Mazzola Bakery

Small Bakery with amazing Lard Bread. This is a lovely neighborhood bakery. The service is wonderful. They have a nice selection of pastries and they also have Pizza. The prices are very reasonable. I came specifically for the Lard Bread but I would definitely come back to try other items.

Everything is so fresh and delicious. Hands down the best prosciutto bread and sfogliatelle you may ever experience. They now have provolone bread as well which is my new favorite. Worth the trip and effort to park especially at holidays. The prosciutto bread won’t make it home, you will eat it in the car.

Oo it’s GOOD. Old-school, Italian Bakery with a great crowd of locals and regulars. It’s cash-only with an ATM right outside the door. No space inside for eating, but it’s more grab-n-go or there’s a bench outside. Didn’t get to try the bread, but their scones are HUGE and their chocolate croissant (I couldn’t resist already eating half, whoops) had the BEST layers of flaky pastry! That’s where I really fell in love; very very impressed by the layers of flaky pastry dough they balanced with just the right amount of sweet. Wish I had bought more! Great prices for quality of food.

Everything is incredible, I've literally have been coming here before I was born. Sweets are great coffee is great, but you come for the lard bread.

I needed to get enough pastries for 30 people. I stumbled across Mazzola Bakery and they did not disappoint. I got a large selection of various pastries, all fresh and made there. The photo shoot I was working for rejoiced when we set the boxes out, and everyone loved it. The original bakery I had planned wound up being closed that day, so the fact I was able to walk in and order $150 worth of pastries and have no issues was very comforting. Thank you!!

you’re doing yourself a disservice if you don’t eat the lard bread at mazzola’s. i could eat this stuff every day, it’s so savory and delicious, dangerously addicting, it really is classic new york italian bakery. their coffee and coffee cake here is amazing too!

We drove in from Pennsylvania on April 21,2024 to have brunch. On the agenda was to stop by Mazzola and pick up three lard breads. I can not express the heartbreak to discover we were given Olive bread. Mazzola is the only place we purchase lard bread for years. We moved out of Brooklyn but always find time to go back. Truly disappointed we were given the wrong bread.

THE LARD BREAD!! That's all you need to know. Seriously, it's really frickin' good. It's made with Genoa salami, provolone cheese, black pepper, and lard and tastes amazing. Def worth the trip.

The best lard bread ever... is there online ordering and do you ship to Florida? All your products are excellent.. born and lived in the neighborhood and was raised on Mazzola bread... would love to have it again...

I am not a fan of cash only establishments but I made an exception for this famous lard bread. I was looking for coffee when I saw this place. I only took a small piece of lard bread but what I had was so scrumptious. I'm not sure if I'm tripping or not but there was a little bit of a kick. Nothing too crazy. Nicely salted and pillowy interior with a light crunch on the exterior. The roof of your mouth WILL be intact. Fret not. I also got one cheese and one strawberry danish so I could justify paying an ATM fee just for some bread! The strawberry danish was not super sweet and I loved that. I had it day old and the texture was still soft and the flavor was a perfect balance of sweet and some tart. Someone said the lard loaf is expensive. I feel like it's worth every bit of $8. Fresh bread in general is worth the asking price. Have YOU ever tried to bake fresh bread? Unless you have a bread maker, it's a headache. Even if you do the science behind baking bread is not to be taken lightly. I definitely ended up with a couple of DENSE loaves in my baking history.

I've lived in New York my entire life and not exactly sure I ever had lard bread also called prosciutto bread before. I think I may have had it as part of the bread basket at Park Side in Corona but today was the first time I specifically looked for it. I actually heard of this place from this Italian guy on IG called Brooklynbitess that awarded this the number one prosciutto bread out of the 10 or so spots he tried. The food: Prosciutto/Lard Bread- I had it cold and I thought it was still really good, I had it heated the next day and it really was much better after heated. It's very pepper forward and I enjoyed that the bread wasn't too salty from the prosciutto. I really enjoyed the chew from the bread, it had a nice softness but the outside had a nice crunch. I would definitely get this again. Also, this place is a few blocks from Lucali so you could do both in the same trip. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Kckttdy05BqTkuhG4ALuQw&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Chocolate Croissant- I ordered this as a rec from the woman that was working there and the croissant was much better than what I was expecting from an Italian bakery. I liked the texture of the croissant and I thought the flavor of the chocolate filling was good and it also wasn't too sweet.

What can you say about a local bakery? My favorite thing is the lard bread. Take it home then slice it thin and then toast, so good by itself or with some avocado on it. I love their plain Italian bread. It's a side for sore eyes since I used to live in the area.

Still my favorite place for lard bread. Service is swift and efficient. If only they had tables!

