Tom Cruise, I'm going to let you finish but Veniero's makes THE BEST COCONUT CAKE EVER!! This cake is heavenly!: three fluffy layers of coconut-infused sponge, wrapped in a dreamy blend of cream cheese and buttercream frosting, and finished with a sprinkle of shredded coconut. I always go for the 10-inch cake, but let's be honest--it's never enough because everyone insists on taking a slice home! Don't let the rich-sounding ingredients fool you--this cake is incredibly light and delicate, like biting into a cloud kissed with buttercream and coconut. The coconut flavor is perfectly balanced--not overpowering, just the right hint to make every bite sing. It's the kind of cake that disappears fast, so trust me: one slice is never enough! I order the cake for pick up and the service is efficient and polite, always ready on time no delay. The ambiance of the dine in bakery is classic Italian style. read more

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This place has not changed I moved into the village in the late 70's and here it is 2026 and the pastries are consistent in taste. The staff is friendly. Place is clean. I enjoy having my coffee and pastries there read more

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Solid bakery as I have had their cannolis and cookies before but went to strictly try their cheesecake. I am on a quest to find the best cheesecake in nyc and venieros was the top of the infatuation list. Tried their Sicilian and New York style cheesecake. Sicilian cheesecake smelled and tasted rancid...but that's the rum it's infused with I guess and I was not a fan. The New York style cheesecake was very good but not great. 8.5/10. It's thick and buttery... bit heavy for my taste. read more

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What an amazing place. A NYC institution that's been around since 1894. It used to be a pool hall and is now one of the best Italian bakeries in NYC. It feels like going back in time when you step inside and it smells terrific. The Italian cheesecake is terrific, I'd even venture to say if you don't like Italian cheesecake, you will like this one. You can taste the ricotta in it, very reminiscent of my grandmothers. As for the rainbow cookies, not my favorite, but still superior. They have less almond flavor and are more jam and cookie forward. My husband loves them from here, I think they're great l, but I prefer the more almond forward flavor. They are also coated with chocolate on all 4 sides. The cookie is not try at all and they are dense. If you're in NYC, stop by and give it a try. If you're into Italia bakeries and pastries, this place absolutely has to be on your list of bakeries to try. read more

This place is the best! If you're looking to sit down and enjoy your dessert and drinks (which you should) skip the line and walk to the back of the place to get seated. So many fun desserts to choose from and lots of great alcohol coffee options too! Such a fun treat for after dinner. read more

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This was my first time here, and I can definitely see why my friend is such a fan. We stopped in for dessert, and it did not disappoint. I tried the cannoli, which was absolutely delicious, and my friend had the strawberry shortcake, which he thoroughly enjoyed. There was even a small line to get in on a Friday night which is always a great sign. I'll definitely be back! read more

Got the pistachio gelato and some pastries. Amazing. Loved it. Super traditional Italian bakery. Great service and ambience. read more

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There's not much I love more in this world than a good ol' fashioned Italian Bakery. I have my go-to treats and barometer that I judge by, and while I understand that this is an institution in NYC...everything I tried was kind of a miss. I sampled the rainbow cookies, chocolate dipped cannoli, and tiramisu. I opted to sit in the cafe area and enjoy as I had some time to kill. Thankfully - no real line upon arrival. If you're looking to take to go, hop on line. If you're looking to dine in person, head to the back hostess stand. The rainbow cookies were some of the worst ever I've had. Dry to to the touch with a plastic-y mouthfeel, dense, cut to a slim slice, with chocolate on the outside that crumbled. Nothing craveable or light about this cookie. Sadness. I honestly feel similarly about the cannoli. Maybe everything had just been sitting out too long? My perfect cannoli shell has a bubbly crisp to it that can maintain it's composure while still feeling light. This was whatever the opposite of that is. Dense, weighed down. I know I ordered the chocolate covered option but alas. I felt there still should have been a little zip to it. Nevermind the fact that the shell was SO thick with minimal filling on both ends leaving almost none in the center. Once again, sadness. Tiramisu: GOOD! Liked this. Light and airy with good ratio of lady fingers to filling and dust you'll blow everywhere if you're not careful. Even just being able to get a clean cut like the one they have is impressive. I would get this again. Maybe their more robust dessert offerings are the way to go here? Maybe I need to try again in the morning? Maybe I am just too partial to the incredible bakeries here in Philly? All possible. Happy to have tried but will skip in the future. read more

