Their cakes are works of art. Cookies and such are out of this world. Nina and her team are great. Been coming here for years. If you haven't yet, you're in for a treat. read more

I needed a birthday cake and Yelp brought me here! Glad it did cuiz this place is a gem. The friendly baker said no cakes on display but you need to order them in advance. She said that she can put something together for me in about 15 minutes. I choose a white cake with raspberry filling with chocolate frosting! It was all set in 10 minutes all decoated and boxed with string! What amazing service and the cake was moist and delish! As it was my 1st time there she even gave me a coconut macaroon as a gift! So sweet and gracious! read more

They definitely have the best Italian cookies in the area. They mail their cookies which arrive in perfect condition. Other products are limited as are their hours. Have had their rum cakes , not recently, which again are best in the area. read more

Great bakery stopped while visiting from VA. Wonderful idea on selling frozen sfogliatelle so you can bake them at home and enjoy! Owner was pleasant and very informative. read more

Always delicious. Best pastries around. No need to go to the North End. Fisichellis is the best.

Nina's Quandis and pastries are the best in the Boston area. My family has been coming to Fisichelli's for generations and will do so as long as they continue to bake. read more

My son moved across the country. Fisichelli's never missed a holiday or any special occasion at our table in my life. I just realized they're open 6 days a week. I didn't have the opportunity to get cookies to send to him. Well that has changed. So I'm going to stop here and plan my trip there. Now he'll get them between his bday and Thanksgiving. Ellie Sapienza Rosenberg read more

The real authentic deal. Great friendly service and delicious baked goods. You really can't beat it. Huge assortments of cookies and fresh cannolis. You will think you are on Hanover St in the North End or in Verona. A real gem. read more

I super love Fisichelli's- I have only been to the Lawrence location, below the clock tower at the end of Essex Street, and their shop is just the sweetest, and their displays are packed with whimsical, excellent looking and tasting traditional Italian and more pastries and more! read more

My mother grew up not far from Fisichelli's, and when I was a child, her parents still lived near the bakery. My grandparents would come to visit us, and they would bring the most wonderful cannoli, toto, and macaroons. On our birthdays, they would bring Sicilian wedding cakes - and these spoiled my sister and me so that we had no use for regular birthday cake. Decades later, Fisicheli's is still family owned, and still making the same great stuff. My grandparents are long since passed; my parents live in Florida. But on some birthdays and holidays, I call Fisicheli's and have a box of goodness shipped to my mother - and those boxes don't last long. read more

A good friend was kind enough ship a cookie assortment to us here in Silicon Valley. Grew up in Boston and I'd forgotten how wonderful these can be- can't get them here. These were probably the best ever. They lasted about five minutes and all five of us loved them. Nothing like perfect comfort food to take the edge off our 150th day of sheltering in place. read more

During a recent visit to this outstanding bakery, I had stopped in to get some cookies for my 87-year old grandmother. As an entertaining coincidence, I was waited on by another 87-year old grandmother. We had a lovely conversation about bakery products, homemade always being best, their competition around the corner, Tripoli's bakery, and how being 87 still alows her to be happy and productive. Fisichelli's, a locally ownded and operated bakery is small and wonderfully adept at producting outstanding cookies, cakes, and pies. Thankfully, I don't live near by or I'd surely be 300 pounds. The adorable older woman told me how 99 percent of their cookies are still produced in-house. She explained that most of Tripoli's cookies are brought in and are not made by hand but instead are machine-made. While I can't vouch for the accuracy of that statement, I can vouch for the high quality of Fisichelli's cookies. Further, each and every time I wander in to this bakery, I am greeted with a smile and absolutely fantastic service. The service at the aforementioned Tripoli's Bakery is spotty at best. I have heard that Fisichelli's is opening another location in Andover. As I work in Andover...this presents for me a serious problem: larger pants. read more

