. read more

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Old-world Italian. Their quasi Mille is to die for. Italian cookies seem to all taste the same from shop to drop but their cookies taste a little better to me. They offer nice packaging on cookie trays for the Holidays. Their homemade ices , to me, ​is the best bin the city. One disappointment: They had phenominal chocolate ices for years then last year they change it and labeled it as a dairy product. They altered the taste and the enjoyment. read more

Great Apple turnover and friendly service. Glad we stopped by. Their other pastries looked yummy too, especially the cannolis.

This old school , no frills pastry shop has always been a great spot for cannoli, pastries, and Italian cookies. The staff is always helpful and they are open later than others. Their Italian ices in the Summer are to die for! read more

Thank you Court Street! For keeping the chocolate cannolis perrrrfect!! We have so few treasured authentic Italian bakeries left. Let's hope they never change. read more

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Came here specifically for the sfogliatella as I read that theirs are some of the best in NY. And they did not disappoint! I wish I could've tried them hot out of the oven, but even cold it was delicious. read more

OMG! This place is incredible. I've been coming here my whole life (40+ years) and it has always been consistently incredible. If you're looking for the best cannoli and other Italian bakery iteams you can't go wrong with Court St Pastry read more

I stopped by Court Pastry again today for the millionth time since I first tried it in 1985. This is the OG. The real deal. Take the cannolis. read more

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They sell ices!!! I got the custard which was yummy and had nuts in it. My kid got the lemon ice which was super tasty and made me regret my decision! They had chocolate and pistachio which I will try another time! Yes they have cookies which we love but I never saw them with ices!!! read more

This place is an institution, however, it's changed. I used to get a sfingi every year and it was always heavy. When you would sink your teeth into it, the cannoli cream was rich and dense throughout. This year I bought them and the box was light. When I dug into it I realized why. It was mostly pastry bread. The cannoli cream was only a light spread at the top. Will start getting my Italian bakery fix elsewhere. read more

Court Pastry Shop - Sfingi - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Limited bakery selection. Bakery items are on the cusp of mediocrity. I think the ownership has changed because I see a difference in things as as they were and as they are. It did not feel right. A local staple in Cobble Hill. I can see why this was a hit back in the day, but I think its best years are behind it. The girls behind the counter are aloof. They look like they want to take care of you the bare minimum so they can get back to drinking their iced coffees and being on their cell phones. A lack of interest in the job is apparent. I did not feel valued as a customer. Overrated and underwhelmed. read more

Court Pastry Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great old school Italian pastries. Love the sfogliatella (similar to a "lobster tail"); their cannolis and almond cookies (amaretti, etc...) People seem to love their chocolate cannolis. I don't get the appeal. I don't the flavors mix well - but that's me. read more

I always went there when there was the original owners. These new owners are horrible. Well the shipping side anyway now that I moved out of New York I ordered merchandise for the holidays was promised to be delivered to me on Christmas . Was delivered to the wrong address that they put down and they admitted that they were wrong. I told them that I needed this for Christmas. If not, I would need my money back the way they fixed it. They sent it to me on a 10 day shipping UPS that is so disgusting They had the nerve , when it's your fault, you do the right thing you don't aggravate the customer even more if you couldn't provide the service and give back the money that you took .That's how they work And then I asked for the manager they refuse to give me the guys name or the woman's name. Everything is a cover up. Nobody wants to give anybody's names. You don't do business like this, especially for customers like me that been there over 30 years , horrible run, it's funny the same person that I've been emailing is also the same person that pick up the phone when I call so I can't talk to someone else that can fix the issue instead of resorting to give them a bad review on yelp. Let me add this. I paid FedEx for shipping product 3 to 5 days they sent it back to me UPS 10 days ground service. They even robbed me besides not sending me the order when I provided the right home address. read more

