Gran Forno Bakery

I was excited to try this place because of the great ratings and I am rarely in this area. Maybe I should have asked what is their best-seller first. I got a quiche and it was a disappointment :( tastes like scrambled eggs on a crust. I can do better than this.

I felt like I was back in Italy at my favorite cafe! Each pastry we tried was fresh and delicious. The muffins are moist and dense, and the mini cannoli had a cruchy shell with a sweet, thick filling! The quiche is also a must try, the sausage one is amazing. Friendly workers and they get you your food and coffee quickly! Also the breakfast panini, being just meat cheese and bread, were surprisingly flavorful and hit the spot!

Delicious coffee and cookies. Loved the ambience of the place. Open and vibrant. Beautifully kept. Pleasant staff.

Nice little bakery. Has great sourdough bread! Delicious muffins as well. Nice atmosphere and can stop by and get work done or enjoy a nice meal from their big menu. Can also see through giant window of them making the bread in real time. Cool place!

Bakery items look good but the selection is often limited. I came to Grand Forno looking for baguettes to buy 3 times and they don't have it all the times.

Best bakery in fort Lauderdale - if you have delicious bread at any restaurant in fort Lauderdale I’m sure they getting regular deliveries from gran forno 🥖 Sandwiches 🥪 are large and shareable - great indoor and outdoor seating

Grand Forno Bakery in Fort Lauderdale is a gem that truly captures the essence of authentic European baking. From the moment you step in, you’re welcomed by a warm and friendly staff, with Victoria leading the way in exceptional service. She, along with the entire team, makes you feel right at home. The quality of the bread here is simply unmatched—baked fresh daily with a beautiful crust and perfect texture. Each loaf bursts with flavor and authenticity, reminiscent of a traditional European bakery. Whether it’s their classic baguettes or artisanal loaves, you can taste the care and expertise in every bite. The team’s passion for what they do is evident not only in the quality of their baked goods but also in the superb customer service. They’re always ready to offer recommendations, with a super friendly and helpful approach that elevates the entire experience. Grand Forno Bakery has set the bar high, and it’s an absolute must-visit for anyone who loves quality bread and outstanding service.

Highly recommend the panetteria items (breads, pizza). The bread is literally the best I have ever had. The crust is thick and crunchy, the inside is light, moist, fluffy and so flavorful. The chocolate croissant from pastecceria side was not good. The atmosphere is a combination of elegant (marble counters, polished silver coffee makers) and rustic (live edge wood tables, exposed brick), it is 100% cosy. Service is great, coffees are gourmet Italian. Early on weekday mornings, it is tranquil to sit outside and relax, on weekends it is lively and energizing.

We stopped in here after lunch. We got a lemon donut, and sugar donut and almond cookie. As we walked around the neighborhood shops we got hungry for snacks and we ate what we purchased there at Gran Forno. We totally forgot to take photos of what we purchased! Everything we had was VERY tasty! We definitely recommend stopping in here for lunch, snacks and drinks! Everything was super clean.

Eggplant Parmesan with mushy almost like a purée. It was way overcooked and overpriced. I seriously doubt any Italians are cooking the food.

Very nice bakery with a huge variety of food, pastries and desserts. They also have freshly squeezed OJ that taste amazing!!!! I had the eggplant parmigiana was tasty but a lil hard to eat out of that small container. Caprese sandwich was really good and so was the lime tart. Service was really good! And the place very spacious

Just landed and was driving down town Fort Lauderdale. I parked and this huge double doors hit me cool AC. Hello GRAN FORN .. it's a big Italian STAR BUCKS on steroid .. the portions are huge! Tons of fresh bread, a lot of pastry, amazing Italian coffee or Spanish coffee, tons of fresh sandwiches, pressed to order I got myself mozzarella, tomato, and arugula on a sesame seed bun I had a pressed it was delicious great portion a little heavy on the mustard, but I can take it Enjoy...

Very cozy and tasty place! Always fresh pastries and aromatic coffee! Not far from my office so it's convenient for me to have breakfast here Thank you for the wonderful atmosphere and delicious breakfasts

I have been eating at this place for more than 10 years. Their breads are great and I also used to get their sandwiches. They used to make them around 11:00 so if you bought one before noon the bread would be crispy and hard on the outside. Awesome sandwich. When I bought a sandwich there this week it seemed like it was prepared hours ago or even the day before. I took it to my office, took one bite and threw it in the garbage can. Bread was like a sponge or marshmallow. Literally inedible. Never going back.

