Love this Italian/European style bakery. They have cannolis, cream puffs, chocolate eclairs, cookies, and more. The bakery is almost like a food truck where you walk up to the window to order. Everything I ordered was so tasty and not too sweet! read more

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The best Italian bakery on wheels in Apex. They have the best cannolis and lobster tails. So bummed they will be closing shop. Please support this great bakery before they are gone. read more

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Awesome little shop! I was visiting my sister and her family for the weekend and wanted to get them a couple of pastries to thank them for letting me stay over. I picked up two eclairs (one chocolate hazelnut and one buttercream, the chocolate was better) and a chocolate hazelnut cream puff. It was excellent! Not only were the pastries delicious, but the staff were super friendly! My family and I loved them, so much so I decided to swing back by there before heading home to Florida to pick up another eclair for my fiance. It was well worth the trip. If you do go here (and I highly recommend you do) it is in a little trailer just past a few building, you can't miss it. read more

Just amazing. Never had a bad item. I have gotten them for myself, family, and friends; all have lived them and asked where the items were from. Honestly, I would write a longer review but it's just hands down one of the best local bakeries in the area and I would suggest anybody who can should go and get something to eat whenever they are open. You gotta try it yourself to appreciate the meticulously delicious pastry that comes from here read more

I've been wanting to try Utica Bakery for a while now and finally make the trip over last Saturday. The dessert trailer was easy to find and there were plenty of signs clearly marking where to turn if you weren't using your GPS. I'm from New England and am always on the hunt for some good Italian pastries which you can't seem to find much of in NC. Seriously, it is so hard to find a good cannoli! I liked how they displayed all their tasty treats behind glass so you could easily figure out what you wanted to order. My husband and I went for three of their stuffed rolls and a sampling of desserts. The pepperoni roll was my favorite and something I would definitely get again. The sausage and ham rolls were good, but for me pepperoni reigned supreme. On to the sweet treats! They unfortunately left one of my cookies out of the box, but the lemon drop cookie was awesome. Just what you would want in this classic Italian treat. I also thoroughly enjoyed the cannoli. It was definitely the closest to what I'm use to up North that I have been able to find in the South. I have literally been craving a lobster tail for years and their flaky delicious lobster tail layers did not disappoint. They have different fillings you can chose for the lobster tail. I asked what the traditional filling was (since that is what I was craving), turns out it is pastry cream mixed with whipped cream, I went that route! You could also get a chocolate hazelnut filling which also sounded delicious. My husband went with the cheesecake with blueberry compote. The cheesecake was good, but the amount of blueberry compote they include on the side was way too tiny. I know they have a different name for it here, but I wish they sold their part pizza in strips, not just by the half pan. I would have loved to try out a slice for lunch, but didn't need more than that. For those of you not from up North, party pizza is as the name implies a birthday party staple. It's pizza dough with sweetened tomato sauce and that's it. No melted cheese so it's perfect for a party since it doesn't rely on temperature. I look forward to heading out here again when I'm craving some tasty Italian baked goods! read more

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After church it's the perfect spot to stop and get a sweet treat. Nestled in Apex this little bakery is pushing out baked goods and delicious breads. Be prepared to wait a bit because it's hopping on Sunday Morning but it's worth the wait! read more

Happened to be driving through Apex and had to get a little taste of Utica, yet again. Lunch was Tomato Pie, and desert was half moons and lobster tails with custard. read more

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Absolutely unbelievable pastries and breads. My family loved the stuffed rolls - especially the pepperoni but also the spinach Asiago. My favorite sweet was the tiramisu, and my husband's favorite was the cheesecake. My stepdaughters liked the sfogliatelle and lobster tail, and my stepson loved the cannoli. We will for sure be back! read more

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Overall the pastries are good but they are too heavy, sweet and super filling for us. We'll come back again but will buy less items next time. read more

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Great place to stop by for a treat in an adorable location! The workers are incredible friendly, and made sure that we were happy with the product. I tried a cold brew and cream puff with chocolate hazelnut cream. The coffee was flavorful and I didn't need any flavor or cream added (even though there are lots of options). The cream puff was huge and delicious! I will definitely be back to try more of their items. I just wish they had some tables and chairs so I could sit and enjoy more! read more

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Amazing lil pastry shop in Apex. We have bought their desserts so many times to our friends house and have always received the best compliments. Owners are really good and always welcoming. I would recommend this place to anyone who love desserts. read more

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One of the "neat things" about traveling is those little reminders that bring you back home. The name of this Apex, NC bakery is spot on as the owner(s) have roots in the Utica, NY Italian bakery business. Some of my first experiences with Italian bakeries (and specifically tomato pie) were when I traveled over to Utica from Syracuse. Owner was handing out amazingly good samples of Focaccia bread. Either he recognized folks waiting in the blistering heat, or he simply wanted to spread the love of his cooking. Either way, all who sampled seemed very appreciative of his kindness. As we arrived later in the day on a Sunday, many options were sold out. Not to be deterred, my son and I enjoyed two delicious cream puffs with chocolate hazelnut filling. Would not hesitate to go back here again. Highly recommend! read more

