Tried and true. My grandpa used to come here on his walk to school, it's been around that long…read more When we stopped by, we met an older lady who had been coming here since she was a girl and this shop even made her wedding cake back in 1949. This DeLuise knows what they're doing. The bread and pastries are delicious. Definitely my favorite pizza strips of all time. If you don't know about Rhode Island pizza strips then you're missing out. The ambiance is perfect, just what it should be. A neighborhood bakery in an old neighborhood building. A few display cases filled with tempting pastry deliciousness, a counter with a couple of trays of pizza strips and some shelves holding beautiful loafs of bread. Definitely worth the drive for top notch baked goods.

Went out of my way to grab cannolis for a dinner party. They were soggy not fresh. Plus the rude…read morewoman at the counter ripped the box as she was putting them in and gave it to me anyway. The presentation was awful not to mention the soggy cannolis.

While us foodies are always searching for the next amazing meal, we should take the time to…read moreremember to support our neighborhood spots as well. The ones that have been a part of the community for decades or even longer. I'm a few blocks down the road from Sal's Bakery on Chalkstone in Providence. I made a side trip there yesterday on my way to work. Got some classic pizza strips, a piece of spinach pesto pizza and an Italian cold cuts calzone. The guy at the counter was super nice and when I told him it was my first time, that I lived nearby, he lit up sharing with me how everything is made in house fresh every day. And I could taste it in every bite. The sauce they make is thick but still maintains some of the bright acidity of the tomato. There's even little bites of tomato bits here and there that made it so good The spinach pesto pizza was a solid option, although I think it would be better warmed a little. Still delicious and decimated by yours truly. Finally the Italian cold cuts calzone was a thing of beauty. The outside was that crispy crunchy exterior but soft interior like good Italian bread. And a good amount of meat, they packed it in this baby! On top of all that, the price is incredible. You can find many places that charge less for such quality items. So if you're in my neighborhood, make sure to check it out! They have TWO parking lots, in the front to the left and in the back. Even with all the snow they had plenty of parking for customers. Top notch service!

Rounding up to five stars due to the whole experience. We loved the local flavor and experiencing…read morethe regional bakery pizza. The hospitality was down to earth and the neighborhood vibe resonated deeply. We felt like a local but were 1200 miles from home. The spinach pesto was very flavorful and the "plain" strips were satisfying. The cool temperature was just ok and not our favorite but we'll give that a pass due to the nature of the dish. We'll remember the lovely lady behind the counter fondly.

I've been looking for conchas for over a year now and finally found the best ones so far in…read moreprovidence. I feel like people don't appreciate them as much as they should but these are the best I've been able to find on the east coast. I'm from LA and these are slightly different but still good. I like the vibes in the bakery and I love the Mexican candy options as well bc they literally have all the ones I buy in bulk and can buy them individually while I'm up there in that area!

a phenomenal bakery in prov. have been here several times for conchas and pan dulce. they also have…read morebollios that smell incredible. most recently i needed a custom birthday cake for a girls party and the birthday girl liked tres leches. for $50 i was able to get this gorgeous adorned cake that was absolutely delicious. they custom made it for us with colors we wanted, decor, and even dipped the strawberries and handmade them. the service is impeccable. we placed the order about three days before the party and they were so patient with my broken spanish. i highly recommend!

Food: four stars We got a fruit tart and a chocolate cake…read more Both tasted okay. For fruit cakes my top choice is still the fruit Mille crepe at Harbs. Service: five stars The staffs were welcoming. We asked for a less sweet cake and they introduced all cakes to us. Ambiance: five stars The store itself was small with one or two benches for indoor seating. They have two benches outdoor as well.

There isn't much I can say that likely hasn't been said already. While they can be a little pricy,…read morethe pastries are top notch. The carrot cake and banana crème are my hands down favorites, but the lemon cake is very closely behind. Even items like scones that aren't typically amongst my favorites, are made very well. The staff is always friendly and helpful. If you go there and see something you think you would enjoy, get it! It'll likely be top 5 on your all-time list.

