My last visit there was to pick up jelly donuts for Chanukah. They were far below my expectations…read morein every way! Hardly any filling; very dry donut. If DD can put out a better donut than Holtermanns, I see no reason to go back

The Holtermann's Bakery has been around forever and rightfully so! Jill, the owner is one of the…read morefriendliest people that I have ever met on Staten Island! She's got a great laugh and her pies and cakes are made fresh all the time! Go in there on the weekends and you'll find the freshest donuts and pasties made that day! Even if you go in for a homemade box of cookies, you'll be delighted with the service and old-school charm! ‍

As popular as this place it is 100% worth its hype. The hostess was immediately very friendly and…read morewelcoming as soon as we walked in! You go and pick out the deserts you like from the glass and they come and bring it out to you all pretty on a plate with powdered sugar, the deserts felt cold and fresh even despite it being close to closing and our server was very attentive, kind, and excited even showing us his favourite options! Royal Crown is a Staten Island classic and totally worth the visit.

Went to this place after getting off the road all the way from Westchester with my elderly mother…read morebecause she wanted eggplant Parmesan and she had eaten from this place before when a relative was staying at a hospital rehabilitation center nearby and remembered the food being good, so we went to have some lunch. We were seated in the outdoor area, which is nice on a humid day as You can get a decent breeze. 99% of the people who were there were just enjoying their their food and socializing, We decided to sit at a table near a window for whatever reason there was a gentleman at this table who decided that it was okay for him to vape while he was sitting down instead of exiting the restaurant. Not only did he decide that it was okay to vape, he decided that it was okay to blow his vapors onto my mother's head and engulf us in his gaping experience. Instead of noticing (full time hostess in the immediate area), automatically reseating us, apologizing and telling the man that is NOT okay to vape in the restaurant I had to flag a server down and let them know that we wanted a different table. Pretty good service but I really thought that that was a gross oversight on part of the restaurant like indoor smoking is illegal in the first place and vaping really isn't any better (arguably worse depending on what scientific data you're looking at), plenty people have respiratory issues and just preference period. No one should be forced to sit anywhere where a no vaping policy isn't being enforced in 2026. Really disappointed that I can't give this place a higher than a three star rating as a result because the food is pretty good and the servers were quick and pleasant, but the smoking issue to me is a gross oversight as far as basic customer service goes. People shouldn't be made to feel like they're being weird for wanting a different table because they don't want to be surrounded by anything but oxygen, Do better folks. Tried to call and speak with a manager BEFORE leaving this review, was left on hold for close to 10 mins however manager was extremely apologetic and pretty appalled he personally stated that vaping IS against their policy and that the staff should have absolutely been enforcing that. Welp, that's what complaints are for right? Food is decent and staff is respectful but I don't know if I'd go back given that experience if I have alternative choices in the area just trying to enjoy some lunch, drama and discomfort is not necessary indoor vaping is outlawed for a reason people violating that shouldn't get to just go about their day with zero consequences while everyone else is annoyed or having their lung / cardiovascular health put at risk involuntarily. YMMV

Food: Always amazing…read more Service: Pretty good. The staff are friendly and really helpful and accommodating to my needs. Ambiance: Clean and modern, with a classical timeless feel.

I love just chilling on a chill Saturday am. After doing some grocery shopping, I stopped in to…read moregrab a croissant and medium cold brew (no sugar or cream). The cold brew is quite strong! Croissant is good, flaky and not stale. Their donuts are also delish and chewy, I appreciate the mochi donuts. I've been here other times- it can get quite busy but it's a sign of a good business.

My family has been ordering cakes from Renato's bakery for over five years. We've always had a…read moregreat experience and the cakes have been delicious, moist, and flavorful. However, our most recent experience was incredible. My siblings and I had a miscommunication and realized we did not have a cake for my mother's birthday. I called Renatos on Saturday 7/17 at 8:30am and requested a cake. Pina, was the woman who helped me. She was pleasant, knowledgeable, and incredibly professional. My sister and I were both so pleased at the excellent customer service. The cake was ready within 2 hours and was perfect. When I went to pick it up, Pina helped me in store. She was so kind! Not only did she help me place the order, but she helped to carry the cake outside to my car. Just phenomenal customer service! If you're looking for a cake, I can't recommend Renato's enough! Thank you Pina for being so wonderful!

I came here to try the rainbow cookies. They were very cake like. The fake almond flavor was…read morestrong, not too much filling and the chocolate with soft instead of hard and crunchy. I prefer dense rainbow cookies. We got a cannoli and that was really good. Crispy and filling not too sweet. The crumb cake was not good, tasted stale, and had a weird maybe fake vanilla taste to it. It was just not moist and dense or anything. It was very light and dry. The woman there was friendly and patient as we decided what to get. There is parking in the back lot.