I gave it a 4 star because of the premade food and not coming out "fresh out of the oven" but it was tasty. Great hangout (even in the rain) on the patio or inside, seemed like a lot of locals and our little one enjoyed all of the people watching. So many great places here and the bread... Ohh the bread, was off the charts great! I saw some of the local restaurants picking up for their supply for the day, very good restaurants picking up. We shall return and get more of what they got!

What a wonderful place! On our first visit, we ordered their eggplant lasagna, meat lasagna, quiche, blueberry tart, cannoli. All delicious!! We we pleasantly surprised that each lasagna was accompanied by a delicious artisan roll! Yum! We returned and bought a couple of focaccia, slice of chocolate cake and a large baguette. We want to try all they make as it looks so good. The panini sandwiches look great and pizza too! The staff is super friendly - all smiles. Prices are more than reasonable! You will find delicious artisan bread, focaccia, cookies, croissants, paninis, Danish, pastries including cakes, brownies sfogliatelle, strudel, zeppoles, Oh My Gosh! Tiramisu, tarts, pies, and coffee, espresso, cappuccino of course! We will be back often, eat in and take out! Highly Recommend!

I've only had their bread, from Cafe Seville but can say how absolutely wonderful it is and now to see that they do full service with sandwiches, paninis and desserts I can only imagine how great it is... I will visit very soon. I'm not sure why it's holding me back from posting but I reiterate, I've eaten at the restaurant 3 times and always consume a whole loaf with my meal- it's that good!!!

Very different $5 egg croissant pressed on panini a little to dried out for liking . Their chocolate croissants are by far my favorite.

Delightful Italian-inspired bakery that offers a wide selection of freshly baked goods. Their breads and pastries are particularly noteworthy and will definitely satisfy your sweet cravings. The cozy and inviting atmosphere, along with the friendly staff, make it a perfect spot for a quick coffee and pastry or a leisurely breakfast. Below are the locations of a video I uploaded during my dining experience. TIKTOK : FOODIEFORTLAUDERDALE IG:FOODIEFORTLAUDERDALE YOUTUBE:FOODIEFORTLAUDERDALE PINTEREST: FOODIEFORTLAUDERDALE

The Gran Forno is a go-to for lunch or breakfast (or both!) I love the Las Olas area, and the location of the restaurant makes it a great (safe) early morning walk to the restaurant if you are staying in a hotel in the area. For breakfast I got the almond croissant- the best I have EVER had! The croissant is doughy but light, with a delicious almond filling. This croissant was so good, that I ate 4 of them on my trip... the orange juice was freshly squeezed and refreshing. For lunch, I also tried their paninis- again a wonderful choice. I tried both the Italian Cold Cut and the Prosciutto di Parma for two different lunches and both were wonderful! The ciabatta bread was fresh and I have never had a better sandwich! On my trip I went to both Gran Forno and the Gran Forno Pronto, both had wonderful service and good atmosphere! The Gran Forno has more of a bakery ambiance- with a window you can actually see the bakers at work! The Pronto location is more of a fast sit down/to-go option. Both had wonderful food quality, I will be back whenever in Fort Lauderdale!

The sourdough bread is delicious The cookie selection is rather poor choices A store on wilton drive would be best

The almond pastry was delicious , cappuccino was deliciously prefect. Ambiance exceptional Love the outside seating Had to leave the club music for Sunday was NOT GOOD

Bread is lights out good, especially the sourdough bread. Staff not overly nice but who cares, the bread is insane, especially for FL.

Horrible gelato. Do not get it! Very bad artificial taste and the consistency is terrible.

My wife and I ordered a salad and a sandwich from the menu on the wall. We were told that they don't have salads any longer and it had been some time since they have had those. They should have taken those off the board months ago. Then we asked for an almond croissant which they were out of early in the day. We then asked for an strawberry and cheese croissant which they did have. Below are the photos of the croissant. As you can see from the photos there was so little filling and the pastry was dry. I expected more from an authentic Italian bakery. Very disappointing. I would not eat there again.

Went for a coffee and sweet treat. They have a ton of options. All the pastries looked amazing, I had a hard time choosing. They also have fresh bread and baguette sandwiches. I didn't try this time but will come back again to to try because they were popular. Everyone around me had one and they looked great. My coffee and almond croissant was fresh and delicious. 100% had a lovely experience here and will be back

I love this place! It is clearly very popular because the outside seating was full and a line inside but well worth it! They have a huge selection of food, pastries, sandwiches, coffee etc. The inside is wooden, cozy and welcoming. I could sit in there on a rainy day for hours with tea and a good book.