Have been going to Mazzola bakery since 2005 and I have quite a few favorites. The Lards bread, 7 layer cookie, and the cupcakes are my favorites.

Best Italian bread in all of NY Love how you can freeze and reheat and it's like eating fresh baked bread

Beware the cashiers are stealing and giving back incorrect change. I was in there today around 2pm. The woman working told me my total was $13.50. After giving her $20 she only gave me $2.50 back. So I questioned the incorrect change at which point she told me it was actually $18.50. Well that is not what she said or what I was rung up for. It is also not the correct change for the more expensive price. So when I got home I weighed my cookies and sure enough, she overcharged me by $5. Pay your employees more so they are not stealing from the customers. It feels really dirty to be stealing from neighbors. I've tried calling the store about this and of course no one answers.

If you like rainbow cookies - really good. Much better than the other bakeries nearby. Bread is good - got the Lard and Sour Dough. They had a lemon poppy loaf and it was amazing but only saw it available once. The danish and croissants were good - not bad but not amazing. Overall, really solid bakery. The only thing - as someone else mentioned - make sure they weigh your items if by pound and keep track of your order total.

I only got an iced coffee, though they had a ton of really tasty looking baked goods that I will have to come back to try again.

Excellent hot coffee. Tons of selection with bread and pastries. Even pizza.

The lard bread is a must-try at Mazzola Bakery. I had never heard of such a concept until I saw it at Mazzola, but it's a fantastic bread stuffed with salami, provolone cheese, and a blast of black pepper. Slightly hard on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, the loaf lasted for three meals. My husband and I each ate one-third while sitting on the bench outside the bakery, and I enjoyed the last-third, reheated, the next day for lunch. Filling and hearty, it's a great deal at $7.25. I've also bought biscotti at Mazzola before, but they were less memorable than the lard bread.

I first had the magical lard bread at a friend's house and after having it again recently, I'm pleased to share it was just as magical. $7.25 for some carby heaven? I'll take it. Very happy to know that Mazzola's is still open during quarantine. Also, there's a large assortment of cookies (sold by the pound, 1/2 lb, 1/4 lb, or solo pieces of $1) and a few baked goods (e.g. scones, muffins) if you want something sweet to accompany the lard bread. Oh ya, I would recommend getting two lard breads since you'll finish the first one so fast. :) P.S. Ca$h only!!!

#MazzolaBakery is a family owned Italian bakery that offers something magical--LARD BREAD. wow. I did my Yelp research after eyeing this place and the highlight in most reviews is the lard bread. I stopped by on Sunday afternoon in hopes to get my hands on a loaf. Cash only, small, friendly service, and a lot delicious Italian goodies. We got our hands on the last almond croissant, 2 cannolis, and a loaf of lard bread. The result? lard bread is divine. Every bite just kept getting better. the bits of prosciutto is the right touch, the taste, and freshness kept making me go back for another slice. This was the star of the show and I expect to be returning with more lard bread every chance I get. Believe the hype--I can't believe I never knew about this stuff :)

Excellent sfogiatella, it has the perfect crusty exterior punctuated by a smooth interior. This was not a total mess to eat. Their Linzer tart was hard and did not appear to be fresh. The rest of their bread items appeared to look the same. It may be a hit or miss bakery, so you are rolling the dice when you make a visit to this one. Unless you like sfogiatella.

Amazing, that is all, everything is amazing!!! Tried and true, don't pass em bye. That seeded twist bread and cookies are to die for

All you need to know is that this is one of the few places that still makes lard bread. It is salty, peppery and fatty in all the right ways. Note that you can put them in the freezer and when you reheat it, it tastes as though it's fresh. Always buy an extra load for the freezer. Be careful as they can run out on some days.

I drive to Brooklyn once a week for there Lard bread , one for the ride home and 2-3 for the week a must try .

Nice staff. A lot of variety. Like that they have hot flavored coffees. Cute, cozy bakery.

Good little spot. Cash only. Would stick to the bread. Skip the morning pastries as these are not baked on site and are brought in from a wholesaler.

This bakery!! Well what can I say? Prices were good and everything tasted fresh My favorite was the maple scone. It was phenomenal!!!!! They sold out by 10 am and my MIL got the last 1! But I wanted one too and they had none left Carrot muffin- eh, mediocre Marble cake- eh, not super tasty Blueberry scone was great They' def have good scones 4 stars for the scones and the service. Ladies were hustling and friendly Prices were good and fair

Absolutely fantastic Bakery I'm from New York City but I live in Florida now and I was dying for some Lard bread, and tricolor cookies. I placed an order for these and as usual FedEx messed up and the entire order was lost for a week which means when it arrived It was not good, the people at the bakery was so kind that they replace the entire order and even threw in extra tricolor cookies. The quality of these products was phenomenal. The service was impeccable. The Lard bread, and the tricolor cookies are the best I have ever had I would have uploaded a picture but I can't because I ate everything before I thought to take a picture anyway, do you have a customer for life? I will be re-ordering again unless of course you open the bakery in Florida then I'll just come and get it fresh every day. Great job people.

