Cafe Italiano at The Sweet Shop

We came here (first time) for Valentine, and it's delicious. They have special menu for Valentine for couple. We had beef ravioli & truffle ravioli for main course. Definitely will be back for their pizza!

My family and I stopped in to grab dessert, and we’re so glad we did. The employees were friendly, everything was delicious, and the banana split did not disappoint—it was spectacular. This is a perfect place to visit, even on a rainy day.

Be patient! Good things take time. Made from scratch, so good! We had Italian Beef and Alfredo Rigatoni w/ meatballs and artichokes. Very delicious, fresh, and authentic. All the staff were welcoming and attentive. The vibe is old school and fun. We loved it, will be back!

Recommended by a friend, Cafe Italiano exceeded our expectations. The Italian Beef sandwich is the best we’ve had. If you are into pasta, go on Friday for special homemade dishes. Is dessert calling your name? Head over - there is a good variety. What a great find!!

There was amazing. The atmosphere was quaint and welcoming. The booths were warm and allowed for some privacy. The meatball sub was delicious. The prices are fair. The option of gelato or ice cream is refreshing when many locations with Italian fare only focus on one or the other. The staff or personable and checked on us multiple times. The decor is vibrant and interesting. This is a great spot to bring families or for date night.

🌟 A Wonderful Dining Experience at The Sweet Shop! 🍽️ We recently had the pleasure of visiting The Sweet Shop for lunch, and it was an experience we thoroughly enjoyed! From the moment we walked in, the staff greeted us with warm smiles and a friendly demeanor, making us feel right at home. Their hospitality added an extra touch of charm to our visit. 👋😊 The Sweet Shop is not just a place to indulge in delicious food; it's also a haven for history enthusiasts. The building itself exudes a delightful charm, with its 1930s ambiance and original soda bar. We couldn't resist exploring the history of this establishment, and it was fascinating to learn about the stories and memories associated with it. 🏰🍔 When it comes to the menu, The Sweet Shop offers a wide range of delectable options at decent prices. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality and taste of the food. Our lunch choices, the Chicken Bacon and Pesto Sub and the Meatball Marinara Sub, were made to order and bursting with flavor. Every bite was a delight for our taste buds! And, of course, we couldn't resist trying their famous Cannoli for dessert, which was the perfect sweet ending to our meal. 🍕🍨 Overall, our experience at The Sweet Shop was exceptional, and we will definitely be returning in the future. The combination of friendly staff, delicious food, and the charming ambiance makes it a must-visit for anyone in the area. Whether you're a local or just passing through, make sure to stop by and enjoy the delightful experience that The Sweet Shop has to offer. You won't be disappointed! 🌈🍰 #TheSweetShop #CharmingDiner #FriendlyStaff #DeliciousFood #HistoricalGem #MustVisit

You 👏 must 👏 try 👏 this 👏 Go on Friday so you can order pasta. I don't care if you are alone and only weigh 20 pounds. You need to order the margarita pizza AND truffle ravioli. Don't leave without them both. The margarita pizza with balsamic is out of this world. It is truly the world's best combination of ingredients on a fantastic crust. The truffle ravioli is outstanding. It is so flavorful and wonderfully cheesy. My only note is to order extra garlic bread so you can sop up all that great sauce. Don't miss out on the soda fountain options either. I got a lemon phosphate that ruined me for other sodas. I crave it all the time now. Perfection 👌 The staff is super friendly and we had an amazing time. My only regret is not ordering dessert to take home. Learn from my mistakes.

This Italian sweet shop and diner is a gem! The restaurant is beautifully restored with a classic menu of Italian sandwiches and small pizza. They also have gelato and dessert. If you're out towards Buchanan are you coming to the Farmers Market it's across the street!

Reviewing this little gem in downtown Buchanan. Great eats! great people. decent prices. pizza, pasta, sandwiches Italian beverages, and my facorite Gelato! During the last 6 months of 2025 Buchanan streets were under construction and it made getting to the local shops difficult, and now we are in winter (snow) .But I promise to get back in there again soon! You have my vote!!

Food was ok but overpriced. Dirty bathrooms could use some attention. Service was quick. Lower your prices and clean your facility.

I love everything I've eaten here, including the subs and pizzas, but my very favorite is the mushroom and truffle ravioli. The ravioli are huge. I got a large order and took home enough for another meal. This business has been plagued by some malicious untrue posts due to differences in philosophy, so don't let them deter you. The food is delicious.

I've never had a bad meal here. The ingredients are Their pesto is home made. It's worth the trip, definitely.

My partner and I decided to do a day trip to MI! We ended up in Buchanan! So happy we did!! This place was such a pleasant find!! Not only were they open on Easter but the owner was so nice and caring! There's plenty of seating options! We opted for the chicken pesto and the Bianca pizza!! Both were amazing!!! I personally loved the pesto but try both! We finished with a double scoop cone of their cookie's & crème and moose tracks!

