This is the place ! This outstanding authentic Italian…read morebakery makes the most delicious breads ,cookies and biscotti! There are so many bread choices from traditional round bread, olive bread, cranberry walnut and so many more! I purchased the round Italian , it's delicious, with a nice crisp outside and not too soft inside . Perfection! The sesame lemon cookies are amazing , along with the Pinole and lemon cookie's , all so delicious ! They have a large variety of biscotti , something for everyone! If you are in the area on Arthur Ave you must check it out !

Situated perfectly in the middle of Arthur Avenue, Madonia may not be hidden, but it certainly is a…read moregem. As you enter its doors you're hit with that sweet bakery smell of fresh bread and classic Italian confections. The ambiance is classic and unassuming, letting the treats that fill the glass displays and what I dubbed the 'biscotti wall' take center stage, deservingly so. The service was outstanding, as the staff masterfully took care of the hefty crowd that was there while I was...boxing cookies, explaining biscotti flavors, preparing coffees, and filling cannoli to order. The olive bread was incredible, and is worth the trip alone. They have more biscotti variety than you could imagine, all which look and sound amazing. Great selection of breads, cookies, and other classic Italian sweets. We opted for a few cannoli to accompany our olive bread, and they hit the spot. The shell was outstanding- crispy, held together well, and good flavor. The filling had nice flavor, but was a bit too sweet and the consistency was a tad pudding-ish for my particular preference. Next visit we will definitely be sampling more from the biscotti wall, and bringing home more of that olive bread! Great, can't miss spot!

I have not tried much from this bakery, but I sure didn't like what I had at all. The small…read morehamantaschen were all dry and hard. Larger hamantaschen were better, but still just barely edible. Avoid this shop.

We wander down to this neighborhood maybe half dozen times a year, and Moishe's is not always when…read morewe're there. But consistently we've been in when they're open, and it's amazing! The woman who's apparently always behind the counter reminds me so much of my paternal grandmother; short stature, gray wavy hair, freely dispenses her opinion on the wonderful chocolate babka every time I ask for the even more wonderful, imho, cinnamon babka! So cute she is! Anyway, their rye bread is, hands down, the BEST I've had since childhood in the Bronx. I'm living in Manhattan now about 20 years and was convinced years ago that Zabar's rye is best. But having stumbled upon Moishe's a couple of years ago, I've had to change my mind! The seeded rye is soft and seeded and irresistible. Today we bought a seeded rye, of course, plus half a cinnamon babka and just one piece of the poppyseed pastry. The whole loaf looks kind of like a somewhat flattened strudel, nicely rolled, with plenty of poppyseed and loads of deliciousness. Head down to Grand Street near Alphabet City and indulge!

A coworker brought in a tres leches cake from this bakery and it was absolutely amazing. The cake…read morewas so moist, with the perfect amount of sweetness in every bite. Honestly, one of the best I've ever had and wish I lived closer! Highly recommend.

As soon as I walked into the bakery, I was greeted. The ladies behind the counter were very…read moreattentive. My only dislike is they charge $1 surcharge for using your debit or credit card. The coffee is great and the strawberry tres leche was so moist!

I was in town recently and decided to make the trek to visit Lloyds to try their carrot cake in the…read moreOG bakery instead of the Manhattan location, which I've previously visited. I ordered their classic carrot cake with raisins. The cake was moist, warm, and not too sweet. My only pet peeve is I wish the cake was two layers so that the frosting was in the middle as well. I would have also appreciated a tangier cream cheese frosting. All that to say, it was not the best carrot cake I've ever had but it was pretty damn good and they're a Bronx institution.

Ordered: Lloyd's Carrot Cake w Walnuts & Raisins Slice…read more($6.50): with signature cream cheese frosting Aya's take: Good carrot cake is hard to come by but I've always heard great things about Lloyd's! I was finally in the area and stopped by for a sweet treat. This location isn't quite your typical bakery where they have cakes and desserts on display and seating. It's a no frills, grab-and-go type of place. As for the carrot cake, it's soft, tastes homemade, and if you don't have an allergy or preference, definitely get the one with walnuts & raisins. The carrot cake was soft and the crunchiness of the walnuts complimented the texture well. I wish the cake was a bit more moist or fresh but the flavors were definitely there and the cream cheese frosting was so balanced yet decadent. Good try!

