Last Updated: ~1 month ago
Phone: (718) 331-8430
Address: 7001 18 AVENUE 11204
Authentic Italian bakery with amazing cannoli, gelato, & pastries. Must-try Sicilian sweets!
This Italian bakery in Brooklyn offers an extensive array of traditional Sicilian pastries, cakes, and breads. Visitors can expect an authentic experience, with highlights like their famous cannoli, gelato, and espresso. The bakery is known for its wide selection and vibrant atmosphere.
The bakery offers a wide selection of traditional Italian and Sicilian pastries, cakes, breads, cookies, and gelato. Popular items include cannoli, croissants, and douru soy cakes. Some customers note a political sign on display which might be off-putting to some, but overall, the food quality and authenticity are highly rated.
"Customers highly recommend the cannoli, often described as the best and freshest. Other popular choices include gelato, espresso, cornetto, and douru soy cakes."
Customers consistently praise the bakery for its authentic Italian pastries, particularly highlighting the cannoli, gelato, and espresso. Many consider it a top spot for Sicilian sweets in the city.
Important Note
One comment mentions a political sign at the establishment that might be off-putting to some customers.
"Lives in the area and confirms Villabate Alba is a go-to spot for cannoli and other treats, even for grandmothers."
Positive"Highly recommends Villabate Alba, mentioning a personal tradition of visiting with family for desserts, and humorously noting the staff's consistent expression."
Positive"Shared a delightful moment with neighborhood children while enjoying a cannoli and other pastries at Villabate Alba, highlighting the freshness and quality."
Positive"Described a positive experience with coffee and pastries, including biscotti, from Villabate Alba, noting a return visit for more."
Positive"Rates Villabate Alba higher than Fortunato Brothers, recommending it for those exploring South Brooklyn."
Positive"Recommended for cannoli in Brooklyn, suggesting it's worth the journey for those exploring the borough."
Positive"Villabate Alba is recommended for pastries."
Positive"Villabate Alba in Bensonhurst is recommended for pastries."
Positive"Villabate Alba Bakery on 18th Ave is suggested for great pastries after visiting Krispy Pizza on 13th Ave."
Positive"Puts Alba at the top of their list and will try the Cartocci dolce."
Positive"Recommends going to Villabate Alba (referred to as Alba) and trying their gelato and Cartocci dolce."
Positive"Claims Villabate Alba is the best Sicilian bakery in the country, praising their cannoli, Caserta, gelato, espresso, marzipan, and cookies."
Positive"States Villabate Alba is great but mentions a political sign that may be off-putting to some."
Neutral"Recommends skipping Villabate Alba and going to Tasty Pastry on 13th instead."
Negative"Plans to visit Villabate Alba soon."
Neutral"A commenter recommends Villabate Alba bakery, suggesting it's a reliable choice."
Positive"Recommended in Brooklyn, this bakery offers a 'younger' selection influenced by recent Japan/West/China trends, is reasonably priced, and not too sweet. Their salted croissants and douru soy cakes are highlighted as unique standouts in NYC."
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