Their raspberry rugelach croissant-shaped cookies could make you switch gods!! The lobster tails are literally the best you can get and you're treated like family whether you call or show up. Seriously...forget Tripoli (Matt's girls really need customer service training) and Piro's needs to work on their horrible products just as much as the horrible little kids working there. I get my kids' birthday cakes here every year, random cupcake urges are only appeased here (amazing!) and the cookies make you not care how much longer you gotta work out to work them off. The reviewer with the supposed dry cake that they tossed either caused that themselves or is just unfairly taking out their frustrations. The woman who gave them ONE star because the prices slightly increased...where do you live, honey? The cost of living doesn't go in reverse and no business can keep their prices from the 1970s. Fisichelli's is all around better than Mike's from down the North End. No joke. read more

Excellent cakes! Always reliable to meet your needs, especially for those special occassions! My wedding cake was exactly what I asked for and they delivered it as well! read more

Fisichelli's Pastry Shop - Another fantastic cake from my favorite spot! Thank you! - Bakeries Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

I grew up in Lawrence. I went to the Leonard School for 3 years of middle school in the 90s, which is literally on the street behind Fisichelli's. I still have family in Lawrence and still visit often. I USED TO LIVE ON UNION STREET, about 4 blocks away - for years of my childhood. And I had never once entered Fisichelli's. Until last Saturday. I have a sweet tooth the size of Mount Monadnock, and I have no idea how I have never once come into this shop. The 7-layer cookies and the rainbow cookies are dynamite. I will definitely be back read more

Fisichehelli's Italian cookies are the best in the Merrimack Valley When we visit family in North Carolina and Virginia, they won't let us in the door unless we have their distinctive boxes in hand. The staff is great-we call ahead and tell them how many boxes we need and specific cookies for different family members. They are always accommodating and gracious read more

Hands down the best Italian Cookies, no need to trek into Boston's North End....Authentic, made in-house, fresh and most!!! As for the cakes, superior texture, light and fluffy, variety of flavors and fillings - been going here since I was a kid. Right off highway, worth the trip- YUM! read more

Very disappointed in the cookies I bought today. I bought a pound of macaroon cookies mixed and not one of them had that macaroon flavor....it was just like eating raw cookies......why do people change recipes when nothing is wrong with it... read more

I have been looking for an Italian bakery that reminded me of home and after many bakeries finally found Fisichelli's. Their pastries, cupcakes and cakes are meravigliosi! The bakery aroma when I walked into Fisichelli's brought me back to when I was as a child and went to the Italian bakeries in Philadelphia. I loved everything I bought and will look no further. I think Fisichelli's beats the North End too! read more

When I was big on sweets as a teenager, this was a place I loved to go to. Cannolis...EXCELLENT. Almond Macaroons with the cherry in the center...EXCELLENT. Pink/Yellow buttery cookies with the cherry in the center...EXCELLENT All 3 of these were my favorites at this place. I even recall dreaming about making a stop here and eating these a while back, but it was only a dream. But when I used to eat these when I was younger, they were awesome! Greeatest 3 products in the store. We even bought rum cakes here a few times in the late 1990s, I think. Also very good! read more

Nice owner, good pastries. I think some stuff may be a tad overpriced but that's what happens when made to order instead of mass produced and shipped in. Better than Tripoli read more

Awesome Italian cookies!! Everytime my mom's (Italian) side of the family gets together for a holiday or other special event someone always gets a big tray of Italian cookies from Fisichelli's. The cookies are perfect for satisfying my sweet tooth! read more

Ask before you order toppings for cannolis at this place. I have been there several times and know the prices. Today I went only to be told my total was higher than normal. Suffice to say I will not be back here despite how amazing their desserts might be. I don't like to be taken advantage of. read more

Growing up my Nana made me stop here every time I took her "driving miss daisy" on Sundays. Hands-down the best cannolli around, made to order, ricotta, the works. Screw the North End; drive to Lawrence. It's also great for Italian cookies by the pound on holidays. I stop in almost every time I'm in Lawrence. Don't let the neighborhood scare you. read more

