We came in right before closing on a Sunday and it was still busy. We ordered the pignoli cookies, amaretti cookies, rainbow cookies and the canolis. Everything was fresh and delicious. The rainbow cookies were not as dense as others ive had in the past. These were lighter. The star of the show was the canoli. They freshly pipe them as you order. Im not a huge canoli person but these are the best ive had. I love the hint of cinnamon I taste in the cream. Will definitely stop by for more. read more

I came here with my family to check out their selection since we were having lunch at Enzo's after. This is an old school Italian bakery with a large bread and cookie selection. We ordered some Regina cookies and toasts. The cookies and toasts were delicious and fresh. My family also ordered their cannolis and they were filled to order. They said the cannoli was great as well. Surprisingly, we had their olive bread at Enzo's since it was in the bread basket. It was delicious and I really enjoyed the cured olives. I definitely have to come back to try their charcuterie bread and rainbow cookies. read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - Regina cookies and toasts - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

I got seeded Italian bread and it has a nice crust, perfect for dipping. Prosciutto bread and charcuterie bread it's also great for appetizers as it has more flavor than regular bread. They are still moist on the next day. There's a whole display of biscotti near the register. They give a nice sturdy reusable bag for your goodies. Cannoli are filled when you order. It's ok, nothing special. read more

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Another place that just knocks you out with a delicious smell. This is THE bakery to go for if you want the best bread. And a HUGE selection of Biscotti! We samples several varieties and they were all delicious. Plus as any PROPER Italian Bakery does...they fill cannoli to order! Our favorite bread this time was a fennel raisin. Not sure it's going to last until tomorrow. read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

An Arthur Avenue icon since 1918, I totally lost control. The fennel raisin bread is a savory experience. I really couldn't picture how fennel and raisins, sweet and herbal would combine, but this definitely works. The cinnamon raisin bread is similarly special as is the olive bread, simply incredible. Chocolate chip ricotta cannolis are to die for. Even the shopping tote is remarkable. Looking forward to a return visit, soon. read more

Madonia B. on iconic Arthur Ave, is bread heaven in the heart of Little Italy in The BX. The smell alone will pull you in from down the block (maybe an exaggeration) and once you're in, you must grab something before you leave. Their Italian bread is the real deal: crunchy, fluffy, and full of old-world flavor. Some are topped with sesame seeds and others aren't. Heads-up for non-pork eaters (like me)- some breads are made with lard, so definitely ask first. This was the perfect spot to grab a semolina non-seeded loaf and one of those round, rustic breads while my daughter picked out pignolli cookies to bring to a simple Mother's Day lunch at my mom's house. The ladies behind the counter are total gems. But the best part? The prices won't make your wallet cry. Authentic, delicious, and run by lovely people. Madonia is a must-stop carb party. read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - Heaven: (Though If U Don't Eat Lard, Definitely Ask Which Loaves Are Done W/Out It) - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

This place is amazing! I don't like olives, I'll pick them out of anything I eat, but this place found a way to put cans worth into a single loaf of their olive bread and I'm addicted! My friend and I are two loaves of it in 5 days! And if olives arent you thing or you're just looking to try something new and unique, I also highly suggest the French onion soup bread (I'm drooling as I am writing and reminiscing about that one). There are plenty of other options here and you can't go wrong with any of them. read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - The french onion soup bread loaf. - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

I had biscotti and cannolis from this bakery and really enjoyed both. The only downside is that there was no air conditioning, so it was really hot inside and there is no seating. I actually preferred the biscotti's here. They have tons and tons of flavors. The cannolis are also filled with the ricotta cream fresh for every order. This place was popular and was quite busy when we were there. Definitely a good sign. read more

This is another great bread bakery on Arthur Avenue! They have a wonderful selection of assorted breads as well as cookies...and all priced fairly. The ladies behind the counter are always friendly and polite and greet you nicely. I go there for their fresh whole wheat loaves as well as there pork (lard) bread. They're absolutely great...especially when hot!! Can't begin to count how many times I've purchased them over the years. When on Arthur Avenue...this is also a place you must check out! You'll be glad you did..... read more

My favorite place to get some fresh sour dough bread! Love when it's fresh out the oven! I been coming here for 3 years now

