Gino's Pastry Shop & Cafe

I come here from time to time when I come visit my aunt here in the Bronx. They have an assortment of pastries. I did have some donuts raspberry filled, but I ate them before I took the pictures 🤦🏽‍♂️LMAO. Definitely a good place to satisfy your sweet tooth 💯💯

The rumors are true. Super friendly owners who chatted with me about the history. And they had just (today!) released their opening day Yankees Cannoli Cookie! So tasty, warmed chocolate chip cookie topped with cannoli cream and then further topped with a mini cannoli. Impossible to beat, and the food was all delicious

Gino's Pastry Shop & Café - A Slice of Italian Heaven in the Bronx Walking into Gino's Pastry Shop & Cafe is like stepping into a charming Italian cafe straight from the heart of Bari. As soon as you cross the threshold, your senses are awakened by the intoxicating aroma of freshly baked pastries, espresso, and sweet memories. Jerome, the warm and charismatic heart of Gino's, greets you with a smile that makes you feel like family. His passion for his craft is undeniable, and it radiates throughout the shop. The walls, adorned with photos of celebrities (Can’t wait to see my picture added to the wall) who've stopped by, tell the story of a beloved neighborhood institution. I couldn't resist taking home three exquisite Panettone to save for Easter— * Classic - Light, fluffy, and perfectly balanced.  * Orange - A citrusy burst that melts in your mouth. * Limoncello - Bright, zesty, and absolutely divine. While soaking in the cozy atmosphere, I treated myself to a classic cannoli-and let me tell you, it was pure perfection. The shell was crisp, light, and had that subtle hint of cinnamon, while the filling was rich, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness. Honestly, l'd buy the filling by the pound If I could! But I didn't stop there... * Lobster Tails - Both the cannoli-filled and cream-filled varieties were flaky, decadent, and absolutely indulgent. * Sfogliatella - Layers of crisp, buttery pastry hugged a luscious, slightly sweet ricotta filling. Yum, yum, yum! * More Cannoli - Because one is never enough! And of course, I couldn't leave without grabbing some Torrone in all three flavors: * Forest Fruits - A fruity, chewy delight. * Classic - Timeless and nutty. * French Caramel - A rich, buttery indulgence. Every bite at Gino's is a celebration of tradition and flavor. This is la migliore pasticceria italiana-the best of Italian pastry, cakes, and candies. Whether you're savoring a cannoli on-site or taking home a box (or three) of treats, Gino's guarantees that every bite will transport you straight to Italy. If you are in the Bronx, Gino’s is a must. Don’t just visit—experience it. Sip an espresso, savor a pastry, and become part of the Gino’s family. You’ll leave with your heart full and your arms loaded with sweet treasures. 🇮🇹

I made the extra effort to go here rather than Manhattan’s little Italy for my St. Joseph’s Day Zeppole. I got the ricotta version. Delicious, not too sweet, with a hint if lemon and chocolate. The pastry itself was also excellent, if a bit soft, but the softness was because I came late in the day. Will definitely be interested in revisiting next St. Joseph’s Day.

Great spot for fresh cannolis. Some of the best cannolis in New York. Met the owner and he’s a stand up guy. Ask for the dannoli next time he said, secret menu item only the locals know about

If you’re ever in the Bronx and you don’t stop at Gino’s Pastry Shop, you’re missing out on a piece of real New York history. This Arthur Avenue staple has been serving up authentic Italian pastries for decades, and it’s exactly what you want from an old-school bakery — no frills, just flavor and tradition. The cannoli? Legendary. They fill them fresh to order, and the shells are crisp, flaky perfection with creamy ricotta that tastes like it was whipped up by someone’s Nonna in the back. The sfogliatelle and lobster tails are equally iconic — sweet, buttery, and loaded with filling. Don’t sleep on the rainbow cookies either — they’re dense, almondy, and always spot-on. The shop itself is cozy, with that classic Italian-American charm. Gino and the crew treat you like family, whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth. Prices are super fair for the quality, and it’s cash-only — so come prepared. Bottom line: Gino’s isn’t just a pastry shop, it’s a Bronx institution. Worth the trip, worth the calories, and worth every bite.

