I bought my Cinnamon Babka at the Farmers Market in Providence and fell in love with this sweet…read moretender amazing treat. Often they would sell by the slice (last year) however now I must buy a loaf. The problem with a whole loaf is I will eat every single bite myself, in an embarrassing amount of time. Sadly I didn't take a photo this time, so I guess I will have to buy another and add the picture later, hahahah, such a shame I'll have to get another. I will revise when I have a babka I have not devoured! The staff is friendly, the line gets through rather quickly and munching while people watching is a great way to spend a little time Saturday mornings in the Summer.

Really poor quality of ingredients considering how expensive their products are. I doubt the people…read morerunning it would eat such low quality food.

I needed a few cupcakes for a mid-week birthday celebration. Being a bit of a nerd myself, this…read morebakery instantly caught my eye--it felt like a match made in heaven. And honestly, it was. I found the shop tucked away in my old stomping grounds, and when my GPS announced I had arrived, I was pleasantly surprised to see it now occupies what used to be a beloved old Italian bakery. There's a small parking lot right next to the well-marked entrance, and their adorable bespectacled cupcake logo makes for a charming first impression. Inside, the space is a nostalgic dream for fans of all things pop culture. The décor spans across countless beloved universes--Marvel, Star Wars, Disney, Harry Potter, Pokémon, Mario, and more. Familiar faces like Batman, Spiderman, Thor, and the Hulk line the walls and shelves, giving the whole place a fun and immersive vibe. But let's talk about the real stars: the baked goods. The display at the entrance is packed with eye-catching treats--cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and beyond. Everything looked just as mouthwatering in person as it did in the photos that initially drew me in. In addition to desserts, they also offer cannoli, cinnamon rolls, brownies, breakfast wraps, sandwiches, bagels, toasts, bowls, and a variety of drinks including coffee, smoothies, and iced options. Since I was there for cupcakes, I picked out three flavors: Mocha Cappuccino, Banana Pudding, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana. I only got to try the two banana ones, but both were delicious. The Mocha one smelled heavenly though! A surprise bonus--the cupcakes had fillings, which I wasn't expecting. The frosting-to-cake ratio was perfect, and the cake itself was light and fluffy, yet sturdy enough to hold up the frosting. The owner was super helpful in guiding my selections and genuinely lit up when I asked about the bakery's background and theme. They host themed events too--like an upcoming Star Wars Day breakfast with a buffet, character meet-and-greets, goodie bags, and more. I don't live in the area anymore, so coming back would be a special treat--but I definitely plan to. Getting out of the parking lot was a bit tricky due to the busy nearby intersection, but it wasn't too hard to navigate. A small inconvenience considering everything this place has to offer. Bottom line: this bakery is a delightful, nerdy, sugar-filled gem. A perfect place to treat yourself!

Cute bakery. Friendly service. I tried a little variety- spinach pie, cookies, and a cupcake…read more Everything tasted AMAZING. My favorite find in a long time. Would highly recommended checking this place out.

Best pastel de natas, papo secos, and arroz doce in the area ! Never disappoints : ).read more

I'm happy we were brought here by the RI Food Fights sandwich showdown last month. The Caçoila…read more(pulled pork sandwich) was solid. Their list price was like, $4.50? Ridiculously cheap and can easily make a meal here with a sandwich, some of their other hot options and a sweet treat. The service was friendly and answered all the questions we had. This is definitely a local-heavy spot hidden in plain sight on tauton ave. Few tables inside of the you wanted to enjoy your food and pastry there. Would be a good spot to meet up with a friend for a quick in and out chat or on the way to your next destination. The pb chocolate brownie was OK, texture was fantastic but wasn't heavy on flavor in terms of chocolate or peanut butter. Would definitely try their other pastry. There were a lot of really great looking things in that case. The sandwich was very tasty. I would have preferred some more peppers on it and some melted cheese would have been a chefs kiss, however for the price, no complaints out of me.

I absolutely love visiting Morning Star Barkery. They have a wide variety of pastries, breads, and…read morean ice cream bar. Plus they also have a small store within the bakery that sells some products from Portugal. The staff are always incredibly friendly and prompt. The price points are comparable to competitors and the pastries have generous potions. I would highly recommend stopping in and trying the Pastel de nata. I would absolutely recommend this business to others!