Omg, I can't believe we've lived down the street for 3 months and just discovered this bakery. We got an assortment of pastries to-go and were totally wow-Ed by everything. I thought the raspberry (?) thumbprint cookie was going to be ordinary, but it was a super soft almond based cookie. Amazing. The cookie with powdered sugar was also delicious: crunchy with sliced almonds in it. The lemon glazed cookie was good but beware it is suuuper sweet. The donut...omg. Best donut in FLL so far. It looks simple but it is fluffy and just the right amount of sweet. Blueberry crumble: if you like muffins, this is a great one with fresh blueberries throughout. Cake like base. Too stuffed to try the bread right now but we hear the ciabatta is their specialty! We had already gotten coffee down the street so next time will have to try that as well. There was a long line (out the door) but it moved pretty fast. Great service! Our guy helped us pick out some good stuff to try without making us feel like total newbies.

This is really a mixed bag: some good pastries , such as the cannolis and the almond cookies , but on the other hand some cookies seem stale. As for the coffee, this is not my favorite place-the iced Americano tastes very bitter even when they add more water to it. Adding more milk or sugar could not make it better. Better coffee further down the block at Ann's Florist. As for their sandwiches the bread is good but you're basically eating a lot of bread. This place caters mostly to tourists and some local workers nearby who probably realize that they don't have unlimited choices for morning coffee or a quick bite nearby-- so they settle for this cafe.

Our waitress told us about the BOGO offer on the the drinks so we requested the Mango Mojito. Never in my life did I think we would get a fish bowl! This is a small restaurant that packs a big punch. My husband and I sat outside and we enjoyed the romantic vibe. We are animal lovers and a couple sat at the table next to us with their furry companion. I gushed over their pet like it was my own. The little scamper sat by my side for the longest time until their owner held up a piece of bread and I was left in the dirt like chopped liver. The Tomato and Mozzarella Bruschetta may not look like much, but the flavor was the best that I have ever had. Happy to come back for a full meal instead a night of window shopping for a drink and an appetizer.

Stopped by for some coffee and a dessert. As soon as you walk in, you smell the sweet aroma of coffee and pastries. I got an almond biscotti and a espresso. They have so many options and great prices. They bake their bread in house so you can always find it fresh. They also have sandwiches for those looking to have lunch. The ladies are really nice and explained some of the pastries and what ingredients they had. Had a great experience.

i was really impress by this bakery in Las Olas.. we stopped here on our coffee bike ride and the experience was really good. Got the turkey and cheese croissant and a cold brew. Both tasted great. would definitely recommend.

Most disappointing place we have eaten in Fort Lauderdale this far. Bread was awful. My prosciutto panini was supposed to have olive oil, roasted peppers and fresh mozzarella and it had none of the above, no flavor whatsoever. My husband got the Italian panini and again no fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers or olive oil. Basically they were tasteless cold cut sandwiches.

Stopped in during the art show for a quick bite. Service was quick and everything was amazing. I will have to go back when I'm ready to try all the amazing looking pastries.

Amazing bread and place to eat breakfast and great desserts Awesome place to go if you're at las Olas Blvd

Gran Forno never disappoints! I go to Ft Lauderdale to visit my mom at least once a year. Gran Forno is at the top of our list of must do list! From their espresso and chocolate croissant to the quiche, salads and the chicken pesto sandwich (with bread baked on location) and all of the cookies and pastries. You can't miss!

walked in to empty store with 4 associates in a chatter session. I waited for 5 minutes waiting for at least one to come wait on me. Quite condescending! ordered paid walk out not to return. breads were good but with their prices customer service needs attention

This is a rip off they don't live bread with your meal you have to ask for it out loud, that was after having to demand a menu to place an order because the first waiter said to order panini here, then they refused to provide any cash receipt just a copy of the original bill that was brought to my single eater tabletop The taste of great eggplant was saddened by their bitchfaces

I can't speak for the sandwiches or pastries, but the bread is incredible! I brought home two sourdough loaves today, and I can't wait to return for more tomorrow. I am so happy to have found homemade, delicious, fresh, crusty bread around the corner from my house! I'm really looking forward to trying the olive bread!

Very tasty bread. I have to give it to them, as it is not easy to find good bread in south florida. If you are looking for that definitely come here. Everything else was quite average unfortunately. The meats that were used in our paninis were not of great quality, especially the mortadella. The biscotti tasted stale and lacking flavor.