I’ve had lots of cannoli in my life but outside Sicily, this might be one of the best I’ve had. Creamy filling which they pipe into the pastry in front of you and then dip the ends in crushed pistachios and chocolate chips So good!

Hands down the best Cannolis I've ever had. No question about it. Again I'm thanking John Barr for his channel as I never would have found this place!!! I met the Owners and they are beautiful people inside and out. There is a very cool history about their shop. It's been open For over 64 years. They got to meet my wife and 2 boys. They were so very kind and hospitable. I will come back the next time I'm in NYC.

There are many great places to go for dinner in the Bronx's Little Italy but only one place to cap off your dinner with a dessert and coffee and that would be this place. The best in cannolis, delicious stuffed donuts, terrific "that pastry I cannot pronounce or spell that starts with an SF ". Looks kind of humble inside, but you will not be disappointed. And, the owner is a very friendly guy. Enjoy now and thank me later.

Everything you could ask for in an Italian pastry shop! Perfect butter cookies and Italian cheesecake, and truly yummy cannoli, the best I have ever had, and I am originally a Bronx girl! I normally find cannoli filling too sweet but this was not. They fill the cannoli with a choice of fillings. And the folks who worked there were very nice.

First time visiting the Bronx's Little Italy, and couldn't leave without a rainbow cookie - glad I came here! They had so many delicious things to choose from (everything looked great). Enjoyed my rainbow cookie, and my friend's lobster tail with French vanilla filling was divine! The owners were so friendly & made sure to clean our table for us before we sat down :)

Gino's is a classic. Jerome & Joann have been a staple in the area for years, and they run an amazingly old school establishment that locals will recommend to you walking down the street. They have an amazing variety of pastries, with their freshly prepared cannolis being my favorite by far. Stop by for some quick service pastries and a coffee, they have a few convenient seats inside to take advantage of. Every time I am in the area for dinner on Arthur ave, or stopping at the botanical gardens, I stop by here!

Out of the few bakery places I went to in the Bronx, this was the only one to offer a pistachio cannoli. Cream was smoother than the rest I've had, and the shell was crunchy. No nutmeg or cinnamon or prominent spices. Plain and simple and preferably how I like cannolis. Filled to order which is how cannolis should be eaten to avoid getting the shell soggy.

My family spent the day at the nearby Botanical Gardens. I saw Gino's on Yelp and knew that we would stop by on the way home. The shop is awesomely old school. The display cases filled with pastries are so inviting. The couple running the place are truly fun people. You can feel their passion for the place. I ordered a double shot of espresso and Gino recommended his warm donut, filled to order with cannoli cream. The donut was fantastic, truly a tasty treat! But I can't say enough about the espresso. It's a really generous pour, the double shot feels substantial. The flavor is absolutely perfect, bold without being overly bitter. Really a great cup of espresso! We took home a box of dessert for later. The cannolis are stunning, obviously filled to order and amazingly crisp. Great tasting filling. Their Napoleon is more enjoyable than others, softer without being soggy. The Napoleon filling wasn't sickeningly sweet either. Also enjoyed a chocolate mousse pastry. Gino's is now part of the Arthur Avenue rotation!

Got two sfogliatelle here and they were amazing. This is a classic Arthur Avenue pastry shop and you couldn't go wrong getting anything here. Like most places on Arthur Avenue I would recommend bringing cash but they take cards as well. I'll definitely be back here, can't stop thinking about the sfogliatelle!

Not only is the service and the food sweets the snacks the coffee espresso absolutely delicious and the best you can get around. The owner is the most kindest and down to earth person you will ever meet when you walk into Gino's you walk and for the best Patriots and coffee in town but you leave with a lifelong friend. Absolutely love this place and will be going back!

These cannolis are pretty legit. Massive where a large you can honestly share among 3 people.