The best cheesecake on earth if you like a creamy cream cheese taste cake . It isn't cheap if you…read moreget it shipped but it is great much better than juniors .

*Service Review / Not Food Review*…read more TL;DR: Cheesecake arrived at an unsafe temp and had to throw it away, because no temperature control was given to the packaging. No exchange or refund was issued. Unfortunately, I had a poor service experience. I ordered a NY cheesecake for my girlfriend and had it shipped to California. I wanted to surprise her with her favorite dessert from the city of its origin. I thought it would've been a great experience for the both of us. After reading on Reddit of the best cheesecake places in NY, S&S was recommended a few times, so I figured I'd give it a try. I ordered it using their 2 day delivery service, since overnight would make it too expensive for me, but figured it'd be fine since there would probably be ice packs or something of the sort to help keep the cheesecake cool during its travel. The cheesecake arrived and to my surprise, it was just a normal cheesecake to-go box inside of a FedEx box, with no type of insulation to keep it temperature controlled. Sadly, upon a reading temperature of 64 degrees, it entered the temperature danger zone, and was unsafe to eat it, so I had to throw it away. I emailed the business and didn't receive a response, so I called them, and the owner talked to me. I tried to explain the situation, and he said, "I've been doing this for over 50 years. If you were worried about the temperature, maybe you should've ordered overnight. My cheesecake is fine at room temperature. I can leave mine out for two days at room temperature and it'd still taste great and be fine." There was no winning an exchange or refund on this man's part. I sadly had to take my losses and go. I understand ordering overnight would've been the best possible course of action, but I figured some type of care would've been considered for a dairy product that is being shipped through air, across the country. If your product can't be safe to eat upon arrival, why offer that service with that shipping time option? Crazy, how that store policy is not honored. Note: I was really sad, because the cheesecake did look delicious too.

I've saved Lloyd's in my to-go list for some time now but never had the chance to visit, mainly…read morebecause it felt out of the way from where I lived, and I didn't exactly have a reason to be in the area. Well, I recently had been in the area, and it was the perfect time to try this shop that I've had my eye on. You can't visit Lloyd's without trying the bake of its namesake, so I of course ordered a slice of the carrot cake. The cake itself was moist and dense, full of nuts and raisins. You can order it plain as well, but for me? I wanted the whole shebang. The cream cheese frosting was incredibly sweet, as cream cheese frosting ought to be. The cake, overall, was delicious. If you're in the same boat as me, and you have Lloyd's in your list but haven't had a reason to come to this area, let me give you one: Visit the Museum of the City of New York or the Museum Del Barrio on 5th and 100th street. Then head on over to Lloyd's for a slice of something sweet. It makes for a perfect day.

This was a spot that I'd been interested in visiting for years, and I'm happy to report that they…read moredidn't disappoint. Staff was extra helpful and informed me that there are 2 types carrot cake; one with nuts and raisins and one without, I got 2 of each. The cake was amazingly soft and flavorful. Where this cake stood out in my opinion was the icing, it wasn't super sweet and it complemented the cake so well. This cake makes me wish I lived in NYC, or that Lloyd would consider opening a location in LA.

Oh yes this is what I'm talking about. Wow these cookies are amazing and most definitely the best…read morecookie I've had in a long time. The service was friendly and professional. The place is cute for a cup a coffee and dessert. The parking is plentiful. If you're in the Tony section of the Bronx stop in here and pick up a couple of things to go. I highly suggest you check it out

I had an incredible experience at Alo Henny Cookies in the Bronx! The owner, Hennessey, offered…read moreoutstanding, humble customer service. The Dominican cake dulce de leche cookie was rich, moist, and perfectly textured. The shop's design, with its gradient purple aesthetics, creates a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that makes you never want to leave. It's amazing how she's transformed a small space into something so vibrant and inviting. Highly recommend this spot and hope it continues to grow! Follow me @thefoodpreacher on all social media platforms.

I ordered these cupcakes for my girlfriend as a belated Valentine's Day present. We loved them! Our…read moredoorman loved them! Cupcakes for breakfast! Cupcakes every day! But seriously, these are some of the highest quality most delicious cupcakes for sale and would make a great gift for any cupcake-loving special someone in your life.

I've had cupcakes from many places but cupcakes from NESSIBLES are so tasty and moist for days. The…read morechocolate cupcake flavor is so rich and it's pure heaven for a chocolate lover like me. I absolutely love it.