Court Pastry Shop - This is how they rectify the problem by sending me the package 10 days after Christmas. - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A friend of mine who grew up in the area has always spoke highly of Court Pastry Shop. We were in Brooklyn to see a show and I had to stop by to grab cookies for my family and send some to her now that she lives in VA. The counter workers were lovely and pleasant to chat with and gave great recommendations. Additionally they had extra cannoli that they sent home with us when they heard we had kids. I've heard in the past they only take cash but now, since Covid, they take charge as well. We'll be back when we visit Brooklyn again! read more

Court Pastry Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Hole in the wall type of place. The only good thing here was the Italian ice. We got biscotti and some other types of cookies and they are horrible. They were not the right texture (we got both hard and soft kind of biscotti) and the flavors were not good either.... Not sure how this is a top rated bakery in Brooklyn. They were also kind of rude and unhelpful. read more

This review is for Court Pastry Shop's sfogliatelle, which, admittedly, is only the second or third time I've ever tried it, but by far the best. After watching The Great British Bake Off's episode featuring sfogliatelle as the showstopper challenge, one of the show's most demanding pastries and described by Prue as "pure murder," I had a greater appreciation of the enormous skill and labor involved in its creation. The sfogliatelle at Court Pastry Shop was superb. The filo-like pastry was crispy and flaky, while the filling of ricotta and fragrant orange peel was abundant and wonderfully flavorful. At $3 a piece, it is fairly priced. I would definitely return to try other Italian pastries at this old-school Italian bakery. read more

Court Pastry Shop - Sfogliatelle with ricotta and orange peel ($3) - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Places like Court Street Bakery are some of the few remnants of pre gentrification of Brooklyn times. This place has the most amazing hand made ices that you cannot get anywhere else. If you want a taste of the past come on a hot summer day and order a chocolate, lemon or custard ice. They use their original recipes. Real chocolate, real almond and real lemons. The flavor is amazing and the ice crystals are perfect at the temperature they are serving them. As a pastry shop it was better years ago, but if you can get a freshly made ricotta cake then go for it. The price is great too. Long live these old time establishments. They are authentic and will never tell you so. Carrol Gardens Italian culture survives even if no Italians work there anymore. read more

Been going here since i was 1 years old so that's 56 years. If I keep going back and driving all the way back to Brooklyn to indulge I do it for a reason, try everything including the lard bread. I always buy a loaf or two read more

What a treasure this place was to find. I was playing the part as a tourist and just wanted some nice pastries and cookies for the family at home. The two young ladies in the shop were more than helpful suggesting popular items that they were known for. They wrapped up the goodies in a nice little box and secured it with string. The cookies and pastries made safely home and were a hit! This place is a neighborhood jewel. read more

Internally I got excited when I saw the cannolis because I thought they were made with a chocolate shell. It wasn't until I got home and took them out that I realized that the dark brown color wasn't a chocolate based flour but that they were over cooked until they were a dark crispy burnt brown. The cream inside was not sweet, it didn't even taste like it had any ricotta or confectionery sugar in it. The sponge cake which came in its own individual wrapped plastic bag because it had so much liquid in it. It was too too much liquid, it tasted like water that was tinted light brown. It's supposed to be a sweet sticky liquid which it wasn't, it was like have soggy falling apart bread in a broth. Also there was barely any custard in this pastry. The sfogliatella was overcooked and dry. The store does not carry a lot of products and the four pastries we bought for $14 were poorly made. This is a one and done visit. I see no reason to ever go back or recommend this business and it was a waste of our hard earned $14. read more

Court Pastry Shop - Four pastries for $14 August 2022 - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'm not crazy about the Italian baked goods, but the Italian ice was delicious! Even a small cup was more than enough to fill me up, especially on a hot day. I got the custard flavor, which seems more like an almond flavor. It was even better than expected with a refreshing and light flavor. There are even chunks and bits of almond mixed in there. Order up at the window for the Italian ice. read more

