Villabate Alba is honestly one of my favourite places ever in the world, nevermind Brooklyn and NYC. This little Italian bakery is heaven on earth for me. Everything here tastes utterly delightful and are a complete pleasure for the eyes and tongue. The cannoli is the best I've ever had, in addition to their seven-layered cookies. The pistachio flavoured Sicilian almond paste cookies (sorry, don't know the name) are a must-try as well. I just wished that I was allowed to take photographs inside since the displays and desserts are just so beautiful!
Yesterday late afternoon (the day before Thanksgiving), I waited on line for exactly one hour, most of that was in the frigid windy air ... it was worth every minute! Incredible selection of ultra fresh goodies, pleasant and helpful staff. The best Italian bakery in ALL of the boroughs, hands down. 👍🏻
Came to NYC for San Gennaro was told to stop at Villabate on my way home for the best. So we stopped in on Sunday and ordered, we let the staff know that we had at least a 4 hour drive back to Syracuse and they wrapped the rum babas, and when I got home to taste the goods I was in heaven. Great job on the pastries. We will definitely be back. We used to love Ferraras, but it has changed for the worse. Thank god we have another bakery that is old school.
7001 18th Ave. - Brooklyn
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