I came here as part of Providence Coffee Crawls. I had been here before and loved my experience, so…read moreI was looking forward to visiting again. The first time I came, it was a rainy weekday and this time it was a sunny weekend, so I was expecting an even larger crowd; and my prediction was correct. The line was just out the door but because of their awesome staff, the line was moving very quickly. While we waited in line, we could watch them making pastries through the glass, a couple feet in front of us. I admired that level of transparency. When we were third in line, the kindest lady asked us whether we'd be eating in or taking out and she took down our name to help us find a table when it came time. She did the same for the rest of the people in line. She also gave us some recommendations, including the cinnamon bun - apparently they're so good kids cry when they sell out. I didn't intend to order anything with my drink, but I couldn't get the cinnamon bun out of my head so I ordered it along with my iced spiced chai latte. The hen (I think it's their logo) on the aprons of the employees are super cute. We did secure a table. The tables are close together to maximize the number of people who can sit down but I didn't mind. I love their art all around, mostly of birds which I am obsessed with. I love that they have a lot of natural lighting coming through their tall windows. I also like the navy blue and white theme they have going on. The chai latte was perfect. It was the right color (a dark tan), meaning the ratio of tea and milk was good and I could taste a lot of the spices. The cinnamon bun blew my expectations away. The second my teeth made. contact with the icing, it was a magical feeling. I couldn't quite put my finger on what it tasted like, but the closest I got was dulce de leche. It is truly unlike any other cinnamon bun I have ever had. The dough is soft and there is a good amount of cinnamon. It's also $4 which is not bad. I had a bite of their canelé, which apparently requires a lot of work to make. It was very moist, with a great caramelized finish. I am super excited to try their new weekend dinner menu, but also more of their all day menu items.

I bought a cinnamon bun ($5) and it was basic. Once you bite it, you realize it is just a brioche…read moredonut with some frosting. There were no cinnamon-butter layers inside it. The frosting was incredible though. That stuff could go on anything. The cinnamon buns at Oak Bakeshop and Whole Foods are much better with those typical gooey layers inside. Also, it was not large in size, anyone can eat it in one sitting. The worker who took my order was very friendly and it is so nice/comfortable inside there.

Everything looks so good in the case it is really hard not to order just one thing. We came in h…read morefor the hot pizza, but had to order the spinach pie with pepperoni and olives. The spinach pie was so good that I will have to order one ever I drive by! The black olives are better than any I've ever had. The spinach is soft and tender, packed with flavor and the pepperoni just sends it home! The pizza was also very good. The crust is very airy with no char, it holds firm with all of those toppings. The crust is thin with a little char. The sauce, cheese and toppings are phenomenal. It is actually better reheated because the crust gets foldable. They do sell hot pizza by the slice and they do sell a lot of it.

every time i or my husband have come here, we've had kind of a lousy meal. the lady at the counter…read moreis pretty curt and not really very helpful, in a huge rush to get people out of the store for whatever reason and had me practically climb over the person in front of me to get my order in. no indication of how big pizza strip sheets are or how big the pieces are, so i just guessed an order (not from this coast). bakery pizza is to die for. that's really good eats. 5 stars for the pizza strips. everything else is a challenge

I don't normally go to this seven stars but I was in the area! The cafe was clean and had a nice…read moresetup for their line. They had the usual free samples out - bread sample was gone but a few pieces of the cinnamon roll were left to try. I came for my free birthday bread and ordered the country pan loaf sliced. I also ordered a chocolate chip cookie because it looked too good to resist!

This was my second visit to Seven Stars Bakery. I stopped in on a mission to find a round loaf of…read morehard, crusty bread to serve with a steak dinner, and since I had just picked up a cake down the street, the location was super convenient. The snow made street parking a bit tricky, but thankfully there are a few parking spaces in the back of the building. Once inside, the bakery was lively and smelled absolutely delicious. There was a great selection of fresh artisan breads to choose from. I ended up with the durum loaf, which was perfect since I planned to make an olive oil dipping sauce. The bread was exactly what I hoped for crusty on the outside, soft on the inside, airy with a mix of large and small holes, and full of flavor. I also couldn't resist picking up two Valentine heart sugar cookies with jam because they were just too cute. The only minor downside was that the employee who helped me wasn't very smiley. Not rude at all, and my order was handled quickly, but it felt a bit different from the warm cafe vibe you might expect. Prices are higher than if you went to a mom and pop bakery but this was expected. Overall, a great stop for quality bread.

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.