Today, tomorrow and always La Guli , hands-down has the best cannolis you can find in Astoria. The bakery offers many different desserts, and a large selection of minis, which is great to bring to a party . Love the service here, and of course, all the delicious goodies. read more

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Local, no frills bakery. In and out quickly with treats in tow. Service was quick and to the point. read more

La Guli Pastry Shop - Mini Eclairs and mini Chocolate Mousse (I think) - Bakeries Near Me - Astoria, New York

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La Guli has amazing sweets, pastries, and gelato. I visited for the first time on 11/20/2025 at around 6:30 p.m. and had some delicious mini cannoli, while my partner had a slice of red velvet cake I tried and loved. When it was time to go, I asked the person behind the counter for a to-go box for my partner's cake and was told they don't do boxes; when I asked why, they looked over to someone sitting in the back corner on a laptop, spoke to them, and then told me, "We don't do small to-go boxes, that cake can fit in a bag." I offered to pay for a box, and they replied, "We don't do boxes. It's my name on it." I took the bag and, from that comment, assumed they were the owner, Maria Notaro. I told Maria how I'd always wanted to go to La Guli after a coworker gave me a mini cannoli years ago and thanked her, but after leaving I felt the interaction was tense and her attitude a bit unkind and unwelcoming. I didn't expect a back-and-forth over a small box with the owner on my first visit, and while I'm not very encouraged to return, I still recommend people try their sweet treats because they are genuinely very good. read more

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Chose to come here Friday instead of a different Italian bakery in Manhattan to get my favorite pastry before they disappear until next year -- Sfingi! Ordered five Sfingi and was given the wrong pastry. Wasted about $35/$40 and had my Easter dessert ruined. The pastry given I do not like at all - do not like the cream inside and hate cherries! So disappointed! read more

La Guli Pastry Shop - Wrong pastry -- NOT Sfingi :( - Bakeries Near Me - Astoria, New York

This is a wonderful pastry shop in Astoria! The almond paste filled croissant was big and drizzled with chocolate, almond slices and powdered sugar. Amazing! The cinnamon rolls were delicious too! Lots of cinnamon but not over powering. Sugar dizzled! We had a raspberry filled cheese danish for a change haha. The was the only one not sugar glazed. There were so many delicious treats in the shop that I did not know where to start and stop. This place is definitely worth another visit! There were too many things that I did not get to try, yet. read more

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Old school Italian bakery. I have been coming here in all my years of living in Astoria. My favorite is the pecan pie, can never go wrong! Not too sweet, baked just right! Can't walk in without grabbing one on the way out. read more

La Guli Pastry Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Astoria, New York

Super cute old-school Italian bakery on Ditmars. The pastries were fine, nothing crazy special but certainly good. However, the service was absolutely fantastic. The staff was WONDERFUL. I got an apple strudel and a red velvet cake. The strudel was really fresh and not too sweet. The red velvet was okay, I've had better I've had worse. Will come back and try more pastries. Prices were great too. read more

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Came in today for a small cake for my sons bday. I should have seen the red flag when being helped. The lady behind the counter felt like I was annoying her by asking what flavor a cake was? Weird. Well, I decided on their 7 layer cake. $30 not bad right? Well, it was stale. You could taste the refrigeration almost. Disappointed. I use to love coming here and wanted to give it another shot. Guess it truly isn't the staple it was back in the day. read more

This place has been around since I was a kid and decades later I'm still coming back for their treats. I love walking in and smelling the sweet baked goods. The selection is vast with treats for so many pallets but can't speak to those who have a gluten allergy. This review is based on my last experience and the girls behind the counter were patient no helpful. The treats I purchased were enjoyed by my entire family. read more

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Absolute disappointment. Custom ordered and paid ahead for a birthday cake. Asked for cannoli cream and chocolate mousse. At the party, cake was cut open to a thin layer of cannoli that tasted like rum, and a layer of whipped cream, not chocolate. This was a cheaply made, overpriced cake and I will never return. I grew up in Astoria and loved this bakery as a young kid. When I called after the party to rectify the situation, I was asked for pics which I so graciously provided, sad I got back a snarky response from the owner. Didn't even make any sense because she sent a picture of another cake that wasn't mine! Greed gets you nowhere, and neither does your horrible customer service etiquette. The cake was cut in half, tossed in the garbage and my guests ate Italian cookies from BJ's. Shame on you. Look at this response from Maria, the owner. What a nasty, unprofessional person. Your family would be so proud of you... talking to paying customers like you're better than them. read more