Visit a couple of times and year and always for the Holidays and have never given a review.... their cookies are the BEST!!!! also you get more per pound than competitor..(competitors are heavier).. they are fresh and taste so so so good.. we get a rum cake about twice a year... love serving the cake and hearing the comments from our guests.... They love it... and their Italian pastries are delicious... ALL of them... Nina and her husband does a great job... and her staff are always very friendly ..... Will be there in 3 weeks for Christmas... get there early ... always a line in the morning... one year they served cappuccino to those of us in line.... Shows that they love their customers.. !!!! p.s. Love the "bones" cookie read more

This place has legit Italian deserts and pastries. I've been to both of there competitors. I have to say the customer service here is far better then both. As for the deserts themselves the huge lobster tail and the macaron brownies are worth the drive. The cake I got was a huge hit with ppl thinking they died and went to heaven. Strong recommendation to try this place. read more

i love Fisichelli's.my mom loves to go there everyday and get either canolis and/or pastachotis.my other fave is piros.i live close to it. do u know what happened to piros?i'll tell ya.an old lady in the car drove into piros's glass window.they had to repair it.they made it look italian because it is an italian place.I JUST LLLLLOOOVVVVVEEEEE PIROS.lmao read more

This bakery is the real deal for authentic Italian baked goods. I just discovered them and being raised in a family of Italian immigrants, I am thrilled. Treats like my mom and grandmothers made. I sampled the Zeppole and I have not had a pastry dough that perfect since I was a child in CT. The fillings were also Delicious. The cheese one was the same they use in their cannolis. So light and flavorful. I tried some cookies and wow. Perfect mix of crunch and soft. Fresh and yummy. The pistachio macaroon was the best I have ever eaten! Best news on those is that they ship them anywhere. I will send them to my mom in Florida. I also tried their unique soft biscotti. Perfect coffee dunking treat. Street parking is plentiful. I went early on a Saturday before the crowds. I had time to chat with the staff and the owner came in. A proud and friendly group of people. That is obviously what makes this family business continue strong after over 100 years! I must go back for the pastaciotttis (pie shaped dough filled with Italian cream. I was told they have the best. And those are hard to find. read more

My friend brought a beautifully decorated rum cake from Fisichelli's Pastry shop to my home this weekend. This rum cake is better than any of the others I've eaten from other bakeries. Last time my friend visited, she brought their delicious Italian cookies. If you are celebrating a special occasion, or just want to impress your host, I highly recommend this bakery for the artistry and quality of their cakes and cookies. read more

A must try if you like lobster tails, cannoli and real Italian cookies. Some of the best north of Boston that you will find. Fisichellis is a hidden gem, even my friends who grew up in this area hadn't even heard of it! ... and it is still family owned and operated!! Win/win for all. read more

Six trays of delicious Italian cookies were packed and ready to travel to NYC for our son's wedding. Nena took care of every detail and when the cookies were presented by the servers, everyone was in awe. Thank you for the best cookies ever and for always taking care of our family. read more

I LOVe their pastires...but not sure if it's my imagination or not...i've bought 3 casada (rum) cakes this past year....and something has changed. the texture, the rum, not sure. my older relatives felt the same way...Has the recipie changed??? read more

Excellent cakes! Made to order, always super fresh and delicious. Angie, the bakery matriarch, celebrating her 92nd birthday on 10/2, Happy Birthday Angie!, is a joy and sweeter than any of their pastries. The macaroons are outstanding, Italian cookies are, well, homogenous Italian cookies, nothing that I'd call extraordinary. The pastries are varied and sure to please the most discriminating palate. Very good. Worth the trip. read more

