Brooklyn's go-to for classic Italian pastries & desserts. Famous for cannoli, pignoli, rainbow cookies, and a surprisingly great key lime pie.
Step into a classic Brooklyn Italian bakery experience with Monteleone Bakery Cafe. This beloved spot is a go-to for traditional Italian pastries, from exquisite cannoli to flavorful pignoli cookies and rainbow cookies. They also offer surprisingly delightful key lime pie and rich cheesecakes, all served in an authentic, old-school atmosphere.
This bakery specializes in traditional Italian pastries, with particular praise for their cannoli, pignoli cookies, and rainbow cookies. Customers also note their surprisingly good key lime pie and classic cheesecakes. The overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, emphasizing authenticity and quality.
"The bakery is highly recommended for its cannoli, pignoli cookies, rainbow cookies, and pistachio balls. Customers also suggest trying their key lime pie and traditional cheesecakes."
Customers rave about the authentic Italian pastries and old-school Brooklyn atmosphere, highlighting specific favorites like cannoli, pignoli, and rainbow cookies.
Important Note
Some comments mention that the bakery might not be conveniently located depending on the visitor's starting point within the city.
"The user suggested this bakery for custom cakes and mentioned that their cakes are delicious."
Positive"A commenter suggested checking Montelleone in Carroll Gardens, advising to call ahead to confirm availability of the pastry."
Neutral"This user listed Pasticceria Monteleone as one of several recommended cheesecake places."
Neutral"This user recommended Monteleone's in Carroll Gardens for its heavenly cheesecakes and old-school Brooklyn Italian atmosphere."
Positive"In response to a recommendation for Monteleone, the commenter praised their sesame cookies, especially when paired with espresso."
Positive"The commenter noted that if cookies have the same price per pound, they can be mixed and matched, and customers don't need to buy a full pound. They mentioned getting just three rainbow cookies from Court Street Bakery and that other bakeries like Circo's and Monteleone allow custom assortments by weight."
Neutral"The commenter recommended Monteleone as an alternative to Court Street Bakery, noting it has better Italian cookies, especially those with marzipan or almond flour like pignoli."
Positive"The commenter suggested walking down the street to Monteleone as another option."
Neutral"This user noted that Pasticceria Monteleone BK on Court St makes a good Key Lime Pie for $18, contrasting it with Steve's $45 price."
Positive"The commenter recommended Monteleone's as a superior bakery option. They specifically praised their pistachio balls and amaretti di assello."
Positive"Recommends Monteleone's in Carroll Gardens, noting it might not be near the visitor's likely location."
Positive"Recommends Monteleone's on Court St in Brooklyn."
Positive"This user suggests Monteleone for pasticceria, implying it's an option if not wanting to go to Brooklyn."
Positive"This comment suggested visiting Monteleone for dessert after going to Caputo's."
Neutral"F Monteleone (Pasticceria Monteleone) is recommended for rainbow cookies and other Italian cookies, specifically mentioning pistachio and almond paste cookies and amaretti di assello."
Positive"Pasticceria Monteleone is suggested as one of the best places to find sumptuously delicious pignoli cookies, alongside Fortunato Brothers and Circo."
Positive"Recommends Pasticceria Monteleone BK for a whole key lime pie at $18, contrasting it with Steve's $45 price."
Positive"Recommends Monteleone's on Court St for the best cannoli experience in NYC."
Positive"User compares cheesecake prices, highlighting Monteleone's significantly lower price ($3) compared to Little Cupcake's ($9) as good value."
Positive"User suggests Pasticceria Monteleone for key lime pie, noting a whole pie costs about $18."
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