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Had a nice snack here after dinner. A creamy center wrapped by nuts. Unique. Lots of options here. read more

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This was a place I knew I had to experience while in New York City. After exploring the big apple all week it was time to have some amazing sweets. Sweets with a historical significance dating back to the late 1800s, 1894 to be exact. Founder Antonio Veniero established this landmark 130 years ago. Can you imagine that? They serve the most traditional Italian delectables that have been featured all over the news and media for decades. 13 decades to be exact. And they haven't missed a beat since day one. Antonia Veniero came here with a dream to open a confectionery which evolved into one of New Yorks most highly decorated bakeries. With over 150 options of baked goods your heart endlessly desires. I opted for a few goods. The infamous sfogliatelle, rainbow cookies, plain cheesecake, fruit cake, cannoli, eclair and last but not least the tri color mousse. Shoutout to Uber eats for delivering to the hotel. Once we got the order it was time to go to town. Each item was as good as the other. But nothing in my book was better than the sfogliatelle. Crunchy outer layers filled with cream. That was possibly my favorite. Also the tri color mousse. Another game changer. And the eclair, and the cannoli, I mean everything was pretty darn good. Just wish we had the time to enjoy it at their location. Also pronounce sfogliatelle with me, "SFOY - Lee-Ahh - teh-lah" Now say it fast! Enjoy! Also P.S. nothing lasted, photo opportunity not taken due to decadent conditions. read more

This place is definitely historic and the space they have is impressive and beautiful. The cases of baked delights including cookies, cannoles, and cheese cakes were amazing. Unfortunately we didn't have a great experience since all my husband wanted was a great New York cheesecake and Unfortunately our order was picked wrong or we got someone else order (doubtful since it wasn't busy when we were there). We had uber'd across town to get it and when we called they said the only resolution was to Uber back which would have been $40 round trip. They make you order your sliced pie at a different counter so you can't point out the slices you want, but we definitely ordered by the right names, and order was totally wrong and short a slice. I feel like some of the staff was distracted and socializing instead of paying attention to the orders and when you het the box it is tied, so we didn't think to open it before we left. We are nit receipt takes and regret not doing it for this order since MAYBE we would have caught THEIR mistake. This is nit a dig on the wonderful desserts they produced, since they were delightful, but for getting the order wrong and the desserts given were very chocolaty, and my husband is not a huge chocolate fan, and it was his craving for good cheesecake that brought us there. read more

I always stop here when I come to New York. Well I have to say this time was surprising that they made something actually didn't like. I don't know if this thing was like a cannoli cheesecake or some kind of cannoli cake, but it was not for me. However, I can't even remember what the second picture is called, but they are to die for. They have plenty of them when you go in so you have to be sure to grab one. They also make amazing cheesecake! read more

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Venieros is another New York staple in the East Village. However, like every staple, you get a lot of traffic, therefore the business is forced to make enough for the masses. When that happens, you tend to lose the quality that you once enjoyed, but that's not to say that what you'll get here will be subpar. With that being said, the eclairs, cannoli and cakes are good. I love that they put your order in a box and string it up, like they used to back in the day. It's still a good spot to grab something to munch on. I've never tried their CAFE, so I can't comment on that. It's still a business I'll support whenever I'm back in New York. read more

The pastries, the aromas, the feeling of Europe as you pass by - put it all together and enjoy.