The best bread in town! Whenever we're in the area, we grab a loaf. They never disappoint.

Service made me feel they genuinely cared about my experience. And the bread and my sandwich were perfect.

Awesome bakery. Many many selections. We came at breakfast and had egg sandwiches and a blueberry tort. Wonderfully made and tasty. This place is clean, the coffee is magnificent and the service was great. You will love this place

It pains me to wrote this because I love the idea of loving Gran Forno...but I just can't. This review is more for the management/owners than for potential customers. I will list the issues in bullet point for ease of reading. 1. I waited in a short line WAY too long. I have been here many times and there is absolutely NO sense of urgency or organization amongst the counter employees. There is absolutely no system in place that would expedite the customers orders. They have four people behind the counter all seemingly very interested in being anywhere other than where they are. They are always friendly but good lord how about picking up the pace? 2. I ordered a prosciutto sandwich. The sandwich was neither fresh nor delicious. It looked like it had been made sometime in the last few days. The arugula was wilted and the tomatoes were mealy. The bread tasted like it had been frozen, and the prosciutto had turned a little bit brown. I ate about 1/4 of the sandwich and threw it away. How about introducing freshly made sandwiches? 3. The place needs a thorough cleaning. I'm not saying it's super dirty, but it just smells like it hasn't been cleaned in a while. In addition to this there were napkins all over the floor and dirty tables were everywhere. I sat at the only table that was not covered in bread or pastry crumbs. Get it together Gran Forno

It's Sunday and it's closed even though Websites have them as being open so make sure you email them because they don't answer the phone at all and there's no recorded announcement as far as what's going on with the business

Great bread in Ft. Lauderdale YES! Located right on Las Olas Blvd., Gran Forno is an Italian bakery that does bread right! Ciabatta, Focaccia, sourdough, walnut & raisins, etc. at least ten various types of bread baked from scratch. Their backroom was full of magic flour dust which I absolutely love seeing in any bakery! :) OH so good and so fresh. Too bad carbs exist if not I would've eaten the whole bakery! #thestruggle On todays visit we had a fresh Mozzarella and basil Panini for lunch. To accompany for dessert was a Raspberry tart cake and finished off with a refreshing coffee cold brew. Then Panini was delicious but filling and so I shared my meal with my friend. The raspberry tart cake was good, very natural not artificial raspberry and of course the cold brew hit the spot on a hot day. Definitely will be back on my next carb craving day! It' so worth it!

I had many recommendation for Gran Forno, both from Yelpers and 'real life' people (including one doctor.) After several visits, it's easy to see, and taste, why. The windowed right side is the actual bakery, with bread-making machines of wonder on display; and on the right, the actual display/eatery section. A wall of gorgeous fresh-baked loaves, another the menu, all fronted by displays of both their savory and sweet offerings. My first visit was just a look-see as it was before dinner, and when I said I was eating and just wanted to try a cookie, the owner was nice enough to offer me a sample of one. (It's #2 on the list below.) He also said they had been open since the mid-90's, well beyond being just a "new find." I've made group returns four times since then; the top four eatings highlights are: 4) Tangerine tart. At first it didn't come across as that interesting, but we all enjoyed it the more we ate it. Bright burst of tangerine segments. 3) Their assorted panini, this of ham and provolone on ciabatta. Overall great sandwich but that chiabatta bread was the highlight. 2) The almond/strawberry jam cookie (mentioned above.) A 'thumbprint' cookie filled with oozy strawberry jam, made with almond flour and encrusted with sliced almonds. OMG good. Pricey at $1.75 but totally worth it. And :drumroll: ... 1) Their chocolate/caramel bread pudding. Seriously folks, one of the better desserts I've ever enjoyed. A wedge of bread pudding with strata of chocolate and walnuts (and maybe some apple?), draped in gooey caramel and festooned by slivers of dark chocolate. Every forkful was a mouthgasm. Not 'too' sweet. Be still my heart. I've yet to try their lemon cake, which my doc swears by. And, a couple of the other cookies were more just OK (the heart-shaped ones and the petit four.) And, please note, their offerings vary on a day-by-day basis, probably more for my personal experiences as I've been there early evening. But a nice latte or tea, a couple of excellent sweets or panini, on their curbside seating, enjoying delicious baked goods and the pulse of Las Olas at G.F. has been a consistent pleasure. I wish they were walking distance, but for now they're still worth the drive.