Court Pastry Shop - Custard Italian Ice. - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Delish cookies, you can smell he goodness coming from the kitchen right to those nicely boxes

This place looks old because hello, it is!, but it is a tried and true treasure in the Cobble Hill scene. I've had the cannoli ($3), lobster tail ($4), and sfogliatelle ($3) and they were all delightful. While all good, the cannoli was truly the gem. It could possibly be the best cannoli I've ever had (eva, eva eva). NOTE: Credit cards accepted at $10 if not ca$h only, pals! Thanks for lasting in the neighborhood all these years and here's to many for you, Court Pastry Shop! P.S. I dare you to say sfogliatelle properly. read more

Really good old school Italian pastry shop. When I walk in, I'm transported back in time to the 1970's and my grandmother is speaking to the counter person in broken english. Whether you try their cookies, cakes or pastries you're guaranteed to have a smile on your face. My all-time favorite is the sfogliatelle....... otherwise known as an Italian lobster claw pastry. Get some!! read more

A moment of appreciation for Court Pastry's truly *excellent* Italian ices. The summer-only item is offered from a sidewalk window in limited flavors-- but what do you need a million flavors for, when you have perfect simplicity? I go for chocolate or lemon. The chocolate isn't too sweet, kind of a light cocoa-y granita effect. The lemon is as tart and bright as homemade lemonade, an almost sorbet-like smoothness. It's tempting to order a big size, sure-- but small/medium comes in a classic paper cup that charmingly wrinkles and bends as you slurp to race the melting heat. If you're inclined to go for an after-dinner treat make it an early supper, as they close promptly at 8pm. The whole business is a true historical gem of the neighborhood, it certainly feels like it hasn't changed much since they got started in the 1940s. I know others adore their baked goods, I haven't tried them myself in a while. But the Italian ices are at the top of my authentic Brooklyn summer must-haves. read more

Grabbed a lobster tail from Court Pastry Shop while doing the wait for Lucali. I have to say it was more or less perfect - the texture of the pastry wasn't too sharp, and the cream (usually my least favorite part) had great flavor and consistency. Also, as you probably know from reading the other reviews, it's roughly the size of a small child. I got three servings out of it. Will have to try the rainbow cookies next time! read more

Court Pastry Shop - Lobster tail - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We've had Court Street cookies, biscotti, and pastries at every holiday since before I can remember in my family. Finally made the trip out to visit and I was not disappointed! The people were so nice and the place smells amazing! The best pignoli cookies I've ever had! read more

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A colleague introduced me to this amazing authentic Italian pastry shop. All their pastries are always fresh and delicious. My go-to is their cheesecake - a must try!! During my most recent trip during Covid, precautions were taken by the staff and customers. Masks were worn and they limited the number of customers who could enter the store. read more

i messaged through Facebook & spoke to an actual person to place order for 2 lbs of cookies, shipped to FL, delivery ON 9/9. Was advised this would be do-able. Received package (not marked as handle with care at all) on 9/5, fewer than 1 doz whole cookies, mostly crumbs & broken bits. Contacted Court Pastry immediately, an apology was given & "the shipping company should have put the label on it." No refund, reshipment or any attempt to make this right. POOR customer service & the few intact cookies were not fresh for my event on 9/11. Do not recommend ! read more

Court Pastry Shop - Crumbs & Cookie Bits! - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love this bakery because it's not flashy like the others with their mile long displays of nearly the same things in 5 different variations. Imagine this place a sort of no BS original Brooklyn Italian bakery. On my last visit I got cannoli, sfogliatelle, and a St. Joseph's pastry. All great choices. As I mentioned before I like how this bakery doesn't have a huge selection because I find that the bakeries that have bigger selections tend to sell the same stuff just presented differently. Don't worry though this place has all the Italian basics covered when it comes to cookies and cakes. When I eventually stuffed my face with all the sweets I realized that this may have been the best cannoli I've had in a while. Everything was fresh, crisp, and not overly sweet. The sfogliatelle is good enough to pass the Nonno/Nonna test. The staff is sweet with no attitudes and the place is clean. Did I mention the prices? They're great too! I think 4 pastries which were large cost around $11 if I remember correctly. I will definitely be returning and I suggest you visit this place as it's a Brooklyn breed! read more