I'm not usually a sweets person but I knew I had to try a cannoli while visiting New York, and where better to try? Came here around noon on a Saturday, and there was a small line. The display cases were filled with the most beautiful desserts that were all picture-perfect. I'll definitely need to be back to try more desserts. I got the pistachio cannoli. For nearly $5, I had high hopes for this -- and expectations were exceeded! It was very big and deceptively filling. Other cannolis I've had in the past had too thick of a shell or overly sweet cream that made them not my favorite, but this one fell in neither of those pitfalls. The nuts were such a great addition of flavor and crunch, and the cream was delightfully sweet to complement the crunchy shell. The cream was more thick and not as fluffy, which made the whole treat more filling. It took me a while to get through all of it, but I was sad when it was gone. A great dessert experience! read more

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What a charming spot -- love a place that is both beautiful and historically significant! Family owned for five generations and have been operating in NYC for over 130 years. We came here for a sweet treat with a group of six and were able to be seated immediately (there was a line to order at the to-go counter). The dining space is a bit tight but there is a beautiful ceiling and tinted mirrors that adds a really cool feeling. Service was good. I was impressed by the huge menu and selection of italian baked goods and desserts and drinks (coffee and alcohol). I personally got the blood orange tart which was amazing. I believe everyone needs to spend at least $5 for sitdown. Would love to come back again and explore more items on the menu. read more

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Stumbled upon this walking in the east village and was not disappointed, their pastry case is insane! So beautiful and so many options. We went with the dark chocolate layer cake, black and white chocolate mousse cake, a macaron, tiramisu, and a slice of banana chocolate strawberry shortcake. All were fantastic but there were so many more things we wanted to try. Safe to say we will be back. read more

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Really amazing little cakes and friendly staff! Staff recommended me the cheesecake and the tiramisu, the tiramisu is moist and spongy, and the cheesecake melts in my mouth. Cute shop, didn't go to the cafe section read more

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This historic bakery should be visited by everyone. I have been going here for years & have yet to have a thing that was not good. From their cannoli, cookies, cakes. You won't be disappointed with anything you try. It's been in service for this long for a reason & I hope they stay open for 100 more years. Most people go for just a quick pick up but they have a beautiful dine in area if you want to grab a seat for a sweet snack & some good coffee. The service is always on point & a ton of friendly staff. A nyc staple & a must try if you're in the area. read more

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Pro tips/short review- Do not order cookies/biscotti when you're sitting down because you're paying more for them and then you're also going to have to add tip at the end so only get them to go. Best NY cheesecake in the city. I'd avoid chocolate pastries here. I've been here way too many times (and usually for sit down with groups with their unique fun albeit slow waitstaff) and have uploaded way too many photos for me not to upgrade my review here. As per before, the only things I dislike here are chocolate based goods as I don't think their chocolate quality is that good which kind of spoils how good the rest of baking is. Outside of that, virtually everything is outstanding. I have a few definite favorites though I would say two are on top. My favorite thing here is probably the Torta Di Mandorle or in short the almond cake which they make a unique and honestly much better version of this delicious dessert. This consists of a yellow sponge cake with a thick layer of baked marzipan along with layers of apricot jam filling which marinated in light rum and then glazed with more apricot which results in that wonderful sheen. If you're a fan of marzipan, you will absolutely love this. The soft cake and the thick almond texture is wonderful and the nuttiness of the marzipan pairs nicely with the sweet and sour apricot jam. I've honestly thought of buying a whole cake of this for a birthday as it is that good. For non-Italian pastries, the best thing here is easily their take on the NY Cheesecake and no, I don't mean the Ricotta Cheesecake (even though it is excellent though Monteleone's in BK is better) or the Sicilian style which is a bit sweet from the candied fruits. For some reason, this place makes the best version outside of S&S though I haven't had the latter in ages so perhaps this place is better at this point. What makes this cheesecake better is the fact that it's balanced not being overly sweet (like Juniors) or too creamy (such as Eileen's) and even the price point is better as you get a large slice for less than the overpriced Junior's and comparatively cheaper than the tiny cheesecakes at the latter. The Plain is excellent as is the Strawberry topped one but my favorite is the Chopped Almond with the bit of crunch paring nicely with the rest. If you want a slice of traditional perfectly balanced cheesecake, look no further than this though I personally I'm not a big fan of the marble style but with my dislike of their chocolate, this makes perfect sense. For pastries, my preference here is the Sfogliatella over the Lobster Tail though that is probably because I'm a fan of candied citron. The Baba Rhum is also excellent as is the Baba Custard which is a better way of enjoying their cannoli cream and the Pastacroce makes a fun citrusy snack. While I have now found better Italian cookies and biscotti at Monteleone's in BK, the cookies here are also excellent. I would recommend the pignoli most of all but the biscotti and egg white cookies (Spumenti/Quarzimeli) are also tasty as are some of the less sweet. For biscotti, the Regina, Umberto, and Taralli are all solid. read more

