This is a wonderful bakery. Prices are always very reasonable and everything I've ever had has been…read moredelicious. Staff are also always very nice and happy to chat or make recommendations.

The easter eggs i bought were just like my Mom made. Delicious!!…read moreWhoopie pies were the best i've had. Lemon/blueberry loaf was moist and very good.

On the positive side: Delicious food!…read moreLarge portions of pasta! Friendly staff. Decent prices. Nice music and atmosphere. The negative? Very bright lights. We went for Sunday lunch. It was very busy and they were definitely overwhelmed. We waited for a long time to get drinks and a long time for food. Hiremore staff for the busy times!

Friday night date night on the nicest evening of the year so far felt like the perfect excuse to…read morefinally check out Nonna Ilva after seeing it all over social media. I was craving pizza, my adventure buddy was craving a cheesesteak, and this seemed like the perfect place to satisfy both. Parking is street-only, but it's free after 5pm, which is a win for dinner plans. I managed to snag a spot right out front without having to parallel park or circle the block, which honestly felt like a small victory before the night even started. We had planned to meet at 5:30pm, but due to a slightly delayed adventure buddy situation, we walked in closer to 5:45pm -- right at peak "everyone else had the same idea" time. The place was absolutely PACKED. There was one table left in the main dining area (which we grabbed immediately), though we were told there was additional seating in another room. From our table out front, we had a full view of the action...which turned out to be both entertaining and a little telling. Going into the evening, I had already done my homework (because of course I did) and had spent the week narrowing down my order. Everything on the menu sounded incredible, but I ultimately landed on the Broccoli & Sausage Pizza Bianche -- a white pizza topped with mozzarella, broccoli, sausage, chili oil, and burrata. My adventure buddy chose the standard cheesesteak (hoagie roll, onions, provolone), which was exactly the level of culinary risk I expected from him. It quickly became clear that Nonna Ilva was significantly understaffed that evening. We waited about 15 minutes before anyone came to take our drink order, and the three staff members we saw were absolutely hustling -- managing the dining room, takeout orders, and a steady stream of DoorDash pickups. They were working hard, but there were simply too many customers for the team on hand. When our server did make it over, we placed both our drink and food orders at the same time to avoid any additional delays. About 20 minutes later, the cheesesteak arrived -- hot and solid, though a bit more straightforward than expected. Despite ordering it with onions, it came out fairly plain with just steak and cheese on a toasted roll. Flavor-wise, it delivered, but it didn't quite stand out. About 10 minutes after that, my pizza arrived -- and WOW. Absolutely stunning. Piled high with sausage, broccoli, and burrata, and finished with a generous drizzle of chili oil, it looked every bit as good as I had hoped. The timing, however, was a bit of a letdown. My adventure buddy had waited to eat until my food arrived (a noble decision), but by the time the pizza hit the table, his cheesesteak had cooled off quite a bit. Not ideal, but we made the best of it. Now let's talk about the pizza -- because this is where Nonna Ilva completely redeemed itself for me. I have been on a lifelong search for a truly great white pizza, and more often than not, it's been a disappointment -- bland, oily, and clearly an afterthought on most menus. But Nonna Ilva? Nonna Ilva cares about white pizza. This was hands down one of the best white pizzas I've ever had. Perfectly balanced, flavorful, and clearly crafted with intention. The chili oil brought just the right amount of heat, the sausage and broccoli were generous and well-distributed, and the burrata? Game changer. I've never seen another local spot incorporate burrata into a white pizza like this, and it absolutely made the dish. This is the white pizza I've been searching for. The kind I will go out of my way to come back for again and again. Unfortunately, the service side of the experience just didn't match the quality of the food that night. The staff was clearly overwhelmed, and it showed throughout the entire visit. Even paying the bill proved to be a challenge -- we eventually walked up to the register and waited in line with DoorDash drivers just to close out. We still left a good tip because the effort was there -- the team was working hard -- but the overall experience inside the restaurant felt chaotic. I had originally planned to grab dessert from their case, but decided to skip it and head elsewhere given the situation. Next time? I'll absolutely be back for that pizza... but I'll likely go the takeout route like many others seem to be doing. Because while the service may have struggled that night, the food -- specifically that white pizza -- is 100% worth coming back for!

Wonderful baker with selection of breads focaccia, sourdough, Demi baguette, multi grain and weekly…read morescone special. My favorite is the crusty Italian. The homemade honey granola is excellent. Order on line before Friday. If you live in Carlisle borough you can get a free delivery on Saturday morning.

This was my first purchase (sourdough and crusty Italian). I have only sampled the sourdough which…read moreis excellent. I am on my own so it will take a bit to finish these, but I feel certain I will be a regular customer. So far above store-bought bread!