Wandered into this eatery on my first visit to Arthur Avenue and was completely happy I did. Filled with locals sipping cappuccinos and snacking on cannolis, I was excited to try their pastries! As expected, cannolis are a can't miss in addition to their rainbow cookies and mini cheesecakes

my boyfriend had my 60th birthday cake made, at Gino's. I cannot tell you the detail that went into this cake and the flavor was unbelievable. My guests could not stop raving about it. so I'm even even called me the next day and asked me where I got the cake. I highly recommend this bakery for your special occasions. enjoy!

It was our first time visiting Arthur Ave. and we really wanted a cannoli. These are the best cannolis I have had outside of Italy. The shells were crispy and the filling was just enough sweet. We got several other pastries as well and they were all delicious. Jerome was legendary. He knew everything about the neighborhood and gave us some great food suggestions. We would definitely make another trip to the Bronx for any of their pastries.

The oatmeal cookie is amazing. The staff is friendly and helpful. I would recommend this place to anyone needing to satisfy a sweet tooth.

I've been to Arthur Ave a few times this year and my favorite pastry shop to visit is definitely Gino's. I always get the mini cannolis which imo are reasonably priced and always taste so yum. I love the old school vibe of the shop and would recommend that you try out their cannolis and carrot cake!!

Amazing bakery. Gino is so nice and a sweet person. His pastries are like no other and when l mean like no other l mean like no other. He made coffee for us without asking and made fresh canollis for us the Italian authentic way. We are from Miami and we were impressed with Gino's customer service. We never get treated that way in Florida. We wish there were more people like Gino. And l wish South Florida made pastries like Gino's in Miami. So it was a privilege getting to know him and we are never going to forget the experience we had. He even let us take pics of the store and took a pic with me outside. He was so attentive. So if you want real Bronx Italian bakery experience go visit Gino's Pastries and you will remember us. Is canollis were fresh and better than Mike's Pastries. Still craving that canolli.

Pistachio Cannoli was actually with colored peanuts. Not a good was to do business. What if the client has a peanut allergy? Very friendly stuff though. I don't like to be fooled. Not good to do business like that. Overpriced too.

Met Jerome & Joann last Saturday when my 3 friends & I stopped in for cannoli & sfogliatelle which was to die for! We had such a nice visit talking about the celebrity photos on their wall. We laughed & joked like family, they even invited us to share a glass of wine with them, what an experience! Can't wait to stop back in to see them again. If you find yourself in the Bronx stop by Gino's Pastry Shop on Arthur Ave & say hi, you won't be disappointed! See you soon! The C girls

What a staple of the little italy in the bronx. I have been eating canolis my whole life and nobody comes close to them. All their pastries are great but their canoli is unmatched.

The most amazing pastry you will ever eat, the best Cannolis, cookies, cakes everything is just a heavenly taste ! Love Gino and wishing him the best today and always until we see you again. Love Claudia

This is such a cozy spot and the woman at the counter was so kind. I ordered a lobster tail with cannoli cream and it was probably the best I've ever had. I didn't know that adding sambuca to espresso was a thing that people did but they recommended it to my friend and it made all the sense in the world to me after I took a sip. Gino's is a gem!

Service was terrible. My boyfriend and I ordered 4 shots of espresso, a small banana bread (that was stale), a tiny flaky croissant type pastry, and an everything (toasted) butter bagel. 4 espresso shots came out to $14 dollars!! Everything else added up to be $23 dollars. We did not understand that at all. We gave Giovanna a $20 in between customers and she seemed flustered, she told us, "wait, you owe $3 more dollars". My boyfriend could not believe we were getting ripped off by a supposedly neighborhood gem that looked dirty and unwelcoming. I will not support this place and how they do business. Small place with Manhattan prices, truly unbelievable!