Got the Sicilian cheesecake and some cannolis! Italian snacky treats! The cheesecake was very boozy and different, wish I'd gotten something else. But it did hit the cheesy spot. The cannolis were good and well filled. read more

I love this café and have been coming to Veniero's since I was born--around 20 years! Their quality has always been held to a high standard. Anyone visiting New York has to try their New York-style cheesecake--not only is it incredibly delicious, but it's also extremely creamy and pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee. This spot will satisfy any sweet treat or dessert craving you have, and their customer service is always amazing. It's a family-owned business, and every time I need a cake or dessert, this is my go-to! They offer a wide range of treats, from cakes to gelato, ice cream, and even icees. They also have a dine-in area--a perfect little spot for a date or to hang out with friends! read more

Opened since 1890, I had to stop in for dessert and what a gem! From cakes and pastries to gelato, this place has it all. It's an absolute must-try. When you walk in, you're greeted by a charming market area where you can grab treats to go, but if you have time, make your way to the back and enjoy your dessert in their cozy seating area. A sweet experience from start to finish! read more

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Hands down, Veniero's is the best if not one of the best Italian bakeries in the city. I've been here countless number of times but this review will cover two recent visits where I picked up items to go. We ordered a slice of New York Style cheese cake, a pistachio canoli, a chocolate canoli, rainbow cookie cake, and some rainbow cookies. I was told by my friend who is a big fan of rainbow cookies that it was one of the best that they've had because each color of the rainbow in the cookie is a different color not because of food coloring but because of different flavors. In another visit, I order Sicilian style cheese cake, New York Style cheese cake with strawberry and New York style cheese cake with chocolate. All were very great, although I think we prefer the New York style over the Sicilian style. The service was fairly quick. It's definitely a spot you have to check out if you are visiting the city. read more

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MID, LITERALLY SO MID. first of all, the staff was rude af and literally would not explain their menu properly, then they took forever to take our order, and the backroom (beautifully decorated but worse for wear) was so loud we had to shout at each other to be heard. Ambience aside, the only thing I thought was decent was the tiramisu cake (which wasn't even made with lady fingers, btw). the baba al custard was dry, had no rum flavor, and the filling tasted like old chalk and linoleum; and no wonder because those pastries have been sitting in there for a whole day. read more

They make the best Italian cookies, hands down. I also love their cheesecake and tiramisu, everything tastes fresh and authentic. Don't forget to grab a ticket when you walk in because that's how busy they are, but it's definitely worth the wait. read more

Killer old school bakery with a ton of character and charm. The cannoli was my favorite here- thought the cheesecake was lovely but it wasn't a knockout. Great place to rest up tired feet and caffeinate to keep on truckin! read more