I tried three pastries for here and all were pretty underwhelming. I got the pastais de nata, a…read morecarrot cake slice and some passion fruit custard thing. The passion fruit I couldn't even finish as both the taste and the texture were awful in my opinion. The carrot cake itself was very heavy and not very flavorful while the frosting was very minimal and didn't taste like much. The nata seemed to be underdone and again, just not the flavorful. I got them all for under $8 so the price point wasn't terrible but I can't say I'll be back.

Love the vibe here. I've been to Europe a few times and this has an exact feel as a patisserie in…read moreEurope. However, prices are not even close. I ordered an apple tart and a small piece was $7.50! Yes, it was good, and the cream was wonderful, but paying about $2 per bite is outrageous. The value of their drinks might be a little better. I ordered a Cortado and it was delicious. The volume of liquid wasn't too low. $4.25 I would give it 3 stars, but I know not everyone is good with money and many are willing to pay these prices on the east side Providence. The staff was nice, but nothing over the top.

Met up with some friends at Madrid on a Saturday. With so many good reviews we were excited to try…read morethis location. Sadly it wasn't a very good experience. First, the young woman who took care of us seemed to keep 'checking out', as in, she seemed to temporarily fall asleep with her eyes open. She would become non-responsive and we'd just wait for her to acknowledge us and then repeat what we said. So that's weird. Even after she said 'OK' and went over to the register to ring it all in, we had to repeat the order, again. The Americano coffee was not made correctly. It literally tasted like dirty water. Definitely did not use the appropriate amount of espresso in this drink. The Mocha was not blended correctly and was grainy with a lot of sediment at the bottom of the cup. I was unable to finish drinking that. The friends we met up with mentioned they are surprised how many tables were open on a Saturday. In the past there was 'always a line' of people ordering and waiting for a table. During our visit there were several empty tables. The pastry were very tasty though, so that was nice. They do have a nice selection of pastry available and we might try some more of those offerings another time. The ambiance is very cute. Bus your own tables. On street parking.

I came here several years ago for best iced coffee RI. Their coffee was simple and basic but their…read morebaked goods are epic. I stopped in today despite all the snow in providence and numerous roadways nearby being blocked my plows and trucks. I have zero regrets! The obstacles were worth overcoming for their amazing rainbow cookies that I'm obsessed with. This bakery isn't fancy at all, but don't let that fool you. Their staff is lovely and their cookies are epic. I love this spot so much! It is a hidden gem.

I give this place 3.5 stars but I'll round up to 4 stars! They have good malasadas, I also like…read moretheir pizza strips. I went in once before and asked for a pizza strip and lemon square and did get the pizza strip but got some kind of almond cookie instead of the lemon square? I tried to connect with them on it but no luck. I also had an iced coffee on that visit and it was awful. I went back today for an iced coffee since I was in the area and the coffee was definitely better this time around but still mediocre. If you're visit here, I'd suggest not getting coffee and checking your bag of goodies before you leave and then this will be a 5 star experience.

The staff are so sweet and the amount of baked goods they have is unreal, I always leave with too…read moremuch (thats not a bad thing though). I am excited to try a new thing everytime I go!

Ok, I'm sticking with at least once a week reviews and today I chose the local bakery in town,…read moreScialo's. This is pretty much a staple in town for the Riverside community. A go to spot for me also. On to the review! I walk in and greeted by a very polite person asking me what I would like and started off with a loaf of Italian bread sliced. They grab the loaf fly to the back and before you know they are right back and asked if I wanted anything else and I asked for some torpedo rolls and while they grabbed that I scooped up some Hermit cookies (my favorite thing here!). We square up at the counter with a fast polite credit card transaction and I'm out the door ( watch the step going in and out). Great little town bakery where most the locals can be seen chit chatting back and forth while ordering stuff. Great friendly vibe. Nice clean place and really awesome Hermit cookies! Photos are from 9/7/2025 and 9/2/2025 Keep up the great work over there!

Continent bakery is a standout gem all on its own. It is unassuming and the prices are very…read morereasonable. You wouldn't know it was there unless you knew about it. I learned about it from a coworker and I think that's how most people know is due to word-of-mouth. There is always a line for their delicious pastries, desserts, and savory goodies as well, including: sandwiches, breads, cannoli, pies and cakes.

This place is amazing. Always busy. Great selection of hand made pastry's and sandwiches. Street…read moreparking they close at 5:00 SHARP. Hours change seasonally. Small inside. Wish the cream filling / frostings were a little sweeter.