Love this place for it's pastries!! In general, any combo of pastries is $12.50/lb. I've tried the raspberry swirls, some of the chocolate chip pastries and a handful of others. Great variety, good service and I'll keep coming back to it! I need to try some of the brownies/cannolis etc on future visits however. Word of wisdom: make sure to take a number during peak business hours or else you won't get served. They move pretty quickly: for example, I was in Little Italy during the Feast of the Assumption party and when I walked in, I pulled #33 and they were on #10. They were on me in less than 10 minutes read more

Whatever you do here---you MUST get the coconut chocolate macaroons. They are delicious! And I don't even like macaroons! They have some pretty amazing dessert-but those are by far the best. Prestis is also great for weekend breakfast--crossaint sandwiches which are, of course, deliciously unhealthy. Good lunch variety too which is fresh and changes frequently---some of the sandwiches are just average but I've never had anything bad! read more

Second time in Cleveland, second time here. My girlfriend and I always seem to hit up Presti's for breakfast once a trip. It's so good. It is exactly what you'd want and expect in an italian bakery. Tons of options, all fresh out of the oven. The service is quick and friendly and the prices are really reasonable. read more

Presti's Bakery - One of Presti's pastry cases. - Bakeries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Okay, I still love this place, but I have some new input that I think is worth sharing: Desserts here are still awesome, I think. Not really cheap but totally worth it. Really great variety and they never seem to be out of what I want. I have never been let down by the sweets. However, kind of meh when it comes to dinner. I had gotten veggie stromboli in the past but they were out when I went this weekend.. They were also out of basically everything else that I wanted (Friday around 6 pm so I kind of get it but was still disappointed). Ended up getting veggie pizza. They warmed it up but gave it to me basically still cold. Also got a side salad that was pretty whatever. Basically - go somewhere else for dinner. Maybe grab lunch there but I was just unhappy that I picked Presti's for dinner. Come by for sweets after dinner, though! read more

This is THE place to be in little Italy. Stop in for lunch, coffee, gelato or their amazing bakery items. The margerita pizza is fantastic and my favorite, must-have item is their iced mocha. I'd come here every morning for it if I could. read more

Presti's Bakery - Get the iced mocha (!!!) and the margerita pizza! The broccoli salad was alright, but had too much mayo and cheese for my liking. - Bakeries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

See all

Go very early in the morning to get the fresh croissants or they are gone no matter what, best bakery on the east side. Everything is phenomenal here, they also have gelato for evening hunger though they close relatively early read more

Yummy bakery items. I especially enjoyed the cannoli. The espresso coffees are perfect, not overcooked like some places. Looks like this place gets a LOT of regulars. read more

Italian sandwich was so dry and bread was unremarkable. Had to doctor up the sandwich with as many condiments as possible. Cappuccino was terrible. Pastries were delicious. Loved the cannoli and the cakes! Yum yum, only reason to go there. read more

The servant on the morning of Friday July 30th 2021 at 0745 am was ridiculously rude. I walked in to buy some cookies for my team at the hospital where I work. While preparing my order, he served some other guy for coffee and answer a 2-3 min phone call while having me waiting. He then handed me the cookies box. When I did not put tips at the bill, he gave me a big WoooooW. Such a terrible experience and I will never go there. Such a nasty attitude. read more

This tiramisu is the best! Definitely one of the places I want to stop when I'm in Cleveland. The bakery is full of delectable sweets and appetizing savory meal options as well. Check this place out if you haven't already! read more

Don't leave without trying the Bucaletti fig cookies. It is a shortbread filled with fig, chocolate, and nuts. Everything is good here.

Oh Presti's and I go way back. One my first discoveries here in Cleve was this lovely little bakery. You walk on in and smell the sweet treats, paninis being pressed, and pizzas baked. At first glance you will see pastries and goodies galore. Gelato, brownies, tiramisu, cookies all take up most of the counter. The staff are always nice and friendly, no matter how busy they get. It's quite busy at any time of day, especially during lunch hour. Grab a number because there is technically no line. This is how they create order out of the chaos. Then, you're free to walk around and get a glance at what you might want to order when your lucky number is called. So, these are my faves: Tiramisu Stromboli (any- you can choose from a few different types) Mango iced tea I confess I usually just get these items, but I have tried other things and didn't like them as much. The food isn't amazing, but it's good. And I just love the atmosphere. Whether you're looking to grab some lunch or lounge around on a sunny afternoon for coffee & desserts, this is a great place to go. read more