Best coffee and baked goods in Carroll Gardens bar none. I always make it a point to come here for an iced coffee when I'm in the area. The service is very quick and very friendly so you it's always a very easy (and pleasant) experience to go on a coffee run here. Highly recommend!

Lard bread egg sandwich is phenomenal, get it before the sell out for the day. Cash only

Always came here and get the Lard Bread ($7.25) it is super hearty! Full of Lard, great cheesy favour, and heavy peppery taste. Hubby and I always get it whwnever we passed by the neighborhood. All staff are friendly and fast. The Bakery is small but have many selections. CASH only.

Delicious bread and pastries, reasonable prices and long hours. Closed before 8 on Saturday, so perhaps hours need to be updated.

Get the lard bread! It's peppery and sort of tastes like Cacio Pepe but like in bread form. The texture and taste is so worth the price and it comes in a big size so definitely worth buying and then sharing. The place is super cute and adheres to covid related policies for healthy safety.

Boo Boo and I had plenty of time to kill before our dinner reservation at Lucali nearby. I stopped in here to get the lard bread. We ripped a couple pieces off and ate it on the bench outside. We saved it and enjoyed it for the next couple of days. We may venture back to Carroll Gardens for more their breads. Not bad for $6.75

Have you ever heard of lard bread? Don't feel bad if you haven't. I'm personally pretty new to this phenomenon, having only discovered it about six years back at Caputo's (down the street). And let me tell you, these have been the best six years of my life, because lard bread makes everything better.* I'm happy to report that Mazzola also makes a magnificent loaf of lard. This fatty, peppery hunk of fresh bread, studded with cured meats and cheese...it's a sandwich you don't have to make. Warm it up just a bit, and it's everything you've ever wanted. I can't decide whether Mazzola's or Caputo's lard bread is superior, but I know in my heart** that it doesn't matter. Because lard bread is like love. The more you give away, the more you have for yourself. Wait, I don't think that's right. It's more like the more you buy, the more of you there is for other people to love. And that's a win for you and your loved ones. Another win is Mazzola's Italian cookies. They're just about the best you can find, and I don't even like Italian cookies. So bring your family some cookies and lard bread this holiday season, and maybe they'll forget about all the ways you've disappointed them over the years. ______________ *Except cardiovascular health. **The one that is rapidly declining in function because of my heightened intake of lard bread.

This is a classic case of great food but terrible service. The reason we make the 20 minute walk every couple of weeks is for the great classic Italian food and pastries... not the workers that make us feel unwelcome and as if we are inconveniencing them. Oh... and it's cash only! I would love to see this Brooklyn staple be elevated which can only happen by hiring courteous and engaging employees.

Positively fantastic in every way possible! Start with the lard bread. You simply can't go wrong! Add to it a yummy danish, a carrot cake muffin & some coffee & you then have the bfast of champions. Run don't walk to this bakery, it's delish! Don't forget cash only.

Yeaaaa I didn't just buy one I brought two ! It's that delicious and super yummy . I love the inside of this bakery it's got that old school feeling to it and the selection of breads and cookies make me smile :) Grazie Mazzola Bakery , ti amo

Tiny, no frills Italian bakery. Stopped in while picking up Lucali pizza down the block. Had a sfoigiatelle and sfinge (St. Joseph's pastry with cannoli cream). Both were very delicious. The sfoigiatelle was perfectly crunchy with many, many layers. The interior was moist and had a ton of citrusy/anise flavor. The sfinge was light and airy and the cannoli cream in the interior was decadent. Would try again!

A great (cash only) go to spot for the tastiest chocolate croissants! The chocolate they use is dark or semisweet and so yummy. Go early if you want to catch their hazelnut croissant I've only been able to get once, but it was memorable I just to get there early enough before they sell out!

Enjoying this food from clear across the country! A friend gifted us a loaf of lard bread, baked yesterday, surviving a plane trip, and after popping it this evening into a warm oven on a pizza stone for ten minutes, tasted like heaven!....the pepper was prominent, the bread so tender, and the salty meat and mild cheese all worked to make this bread a celebration of what we here in New Mexico miss out on...true ethnic Italian flavors...ones that can only be found in special neighborhoods, in places like Brooklyn.....

I love their Lard bread...it's peppery, fresh and love the little bit of burnt on top....just so good. Also tried the lemon cake today was very moist and not overly sweet. They also have personal size pizzas, will try next time. Fyi this place is Cash only!! Theymoved recently across the street, so charming and love the new look!!