I love the concept of this bakery. Finally a place that makes Italian pastries. The only negative is that they need to have a separate window for picking up pre orders. To wait in a long line for something we ordered a week ago is unnecessary. You can set it up and pay ahead. It would be easy to do. read more

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I make a weekly trip Hera, it's a 40 mile run. Well worth it & we're trying something different every week. They're only open on the weekends, which is probably a good thing. Lol read more

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These pastries were so delicious! Cream was extremely fresh and pastries were crispy. We got a loaf of break which was light and fluffy thinly sliced! Highly recommend for a sweet treat. They also have a number of savory options that looked great! read more

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This is truly the best bakery in the Triangle. I've visited Utica many times, and Phil gets it right every time--from his decadent Blueberry Cheesecake to his Almond Paste cookies, the Pusties to the Cannoli with your choice of filling--this bakery is worth your hard-earned dollars. The only thing I've ever regretted is not buying more! read more

I came here on Christmas Eve to try and recreate an NJ tradition in NC. My dad and I used to pick up pastries every Christmas Eve together to enjoy that night. I definitely had high standards heading into this trip and was surprised to find that Utica bakery did not disappoint! We waited 1.5 hours in line in the rain (I should have gone much earlier in the day!). I was impressed with how they treated their customers in line - they had umbrellas available and one of their workers came down the line with free cookies at one point. They were out of the chocolate hazelnut puffs when we got to the front, but we were able to get everything else I was looking for. Eclairs, pastaciotti, canoli, and rainbow cookies. I thought I wasn't a fan of rainbow cookies, but these were delicious! The eclairs were huge. I didn't try the canoli, but my favorite might have been the blueberry pastaciotti. I had never seen blueberry before! The only disappointing thing was the spinach bread. It was very expensive for the amount they gave us. I won't get that again. Otherwise, I look forward to going back, maybe on a less busy day! read more

I haven't been to the actual bakery as they delivered samples to the local emergency room I work at. The black and white cookies are A-MAZ-ING. The other cookies I sampled tasted like my grandmother's Christmas cookies...DELICIOUS! the brownies were so so rich!! Will definitely be trying them again in the future! read more

Best bakery we have had we have tried many of them, this place by far is hands down the best, always fresh and large sections, people there are friendly and helpful and we have been going there for over a year now. If you are looking for the best pastries in Cary, Apex area this is the place. Ken & Stephanie read more

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Amazing baked goods in a truck!! Yes, it's possible! New York pastries, cream puffs, eclairs, lobster tails, Italian cookies, bread and so much more!! The cream puffs are just like grandma's!!!! I love this place! Owners are also super nice, you have to go! read more

Great service. Great cookies. I am in love with their almond cookies! Way to win over a girl's heart.

Great bakery, worth the trip from any where!!! Nice fresh pastries filled to order! Only open fri,sat,sun so make sure you get there read more

We have been going almost weekly to Utica Bakery since they opened. Being from Utica, NY we are thrilled to be able to get all of the food that we love from up there right here in Apex. Absolutely everything we have gotten from Utica Bakery tastes incredible from their cheesecake to half moons to tomato pie, sausage bread and cannolis. Phil, Renee, their sons and employees are the nicest people ever. If you haven't been yet, stop by and support this amazing business. We are so lucky to have them in Apex! read more

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OMG Where have you been hiding? Excellent pastries served from what I see as a really cute food truck. The eclairs with traditional pastry cream are big enough for 4, but no one says sharing is required! You've gotta try this place! read more

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I never experienced a Cannoli that I enjoyed until this place. Too bad it was their last week in operation. Thank you, delicious bakers for a lesson in yummy flavors. read more

Best bakery in Raleigh!! Great selection of baked goods and fresh bread. Everything we ordered was delicious. Definitely will back for more. Can I give more then 5 stars !! read more

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Everything was wonderful including the people working there. Very cool to have this special place "straight outta Utica!"My daughter loves tomato pie and was in her glory eating it. We also bought half moon cookies, lobster tails, cream puffs and cannolis we are going to have to find someone to share with lol so many wonderful choices it's very hard to decide! We will have to return again to try some more Utica goodies read more

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This is my favorite dessert place, I literally clap every time I come and go from here... which if I weren't trying to stay in my same pants size would be more often! Utica is an Italian pastry shop with all of the classics (cannoli, baba, wedding cookies, sfagliotelle, etc). In my opinion, Italian pastries are the best. They typically feature lemon, almond and cream and are not overly sweet. My favorite pastry is the lobster tail which you can select to fill with whipped cream, pastry cream or cannoli filling (any are a good choice). The unique texture of the flakey, crispy, chewy pastry is not to be missed! Check them out today! read more

Utica has been on my list of places to try for a while so I'm glad I finally had the opportunity to check them out! I had contacted the establishment to place an order the week before pick up and they had a timely response. I ordered a tomato pie and assortment of cookies to take to work. My friends/colleagues from Philly were so happy to find that a place in the RDU area sells tomato pies!!! Everything we tried was delicious! I hope to try more of their other menu items in the future. The staff was incredibly helpful and kind. read more

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This was pretty good. We had a cheesecake and several pastries. I pre-ordered the cheesecake and that all worked out smoothly.

