Might be the least expensive bakery in RI right now, crazy low prices!!!…read more Their huge cinnamon bun is only $2.50! I also got an oatmeal cranberry raisin butterscotch cookie for $1.85. It was very large, but thin. Not how I prefer my cookies but it was good with a homemade warmth to it. My favorite dessert I got was a peach crisp danish-like item for $1.95. It had nice flaky layers, was large for the price and the peach filling was perfect. My only gripe was the cinnamon bun was too dry. Only the very middle was moist, it needed more butter throughout. They have tons of desserts and full sized cakes for all under $28. Great value here.

We have been coming here for 10 years and never been disappointed. A great spot to pick up a pastry…read moreor a quick dessert, and they do a fantastic job with custom cakes. I've ordered cakes from Le Fave for a colleague's retirement party, baby showers, and family birthdays and the guests always want to know where they're from! Prices are super reasonable and they always nail the decorations. Super friendly service too!

I'm happy we were brought here by the RI Food Fights sandwich showdown last month. The Caçoila…read more(pulled pork sandwich) was solid. Their list price was like, $4.50? Ridiculously cheap and can easily make a meal here with a sandwich, some of their other hot options and a sweet treat. The service was friendly and answered all the questions we had. This is definitely a local-heavy spot hidden in plain sight on tauton ave. Few tables inside of the you wanted to enjoy your food and pastry there. Would be a good spot to meet up with a friend for a quick in and out chat or on the way to your next destination. The pb chocolate brownie was OK, texture was fantastic but wasn't heavy on flavor in terms of chocolate or peanut butter. Would definitely try their other pastry. There were a lot of really great looking things in that case. The sandwich was very tasty. I would have preferred some more peppers on it and some melted cheese would have been a chefs kiss, however for the price, no complaints out of me.

Best pastel de natas, papo secos, and arroz doce in the area ! Never disappoints : ).read more

Such a fun and cute little spot! The ice cream is absolutely delicious, it's some of the best I've…read moreever had -- no exaggeration, their s'mores ice cream was amazing. My friends also got me a cake for my birthday which was so delicious and so cute! They can quite literally make the Pinterest cake of your dreams.

Still excellent the business has moved slightly to the corner of Main Street and next to other…read moregreat locally owned stores. Macaroons are excellent. Buy 5, get 1 free. Rice crispy treats are on our list for a future visit. Friendly, helpful and well trained staff. Great at answer questions on all the great options

The staff are so sweet and the amount of baked goods they have is unreal, I always leave with too…read moremuch (thats not a bad thing though). I am excited to try a new thing everytime I go!

Ok, I'm sticking with at least once a week reviews and today I chose the local bakery in town,…read moreScialo's. This is pretty much a staple in town for the Riverside community. A go to spot for me also. On to the review! I walk in and greeted by a very polite person asking me what I would like and started off with a loaf of Italian bread sliced. They grab the loaf fly to the back and before you know they are right back and asked if I wanted anything else and I asked for some torpedo rolls and while they grabbed that I scooped up some Hermit cookies (my favorite thing here!). We square up at the counter with a fast polite credit card transaction and I'm out the door ( watch the step going in and out). Great little town bakery where most the locals can be seen chit chatting back and forth while ordering stuff. Great friendly vibe. Nice clean place and really awesome Hermit cookies! Photos are from 9/7/2025 and 9/2/2025 Keep up the great work over there!

Dropped in for an RI Food Fights cookie and left with a a spinach feta scone and a cayenne peanut…read morebutter cookie. The feta scone was to die for. I'd go back just for that, but they have an awesome roomy space and a ton of other things to choose from as well. More on the scone for a second.. Flaky, buttery, salty, filling, everything about it was fantastic. Okay, the cookie. The spicy pb cookie, it was very complex, had me pondering everything I knew about peanut butter cookies with the layers of flavor and sensations. That said, it was a too hard in my opinion for a peanut butter cookie. Generally I think "soft baked" texture with pb cookies. This one was hard and crunchy. Not bad, but just threw me off a bit. Stop in, try out their food. You won't be disappointed. Took all the will power to not get this awesome looking raspberry bomb/dome tart.. Next time. Staff is awesome as well. Always Thankful for patience when I'm choosing out pastry at a bakery because it's a tough decision to make that takes time!

I came back to Sin on a Thursday afternoon. The display case had fall pastries like a Pumpkin…read moreMousse Bombe ($10.00) and it looked marvelous. It was very smooth and creamy, simply delicious. The outside shell and the pumpkin inside was packed with flavor. I also really enjoy the graham cracker base. My husband had the yodel ($4.00), a chocolate cake rolled with a buttercream filling and covered with chocolate and sprinkles. He enjoyed his pastry as well. Later that day, I saw Sin posted on their instagram that they were unfortunately closing the retail storefront and going back to focusing on custom cakes and speciality dessert orders. The last day the bakery will be open is Sunday, September 21st. I was so glad I was able to stop by before they closed.

Scialo Bros Bakery is an Italian style bakery in the Federal Hill section of Providence. I've been…read morea few times over the years, most recently last weekend. They sell fresh filled cannolis, cakes, cookies, pastries, etc. The small shop has a classic feel. On this visit, I just bought a box of cannolis. They had an option of a traditional filling, or with chocolate chips. They also had options for capping the ends. I chose chocolate chips for the chocolate chip filling, and pistachio for the traditional filling. I tried the traditional with pistachio. The shell is lighter than most of the places where I've bought cannolis. The filling was mildly sweet, very smooth and had a very slight fruit flavor. Perhaps from orange zest? In my experience, Scialo Bros is a cool place to visit and has good treats.