I think most of the people reviewing Presti's are getting it confused with Gilly's up the street. This Presti's is NOT a late night/early morning donut shop; Gilly's is. Gilly's used to be called Presti's but has since been sold and renamed. THIS Presti's does have donuts, along with all kinds of sweets, gilato, pizza, sandwiches and espresso. They are best known for their Italian bread that many restaurants in the area use. The bread is good, the sweets are good, the sandwiches are OK, the espresso is OK (I'm being forgiving because Cleveland doesn't have many good espresso shops). Don't ask to get the pizza reheated, they just zap it in the microwave. You're better off bring it home and putting in a 400 degree oven. For sandwiches and subs I think Anthony's across the street is a better choice, but when the weather is nice some coffee and a snack is quite pleasurable at Presti's tables on the sidewalk. read more

First of all, the glass front of this eatery is awesome. I love being able to see inside as I walk down the street or people-watch as I eat a cannoli. The store is always clean and the staff is quite friendly. The items are displayed beautifully and have flavors to match. Presti's is a great place to stop for lunch, dinner, or a desert. read more

This is one of my favorite spots in Little Italy. I love hanging out here and catching up with friends. I usually get the chai tea, and occasionally a baked good. I remember their gelato also being tasty. I love going here in the summer so I can sit outside and people watch. Staff is always very friendly. Lines can get long during peak hours, but moves pretty efficiently. read more

Presti's Bakery - Chai tea - so good! - Bakeries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

See all

Not what we expected from an Italian bakery! Cold bread for sandwiches because they have no toasters! Chicken salad was inedible- clearly not made that morning. Plus a server with a real attitude with 'yes' & 'no' clipped responses to any questions. He clearly didn't want to be there and in retrospect neither did we. read more

The food is excellent, as far as Italian bakeries go they know what they're doing. I love that they serve lunch and provide a variety of options through the week, pizza, stromboli, pasta, pasta salads, all very solid. Three stars due to service. We went on a Wednesday for lunch and I waited as the next in line for 10 minutes for my number to be called. 10 minutes in line easily feels like 30, especially when you're on your lunch break. They have it set up that one employee serves one ticket from order all the way through checkout, it's a very inefficient process during peak hours. I consider myself very patient as I used to be a waiter, but I was really close to walking out, especially when the employees started bickering about tips. Finally, when I was ready to check out my server had to wait for the sole cash register as it was being used by another employee. As Marcus Lemonis would say, the process is broken. I recommend the food, but I doubt I will return, I can't give up that much of my lunch hour just waiting.... read more

Pasta was very good and reasonably priced. Lots of desserts to choose from, and they looked really good. Would not recommend chicken parm sandwich as the bread was dry. read more

If you visit Little Italy in Cleveland you have to go to Presti's. They recently remodeled into a bigger, nicer space. I like the gelato and pastries. If want a good canoli walk up the street 500 ft to Corbo's, but for everything else baked stay with Presti"s. According to my parents, who went to school at Case Western in the early 80's, Presti's used to have the BEST donuts made fresh every night. They don't make them anymore, but I have heard they are thinking about starting again due to popular demand. read more

My favorite bakery not only in Cleveland, but in the entire United States! This is the only bakery in Little Italy which sells handmade goods baked in the previous 24 hours, fresh from their bakery case; no pre-packaging here. When they're out, they're out. Although completely modern and up to date, the interior is refurbished, and you feel like you've stepped back to 1901, when waves of immigrants were still arriving from Italy. This is the real thing; no "artisanal" goods invented by gourmet American chefs in the past 20 years. This is the real immigrant-Italian cuisine, and this is a living history! read more

When we were ordering the employee wasn't engaged at all and when I ready to pay both employees were giving an attitude, very unfriendly and I had to grab my own pastries off the pastry glass. Unprofessional........ read more

I have to admit - I've eaten Presti's wonderful delights for years thanks to my mom working downtown, but had never stepped foot inside the bakery in my almost 28 years. That is, until now. Having a girl's day with my mom, her friend, and my boyfriend's mom we figured Little Italy would be a fantastic way to top off an afternoon spent at the theatre (we saw Mama Mia, if you were wondering). After a filling lunch of pasta, bread, and salad (hey, we had to justify the pasta eating somehow!) we strolled down the street to Presti's to, what else, stuff our face with amazing Italian desserts. After taking in the contemporary style of their cafe, I immediately made my way over to the gelato bar. Pistachio and hazelnut for me this time, but there are plenty of delicious flavors to satisfy your watering mouth. I have no idea what the ladies of my group ordered because I was too busy trying to eat my gelato without it melting on my fab new jumpsuit, but whatever they got also looked amazing. And just so my boyfriend didn't feel left out of the dessert stop - and mainly because i'm such a great girlfriend ;) - I snagged a lemon square and mini fruit cheesecake to go and I will definitely be doing the same the next time I'm at Presti's. So leave your calorie counting at home if you're planning to make a stop because it won't matter the instant you see these yummy pastries! read more