I ordered a NAKED CAKE for my son's engagement. My sons fiancé choose Marzcapone and Rasberry filling with a cream cheese frosting, It was delicious. Definately 5 stars on taste. The way they packaged cake for us upon pick up could have been better. I will include a photo of how it was boxed when we picked up. The top of cake did topple over while transporting to location but we were able to camouflage with flowers. I think a box that secured cake on all sides WOULD have helped. So I suggest if your picking up cake order a carry box from Amazon. I learned after the fact they sell them on Amazon. The ordering process was lengthy to say the least. I think it took over two hours explaining how we wanted the cake. But he was kind enough to accommodate me when I asked if he could do a mock up with the pans to ensure we were all on the same page visually. We did show him the inspo photo which I think helped. We decorated cake with REAL FLOWERS VS FROSTED because our event was outdoors and maintaining integrity of frosted flowers would have been an issue. The real flowers we used were placed differently than the inspo due to us needing to camouflage the top tier that toppled over. We completely recommend Ginos Bakery the taste was delicious and fresh EVERYONE couldn't stop talking about how delicious it was. Just make sure that if your picking up that you have a safe way to transport your cake.‍

The cannolis here are the best. Make the trip it's worth the time on a train to visit the shop and get fresh cannolis and other favorites made fresh. You'll be treated like family as well.

They fill the cannoli when you order it. Is there anything else left to say? The place speaks for itself upon entry. A real piece of New York history. I also enjoyed the rainbow cookies and chocolate dipped butter cookies.

My wife and friends visited Gino's Pastry Shop on Saturday, May 25th, 2024. We got to meet Gino and Joanne who are two of the nicest people you'll ever meet. I am 100% Italian so this place felt like home. The pastries are so incredibly delicious. We had sfogliatelle, lemon cookies, canoli, cream puffs and we topped the night off with espresso! All of this was to "die for" it was so good! Gino had so many stories to tell and Joanne could fill in all of the blanks. We could have stayed all night listening to them talk about all the famous people that have visited their shop! We are from the New Haven, CT area so we know about good pastry. Gino's is certainly one of the best we have ever had! Thank you for your kind hospitality and making us feel so welcome! We will be back again! Bob, Cynthia, John & Sue

Worth the visit if you're in the area. Best tiramisu I've ever had so far, everything was fantastic!! I didn't even know what I wanted, but the lady helped me pick out a box of things to take home.

Could be the best Sfogliatelle I've had anywhere...crisp, light, flakey, buttery. The ricotta filling was so fresh and light with a hint of citrus. My wife had a cannoli and said the same about it. We're going to do another taste test comparison when we return from Sicily this year. In the mean time, it's Gino's for us.

I had seen so many pictures and rave reviews of the "donnili" aka the cannoli donut and was so excited when I finally made it to the shop. I tried a donut filled with each flavor: cannoli, Boston cream, strawberry, strawberries and cream, and lemon. Although the donuts looked like sandwiches and not like others' pictures, they still looked pretty and promising. Quick ride to Pelham Pkwy 15 min later I bit into the famous freshly-filled donnoli. The delicious filling could not save the overall impression. That and all the other donuts I just picked up were stale. Unfortunately, I was extremely disappointed and unhappy with every single donut and couldn't even give them away. Thankfully, I had also picked up a slice of the (in order of favorites) napoleon, tres leche, tiramisu, and lemon coconut cake. The cakes are very good. It was not my lucky day for a donnoli. Buyer beware. If you go, try to grab other treats as backup.

Look, bakeries are hard to choose. Especially in an area that has many (in this case, Little Italy in the Bronx). And then you have consider if maybe the bakery is only good for one thing. At Gino's you're assured to be getting the best of everything. Yes, get the cannoli. But also, everything else. I recently special ordered a rainbow cookie-crusted cheesecake for my mother's birthday. Jerome "Gino" and the staff were so easy to order from and he even called back to make sure all the details were correct. I shlepped this cake across state lines and it was in pristine condition and my hard-to-please mother was speechless. Said it was the best cake she's ever had. And I sort of agree. So if you're scouting for a bakery while in Little Italy, make this your go-to.