I had the pleasure of working with Natalie twice while she was in NY. She is the absolute best. So…read moreeasy to communicate with and she makes your event planning process so much easier. You give her some inspo photos or just tell her your ideas and she creates magic! I loved that she would always send a mock up of the cake prior, if there was anything I wanted changed she had no problem making any changes. She was truly the best baker in the tristate area and I will miss her dearly!

Natalie made the most spectacular cake for my son's first birthday! She far exceeded my…read moreexpectations and my guest were blown away by the detail, the size, design, and how delicious it was! The way Natalie took my inspiration pictures and brought to life something that fit the description but was also uniquely mine is something I'll always cherish! I'll always remember my little boy turning one and fondly remember his spectacular cake! Thank you Natalie! Your talents is immense, your passion is undeniable, and the customer service you provided was second to none!

The flavor of the oil and dough come through in their American styled doughnuts. The semi thick…read moreicing adds another layer of well thought out flavor without adding too much sugar shock. My favorite is the plain donut with a hole middle and chocolate icing. The pastries such as the danish are only worth three stars since I prefer the French standard. It's too hard and the flavorful fruit is sweeter than I prefer. The 4 stars are for the simple doughnuts with a hole in the middle. The custom ones are too dry or perhaps old. Examples include the apple cider donut and the one with red and green cake inside, covered in chocolate icing.

We ordered the cookie monster rainbow slice, a rainbow cupcake/ muffin, and 7 layer donut. My…read morehusband and I took a bite of each of these and immediately into the trash they went. The donut is not pictured because once we peeled the wrapper off, it looked like disgusting slop. That was the third item we tried of the three we purchased and I was just angry. My dreams of sweets became a nightmare. We saw the Cookie Monster Rainbow Slice on IG a few months ago. While on Staten Island we decided to stop in and try a few things. The brownie on the top of the cake was extremely low quality. Did they just get cosmic brownie and stick it on top? Honestly, that would have been much better if they had actually done that. The cake was moist, but had a very odd flavor - it tasted like almond extract or almond paste. I don't understand how that belongs in this cake, but I guess someone thought it was good. We usually get our seven layer donuts from Alfonso's and we will continue doing so. This was a serious miss. We were disappointed because everything looks so good on their social media/ website. We will certainly not be returning. I won't be fooled twice by pretty pictures.

Absolutely delicious! I grabbed a pastry and it was perfect with my morning coffee, then somehow I…read morehad to revisit it with my afternoon coffee too. I finished the whole thing after dinner with coffee ice cream--pure comfort. I feel a little guilty, but my heart and "stomach" were singing. Can't wait for my next visit.

My new favorite bakery in SI! They are cash only. I ordered a strawberry shortcake for a birthday…read moreparty. It was fluffy, light, and not too sweet. It was $30 so not bad at all.

The pastries, cakes, and breads are so delicious and fresh. They will even make up gift baskets for…read moreyou. I have ordered the gift baskets in the past and everyone has loved them. Wonderful for any occasion. And they deliver.

When this bakery started out it was excellent, now it's just hit or miss. The lobster tails crust…read moreshell is sometimes days old and stale, the cream in the eclairs or cream puffs are sometimes sour for they are old and past their fresh date, they know all this but sell them anyway. Overall, their bread and donuts are the only thing that consistently good, everything else it's Alfonso's bakery.

Food: Pignoli cookies excellent. They even had the paste for…read moresale. I can still taste them. The rainbow donut ok. Lemon cookies were good. Service Girls were helpful. Had a few questions they were patient. Overall a decent place. Ambiance It's a bakery with that welcoming vibe.

Alfonso's is our go to bakery when visiting from NJ. I have been coming to this bakery since I am…read morea child and decades later it's still the best. My favorites are their stuffed breads and their rainbow cookies stuffed with cannoli cream. Whatever you get -- you cannot go wrong. Both locations are equally amazing. Staff is soo friendly. Highly recommend!!

Wonderfully artisanal French bakery with decadent pastries and baked goods. The window display of…read moreall that croissant certainly drew me in. Ordered an Almond Croissant and devoured it during my morning walk. Bakery is a franchise and this branch recently opened at this Park Slope location- with extra seating space in the back for a with cozy decor that would invite customers to stay just a little longer to enjoy a relaxed morning meal. The pastry selections was a delight to see; so much sweet buttery cakes and cookies. This was a lovely find in the area filled with coffee shops and cafes on basically every block.

Stopped in today for a takeout pastry and wound up getting a coffee eclair. The place is cute and…read morebright, and the guy behind the counter was friendly and helpful, and he clearly didn't rush anyone who had questions, which I really liked. The pastry was pretty good but not amazing. It was fresh for sure. The pastry and the filling were pretty good, but I didn't like the frosting. It was a sticky consistency and somewhat weird tasting. Never tasted anything like that on a French pastry. It was a nice experience and I'd go back to try other things and maybe the coffee.