What the heck happened to this place? Went here often from 2000-2015. Ten years later, the cookies are now $19 a pound and they all tasted stale. Either stale or artificial. The soft pretzels (white and wheat) tasted 5 days old. Had to throw them out. The pizza dough we took home to make pizza was pretty good, not great. read more

I'm very disappointed with this bakery. I wrote a google review the day I went on 4/17/2026 and they reported me for giving them a two star review. I couldn't believe it. My family and I have been going to this bakery for many years. It was our go-to spot. We loved the pastries here, but the size of the cookies has decreased to half the size they used to be. They may as well be cookie bites with how tiny they are now. The price somehow remains the same for half the amount that I got before. I thought price went based on weight, but I guess not. The young ladies in the front are rude and don't understand anything you say. I repeated myself a ridiculous amount of times every time I went and they still didn't understand a word I said. Eventually I just got frustrated and gave up on asking for the pastries I wanted and just got a few cookies. I will take my business elsewhere especially with how they deal with criticism. It's extremely unprofessional. read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - cookies - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

A nice bakery. Breads look amazing. They have prosciutto bread some of the nicest. Service wasn't the best. Employee pretty pissed at the world. They have fresh taralli barese. Haven't found those anywhere in the USA. They're not like Italy and you can taste the oil so I'm not a fan of them. Two breads and a few taralli. Taralli $9 lb breads $6. They cut them for you. read more

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Their olive bread is very good -- loaded with olives -- literally falling out of the loaf -- and stays fresh for several days. Tried their dark chocolate bread -- turned hard as a rock within 2-3 days and couldn't even bite into it. Will try the prosciutto bread next -- read good things about it. Cannoli are prepared and filled fresh, but nothing out of the ordinary. read more

Love this Bakery!!! I have to go over that bullshit GW to get there takes 30 minutes I only live 15 but well worth it !!! . Best Rainbow Cookies I ever had . The Cannolis are amazing. They have loafs of onion bread for 2 bucks amazing ! I have to go back and try the Italian cookies . read more

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We really enjoyed this bakery. Thr cannoli are delicious. Not a lot of options besides large and small, but delicious veeme with chocolate chips, and a nice shell. We also enjoyed the Italian cookies, especially thr florentines and linza tarts. Delicious samples were provided as well read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - A nice 9/11 tribute behind the counter. - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

They have a WALL of biscotti. They are all amazing. The chocolate drop cookies are also amazing. The customers all are very happy - for good reason ! This is a magic place. read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - Wall of biscotti - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

Their prosciutto bread is the truth. Got a hot tip from a good man about this place and had to check it out. I bring this out for the family Christmas Eve feast. read more

Had a cannoli and a tri color cake cookie. Yummy! Cannoli was filled upon request! A little sweet for my taste... but very fresh! Place was PACKED with locals getting bread! Would love to come back and get bread when i had time to cook! read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - Tri color cake cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

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The charcuterie bread was absolutely to die for. There were so many different breads to choose from, it was really difficult to pick just a few! read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - Charcuterie bread - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

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It's the best. I've been getting olive bread here for twenty years. It's always amazing, always the same, maybe the price went up a little - but everything else consistent. Oh- there was a PIT in my bread last time - really hurt my tooth - I wasn't expecting a hard olive pit in the bread. Not sure how that one slipped through the process - first time ever that happened. The pignoli's are also ALWAYS good. Not sometimes, ALWAYS. Sometimes you have to cross a bridge on Long Island for this quality. read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - Best pignoli's period. - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

Got the charcuterie bread and carrot cake. Bread was incredible carrot cake was 4/10. Not bad prices. Some of the other stuff looked incredible maybe i just got the wrong item read more

If you're into a strong cheese tasting filling, this is your place. The ricotta was super prominent. Made it a little more dry than other pastry creams. If I remember correctly, it was cash only. They pipe the cannoli to order. read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - Mini Cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

I had the rainbow cookies, the kind counter person called them tri-colored cookies. Whatever they're called they were delicious. Same for the cannoli and biscotti. We bought a pound of assorted biscotti. They were all good. Not a sitting situation but it's a must nonetheless. read more

The yummiest cannoli my buzzed self could've ever wished for. I doubled back and got another one! It is a cash only spot with amazing prices! Especially in this economy. The rainbow cookies were spongy and delicious! My big back and I wish they were bigger (like give me the sheet pan before you cut it) and a fork please! All in all the perfect ending to a yummy meal. read more

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Amazing cannolis and lots of delicious looking bread to choose from!! It was quick to get what you want too.