I have been to this place with my husband several times and it's about time I leave a review. We specifically go to get a baked dessert and a coffee drink. I would say the coffee drinks are average at best. Nothing special. However, I think the desserts are as good if not better than anywhere in Cleveland. Given the reasonable prices, the convenience, and the quality of the dessert, I would rank it the best dessert place in Cleveland in my opinion. I won't get too specific about this encounter because as I mentioned previously, I've been here over 20 times. But we tend to get the carrot cake, chocolate mousse, raspberry mousse, tiramisu, or Cassata cake. All of them are excellent. The chocolate mousse is amongst the best chocolate mousse I've had anywhere in the world. It's simply an outstanding place and I would highly recommend. read more

Presti's Bakery - Cassata cake - Bakeries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I have been to this bakery ranging from times when it was very busy to when it was not busy at all. Regardless of the unpredicted chaos, the staff was always courteous. In terms of the bakery items, there was nothing there that really knocked my socks. I did try different bakery items around the country so I don't know if i happen to compare the different items unfairly. However, this is still a go to place for most people in the area especially the students. This place is a walkable distance from the University Circle, and the items are very reasonably priced. This place also has lunch items (which I personally did not try) and has a very large seating area. read more

My favorite bakery in little Italy! My favorites are the tiramisu, cream puff, and cheesecake, but pretty much everything in the dessert section is good read more

Where else is there an eat-in bakery where you can find great Italian pastries AND Italian food? Nice atmosphere and good seating. Anything in Little Italy I support, because those people don't "buy into" the narrative and they don't collect stimulus checks to close down their businesses! We NEED people like this Everywhere!!! read more

I order a cassata cake every year from Presti's for my wife's birthday. I've been told to call the day before to place my order. This year the person on the phone said their cake baker is on vacation and they can't make birthday cakes. Are you serious??? How about having a back-up plan for vacations. I'll never step foot in your establishment again, you've lost a long-time customer with this nonsense!!! read more

Presti's is a pretty good bakery with many meal choices as well as baked goods (sandwiches, salads, pizzas, soup) - I especially like the ganache and other cookies to keep me happy while I study. The small cheesecakes are tasty as well, and there are a few options. It gets busy weekend evenings but is generally well worth the wait. I feel like there could be more options but I am fairly happy with the choices here. read more

Though not vegan friendly, this is the BEST Italian bakery ever. I spent like $40 in cookies to bring back to California with me after going to the area for an Irish wake and a high school reunion (guess which one was more fun?) - my coworkers were so impressed and all my friends raved about the yumminess of the cookies. Best Italian Bakery EVERRRR! read more

It's alright. Nothing special and a little over priced for what you get.

Both times while in Cleveland we visited Presti's bakery for their ice cream. It was a nice place with a large comfortable space and we saw that they also had a large variety of baked goods as well Italian foods, [pizza, stromboli, salads] and juices, sodas, etc. It is in the heart of Little Italy and the staff was very nice and accommodating. It merits a vist if you are in the Cleveland area and visit Little Italy for dinner as we did. It is easily accessible via the RTA to Euclid/120th Street. read more

When I discover a city has a Little Italy neighborhood, my number one priority is to get my hands on a cannoli. Whether it's Boston, Baltimore, or Cleveland, it's an absolute must (this is serious business people). Cleveland's Little Italy is a lively place on Saturday night, so we had to fight for a parking spot and a place in line at Presti's. Luckily there were plenty of employees to help us out and make it a fun experience. Even though it was a bit of a hassle, that crunch of the pastry and sweet creamy ricotta was totally worth it!!! read more

Cute, very cute. Cute little place in the middle of Little Italy. My friend and I were on the search for dessert after having a nice dinner (and I can't help it, I'm addicted to sugar). He suggested Presti's...so sure, why not, off we went. I walked in and was surprised at the assortment of pastries and food that welcomed you, all sitting in their nice little glass cases. We ordered a tiramisu to split- I got coffee to pair, him the hot chocolate, and sat down and enjoyed our dessert. It was a good tiramisu- One of my faves! He even got me to grab a spinach focaccia (or whatever it is..one of those bread pockets filled with spinach and cheese?) out the door for my lunch the following day...and man, THAT's good. I highly recommend that... Overall though, cute little bakery/cafe in Little Italy that's worth taking a stop at if you're in the area. read more