This is such a wonderful coffee and pastry shop! I have…read morecame here for coffee and was always helped by such wonderful staff! I ended up wanting to do a gender reveal cake and ordered one from here. It was such a wonderful experience & they were all so helpful! From ordering the cake to pick up it was such an exciting experience! I would definitely recommend stopping in for a wonderful crepe, coffee, or even getting a cake for your celebration! This wonderful establishment definitely helps give Carlisle its wonderful atmosphere! Please check them out!

Wife wanted to come for lunch! I had the Italian Sandwich again on Focaccia and the Wife ordered…read morethe Ranch Onion Pork Baguette Pulled Pork, Gruyere Cheese and Ranch Seasoned Caramalized Onion on Toasted Baguette. She stated that it tasted a bit salty. She loves their cappuccino and I had a coffee. We got Donut Holes Fresh fried donut holes with choice of cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar to go with the powdered sugar! We tried them hot but preferred them cooler! The service is fast considering everything is made to order.

Thorough in the planning, flexible when changes were needed, and spot on with the delivery of a…read moredelicious meal! Difficult to make and deliver foods had great flavor and done to perfection over a challenging Christmas season. Would absolutely recommend!

PHENOMENAL experience with Chef Exclusive! I planned a friends wedding and Chef Exclusive catered…read morethe entire evening feeding 150 people. The food was absolutely delicious, and many guests sent compliments. The evening's events moved off the timeline a bit, and Chef Exclusive was extremely flexible with making sure the food worked around the evening, rather than our evening working around the food. They were incredibly easy to work with, very prompt in responses when I had many details come up as the wedding grew closer. I would highly recommend their catering for small and large events alike! Thank you, Chef Exclusive!!

I have to say - the first reaction I had to Bruster's was "wow this is pricey" BUT. The quality is…read moretruly on par with the price. The ice cream is made on site daily and it really shows - it's delicious and you actually get a large amount of ice cream in each sundae, shake, and scoop. You can also get custom ice cream cakes made here! I'd be remiss if I didn't mention this Bruster's also has a Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs built in, and they are absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the chili cheese dog. The prices are very reasonable (where else can you get a large lemonade for $2.00 these days?) The staff was friendly and the location was clean and well maintained. There is plenty of outdoor seating and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Highly recommend!

I love going to brusters for their New York cheesecake, it is my all time favorite. They are always…read morefriendly.

I have lived within 30 miles of Leo's Homemade Ice Cream for the majority of my life... and somehow…read morenever knew it existed. Which, honestly, feels like a personal failure at this point. When my Friday night post-dinner dessert plans fell apart, Leo's popped up as a backup option -- and what a plot twist that turned out to be. We arrived around 7:15pm on what was easily the nicest Friday evening of the year so far, and the place was PACKED. Line out the door, people everywhere, full-on "this must be good" energy. But here's the impressive part -- the line moved FAST. Before I knew it, I was inside trying to make one of life's hardest decisions: choosing a flavor. Leo's offers a huge variety of homemade ice cream flavors, and you can tell they take pride in having something for everyone. From classic favorites to more creative options -- and even a sugar-free vanilla option -- there's a ton to choose from. I genuinely stood there for a minute just taking it all in. I ultimately went with a kid's dish of S'mores, and WOW...this was easily one of the best S'mores ice creams I've ever had. Super creamy, perfectly balanced, and packed with flavor. The graham cracker, chocolate, and marshmallow all showed up exactly how they should -- no one ingredient overpowering the others. Just smooth, nostalgic, campfire-in-a-bowl perfection. Also, can we talk about value for a second? $3.50 for a kid's dish? In this economy?! Absolutely worth it. One of the biggest surprises, though, was the space itself. There's plenty of on-site parking, and out back is a huge picnic area with tables, chairs, and even a covered patio. It's the kind of setup that makes you want to linger -- not just grab ice cream and go. Total summer evening vibes. And I have to give a quick shoutout to something I deeply appreciate: their hours. Leo keeps it simple -- open every day from 12pm to 9pm. No guessing, no seasonal "are they open today?" confusion, no wonky schedule to keep track of. Just consistent, reliable ice cream access, which I respect immensely. Now that I know Leo's exists, it's officially in my regular rotation. I already have a mental list of flavors I need to go back and try (including that sugar-free vanilla, because now I'm curious), and I can absolutely see myself spending warm evenings out back enjoying more of Leo's frozen goodness. Better late than never, I guess -- but wow, have I been missing out.

Great ice cream and great shop with lots of indoor seating with large outside pavilion and garden.read more