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There is definitely an old-world charm to La Guli Bakery, located on Ditmars Blvd. in Astoria. This old Italian family-owned business, whose granddaughter now runs the establishment, has been in the same building for decades. If you are looking for a traditional Italian pastry experience, this has been my go-to since my childhood. They used to be the best bakery, hands down. From homemade cakes to gelatos, you name it--they were fantastic. I make it a point to visit here every once in a while, and today was the day before they shut down for a week of vacation. Upon entering, my partner and I still had the same feeling and smell of the bakery and had the whole store to ourselves, which made it easier for us to choose the strawberry shortcake, chocolate eclair, fruit tart, and glazed Napoleon. Unfortunately, the freshness wasn't there, as the cream in the Glazed Napoleon was dry and not even sweet. It's a shame that a bakery that used to be known for its quality pastries is no longer the same. read more

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i love this place so much they have easily the best pies ive ever tasted and they are so fast giving me my stuff i dont even hesitate to give this place 5 stars read more

My manager got my birthday cake from La Guli. I am a chocolate lover however I never get chocolate cake from bakeries because they are usually not great. My chocolate hazelnut cake with chocolate ganache was THE BEST chocolate cake I have ever had in my life! The cake was moist with a deep chocolate flavor, the mousse was creamy and tasted like a candy bar. The chocolate ganache was indulgent. The cake reminded me of a Ferraro Rocher. It was perfect! Made me very very happy. read more

La Guli Pastry Shop - a chocolate birthday cake - Bakeries Near Me - Astoria, New York

Old time Italian Bakery, everything you can think of. The girls working were very nice.

Good old fashioned Italian bakery but I have had better pastries at Veniero's but not bad Italian style cheesecake

My Mother lived around the corner from La Guli from 1943, when she was 15, to 1953, when she was married. My Mom is 95 now, and still has fond memories of La Guli, its cakes and cookies. I have also been there myself. Great Classic Italian Bakery Shop! Here is to another 86 years! Bob D. Rahway, NJ I WOULD SAY "10 STARS OUT OF 10" IF I COULD! read more

I have been hearing about La Guli pastry shop from my boyfriends parents for 10 years now it was time that I go there myself and see what they had to offer me and they most certainly didn't disappoint my tastebuds. I drove here at 7 am on a Sunday morning with the taste for savoiardis after I bought them from another bakery I had come across a day earlier in hopes that they would suit my cravings but it just wasn't the same as La Guli's. I ended up grabbing a little bit of everything for myself and a few friends and I left with a huge bag and the biggest smile on my face. Once I came back home I dove right into the savoiardis and they were amazing and perfect as I remember. I can't wait to come back here and grab some more yummy treats to try! read more

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Now it is my birthday and ordered cake $75 now look at the cake. I won't eat that cake even if it was free and the roses were paid $150, Please keep the money and come take your S****y cake back. Oh btw I have added the pictures. I also added a picture of a cake that my roommate bought for me for $55 read more

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A vintage bakery in Astoria, with average tasting pastries and an untidy appearance How do you rate La Guli? That's been a very tough question I have been pondering all week? I paid a visit last Saturday to get a better answer to this question We found a table to the rear of the bakery and a friend and I ordered marzipan treats, a chocolate eclair, a cannoli, and a Napoleon. After we left the premises, we discussed our impressions. It is not mentioned in most reviews and shown in photos, but La Guli has a few seats and tables available. Elisabeth rated her overall experience as good. I had very mixed feelings about them As to be expected, there is definitely an old world charm to La Guli and the ambiance is a throwback to the 1930s. La Guli has been around 85+ years. Unfortunately, this was ruined by stacked paper supplies and some garbage on the floors. The bakery is a bit of a clutter fest. As for the deserts and pastries -the Napoleon was considered very good. My first impression of eating marzipan treats was excellent, however, the éclair had mostly dried out and lost its flavor. I bit into the cannoli and it tasted off immediately. The cream had almost evaporated and I thought I was eating watery milk. I had to throw it away.. read more