I know people really like this place, but I did not love it. The shop is very cute. The staff is friendly. I tried carrot cake, tiramisu, cannoli, and pistachio gelato. The carrot cake was the best of what I tried. The flavor of the gelato was ok. The texture was not as smooth as the gelato I like. I did not like the tiramisu or the cannoli. Cannoli should always be fresh-filled, for one. I also did not love the flavor of the cream. The tiramisu was bland and the cream was more of a whip. I did not finish it. And it is served frozen so you have to wait for it to thaw.

Stopped tonight to try something different for our take home dinner and not disappointed. Their FB post on their Friday night special mushroom ravioli caught my eye. What a great meal it was. Fabulous My wife is from western NY and has had many cannolis and she honestly said these were the best she has ever had. Will definitely be back. My wife wants to meet the person that made these cannolis.

Food is authentic Italian, reasonably priced and prepared to order. Best cannoli ever! Pasta nights are the best. Worth a trip.

The owners have done a great job in maintaining the original décor, while modernizing so they can provide food as desired in 2025. The food is very good, the service has been great--even accommodating for a mistake on a previous order (carryout). It is worth the trip to Buchanan for a meal.

Food is good but overly priced. Owner and at least one of their employees need training on how to treat customers. I've never been treated so rudely by any place of business. That's all I'm going to say about my LAST experience there.

Food was good and the place was cute! We want closer to closing and they couldn't be more helpful! 5 star!

Absolutely delicious food, excellent service, and a friendly, welcoming family atmosphere. Not pictured is the cannoli or strawberry shake -- beyond yummy! Best spot in Buchanan MI for a sweet treat or a savoury meal. It was our first time and will definitely be coming back. Thanks to everyone who served us today. 10/10 Would recommend for everyone.

This was our first time coming here, but just for an ice cream date. The staff was friendly and inside was super cute, they decorated with old-timey pictures and statures to really make it feel like an old ice cream shop, there is even a bar to sit at. The ice cream was great, fantastic sundae. We didn't get the gelato but tasted it and it was very good. We will be back to try the food and pasta night! (The sandwiches looked delicious).

Joe has a great little place, 50s style soda fountain, good pizza, subs are very good. "Take the canoli" exceptional advice here. Any place with Gelato has to be good Friday night gourmet pasta night.

Saw a Facebook posting about their Meatball sub. A half hour away but do love a meatball sub. When it came out i thought it was a little small for the price, but everything is these days. When I cut it, yes, needs a knife and fork, and tasted it, it was absolutely delicious. The meatballs were some of the best I have tasted by far. The sauce and cheese topped it perfectly. Well worth the trip. planning to go back to try a couple of their other subs and go on a Friday evening for their pasta specials. Worth the trip!

The chicken pesto sub is fire! We've had other subs that are awesome, but that is a favorite. And I love the pistachio gelato. Great food.

Love love love. Everything I've had from here is excellent! I specifically love the salami sandwich to take to the beach! The meatball sub is excellent. The chicken pesto sandwich is so delicious!! Ham sandwich w apple is sweet surprise. Gelato and desserts are delicious. Owners are very friendly. Can't wait to try the pasta. I've heard the pizza is excellent.

Excellent experience! Sandwiches were excellent on crusty, fresh warm bread. The pistachio gelato was the best I've ever tasted. It's like stepping back in time, right in the heart of Buchanan. We'll return to try their pasta.

Great sandwiches and salads, good service and wonderful ambiance. Love the historical feel.

We never tire of the great food here. My fave is the tenderloin sub plus a cannoli or cake for dessert. The family atmosphere is so alive! The owners are attentive and so friendly.Will be back again & again.

We just found out about this little gem! Yummy! You wont be disappointed! We had the spaghetti, ham & cheese and chicken pesto sandwiches. All were so delicious! AND don't forget dessert!

HIDDEN GEM! It blows my mind how easy it is to get a table at this place on a regular basis. The food is an easy 10/10. Hot subs, brick oven pizza, (occasionally) pasta that is to die for, and delicious ice cream. What makes this place even better is the service. I've always encountered the owner when I'm there and he's so friendly as is the rest of the staff. This place is a couple towns over for us and we don't think twice about making the trip!

Fabulous Italian pizza and all food. Great service. You have to try the gelato and Expresso. YUM. I have the veggie pizza. Excellent

We just drove up to Buchanan to try the Sweet Shop Cafe Italiano and we give the individual 8" pizzas the thumbs up ! The owner was very attentive and everyone else was real friendly. We will look forward to coming back when it's warmer to try the gelato after our meal. It's a cute place with vintage floors and soda fountain !

I'll start off by saying the price for the portion I expected was ridiculous! Ordered a COLD sub and they brought it hot. Ate it anyway. My friend ordered what he believed would be a.good sized portion pizza and they brought out a personal sized. I brought it to the attention of who I believed was the owner or manager only to be left with "well thank you for coming in" as he rudely turned and walked away. This place isn't worth the money, or at least mine- ever again.

First time here. Loved the old time soda shop vibe. Great cannolis and pizza. Can't wait to try the gelato.

awesome place, i'd recommend it to anyone. kinda pricey but the flavors are bursting. had a great cup of coffee there too. owner was very active with the orders and seemed like a nice guy. the decor was pretty neat too. i'll go back!