I haven't had luck since the last time I was here 4 years ago. And prior to that, Pelham Bake Shop on Crosby Ave in the Pelham Bay Area of The BX had the Italian cakes you would swoon for. Hell, I still remember the moist Raspberry+Dark Chocolate cake I'd gotten for my daughter's 9th B'day. That era is long gone. Service is great. The glass shelves are stocked with the typical pignoli cookies, rainbow, thumbprints, etc- even a chocolate mousse cup. The air is thick with food smells instead of sugar+butter. Most recently, I ordered as swiftly as possible just to get out. The 1/4 pound of cookies I brought to my cousin visiting from the homeland were bland and my mousse cup was horribly lumpy. We all know price of ingredients are at the forefront. The sad reality is that a lot has changed during 'these times' and Pelham Bake S. is part of it. While this place is cemented in the neighborhood, these folks just yucked my yum. read more

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By far the best tiramisu and St. Joseph's cakes are to die for. Truly an amazing assortment of cakes and pastries. You can sit down and have a pastry and cup of coffee. The people are so friendly and helpful. Thank you for your kindness. read more

Sepressa always provides immaculate service when she is present. They strawberry shortcake tres leches is to die for and the overall look of the establishment is always in tip top shape, very clean and quite to sit and enjoy a delicious hot chocolate and gingerbread cookies. I highly recommend this bakery. read more

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The carrot cake had way too much icing and the actual cake was tasteless, what little batter there was. A true disappointment :-(

This bakery sucks. All their goods are old and stale. Nothing taste fresh. I bought a strawberry cheesecake which just had one strawberry on top and the cake tasted like it had been sitting in a fridge for days. Also purchased bread pudding and it was harder than a hockey puck. read more

Wow: it's been a few years since I went to the Pelham bake shop. I actually worked for them about 25 years ago at their old location. The woman who owned the place was the witch to beat all witches but she would spit on the crap they are turning out here now. I read the reviews while I sent in my children to order. Two eclairs and two napoleon. My napoleon tasted like it had sat in that fridge for the last month. Completely inedible. I tried and I gave up. The cream was coagulated. The pastry was so dried out and non flakey. So sad. This place was a gem. read more

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Came here today to get some cookies for after dinner. Asked for a pound and when they weighed it was a pound and a half. We said leave it, it won't go to waste. 39.00 later they went to waste. Not very good at all. It's not that they weren't fresh but they were lacking in taste and texture. There were some red leafs shaped ones that had a very strong artificial/chemical taste. The rainbow cookies were the best of the bunch but not stellar by any stretch. Fair at best. This was my first and last time here. read more

When I first moved to this area my boyfriend was the one to tell me about this bakery. I've been ordering cakes and getting pastries from here for almost 2 years now and they never disappoint. My family loves the cakes I bring on the holidays. And when I randomly go in for some pastries to bring to my family they love it. The service is great everyone is so friendly and welcoming. The bakery has an old school feel to it which I love even more. I would always recommend this bakery to anyone. read more

The cakes here are very dry. I ordered a few cupcakes to eat with my family for my dad's birthday and when I got into one I was so disappointed. It was like a chocolate muffin with Cool Whip on top and even then, not a moist muffin at all. The cookie I had was okay, but honestly I could tell what they sent was old. If you have to give people old pastries and cakes just to get rid of them then you should close down. It's disrespectful to the customer. This wasn't even like FIFO old where it would only be a little bit older than fresh product, it was at least three days old as it's borderline stale. If you know baked goods you know cupcakes already can be a problem with retaining moisture during the baking process so to bite into one that had the texture of dry bread was not pleasant. I have worked in bakeries before and would never sell the cakes I was sold to a customer. Also, if you cannot accommodate a request let the customer know. I have never seen a cupcake have two cookies stuck to it so sloppily in my life. Either a child runs this bakery or the owners have given up on quality. read more

very disappointIng. My husband bought me my all time favorite napoleon cake for Valentin's Day that we've been getting here for years. Unfortunately they have changed the recipe to fake whipped cream, way too sweet icing and I'll guess half of the custard filling it used to have. it was so sweet it was inedible. Threw the whole cake out. read more

This is the original old fashion bakery. I usually buy their tiramisu (both flavors) and let me tell you, their delicious. Its a norma Italian bakery. Seems like it's family owned. The cookies are good, strawberry shortcake is great, the "lobster" pastry is adorable and good as well. If you want some old fashion original Italian bake goods, THIS IS IT. The only reason why I gave it a 4 is because over the years, it's gotten expensive. $17 for a tiramisu cake? I mean I'll still buy it but not as often. read more

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Horrible. Owners are nasty, it is obvious workers aren't happy with their jobs, and pastries aren't good. Go to Zeppieris.