0 stars if I could. Was not satisfied with my cake, and asked for it to be fixed. Baker was not there so I asked for a partial refund. When the worker called her so I can speak, she cursed me, a paying & local customer for years, out. Lack of professionalism due to the fact that the baker is also the owner. What I ordered vs what I got pictured below. See for yourself. She also brought up her personal problems which really had no place in the conversation, trying to gain sympathy for unprofessional worth ethic. read more

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Staff is really nice but the pastries were not fresh. Everything was rock hard. I could barely eat anything but my bf gobbled everything down because he was starving. read more

La Guli Pastry Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Astoria, New York

On a regular old weeknight I navigated the short trek to Astoria for a dinner party. My job was to bring the sweets - I was instructed to stop into the little pastry shop on the way and pick out some post-dinner delights. I walk into La Guli to be greeted by giant handsome cop with a thick NY accent sipping coffee from a travel mug. He comments to me about his green choice of bringing is own mug to the shop - I agree with him that green choices are HOT ones. After picking out a few staples like chocolate covered cannolis and tiny berry tarts I ask Officer Friendly if he has any recommendations. Enthusiastically he responds "The mouse. If you like chocolate, you gotta get the mouse, it's unreal." I order up "the mouse" to go along with a few other odds and ends.. Mind you there were only 5 of us at this dinner and somehow I walked away with what seemed to a couple pounds of yummies adding up to seventeen ducats! Ooops - guess I'm a girl who can't say no to sweets. Pastry ladies wrap up my prizes in an adorable box as I complete my mini photo-shoot trying to savor all the textures, smells, colors, kitschy character, and desirable goods surrounding me (see attached.) My law enforcement pal asks if I want to take his picture, declining I mention I write food reviews and he should too. He said "be sure to mention their coffee is amazing." I grab my package of sweets, bid my goodbyes and hurry off to dinner. Everyone's jaws dropped to the ground by the sight of all my goodies. Everything was amazing, the cannolis, fruit pastries, lobster tail.. The raspberry & chocolate mousse pastry was exceedingly delicious. But the mousse mouse was the best. The absolute best. The best desert we all had ever had. Mister Cop if you are out there - thank you! Thank you for your solid recommendation AND saving the planet. read more

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READ THE REVIEWS! I wish I did before going to this place. Highly disgusted by this place! Placed an order and asked if the specific design I wanted could be done. I was assured that it could. When I picked up my order, I was in disbelief that I was charged so much money for something That looked so horrible. I'm not the one to complain- in fact, I never complain, but I was horrified by the lack of professionalism, service, and product done for me. Honestly, I could've done a better job. When I confronted the 'manager' he stated that I didn't know what I was talking about. He preceded to raise his voice at me when I asked for it to be fixed, I of course yelled back. He confessed that the floral design I wanted is purchased from a vendor and is not made by them! Then why was a charged over $200 for something they can't even make?? Then notice the lettering- it's so amateur- horrible! All of the sudden he came around the counter and proceeded to CHOKE ME!!! I wish I was making this up, because I was in such disbelief. I hope they read this review as they know exactly who he choked. I ended up having to contact the cops. Avoid this place!!!!!!!! read more

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Appalling! Bread full of bugs inside as well on the outside of the bag! I have tried this place more than 10 years ago and never went back, that tells you something! My husband went to buy a bread, if I only knew he was going to go here and get it. I come home and there are bugs crawling in plastic bag, as well on the paper from the bead, as well as inside. Offcourse I go on Yelp and there they are with their violations as recent as February, evidence of mice or live mice present. Than to see that actually in 2018 they were closed due to to multiple violations. Please do you self a favor and skip this big time! DISGUSTING! DISGUSTING! DISGUSTING! read more

I used to RELIGIOUSLY come here to support local business and all that good stuff. But the owner REALLY rubs me the wrong way. Shes rude, doesn't know how to communicate and is always speaking poorly of her customers. I've heard it from her own mouth. I finally had the last straw with her when I was buying $20+ worth of slices and had requested two small boxes as two slices would be for gifts. She said no, store policy. I said but you're going to give me two boxes regardless. Can you put one in one box and one in another and the rest in pasty bags? If not it would be two slices per box... But I just want one. "sorry I can't do that" I was so fed up with trying with her that i just took the pastries however which way she gave them to me. She got nasty with me because i was clearly upset and she started giving me attitude by sucking her teeth and slamming things. I finally told her off and thats when she put her tail between her legs. I was embarrassed for her employees. They all mouthed to me "I'm so sorry." You girls deserve so much better than her as a boss. I hope her staff goes to Martha's At Martha's they provide a box, one slice of cake, a candle and happy birthday sign. The slice is twice it's size and it's only a dollar and fifty cents more. I understand these things cost the business money. But if this makes your clients happy why not just give in? You lost a loyal customer over a box that costs 50 cents if that. PM me if you're looking for the former pastry chef. read more

