Veniero's - America's Oldest Italian Pastry Shop

Man, Veniero's is an all-time favorite for things like Sicilian cheesecake, and Cannoli. I often have a craving for their sandwich cookies dipped in chocolate. This original location is on 11th street, just off first avenue. It's a cool place to go and enjoy some beverages and dessert. It has a different feel than Ivy's bakery which I have written about. Veniero's is noisy and quite bright, Ivy's more mellow and elegantly understated.

Veniero's has been successful for over 100 years, and quality is the reason. The pastries here are always wonderful, delicious and consistent. On the East side, it's a tough place to beat.

342 E 11th St. That's where you want to go for authentic and delicious cannoli and italian cheesecakes. The strawberry shortcake is pretty amazing, too. I think i'm getting a crave on, just thinking about Veniero's. Here is the Link to their webpage: Veniero's Bakery