Inside the atmosphere is amazing. The awning boasted about having the best ciabatta roll and it just might be true. For $1.75 they had their rolls the size of a decent fist. Tough crust but fluffy inside. Perfection. We also got a fruit tart and you could tell that they made it the same day. The filling was more on a vanilla custard side with the kiwi and strawberries was an excellent complement. I would come here again for breakfast.

I appreciated that they were willing to save the last baguette for me an hour before closing time when I called ahead! My mom is super picky about her bread being crunchy on the outside and she didn't seem to have any complaints. We tried the apple and key lime tarts and both were good. Total for 3 items was ~$18 which surprised me a little, but everyone was happy with the bread and dessert.

Okay, this place is simply amazing!!! The sandwiches, the bread, the coffee, the dessert... ect. is a fresh and healthy way to start or end your day! Honestly it is a staple of las olas Blvd and should be on everyone's list of food places to visit when visiting Fort Lauderdale! The staff is also super friends and again... the bread! thank you guys for being my go to spot for amazing foods!! (I even hear some of the restaurants down the strip use your breads as their table starters

By far my favorite coffee and bakery spot on las Olas and maybe in ft lauderdale. Staff are awesome, super nice and cool. Great French/Italian vibe, awesome coffee and great location. Chill, sip, snack and enjoy. You won't regret it.

Cute little Italian style bakery/coffee house. I believe they make their own bread fresh and daily here. Very nice looking quiches. Although I only had a double espresso this place is worth a stop if you need a quick bit or pick me up!

A great spot for a sweet treat, strong coffee, and they had outdoor seating, which was a big plus. The family thoroughly enjoyed.

Everything is delicious. I would have given this superb bakery items, breads, sandwiches and additional treats are magnificent, 5 shining stars; however, I have no idea who is in charge (manager), The employees are rude. Despite many employees working simultaneously, one bakes, one ONLY refills the showcases, one takes orders, one completes the transaction (4 employees minimum) NOT ONE EMPLOYEE assisted during a high peak time. I'd be happy to change my stars... based upon customer service. A baker can sell me a loaf of bread; however, not in the job description.

Finding that one place to consistently count on to be your go-to for fresh bread can be exhausting. This place has it Locked in! Hands down the freshest bread I've had in south Florida (and I'm born and raised here). The ciabatta is my favorite followed closely by the focaccia. I come here for every major holiday for my bread as my family now won't let me come unless I get bread from here! We frequent this lovely little place when we stroll down las Olas on weekends. We've had close to everything on the menu. They have great espresso/coffee, and their paninis are killer. To me, I love that this place is family owned and operated. The owners are always there (Ask for Maurice) in the bakery, on the line, you name it. They are always keeping people happy. If you are from here or only here for the weekend do your tastebuds a favor and stop in and check it out. Plus you just can't beat the smell of fresh bread.

Welcome back kids for an amazing tale of a bakery that is absolutely amazing! So i liked their page and then my news feed on FB gets blasted with all these tasty desserts... So since I was out and about and had a craving for something sweet I stopped by...i walked in ana was just in awe of how pretty the bakery is! Pretty subway tile on the walls. The welcoming bakery case of all the great sweets they makes from cannolis to fruit tarts! You cen even watch them knead the dough! One of my favorite sections is where the cheese was stored. They had belgioioso cheese!!! I almost asked if i could have a slice of cheese.(but I didnt want to sound weird). So im staring at the case for what felt like forever because i didnt want the lovely ladies working there to see my damn mouth watering...i decided on the chocolate mousse with raspberry dome and the fruit tart. I got home in record time and took the out of the box and stared and took a few pics. Sliced both in half and took a bite...my first bite transported me back to when i lived in Chicago in the Cicero area (large italian community) I had an unofficial ninja next door and all she did was bake...it was so good!!!! I can tell you right now if you havent been to this place you are missing out...and did i mention they have tubs (yes tubs) of nutella on the shelf...yeah so all you nutella lovers can buy one take it home and do whatever you do with the stuff( which is i hope you eat it) best bakery ever...look out guys I'll be back!!!!!

My new bread spot. However, the inside was crowded and had a table full of unmasked people and an obnoxious guy in front of me in line who didn't know what social distancing meant. The bread is always amazing. I found the perfect freshly baked multi grain loaf. Something good to enjoy with some olive oil and wine. I'll be back for some of these high quality carbohidros.

Just got the prosciutto panini for $9.99... very disappointing. Two slices of prosciutto and a slice of cheese, not even fresh mozzarella like it's supposed to be. Don't recommend.