If you've never had their lard bread, you are missing out! I've had it more than a few times, but I'd actually never been to the historic Mazzola myself to pick one up. I guess I'm just lucky that they sell it at other shops (like Mekelburg's, for instance). Stopped in on a Saturday to pick up some things. The lard bread was ready to go, but they were out of sourdough and asked if I wanted to wait 5 minutes for a fresh loaf. I can't turn down fresh bread (even if it was closer to 15 minutes). It took everything in my power not to sneak a bite before I made it to my friend's house. Here's a pro-tip - throw the lard bread in the oven for 5-10 minutes and it'll be SO much better. But you can eat it room temperature too, because it's just the most amazing bread you'll ever have. Lots of prosciutto chunks make it nice and savory. You could have it as a side, but honestly, it makes a great appetizer by itself. Staff is ultra friendly (saw them deftly dealing with some more... let's say difficult customers). Plus they have a ton of baked goods for your sweet tooth, as well as coffee and soft drinks. Definitely make your way over if you've never been!

Everything in this place is delicious. The lard bread is legendary but don't overlook their perfect croissants (both classic and chocolate). The staff is friendly and helpful. I went there almost every day while in town.

Ladies working did not know what a Cortado was. Which was fine if they said that instead of speaking to each other in Spanish about how they didn't know what it was and talking shit. Then upcharging me me $6 for an advertised $4 cappuccino I ordered instead because I overheard and understood them saying they didn't know how to make a cortado. Heard lard bread was good though.....

This place is a hidden gem in Carroll Gardens Brooklyn. My girlfriend who is a Brooklyn native took me here and it didn't look like much when we first arrived. After a short line we went in and saw a moderate selection of breads and pastries, we bought two of the lard breads otherwise known as prosciutto bread. They had other bread options as well and it seems like they kept coming out with more as the day went on because the bread that we got was still a little hot. We ripped off a piece of the lard bread and I could not believe how delicious it was. Not only was the bread soft and fresh but there was meat in every single bite, which is more than I can say for the other meat breads that I have had. We finished one entire loaf before we even got back to New Jersey. This place is the real deal if you want some fresh local bread or other baked items; this is the place to go. No wonder it has been open since 1928.

Love love love this bakery! Literally everything I've had from here taste so fresh especially their bread. Their iced coffee? The best! Also, the ladies that work here are ALL so friendly & know the meaning of customer service.

OBSESSED with their lard bread! They're located around the corner from Lucali's, so was able to pick up a few loaves during my (excruciating) long wait for a table. They also had very, very generous slices out as samples. I brought one loaf to share with my buddies and one to take home. After my friends sampled it, they immediately ran over to buy their own! Can skew slightly salty, but chock full of yummy cured meat. Super spongy bread. Makes the perfect snack!

This bakery smelled so phenomenal as I was walking by, it was essential that I go inside. The cookie and bread display is mesmerizing and I could have easily dropped $50 in here on butter cookies. Somehow restrained myself to chocolate dipped jelly sandwich cookies, which were basically butter cookie heaven. They were so soft, they melted in my mouth. The jelly and chocolate provided just enough sweetness and variation.

Best Italian bread in New York (baked in Carroll Gardens). Try the lard bread, just delicious.

Our go to bakery- excellent bread & cookies. Great hours. It's the neighborhood place

Echoing the others - Mazzola's is a neighborhood gem. Great coffee, fantastic baked goods, and yes. The Lard Bread (please note the capitalization, I worked hard on it). The Lard Bread is delicious, it's savory and rich and full of flavor and lasts for multiple meals. I try to stop in every few weeks to get a loaf, and writing this has reminded me that I'm overdue for a visit. The coffee is also delicious, and the staff are friendly and warm. Mazzola's is what everyone wishes their neighborhood bakery was like. Support your local businesses and load up on Lard Bread!

Star of this bakery: the lard bread. You don't want to share! If you want to have a croissant, I would suggest trying another bakery. I felt the croissant was very dense and it lacked the airy buttery taste you are expecting. Cash only.

Rude staff. I tried to go here last night. Google said it closed at 8 but at 7:30 the door was locked. The people inside looked at me and went back to their conversation. I knocked and pointed to my watch and asked what time they closed. They looked right at me and then ignored me. Unnecessarily rude. I would have gone back today before they closed but now I'll just go somewhere else.

We got 3 loaves of lard bread, a plain loaf, a whole grain bread, cinnamon roll and some breadcrumbs. The lard bread and whole grain were INCREDIBLE. Definitely some of the best bread I've had in NYC. We went right before closing and the small breads were buy 1 get 1, which is how we ended up with the whole grain and cinnamon roll. Next time, we'll be trying the spinach parmesan, cannoli and olive bread!