Ewww... used to be great.. they now serve fried goods along with baked goods... afraid to order pastries that might taste like fried fish.. or fries.. Walked in an out.. older woman with ash hair wasnt friendly at all...so no read more

Best bakery!! I used to come here all the time when I lived in the area. They have my favorite lobster tail! I'm not sure why everyone rates it so low. The food is always fresh and the service is so nice. Thanks Pelham Bake Shop!!! read more

You ruined my daughter' sweet sixteen!!!!! Beware ordering their cake!!!! Horrible delivery guy and Felix who is responsible didn't do anything! I bought worth $460 cake and he said he can't do anything about it! I have the receipt and pictures of the horrible cake! Felix trying to charge me for the flowers and I already paid extra for that and the cake we spoke about is not right. He just send me butter cream frosting and supposedly FONDANT CAKE! You can't get away what you did to my only daughters sweet sixteen! You will pay more than I paid! Horrible Cake! Your store should be shutdown because of your irresponsible. read more

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They have every Italian pastry you can imagine. The desserts are fresh, and the place is clean and charming. I love the chocolate-covered strawberries. Hundred times better than sitting and drinking your coffee at Dunkin' Donuts! Yuck! read more

Best Bakery in the Bronx in my opinion. Arthur Avenue got nothing on them. Best Red Velvet cake in ever ate.... read more

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Nice big selection of sweets in this place. Everything is pretty good too, especially the cookies. Eclair was delicious...but the cannoli was a little disappointing, they didn't fill it fresh so the shell was a little soggy :( However, I've had their canoli cake before and it's freaking phenomenal. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area. One of the better bakeries this side of Arthur Ave. **April Underdog Challenge Review 26** read more

Tiramisuuuuuu. I love youuuuu. You are delicious and creamy and coffee-like. You have cocoa powder sprinkled on top of you like a baby's bottom. I stepped in here and was reminded of a time when Italian pastries tasted like food, before Manhattan's Little Italy got touristy, and before Belmont became Dirty Look City. The cookies look so tasty and as do the pastries, but I just knew I wanted tiramisu. It was cool, creamy, and amazing. Worth the price, too, only around $3.50. It might have been less but my memory fails me now. Plus, the wedding cake looks adorable. ;] read more

I've been going to this place since I was a little kid and it was located on Buhre Ave. Things that are good: -rainbow cookies (those tri-colored cookies) -miniature pastry -cannolis -doughnuts -rolls Things that are not so good: -cakes -cupcakes read more

bought a dozen donuts supposed to be baked on premises. gift to coworkers, bragging how wonderful this bakery is in my neighborhood- Donuts were dry and tasteless, not sure of the pastries. very embarassed. May be more expensive than Dunkin but the donuts are the same size. read more

MOM & POP BAKERY NEEDS IMPROVEMENT I am just not impressed with the quality here. As another reviewer said it's dry and tasteless. To be fair I have yet to try every cookie or cake they sell. I've tried the muffins which are very dry, the crumb cake was also dry and recipe seems out dated. It's the kind of stuff 80 year old ladies have at a tea party. read more

This is a nice little neighborhood spot. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Their baked goods are really tasty. I also recommend their cakes. Parking is a little difficult but you can park in rite aid next door. The coffee is ok. Some people in the area really like their cappuccinos. read more

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I sampled three of my fave mini pastries from two places this past Sunday. A cream puff, an eclair and a powdered raspberry cookie. Their ecclair was so good I took a look at the display case from my seat and wondered how many I could eat before getting sick. They're that good. The cream puff was a bit too sweet. I chose the black and white. Should have gone with the plain. Their custard is top notch and this is in comparison to Veniero's. And the cookie was really good although not the best I've had. It was dense and the preserves still had seeds in it. That's quality! read more

Stopped by to buy cookies for a party. Waited patiently to be served. Then someone walked in walked right in front of me and got served first. So I went to Dunkin Donuts. Not nearly as good but at least I was served. read more

If I could give it a zero I would. I wouldn't recommend this bakery to my DOG! The spinach pie is raw, the macaroons are nasty there is no almond taste to eat, it filled of artificial lemon flavor and died with green my son's teeth were green all the way home. The carrot cake is a spice cake with sugar frosting not cream cheese. Digusting and expensive. I called spoke to the owner and said sorry once it is sold that it. Never Never again. Looks are deceiving. Tasted before you leave. read more

It is not the same any more, the service is has gone down since the place was sold. I bought a cake for my son and the name was misspelled. The people behind the counter have a terrible attitude. read more

The most delicious cakes ive ever taste. I order online and it arrived just on time!!