$4 for a cannoli, these are empty shells before purchase so when you order one, they fill it generously with the cream. They asked me if i wanted chocolate chips or pistachio. I opted for pistachio since i never had this on a cannoli before. The cream however had some hidden chocolate chips in it which was a pleasant surprise

Over the weekend I got married. my wife and I had Gino create our wedding cake. The wedding cake looked beautiful and taste L's amazing. Got a lot of positive feedback about the cake. I would recommend anybody if you're getting married, having a birthday party go to Gino and he will make you the most fantastic cake possible. 10/10 stars BRAVA!!!!!

Stopped by based on all positive reviews...really??? Must hv been incentivized...Not even deserving of 1star.... All pastries were stale and unedible...napoleon, tiramisu and assorted cookies. Waste if time and $. So disappointed!!!

Absolutely the best. Jerome put a big order together for me last minute even fed me while we waited. Absolutely delicious and some of the nicest people I ever met. I will only visit Gino's from now on the others can't compare.

Being in Little Italy in the Bronx, you can't leave without grabbing a box of cannolis on the way home. A quick Google search and Gino's Pastry Shop was on top of the list. The shop is also featured in The Bronx Tale on Broadway as part of their set, which is pretty cool. Walking in the bakery, it's not a frills type of place. Very simple with a counter to order your goods. When ordering cannolis you can choose either the small or large ones depending what you are feeling that day. They are piped fresh to order and you have a choice to have them dipped on the ends with chips, pistachios or both. The texture of the cannoli shell is perfect along with the creamy ricotta cheese filling in each bite. Looking forward to returning again in the future.

Jerome made our day! This place is a remarkable establishment. I can't wait to get back soon. Jerome kicked off a series of events that day that made our time in the Little Italy of the Bronx unforgettable. He even made a reservation at Enzo's for our group of 7 for a bit later that day. Neighborhood connections and recommendations were immaculate. Now on to the pastry itself. Our group had espresso with sambucca, several canolis of all kinds and many other delicious treats. The best treat however was the Sanguinaccio dolce. This desert is just the most amazing combination of flaky light crust and a delicious fudge filling. Don't let the blood pudding aspect scare you off. Let it entice you into discovering a whole new of flavor. Will have to get it again soon. Thank you Jerome!

Old school mom and pop pastry shop. Wonderful Napoleon and cappuccino ( she added a scoop of ice cream to it). Very friendly owners too.

Delicious chocolate cannolis, cappuccino was wonderful too! Sat outside on a table in front, the sidewalk. It was dirty, noisy & smelled like marijuana. Mopeds flew past us on the sidewalk with noisy boom boxes. Our pastries tasted like weed. It was quite a scene

I wish I could leave a review better than "great," because Gino's is simply hands down the best! We live six hours away, but when we travel, we go out of our way to drive over to the Bronx Little Italy just to go to Gino's. We were just there last weekend. I've been practically dreaming about the lobster tail, rainbow cookies, almond cookies, and cannoli ever since. Everything is fresh and delicious. Plus, the shop owners are wonderful people! Do yourself a favor and go to Gino's!

Jerome and Joanne are awesome folks. We sat in the shop tonight (Saturday - May 25th, 2024) and Jerome came out and told us countless stories of the famous folks that have visited his Pastry shop over the years. We could have sat there all night. The Pastry and Expresso were amazing and some of the best we have had ever. We took home lots of cookies, cannoli's and pastries. These folks are kind, generous and pleasant to be with. We wish we had more time to hang out with them as it was the highlight of our daytrip to Arthur Avenue. Stop in and see Jerome and Joanne at Gino's Pastry Shop when in the Bronx. You wont be sorry. Tell them Jack Sullivan from Connecticut sent you!

Gino's Bakery did an absolutely amazing job with my son's First Birthday cake. Jerome captured my envision of my son's first birthday theme. A couple minute phone call and Jerome did all the magic. Besides the cake looking absolutely stunning it was just as delicious. If you need custom cakes, cookies or desserts don't walk, run to Gino's Pastry Shop. Can't wait to colab with Jerome on my next party!!