Looked online for must places to go in Providence, RI. This place came up. If you're craving truly…read moreexceptional baked goods. This is the spot. 10/10 on the cannolis with chocolate chips. Sweet pastries everywhere and the selection seems never ending. We also got eclairs and they were ok but had nothing on the cannolis. My husband ordered the carrot cake and said it was very good. If you are ever in the area and have a sweet tooth. Visit this hidden gem.

Thought I would share my experience, good and bad!…read more Maria is a very talented baker. I ordered cupcakes for my wedding. They were creative, delicious, and she has a great gluten free selection. She arranged delivery, which went without issue. We ran into a snag with pickup of the cupcake tower. Arrangements were made for the caterer to break down & pack up the tower, and Maria would pick it back up from the caterer's headquarters. This was so perfect and convenient for me! Except... I got an email from Maria soon after the wedding, explaining that she picked up the cupcake tower, only to find that it was cracked in two with most of the hardware missing. She needed to keep my $75 deposit, and suggested I contact my caterer for reimbursement. This is all understandable. However, after having followed up with Maria, she admitted that when she picked up the tower, she left without notifying anyone at the caterer, and just determined she would keep my deposit. In my opinion, it would have been proper to present the damage to the caterer at the time of pickup. In following up with the caterer, they assured me that it arrived at their headquarters in-tact. A classic case of he-said she-said, and I'm left to pay the price. I would not say that this situation was handled professionally by Maria. The tower should have been checked over & damages documented with the responsible party. Just because you have a client's deposit does not entitle you to make undocumented claims and keep the deposit.

I feel the need to update this review now that I have had several different kinds of cakes from The…read moreIlluminated Oven. This business is the kind of place that makes me wish I was a little more stingy about giving out five stars, because Maria's cakes are so good that they are in a totally different class from anything I've had anywhere else. Six stars for The Illuminated Oven! The carrot cake is so good that it's really hard not to order it any time I need something sweet for a special occasion. However, for Valentine's Day last year, I went with the classic red velvet (gluten-free), and oh my goodness, it was out of this world. I also ordered a vanilla cake with chocolate frosting for my boss's going-away party, as I thought those flavors would please everyone, and it was anything but boring. Several of the girls who ate it said that it was the best cake that they have ever had! Maria makes many more delciious-looking products other than cake which I am eager to try, but when I find something I like, I rarely stray. I am developing a hankering for some cake just writing this, and I am looking forward to the next time I order something from The Illuminated Oven!

I can't get enough of this place. Everything is amazing…read more I've only been in the area for a few weeks, but I've been here three or four times already. It's amazing and quality

Easy to get to, easy to park...not easy choosing what you're gonna get!!! Everything here is worth…read morea try or two. From the sandwiches & red pizza strips to all the cakes and treats. Can't go wrong with anything you decide on. Golf or broke and just get as much as you can fit in your car.

I needed a few cupcakes for a mid-week birthday celebration. Being a bit of a nerd myself, this…read morebakery instantly caught my eye--it felt like a match made in heaven. And honestly, it was. I found the shop tucked away in my old stomping grounds, and when my GPS announced I had arrived, I was pleasantly surprised to see it now occupies what used to be a beloved old Italian bakery. There's a small parking lot right next to the well-marked entrance, and their adorable bespectacled cupcake logo makes for a charming first impression. Inside, the space is a nostalgic dream for fans of all things pop culture. The décor spans across countless beloved universes--Marvel, Star Wars, Disney, Harry Potter, Pokémon, Mario, and more. Familiar faces like Batman, Spiderman, Thor, and the Hulk line the walls and shelves, giving the whole place a fun and immersive vibe. But let's talk about the real stars: the baked goods. The display at the entrance is packed with eye-catching treats--cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and beyond. Everything looked just as mouthwatering in person as it did in the photos that initially drew me in. In addition to desserts, they also offer cannoli, cinnamon rolls, brownies, breakfast wraps, sandwiches, bagels, toasts, bowls, and a variety of drinks including coffee, smoothies, and iced options. Since I was there for cupcakes, I picked out three flavors: Mocha Cappuccino, Banana Pudding, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana. I only got to try the two banana ones, but both were delicious. The Mocha one smelled heavenly though! A surprise bonus--the cupcakes had fillings, which I wasn't expecting. The frosting-to-cake ratio was perfect, and the cake itself was light and fluffy, yet sturdy enough to hold up the frosting. The owner was super helpful in guiding my selections and genuinely lit up when I asked about the bakery's background and theme. They host themed events too--like an upcoming Star Wars Day breakfast with a buffet, character meet-and-greets, goodie bags, and more. I don't live in the area anymore, so coming back would be a special treat--but I definitely plan to. Getting out of the parking lot was a bit tricky due to the busy nearby intersection, but it wasn't too hard to navigate. A small inconvenience considering everything this place has to offer. Bottom line: this bakery is a delightful, nerdy, sugar-filled gem. A perfect place to treat yourself!

Cute bakery. Friendly service. I tried a little variety- spinach pie, cookies, and a cupcake…read more Everything tasted AMAZING. My favorite find in a long time. Would highly recommended checking this place out.

I came to the Seekonk location to get my zeppole fix and they did not disappoint!…read more All the staff were friendly even though the place was pretty packed! I also had to grab some other pastries - fig square, lemon square, raspberry square, carrot cake and of course the zeppole. Everything was fresh and delicious. I usually go to Riverside but this location has all the goodies too!

Swung by this great place and was amazed at their prices. Was wandering around and looking for a…read moreplace to get some sub rolls for a family event. The grinder rolls were 75 cents for a large size. What a deal!! They were soft and delicious. I will return!