Some of their pricing is a little steep but I can't take away a star because everything I've had is delicious. I've had their napoleons, eclaires, Christmas cookies and cannoli cake. That cannoli cake? Bravo! Simply amazing. read more

This place is awesome they have such a large variety of goodies. They are very friendly and attentive. My fiancée ordered a strawberry shortcake for my birthday it was awesome and very fresh. They have a nice sitting area and it's very quiet peaceful to just sit there and have your pastry and coffee. I'd recommend this place to anyone. read more

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I rarely go on yelp but I love my desserts , cakes anything sweet. I have to say I bought a 10" strawberry shortcake with bananas devils food well the cake had no taste was dry no one at bday like it at all and that's no lie. I was so surprised at this I wasn't gonna call and say anything but I decided hey I spent $48 I'm gonna call. Well owner got on phone asked what I ordered told him he says that's our best seller well not that day , I don't know what to tell u that was the response I got. I'm not complaining bout a $2 dessert we all don't have money to waste. Wasn't even expecting my money back just omg I am so sorry. If it was one person who didn't like it then oh well but we all didn't like it. You lost a customer ... stick to Contis or Zepperris read more

This was my favorite bakery until a while ago... On said day I was passing by with my aunt, and I said "lets get a rainbow cookie! I haven't had one in ages!" So we went in, go the cookie, and then went to the drug store. On our way back I am still munching on my cookie, and as we pass by the bakery window, lo and behold there is a mouse hopping all over the cakes and pies in the window!! EWWWWWWWW!!!!!! First I spit out the cookie in my mouth... Then I tapped on the window and alerted all inside (staff and patrons) about the MOUSE in the window... As you can probably guess...I NEVER went back which is sad because this place could really bake and made great food... read more

My husband placed an order for me 3-4 days before I needed it for a brunch. When I went to pick it up it wasn't packed or even ready. I ordered Boston cream donuts with Chocolate topping and had no choice but to take what they had which was powered sugar because I was told "they didn't make the Boston cream like that today" meanwhile I placed and order paid $17.00 for a dozen donuts and half of them were incorrect. The crumb cake is horrid. Dry and taste stale and so dry. The jelly donuts has less than a teaspoon of jelly and the Boston cream were not what I paid for. Never will go here again they are over priced and over rated. They wanted $20.00 for a chocolate mouse cake. I wouldn't pay $5.00 after I had the donuts. Horrible experience! read more

Unhappy with service. Cake tasted great but service was horrible. Today was my daughter's baptism. My hubby ordered the cake 2 weeks earlier. I emailed Felix information regarding exactly what to write on it. I called him 2x to confirm & everything was good to go. The day before the event, they called me asking what I needed written on the cake. I AGAIN told them. I said, "pls don't misspell the name". What happens? My daughter's name was misspelled and the date on the cake was wrong also. WTH. I emailed all details. I confirmed over the phone multiple times but they still got it wrong. Never ordering from this shop again. read more

The cookies are horrible and do yourself a favor and do not visit this place for nothing in the world. The old lady with light ashy hair is super rude and nasty! Customer service is horrible. She was even rolling her eyes at me; I asked her something about a cake and she said WE DONT DO THAT HERE GOODBYE. disgusting. Never again. read more

I have come to this bakery daily for the last 3 years and let me just say this... It's a gamble. You'll be lucky if your 2.50 croissant is fresh. You'll be lucky if anything is fresh. I've bought rock hard bread, and if you do complain they do offer you the next one fresh and free. When they sell their croissants for 1.50 it's been out for days, so beware. I really want to love this place, but I've been beyond annoyed. The people who work there are great. Even the extremely serious woman in the morning is a sweetheart and makes awesome coffee. Everyone is nice. However, $3 for a large coffee... was ridiculous. Then they hiked up the price to 3.25. So, I went out and bought myself a coffee machine, they lost a good reliable customer. read more

Pretty good selection and most things are good but not great. However, very over priced for my liking especially considering we are in the Bronx. Ordered a tiramisu cake that they said would feed 6-10 people. Got there and paid $18 for a cake that would at best feed 3-4 people. And it was not great. Decent but not a good or great tiramisu. Rest of their pastries and cookies are good but again I haven't found anything great that would make me keep going. Middle of the road graded bakery. read more

We moved away from this area a long time ago but get back from time to time. Decided to try a couple of their formally delicious cheese danish, very disappointing. I realized something was different when I picked up the danish, it didn't have the same weight as before. Took a bite, no cheese. Finally found a thin layer of the cheese mixture, which on the whole made the pastry very dry. Friends have told me that Pelham Bake Shop has cut back the same way on many of their other products. What a shame, they used to be so good. read more

They ruined my mother's 70th Birthday! I have always ordered the Napoleon cake from there for years and this one was terrible. No one finished it! I had to throw the whole thing out. Terrible aftertaste and stale layers and the outside cream was thick and full of sugar. They even spelled grandma wrong! Never again- I'd rather eat a boxed cake/ made with love than that crap! What a disappointment! read more

The donuts here are hard and horrible... Seems like these are new people here..I will definitely stay away,mind u, I have been coming here for years...They started in Middletown road, to Buhre and now on Crosby..never again! read more