I love sweets I don't care from where my sweet tooth takes me to many places . This place was nothing to talk about I felt customer service was out of touch . They were not welcoming at all. I order a cheese cake and funny think I aread a review about not wanting to give her a box I assume the person was over reacting. Anyhow I go to my car so excited the girl asked if I wanted a plastic bag I said no and went about my life . I open the bag assuming am see my cake in box nope not at all . It was inside a white bag am like wtf am have to it like 3 world countries just like my childhood not happy about that . So the reviewer didn't over react . They actually don't like to box your cake if it's only piece . The cake was nothing to brag about . Wouldn't come here read more

La Guli Pastry Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Astoria, New York

Go anywhere else! There was an issue with our order and instead of making any effort to help the owner was insulting and rude. She did not even apologize. She has no customer service skills. There are other bakeries in the neighborhood that take better care of their customers. While we have gotten cakes here before we will not return after the terrible experience. It almost ruined a family birthday. Luckily, Martha's Country Bakery is up the block and saved the day. read more

Walk in and you are surrounded by enticing aromas of freshly baked goods. Take a moment to look around the shop and you will quickly realize you are surrounded by goodness. There is a wide variety of cookies, cakes and pastries and even gelato. There are some Italian pasties that you only see once a year. Like the St. Joseph pastries known as Sfingi & Zeppole. When items like this are made as well as they are, you know the things that are made day in and day out will be wonderful. Sfingi is something I look forward to every March and having tried the La Guli version this year, I can say it's one of the best, if not the best I have ever had. If you don't know Sfingi, it is a large cream puff type pastry filled with cannoli cream. The pastry is light and flaky and delicious. The cannoli cream is the perfect consistency spotted with chocolate chips with just the right amount of sweetness. It's an excellent version. La Guli made me very happy this March and I look forward to trying more of their delicacies. read more

First time that I stopped by was last Sunday and I love the different varieties of pastries. Especially love the mini fruit tarts and Lobster Tail sooooo good. I wish there was one by me in Bayside. When I am in Astoria, I definitely will stop by to stock up on my favorites. read more

Just Had the Pignoli nut tart, my beloved Pastry shop Perhaps losing a step or 2. It was stale Cookies and Biscottis ok at best! read more

THIS BUSINESS ISN'T WORTH IT. My family and I went into this pastry shop with a good mood. The workers right off the bat had a bad attitude and were condescending. One of the workers rolled her eyes at my mother when she asked for a particular pastry (which was right there). We ask for TWO separate boxes politely for the orders. Once the worker gave us the box we told her we asked for two separate orders for two individual boxes. The worker rolled her eyes and started talking to her other co-worker like we weren't there... The workers are very unprofessional and horribly mannered, they we're two young girls. We were polite and just asked for a few things (nothing complicated), but they went out of their way to belittle us. Horrible customer service. The pastries don't even taste that good. It's not worth it. Take your business somewhere else. read more

I have been coming here since I was a teenage. I really enjoyed their cannolis and cakes but they have increased their prices by more than 40% in the last 3 years. I understand the changing neighborhood has brought in more of a middle class population and it is difficult to keep pace with increase cost of daily operations. However, I feel that I have been priced out of my a place that I use to love thus I will stop coming here. read more

This place is my childhood we've been coming here for the Spumoni ices for 40 years. I hope they never change.