Love their different options-the tiramisu is amazing!!! Get there early as they will sell out fast.

This little bakery on wheels may be tiny but it is mighty! Whether you're in the mood for a quiche, cookies, or an eclair larger than your hand (seriously, I've seen burritos smaller than this) freshly weighted with the filling of your choosing, Utica Bakery is likely to have it, and if you're looking for a traditional New York classic like a half moon cookie, Italian bread, or pastries like a lobster tail, the selection is also near-overwhelming considering the constraints of the space. All the baked goods both sweet and savory are delightful and if something is unfamiliar to you but looks tasty, give it a try - you're very unlikely to be disappointed! The staff happily offer suggestions or answer questions and they'll have your order out in far less time than it usually takes people to decide on what to get in the first place. Roll on up to this mobile bakery and discover the delights! read more

Ordered as specialty cheesecake...Cheesecake was absolutely amazing!  I ordered it for my husband's birthday and he said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had (and he's from Jersey).  Crust stayed crunchy for days which was really impressive.   Lots of real blueberries on top.   Cheesecake was rich and creamy.   Would definitely order again + recommend!   Thank you so much!! read more

The absolute best bakery around! Extremely sad that they are closing. Honestly one of the best bakeries I've ever tried in my entire life. And the staff is fantastic! read more

Stopped on our way home from NC to Pittsburgh where Tomato Pie cannot be found. This is a taste of home. Everything is authentic and delicious. It's all sold from a cute little food truck off of the main highway in Apex, NC. Love it! read more

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Here's the thing, when I have a good experience, I give credit where credit is due. When I have a bad experience, I have to advise of that as well. We're having company for dinner and I decided to stop at the bakery I had heard about. I ordered 4 cannolis (plain) and 1 chocolate eclair. As you can see from the pictures, the filling in the cannoli is runny and oozing out into the box (for context, it took me 10 min to get home in 40 degree weather, so it didn't melt in the heat). Furthermore, the filling isn't traditional plain at all, it is lemon-flavored and very unappetizing. On to the eclair. What the heck with the size?! Pen for scale. Bigger is not better. It is over baked and crunchy inside and out (not the desired texture ) and has a mountain of pastry cream. It is inedible. Husband I decided to just throw the whole box out rather than serve it to guests. This was my first experience with Utica and maybe they were having a really bad day, but I personally won't be giving them a second chance when I can drive 15 minutes further to La Farm and be guaranteed an excellent product. read more

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I liked the concept of this food truck/ store front and the staff is really sweet, they answer all your questions really well and even gave us a free half moon cookie. However, I don't think the pastries were worth more stars. The portions are huge, the cream puff was sufficient for 4 people to share hahah, and the almond croissant was nice but a little too sweet. The hazelnut cream mini puff was alright, but I do not think the pastries are as special as they're hyped to be, they're more of a sugary dessert than anything else but I hope they continue to innovate and improve their offering as there is a dearth of good pastries and bakeries in the area. read more

My pastries were surprises. ( I asked the cashier to just give me anything good) IThe cashier was super friendly. When she said "I hope you enjoy your surprise pastry" I knew they deserved 5 stars before I even tried the food. I only tried the zucchini bread so far (and I wasn't too thrilled that was one of my surprise pastries) and man.... It was GOOD! Everyone wore masks. The lobster tails are very big and you can pick your own filling. So glad I went. read more

This place has the most amazing desserts! This time I went, I had an absolutely delicious chocolate croissant filled with hazelnut cream that was to die for! I'm originally from LI NY, and I appreciate amazing pastries when I find them. I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious pastries, loaf cakes, cookies, cheesecake and stuffed breads. read more

Great customer service and employees, very upbeat and welcoming. I've tried a couple of things and I can recommend the cheesecake, eclairs and the cannolis were fantastic! However, the tiramisu was not a tiramisu. It's more like a super sweet dense chocolate cake (cake couldn't eat it) I propose that the name be changed to a avoid major disappointment and unnecessary cost. I would love it if the bakery would make the real delicious tiramisu. The lobster tail and the sfogliatella were mediocre, the shells were stale and rubbery. The almond cookies and pasticciotto were just ok. read more