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My mother was just served by the rudest most Monday afternoon rotund manager. Our family has been stopping by for over 50 years! Never been treated so rudely. The woman was just a thug. Never again. read more

Don't sleep on the apple turnovers - they are perfection! I also love the almond cookies and biscotti. The people who work there are lovely - kind and friendly. read more

Bad bad bad pastries. Cannoli cream was sour and it was too late for two of us - nothing but pains in our stomachs ALL DAY. Never again - We will stick with our REGULAR Bakery and NOT take recommendations again. read more

Favorite cannoli in Brooklyn and only place where I enjoy both the chocolate and vanilla cannoli. They also have amazing cheesecake and my go to is plain. During the warmer/hotter days they have delicious Italian ice and my go to is chocolate and cherry mix. That combo is just so good. Come for cannoli and cheesecake and be happy. read more

Court Pastry Shop - Cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place has been the best place to get cannoli for more years than I can remember, btw I'm 65. I grew up in Red Hook and still can remember stopping at various locations to get different things. the street where the 61 bus turned before turning onto Columbia street was where my mom got fresh ravioli, there was a place, I don't remember the street name but it was a corner store that you had to go up a couple of steps and in there was the best italian bread. If you wanted cannolis or italian cookies and other pastries then (as I remember it being called) Court Street Pastry was the place to go. read more

I found this from TicTac So I had a venture out it was in the neighborhood I said let me go check this place out antique looking store from back in the days bring back memories so I bought a couple things pastries apple turnover It was good so brought another one flaky crust only downside I had was not enough apple filling And those cookies were amazing will be going back there again read more

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Call me an ugly, tasteless freakshow, but I'm really not a big fan of Italian cookies. They just don't do it for me. Don't get me wrong: Court Pastry Shop's are stellar, and the lobster tails and the cannoli excellent as well. But those too...not really my thing. So I can't say what led me to stop into CPS on that fateful day. Destiny, perhaps. More likely, a fat kid's sixth sense. But when the old woman behind me burned herself on the sheet pan straight out of the oven, I couldn't help but inquire about those hot, fresh pies. Apple, you say? How much are they? $5.90? Wait, what?! You're telling me it's $6 for an entire pie? Here in NYC, land of the overpriced everything, Court Pastry Shop is selling pies at throwback prices. Literally down the street, there are $32 apple pies.* Court Pastry's might not be the biggest pies ever, nor the best. But with the deliciously fresh apple filling, the buttery, flaky crust (more croissant-like than traditional pie crust), these things are a freakin' steal at $6. And the ladies behind the counter are sweethearts, too. __________ *Edit: There WERE. At the recently shuttered Sweet Melissa. Coincidence? Probably. read more

I've been eating these cookies my entire life. My aunt brought some for Christmas this year and the cookies were amazing !! The best cookies I've ever had. Especially the pignoli cookies read more

Best cannolis ever! Trust me. The green and beige cookie with the cherry in the middle were amazing too. So much nostalgia whenever I step foot into this bakery. read more

I stopped in browse as I was waiting for my mom to finish at the salon a few storefronts over. It was a pretty hot day, so their window for Italian ice was pretty popular. I spotted rainbow cookies in the case, so I ordered a pound of them to do. I enjoyed the rainbow cookies, but noted that there was definitely a lot of inconsistency within the box. Some of the cookies were very dry while others were moister. There were some cookies that had more jam. I'm a jam girl when it comes to rainbow cookies, so some of them tasted fantastic, while others were just meh. My sister said the cookies tasted minty, which I didn't really get? All in all, it was not a bad purchase! read more