This home grown Astorian gem is the grandfather to its neighboring extended families of bakeries & neighborhood cafes. Homage to La Guli. After leaving a competitor moments earlier Saturday afternoon with my bestie we sugar rushed to La Guli. $140 later we were very happy to share it with friends. While waiting for our assorted Italian cookies & pastries I ordered 2 large iced cappuccino to go. As they were finally placed on the counter, my friend held them up to me and made me look at them commenting how xtra light they were imitating a crime colored milk shake. Oh, no, not a "Martha's" horror story here too. We pointed out they were was too overly creamed and the taste of the coffee was definitely submerged & drowned in liquid. The young server politely took them back and added 2 more shots of hot fresh espresso coffee in the large cups. Now we were able to taste the cappuccino as it's supposed to be. Not an imitation starbucks Frappuccino version (an embarrassment of an excuse). Make sure if u ask for extra espresso shots to go whether hot or iced and especially iced with milk. Keep both eyes on that xtra milk isn't added. The ice cubes waters it down anyway. Ask for 2 standard hits of espresso in your large coffee to go. It seems milking it down is done everywhere these days. Either because the staff wasn't taught correctly (saves coffee for the establishment but it's price is still high retail) or today's millennials are clueless or don't pay attention as to what real coffee should taste like. Don't make me go behind the counter to show you. I've done that already on a dare by the manager of a Greek owned luncheonette across street from the hospital on 30th Avenue when his Greek frappe coffee maker wasn't in. I Jumped at the chance dare as it's in my veins and showed him in 12 seconds how it's done correctly. But, not to divert, the LaGuli server rectified the 2 iced cappuccino issue immediately. Bravo Nono LaGuli. A must visit! PS: the iced cappuccino shown were the b4. Should b much darker. Should've shot a corrected version to compare contrast. Trust me, it was fabulous! read more

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I've always thought that I didn't like cannolis for some reason and I can't remember why. But I finally got up the nerve to try one again and the cannolis here are really good. I've never tried anything else at the pastry shop but I'd go back just for the cannolis. read more

I was there yesterday just this week and the young girl behind the counter was fooling around with another young lady while I was waiting on them to finish. I was already upset because the floor was slippery, and there was a smell of chemicals Im not sure but they should mop at night, not while customers are present. I got some pastries and when I arrived home it was a big disappointment. They weren't fresh at all. Hard and very crummy. All I want to convey here is be sure to ask if the pasties are from the night before/fresh. Although the pasties smelled like a freezer I still bit into them and then confirmed they were old. I didn't bother returning them, just let it be! read more

Although there are other bakeries in the neighborhood this is my go to bakery in Astoria. They have consistently fresh and delicious pastries which my family enjoys. Recently I came here to get my mom a birthday cake. I was torn between the tiramisu and strawberry cheesecake. They both looked great! I went with the tiramisu ($20) because my mom would have enjoyed that more. It was a great choice. It was light and fresh. The cookies around the tiramisu still have a nice texture to them and weren't soggy from sitting in the display case. The girls behind the counter were friendly and quick as well. I'll definitely be back either for pastries or their gelato! read more

La Guli Pastry Shop - One of the cases from La Guli's of sweets. Yummmy!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Astoria, New York

Aside from being a bit too full of itself regarding its reputation, La Guli turns out some solid product, like the Lobster tail and cannoli (pre-filled chocolate-covered mini*) we grabbed, though their chocolate mous(s)e had an insultingly and deceptively large amount of cake. Scanned Belly and we'd missed out on the LivingSocial deal 2 years back. Happy they accepted plastic for the purchase. POINTS REWARDS AT LA GULI PASTRY SHOP 50 You Call It! Enjoy A Pastry Of Your Choice 75 Time For A Snack- Enjoy A Coffee And Pastry On Us 100 Save A Little On Your Bill! 15% Off Any Pound Of Cookies 250 It's Party Time! Enjoy A Pound Of Cookies On The House *They already bastardized it by letting it languish with filling so we didn't regret it. read more

La Guli Pastry Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Astoria, New York

Looking for an Italian Bakery? No need to go to Little Italy or Bensonhurst, La Guli in Astoria is the real deal! I discovered La Guli when I was looking for a place to buy stuffoli and cannolis for Christmas. La Guli had great stuffoli, Italian cookies, and fantastic cannolis. I have not tried the cakes, but they looked amazing. Despite all of the trendy changes happening in Astoria, this classic NYC Italian bakery has kept it's original charm. I wish I had discovered it earlier. La Guli is worth a visit for any occasion. read more

La Guli Pastry Shop - Stuffoli for Christmas! - Bakeries Near Me - Astoria, New York

I called this bakery to place an order and a girl named Carla or Carmen answered the phone and was SO RUDE! Terrible customer service. I told her to cancel my order because I did not like to be mistreated. Shame on you for treating people who are willing to pay a lot of money for a cake! Zero stars if I could! read more