This place is a must visit if you are craving a good cannoli! They fill it fresh for you so you can enjoy that crispy shell. They have 2 sizes small ($2) and big ($3) There are so many goodies here, variety of Italian cookies that they sell by the pound. The staff is efficient and friendly. They only take cash. read more

The best Cannoli in Little Italy! The Cannolis here are filled fresh and are the best in Little Italy! The filling is super creamy and perfectly sweetened. Not overly rich either. The shell was perfect! Service was friendly and quick. Their other baked goods especially the biscotti looked tasty. I have to go back to try them.. read more

Quiet and unassuming, even in the heart of Bronx Little Italy, it has kind of a low profile, But the fresh baked products there, marrone, my god this place is so good. The fresh loaves of bread sliced to order, the cakes, the biscotti, the cookies, the cannoli they make fresh right in front of you. This place really is a treasure, always fresh, always delicious, always kind, polite and courteous service. You dont find places like this much in New York anymore; pure dynamite on all levels, one of my favorite spots in the city. Two thumbs enthusiatically up... read more

Very good place. Has an old feel to it. Great loaves, especially the ones with olives.

*CASH ONLY* The best biscotti in Belmont of the Bronx! Perfect for sharing with friends relatively reasonable for $19 a pound (comes to about $1 a biscotti or so which I am willing to pay; more than other bakery goods tbh) So many good flavors but my favorite flavors are Pistachio Chocolate Chip (standard biscotti but with pistachio nuts and chocolate chips) as well as the Double Chocolate (chocolate biscotti, extra chocolate drizzled on the sides and solidified to make an extra texture). They also have good breads, though I definitely think the above is the standout for me. Def worth picking some up if you happen to be on Arthur Ave! read more

Great service . I purchased 2 pounds of their Italian cookies which were delicious. I wish they would accept debit or credit for payment . read more

Cute bakery in the heart of little Italy. Got the olive bread which has been recommended by literally everyone and for good reason - it's perfectly baked and the olives are delicious. I had a hard time not devouring the whole loaf when I got home. They don't take cards so make sure you bring cash. read more

I have been eating cannolis and rainbow cookies my entire life. Unfortunately, I realize just the other day that I've been getting my goods at the wrong bakery! The cannoli is filled on the spot, just like it should be. Speaking of filling, our two cannoli's were piped to the brim. Absolutely delicious, fluffy, chocolate chip filling inside of a perfectly crisp shell. It's hard to explain how good these rainbow cookies are; the best I've ever had!! The sprinkles really are the "icing on the cake" read more

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Clean, quick, kind and cheap. They fill the cannoli right in front of you. Took them to go and they were great.

Went to Madonia after eating at Enzo's since I'm never in the area I HAD to try their cannolis since I have heard they are some of the best around. Inside is small and gets really busy but the staff is very nice and quick. They fill your cannoli as you order it which makes for extremely fresh cream. These cannolis are probably the best I ever had and I want to return for more. The rainbow cookies were good but the star here is clearly the cannoli. read more

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The bread was still warm that i ate the entire loaf in the car! Very cheap compared to long island and far better quality!

Before heading back to Manhattan , stopped by to pick up Quaresimali Biscotti that I usually get at Veniero's Pasticceria in east village. These are a bit simpler version but also $19 / lbs vs $28 / lbs at Veniero's. Lots of folks were getting bread and all kinds of other traditional cookies and pastries. read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - Quaresimali Biscotti - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York

Everything they offer is amazing. Place is always packed but service is quick. Their bread is the star of the show but I never leave without some cookies. Don't skip without getting a black & white read more

Hands down still one of the best if not the best traditional Italian bakery in NYC. Their olive loaf, cranberry walnut, cannolis, and cookies are all must haves. Everything made on site by an old school staff. read more

Madonia Brothers Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Bronx, New York