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    Dolce Aroma Italian Bakery

    4.5 (226 reviews)
    ModerateGelato, Bakeries
    Closed • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Vesuvio Sandwich Baguette , Ciabatta
    Derek I.

    My wife saw their viral reel on IG and we were in the area, so decided to try it for lunch. I got a sandwich and watched them slice the prosciutto fresh. The fig jam is lovely and the baguette is firm, chewy and has a lovely taste. I love a simple Italian sandwiches and this one hits. My wife got the fettuccini and she loved it. The owner came to talk to us for a bit, she's super funny. Come support local spot.

    The Vesuvio Sandwich
    Rachel R.

    This place is 10/10!!! Talk about authentic Italian sandwiches and pastries! I ordered the Vesuvio sandwich and it's my Italian sandwich dream!! The saltyness of the prosciutto + seeet of fig jam is a to die for combo! I'll definitely be a regular customer

    Napoletano Sandwich $18.25 prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh arugula on baguette.

    Saw the YouTube review & was jonesing for the Vesuvio sandwich, which is prosciutto, arugula, fig spread, Italian cream & mozzarella. You can choose baguette or ciabatta for your bread. The baguette had the right amount of crust & chew. My friend ordered the Napolentano (prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and fresh arugula) on baguette. We split the sandwiches so we could taste each one. I thought the Vesuvio was better balanced. There's not a big pile of meat & cheese on these sandwiches, but they tasted good. At $18+ a little pricey, but each ingredient including the olive oil was great quality. We looked at the pastry case which was full of beautifully made pastries. Was tempted to try the pistachio gelato, but was too full... maybe next time. They also make coffees and have a selection of soft drinks & bottled water. There is patio seating as well as 3 or 4 tables inside (air-conditioned). They only make the sandwiches on the menu & will only allow you to add/alter one ingredient - so don't expect them to cater to your change requests. There were only 2 guys working the counter (1 of which crafted the sandwiches), so you might have to wait a bit as he slices each meat to order. I'll be back to try the mortadella w/pesto sandwich. Sounds right up my alley.

    Pistachio gelato!
    Melissa B.

    This place is legit! We recently went to Italy and had delicious sandwiches and gelato and have been craving them ever since. So happy to find this place as the owners are from Naples and they make them just like the ones we got it Italy. Can't wait to go back and eat more from their menu!

    Shong H.

    I finally stopped by this Italian bakery, and it did not disappoint! They offer an impressive selection of pastries from cornetti and cannoli to tarts, mille foglie, and cake by the slice. Everything looked fresh, beautifully made, and absolutely scrumptious. I ordered a cappuccino with a hazelnut crostatine and two cornetti (hazelnut and crema della casa). The coffee was excellent and hot, the crostatine had a perfectly flaky crust, and the cornetti were light, airy, and generously filled. I appreciated that the pastries weren't overly sweet. Beyond pastries, they also serve sandwiches, risotto, pasta, and gelato. Whole cakes are available too, though those need to be ordered in advance. Service was friendly and quick. You pay at the register and they make your food right away. There's plenty of seating as there's both indoor and outdoor seating. I can't wait to come back and try more!

    Ann V.

    I was looking for an Italian bakery nearby and Yelp led me to this hidden gem in La Costa Town Square Center. Inside, I can tell it's family-owned which is awesome because I felt right at home. They were sooo welcoming and friendly. It took me down memory lane when I was in Italy a few years ago. I couldn't resist myself but to eat lunch because I wanted to try their authentic pasta. I didn't have to wait too long for my pasta combo meal. And let me tell you Yelp Community, it was SUPER DELISH...kinda wish the slices of bread were warmed up or lightly toasted. Then, I ate my zeppole and that was SUPER HEAVENLY. I'm really grateful there's an Italian bakery around. I'll be back to try the other goodies! Highly recommend Dolce Aroma!!

    Azzurri on baguette
    Mackenzi L.

    Absolutely in love with this place!! The food is incredible and the owners have been so lovely each time we've visited. Our sandwiches were so big we had half for lunch and half later for dinner. The bread, the prosciutto, to mozz, pesto, all of it. Everything is so fresh and full of flavor. I've taken my husband here a few times and he enjoys catching up with them in Italian. I took an out of town friend for some ravioli and she said they were incredible. For her desert she chose the Sfogliatella and said it tasted like being back in Italy. They have a few tables inside and out, however we've watched most people take their orders to go. If you're gonna get the ravioli made sure you stay and enjoy it while it's right out of the kitchen. Tucked in the back corner of the shopping center this shop is an absolute gem. Grazie Amelie!! Can't wait to come back!

    Vesuvius sandwich

    Amazing food and what I like is that most ingredients are brought from Italy, according to the owner. Everything is so fresh and delicious , and I usually have a hard time making a decision on my order because everything looks incredible!! Amazing food and what I like is that most ingredients are brought from Italy, according to the owner. Everything is so fresh and delicious , and I usually have a hard time making a decision on my order because everything looks incredible!!

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    Cassidy S.

    They have an extensive array of pastries to choose from and a pretty small coffee selection. The pastries were pretty expensive. I think I ended up spending $19 for two pastries and an espresso. The pastries were not to my taste. They were very thick and very heavy not like pastries I 'm used to. It could be just the two that I ordered that are like this, but I'm not sure if I would come back again. The man who took my order was very nice and there is some outside seating available

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    Affogato, napoletano, tiramisu is soooooooo goood and authentic. Clean bakery. Staff is so nice. Well priced for quality.

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    This place is a must, if you are looking for authentic Italian food. Pastries, sandwiches & more! Owner is very sweet!

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    Pastries tasted like they had been sitting out for days. One tiny cannoli for $4. Womp womp

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