More than just your typical panificio the proud baker boasts talents as a pastry chef as well. As…read moreyou enter this panificio you are greeted by the owner for two generations who also, at times, offers homemade treats such as "frittelle" ... but is also talented in various cakes offered daily. Last time I was here, I inquired about tiramisu and the owners agreed to make one as a special order. Language is no longer a barrier at this outpost when you speak the language of bread and pastries.

Buongiorno cercavamo in zona una gelateria. Abbiamo trovato questo bar nessun gelato però c'erano…read morele pastine allora abbiamo deciso di restare purtroppo la ragazza al banco non ci veniva mai a ordinare serviva sempre le persone che arrivavano al banco abbiamo dovuto andare via .La ragazza deve ancora imparare che bisogna servire anche ai tavoli non solo al banco e in base all'ordine di arrivo.Devi ancora capire come si gestisce un bar.Fatti insegnare meglio.

Great neighborhood spot! We love popping in for a cappuccino and brioche, and almost always grab a…read morefew prices of bread to take home. Their ciabatta and focaccia are great. I also love their taralli. The ladies working behind the counter in the morning are kind and paitent with my awful Italian. They have limited seating inside (just 2 or three tables) and more tables outside when the weather is nice. We've also been known to take our sweets to the park across the street to eat on a bench.

Not all cappuccini and brioche are created equal. Our favorite little neighborhood bar, Volpato is…read moredoing it better than most! Their cappuccini are creamy and smooth, lots of yummy milk foam on top of warm, nutty espresso. The real show stopper though is their brioche! You can choose from croissants full of goodness like white chocolate, nutella, cream, pistachio... Each croissant is pumped full to the brim with filling. The brioche feels heavy when you pick it up and if you're not careful, a poorly placed bite can result in filling on your lap! Pro tip: use the spoon from your cappuccino to scoop out some of the filling and spread it evenly on top of the croissant. Volpato has ample parking in front of the restaurant (not usually the case in Italy) and lots of seating inside. Our favorite place to sit is out back in their huge garden/patio area. Add dog friendly and crazy cheap (two cappuccini and two brioche will run you less than €5) to the list and you begin to understand why we're here once or twice a week!

This is one my all time favorite Pasticceria in Veneto. It is a Lavazza bar first off, so you know…read moreyou are getting high quality coffee, I prefer it over illy and peleni top myself. The magic of this place is most certainly their breakfast offerings. Their brioche are filled to the brim with nuttela, pistachio cream, pastry cream and some creation I have never had that is like a white chocolate nuttela. I can attest they have a solid beer, wine and Prosecco selection as well to round out their evening offerings. They shine in the A.M. though and make sure you show up early because the brioche al ciocollato bianco always sells out.

This. Is. It. With three teenage daughters we go to a lot of…read moreGelaterias. This is by far the BEST. Delicious, huge scoops, rich and full of flavor. Try the ' Elephantino' flavor if you like peanut butter and chocolate. I always go for the refreshing yogurt flavor. We've tried them all and they are all fantastic. You won't be disappointed.

Holy moly! Mark July 29th in the history books, folks. Today... Sunday, July 29th... we discovered…read morethe best gelato in the Vicenza province. Perhaps even in the entire Veneto region. Dare I even say, in all of Italy?!? Tucked into a quiet little neighborhood in Caldogno, Gelateria Elefantino is a hidden gem, serving up the creamiest, most flavorful gelato I've ever had. On our first visit, I had the Tentassione -- cheesecake with passion fruit. So fresh and delicate, perfect for a hot summer day. My hubby had the tiramisu. I don't like coffee flavors stuff but I liked this flavor. From what I can understand from their website (it's all in Italian and I'm still learning), they make the gelato in house daily with local ingredients, free of artificial additives. They also had cases full of amazing looking cakes, toppings for the gelato and more. Their hours are great! Even open on Sundays from 11:30am - 11:30pm (during the summer). They have a well maintained Instagram account that highlights their rotating flavor of the week. Be sure to check it out. Anyone want to place a bet on how many times we're going to visit Elefantina while we're in Italy? It's going to be often!

Beautiful local pastry shop run by incredibly friendly people! We will definitely be back soon!…read more Ciao!

Walking into Molin Vecio is like stepping into a fairy tale. As soon as you pull into the parking…read morelot from the main road, you're transported into a beautiful, magical world. From the herb garden to the foot bridge over the stream, which leads to the old mill and outdoor seating, everything is simply picture perfect and we're not even inside, yet! Once through the doors, it feels like you've stepped into a cozy cabin. (Or, an old mill house from the 1500's, as the case may be.) On our most recent visit, there were baskets of chestnuts, fresh fall flowers on each table, and lots of other thoughtful decorations throughout that made the restaurant warm and inviting. We so love the look and feel of this restaurant, we bought their postcard series with the Trattoria depicted in each of the 4 seasons to frame and hang in our house. Quite honestly, we would keep going back to Molin Vecio even if the food wasn't that great. However, I'm happy to report the food is also the stuff of dreams! Their menu changes seasonally with a few items on the menu year round. My only struggle with this spot is not over ordering every single time. Their antipasti, primi, and secondi are always so tempting, but trust me here... Be sure to save room for dessert! While I've had my fair share of amazing pastas, risottos, and fish and meat dishes here, the real star of Molin Vecio is their dessert. Somehow they manage to take two or three ingredients and turn them into a mind blowing plate of intense flavor. One of the best things I've ever eaten anywhere came during the dessert course at Molin Vecio -- perfectly ripe white peaches, tossed in a simple syrup, and fresh mint. So simple, yet, so incredibly fresh and flavorful. This is the common theme with food at Molin Vecio. We are looking forward to many more simple, mind blowing meals at this warm, welcoming Trattoria in Caldogno!

Nothing makes for a better morning than a sweet pastry and a creamy cappuccino. Lucky for us,…read morePasticceria Tombolan is around the corner from our house with just that! Peruse their case and pick out the tastiest looking brioche. I recommend the frutti di bosco (berry) but you really can't go wrong with anything and then head to the coffee counter to order your drink. I say go cappuccino all the way, but you could do a macchiato, espresso, cafe americano (a cup of espresso and a cup of hot water, cracks me up every time)... Pick your poison! Then, head to a table and someone will bring your drinks to you when they're ready. Tombolan has a few tables inside and out. They also have lots of other, non-breakfast goodies like cakes, macaroons, etc. that are fun to take away. I like to buy a dozen when guests are in town, for special occasions, to take to work... Let's be honest, really I just like to buy a dozen, no excuse needed!

Tombolan! Ok, I have to admit, this place is about 100 feet from our house so I am a little…read morepartial to them. Excellent bilingual staff, always happy to help. The Italian grandmother they have making their cappuccinos may be the finest part about this place. She makes them better than anywhere else I have had to this point, and that is 6 months of Italian cappuccinos for comparison. Their pastry offerings are also very good and normally have a wide variety to offer as well. All in all, this neighborhood pasticceria is a notch above most you will come across in this region. They will bring a smile to your face, oh yeah and the cappuccinos are only 1 euro 20 cents!