Words cannot describe how seemingly unassuming this place is and yet, the pastries are amazingly delicious. I was seriously not expecting much when I walked in. The walls were outdated and it looked like a time wrap to the "good old days". The woman behind the counter was so friendly. Despite looking tired, she sincerely put in an effort to maintain an engaging conversation. It was such a pleasant touch that I had to write this review about them. The final test was when I brought them to my family's house. All the pastries were a hit. The pignoli cookies were amazing, the cannoli was the best I ever had in my life and the rum babas were inspirational. I am so glad that I stumbled along this place. I know I will be back the next time I am in the area. Between this and the NYBG nearby, it makes for a very cute date night in NYC. Please stop by with your family! I know there's goodies for everyone in here.

With every lobster tail purchase here at Gino's, you get yourself your very own personal Bronx tale, too. My wife and I came in for some sweets and fell in love with the family. We musta talked for hours: stories of the neighborhood, all the famous people, Italy, New York, the Yankees, mama, papa, espresso, and cannolis. We came across the country for Manhattan and Central Park, we're comin' back next time for Jerome and Giovanna! Gino's is the best, they got the magic.

The best cannoli in NY - and that's saying something, I love the bakeries in Manhattan's Little Italy but this authentic shop in Bronx Little Italy was def a different level. Try the sfogliatella too - a shell-shaped pastry with custard creme that is just delicious! When you enter the pastry shop you will be welcomed by some of the nicest and most genuine people you'll ever meet. Very warm and quick to have a nice conversation and a laugh with you while they prepare your cannoli fresh. (Exactly, they made them on the spot!) It's just a great, authentic NYC institution. With some of the best treats.

Thankfully, I don't live close to this bakery. Because if I did I'd have to visit twice a day! Truly, the best Italian bakery anywhere. First I started with the cheesecake. A true Italian cheesecake is often impossible to find. Many try to pass off lesser products as the real thing. But not at Gino's. He bakes them himself and as I ate my first forkful I knew that I would never eat Italian cheesecake anywhere but here. So good ! We had to take another slice home with us. And 2 cannolis dipped in pistachios. And a sfogliatella. Nobody can say that word correctly let alone bake I so authentically. Then I saw the baba rum filled with delicious custard, topped with the classic maraschino cherry. We just sampled all of it and we are amazed and grateful that someone named Gino is keeping up with Italy's long history of baking delicious pastries and doing it on such a high standard. We will be back!!!

If you live or are visiting NYC and have not had a delicious dessert by Jerome at Gino's Pastry get down to Arthur Ave. for an unforgettable treat. The shop has been serving NY'ers since 1960 & has withstood the test of time do to its exceptional customer service, fair prices and most importantly taste of all their treats. Here you'll find the best Tiramisu in N.Y. hands down along with exceptional Italian pastries including the irresistible Cannoli's and rare seasonal Ginger Bread cookies that will send your taste buds to a happy Willy Wonka place. Recently my older son & I visited Gino's for a same day custom birthday cake for my wife. Not only did Jerome make the mascarpone & fresh strawberry interior to my satisfaction but the buttercream & almond exterior made the cake one of the best I've ever had. Thank you!

The cannoli are legitimately the best pastries i've ever had in my life - so rich and the texture of the ricotta is beautiful and the lady at the counter was SO friendly. Asked me how it was and I had to let her know how amazing this was. Feels like an old school vibe and I love that - amazing amazing place to grab a pastry and enjoy

Traditional Pastry made with ! Loved the Cannoli and the Cappuccino. Jerome and his wife are lovely people!

The most amazing experience we've had! We order our cake from Gino for our wedding. Ur time and experience was so simple and perfect. Gino listened and recommended the best options for us and delivered such a beautiful cake that captured everything we wanted. We will definitely be back for more business. Thank you for making our day special!

want to feel like family and part of the community? Come to GINO'S. very professional and wonderful Italian baked goods. The cannoli is to die for. GINO'S created an enchanting cake for my daughter's sweet 16. GINO'S was able to turn our vision into a beautiful "Bronx tale " themed sweet 16 cake. GINO'S was highly recommended by maestros catering hall. I have officially found my family Baker and will have it no other way. I highly recommend this pastry shop.