Italian Bakery & Espresso Bar

Loving all things pistachio! Our weekend spot for a cappuccino and pastry. They offer outdoor and indoor seating. Definitely a must try.

We just moved to Raritan, NJ from Philadelphia. I was looking for a good Italian Bakery as I was born and raised Staten Island and live for all things Italian Pastry and Italian bread- and Staten Island sets a very high bar for great Italian food and pastries. I tried this bakery yesterday and the pastries and service were PHENOMENAL. Then today, I went back for a cappuccino and just one pignoli cookie and met a lovely Italian gentleman who I assume was the owner. I told him how amazing the pastries were from yesterday and he was so kind and warm- even sharing some great Italian restaurants in the area. The cappuccino was amazing, as was the cookie and he even sent me out with a loaf of Italian bread on the house as I was walking out the door! Do yourself a favor and come here for all

I ordered an Italian rum cake...one of the layers was dry and hard. It tasted like it was leftover from the day before or later. I purchased jelly filled cookies or what was supposed to be jelly filled cookies... barely any jelly. Just don't get the feeling there is any pride in the product. (I'm from Hoboken and an amateur chef...I know what a good product is supposed to reflect; not here.)

I love this place. All the pastries want to go home with me. The owner is very friendly Italian guy. I asked if I should get more pastries... He didn't offer any comments... I stopped my selection after the first full box... They are so so so good. I need to run at least another 20miles after this. The lobster tail totally fill me up!

I loved the cappuccino and the raspberry bar! The man behind the counter was very friendly The vibes here are very warm, welcoming, pleasant, and positive