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my friend wanted tiramisu for his birthday so i searched for the best in the city & veniero's came up. my friend was familiar with the place but had never gone so we're decided to give them a try. the vibe is very cozy but busy pastry counter with an amazing selection. the tiramisu changed his life, & now when he thinks of tiramisu this is the one he'll picture! i also tried the chocolate mousse which was yummo! read more

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I love the pastries here, it is a great spot for traditional classic Italian pastries. I love the rainbow cookies, cannolis and eclairs! I usually get my pastries to go, but you can also sit inside if you have time! read more

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Our friend recommended this spot for dessert! We go 0.5 lb of the Ruguleh in three flavors. There was a plain one, chocolate, and some sort of jam (I could be wrong). All three were super buttery and not too sweet. Not sure if I would get them next time though as they were somewhat dry. The fruit tart was my favorite! The fruits tasted fresh and the cream filling was perfectly sweet. The crust was buttery and crunchy! It was nice to try new pastries in the area. read more

There's no place like Veniero's, except Veniero's. They've been going strong for over one hundred years. My great grandparents ate the pastries, cookies, cakes and pies from Veniero's and I'm 70 years old. What they turn out not only tastes fabulous, but it contributes to longevity (and makes getting there a lot sweeter). They make special pies for Thanksgiving every year so get your order in! They only do Coconut Custard once a year and it's very special. Pies again for Christmas, but not coconut. Not last year anyway. I had my favorites delivered today by Uber Eats and realized I should review them. Their rugelach are delicious. read more

Lots of fun Italian desserts. More of a takeout place. Really enjoyed the chocolate cannoli. read more

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not like it once was and while I understand that change is sometimes a good idea this once great bakery is no longer great,! Some counter staff can be rude they may even demand tips one cashier from Italy messed up my order no powdered sugar ugh there are better options but this has been the closest to where I live! So if you decide to shop there anyway be mindful of how your order is packed ie I like my Regina cookies light not dark unfortunately I received mostly all dark burned cookies! I cannot recommend anymore for quality has gone down finally the aura of Italy that once felt authentic is gone left are the gritty NYC streets read more

I am grateful they are still around. The desserts are fresh and inexpensive. Portion sizes are large. The front desk offers superior customer service. I don't even like red velvet cake but love Veniero's version of it! read more

This place is so good and I'm glad I remembered to get a few of their pastries this time. I think it's one of the best tiramisus I've had. Great service too. Definitely must be checked out if you have sweet tooth! read more

Been here many times if I am in the city. A large Choice of pastries to choose from. The service was great too. read more

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I made a trip to Veniero's with my husband and son to taste their Cannoli's. The store is very old fashioned, but still charming. We ordered two types of Cannoli's, and we devoured them. We will definitely be back! read more

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Needed a cake for mom's birthday and Veniero's didn't disappoint. I love that it opens early so I can pick up before it gets overly crowded.Went early enough that there was no line or wait and was pretty quiet. Got a strawberry and banana cake, as well as a dozen rainbow cookies. Both were delicious and moist and was hard to resist just eating one piece! Big variety of cakes, pastries and drinks. Service is friendly and quick. Try to go early to avoid lines. read more

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Super old school bakery in the EV! We were able to skip the long line to get in since we wanted to get a table. I got an iced cappuccino and shared their version of a chocolate lava cake alla mode. It was delicious and I enjoyed every bite. The lobster claw was not crispy, however, and stale. Our waitress did take it back with no hesitation and took it off the bill. Solid Italian dessert spot! read more

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A New York classic that I've been coming back to for many years! This is my go to place around the East Village when I am craving something sweet. Their Sicilian cheesecake is one of my favorites as there is richness but not too sweet. The display case was also filled with many delicious treats and I also opted for a slice of the tiramisu which was amazing. I could not leave without a box of cookies. The raspberry linzer cookies and pignoli cookies are among my favorites - I loved that they had the right chewiness to them. The staff here is always super friendly and welcoming. Veniero's is truly a neighborhood gem and I can not wait to come back and try more new sweets! read more

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