Presti's is my favorite place in Little Italy. Offering up stromboli, pizza, sandwiches and salads- Presti's is a one stop shop for lunch in Little Italy. They have the absolute best variety of desserts (including gelato). The cassata cake and chocolate eclairs are MUST tries. The restaurant is bathed in natural light and the decor is just so darn modern and pretty. Top-notch people watching is an added bonus. Come here! You won't regret it. read more

I've been going to Presti's for years, so Thanksgiving weekend provided the perfect time to stop in. We had dined at Trattoria and walked down the street to Presti's on Friday night. We wanted to order both pastries and coffee, which you had to do in two separate lines. I waited for the pastries and ordered for a couple of people. When I asked if the pastries could be put in separate boxes, the lady behind the counter seemed to get huffy with me. When I paid, I was holding my adorable four month old niece, so she seemed to chill out. I got the pumpkin cheesecake on this visit, and it was fantastic. I'm glad to see that Presti's is still thriving after so many years. read more

Presti's Bakery - Pumpkin cheesecake to go - Bakeries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I live right down the street from this place, and lemme tell ya, it's nice having such a great bakery within a few hundred feet of my front door. If you ever come to my house and there's no Presti's Italian bread on our kitchen table, chances are that I'm heading down the street to pick up a new loaf. It's a great multi-purpose bread--makes great toast and is awesome for grilled cheese and other sammies, as Rachael Ray would say. They have a lot of ready-made food that is a good deal--you can get a huge sammy with lots of Italian meats for a few bucks. Their pepperoni bread is fantastic too--it's a meal in itself! Their desserts are awesome as well--I like to surprise my wife with a sweet treat every now and then, and Presti's has a wide variety of desserts ranging from ice cream to baked goods. I've got two complaints about the place--one major, one minor. You want the major one first? OK. The service can be very slow at times...I would hate to spend more time waiting to be served than I would driving or walking to\from Presti's! Some people take *so* long to order there...seriously, pick out what you want BEFORE you get in line, darnit! Also, if you need an outlet while you're there, get ready to play Indiana Jones in order to find one...there is like one outlet for use in the seating area. This is a big reason why we don't go there to study...and I can imagine that other university types who need to plug in their lappytops would find this frustrating as well. BTW, if you're a Case old-timer who thinks that Presti's is the late-night donut shop and is planning to return to the site that fueled your late nights of studying during undergrad, I hate to burst your bubble, but this isn't it...unfortunately. The late night donut shop, which was up the street, is now closed. That place was legendary, and it's truly a shame that neither it nor Gilly's (which took over in the same location later on) is now open. read more

Presti's: Home to my favorite cannoli in the entire universe. The baked goods are Italian classics. They are prepared extremely well, extremely traditionally, and extremely fresh. read more

This is a great place to stop in for a little bite if you're trying to hold out for dinner in another hour or 2. The pizza pieces are inexpensive and filling (very thick dough, but not "doughy" if you will). Their sandwiches are also very good. I think my favorite item in the whole place is the brownie cookie. It's this rich, chocolately cookie with powdered sugar on top. Heavenly! I can't review their gelato because they've always been out or closed up that part when I've been in. From that view, it's probably very good? read more

This bakery is really excellent. I last came with my family for a mid-afternoon snack. We ordered a meat Stromboli and an assortment of desserts- a slice of sorrentina cake, a classic cannoli, and a creme brûlée. I have always loved the cannolis and creme brûlée here, so those were fantastic as always! The sorrentina was tasty, but there was a layer in it that I didn't really enjoy, so I probably wouldn't order that again. The stromboli was pretty solid as well. Also, even when this place is super busy, everyone behind the counter is always super nice and helpful, and their ticket system for getting through orders is really efficient. Overall, a great little gem in little Italy that I'll definitely come back to whenever I'm in Cleveland! read more

Presti's Bakery - Meat Stromboli, classic cannoli, sorrentina, creme brûlée, and coffee! - Bakeries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Not too impressed with Presti's... I go because everyone claims it's amazing but it's super crammed and the number system doesn't really work. They microwave their pastas and sandwiches so it's not fresh. They have a great variety of baked goods but I'd prefer The Stone Oven or Luna's bakery for that. I had their egg and cheese croissant and was super disappointed because the bread was NOT flaky and the cheese was the very cheap kind. Presti's is also more expensive than Luna's and stone oven, but their quality is not worth it. Will say they do have a huge variety which I think makes the place so great and lots of space for studying. read more