I have been going to Fisichelli's since I was a little girl going with my Dad. The almond macaroons (known to Italian folk as "amaretti") are to die for good!! The cannolis are also excellent. I would highly recommend Fisichelli's over Tripoli's. read more

Fisichelli's has the best Italian pastry I've ever had. The cannoli are superb and stuffed to order, and all the cookies are delicious. Fisichelli's is also one of the friendliest places you'll ever shop. They will often give you free cookies to try. I also feel good about supporting a 100-year old business still run by the same family. This bakery is a little gem--it's worth a detour if you're in the Lawrence area or even just driving by Lawrence on Rt. 495. read more

Only lovely Nina knew the right words to inscribe on a sheet cake commemorating the tragic loss of a young son. The aggrieved grandmother, son, and grandchildren stood in admiration around her magnificent creation, took photos, and then devoured rapaciously the scrumptious delight. This appreciative matriarch wrote in her thank you note, "And how about the cake! There will never be another one like it. Tell the woman at the bakery that everyone was awestruck and full of praise." And I didn't even mention the two complimentary boxes of delectable cookies that always magnanimous Nina included. This reliable pastry shop is largely recognized as "one of a dying breed," a true friend of the underclass, and having that rare gift of offering the tastiest goods and knowing what's in good taste even in the most trying circumstances. Many thanks, Nina, for making this bittersweet occasion that much sweeter. read more

Best ricotta pie I have ever had. Hands down. No question. You know how some ricotta pies have an almost grainy texture? This one is incredibly creamy, really smooth. And theirs has a hint of lemon, which just makes the taste so unbelievably delicious. Cannolis are also hand filled and just outstanding, as are their selection of Italian cookies. They have these almond filled cookies that are just heavenly - so moist, not too sweet, perfect almond flavor. So clearly their baked goods are amazing. But I also love Fisichelli's because of the people who work here. There is this woman there who is like the quintessential Italian Nana. I just wanted to hug her. Everyone else is also super nice and you can tell it's a family operation and that everyone really cares about the place and their product. Wish we lived closer to Fisichelli's, but we'll definitely be back next time we're in the area. read more

This place was recomended by a co-worker. Ordered a rum cake for my birthday and made sure instructions were given..NO FRUIT and NO NUTS (dietary restrictions). Cake looked amazing when it was picked up, but looks can be deceiving! The cake was cut for dessert...lo and behold...STRAWBERRIES...no birthday cake for me. I can't attest to the taste as I wasn't able to eat it but I will say there was very little actual cake. it was all just filling and small cut pieces of cake layered around the filling...not actual layers like most cakes. I called and asked to speak with a manager after the fruit mix up. The owner got on the phone and said, "We don't put fruit or nuts in unless requested and your cake had a $2 upcharge for the fruit. If you want I will make you a new cake for tomorrow. Tomorrow is not my birthday. Wow..they make a mix up, I pay extra for it AND get attitude...1st and last time I will be visiting this place. read more

While not a frequent customer our family has stopped by this family run bakery numerous times and have always been greeted by a lovely elderly lady and at times the female owner. This most recent visit I was NOT greeted at all by a man behind the counter who was extremely unfriendly. I asked for a large cream puff and ricotta filled cannoli. He informed me that "oh, we haven't had large cream puffs for years and you obviously must not be a regular". I was taken aback by his rudeness and assumption. I would have tuned around and said no thank you but my father has always looked forward to dessert from Fischelli's. I ordered just the cannoli and picked up a package of pizzellis. While waiting my mother came in behind me and the man was rude to her as well. Needless to say we paid (and my God it was pricey and it's not the North End!!) and we both voiced to each other that we will NEVER return to this pastry shop again. The real disappointment was when my father found the cannoli filled with untraditional and tasteless custard, not ricotta. Such a shame that their products have changed and are no longer worth the price. I can see why the Andover shop closed. I feel bad for the two women who used to greet us. I know how hard they work but this is a place we have crossed off our list NEVER to return again. read more