Handmade cannoli, cheesecake, Linzer cookies, and danishes baked daily using traditional recipes.
Ready-to-eat options like chicken parmigiana sandwiches, stromboli, and pasta salads from the counter display.
Serve espresso, cappuccino, and other coffee drinks, available for dine-in or takeaway.
Casual seating indoors and outdoors with views, perfect for enjoying pastries and coffee.
Offer cookies sold by weight or individually, ideal for sharing or gifts.
Great Italian bakery near campus. Take a number paper or you will never be called. I like their mixed berry tart and cheese cake. Cookies are also worth a try
Chocolate mousse was very good. The crème brûlée was a letdown. The sugar coating on top was soft and cold (we dined in) The service was gosh awful. The curly haired man working seemed like he’d rather be dead than working. I understand that everyone has an off day but when someone looks at you and says “hello!” You don’t just stare at them with an annoyed look on your face. The only reason we didn’t walk out right then and there was because we had already wasted 15 minutes waiting. Also, don’t start trying to save face at the end of the transaction so you can get a tip. This was the worst service that I think I’ve ever had.
Perfect locality for this bakery inside little Italy. There is a token system and it is almost always full and bustling with people. Takes around 15-20 min for your turn to come sometimes even 40 minutes however the end product is worth the waiting time. Had the cannoli multiple times and was filled generously and tasted very good as well. Their cheesecake was also stellar and cookies were worth it too. Overall everything tasted delicious and was worth the hype.
TAKE A NUMBER or you’ll get cut in line. You can get cookies by weight or pastries individually priced. Cappuccino in the porcelain dine in option is the best. I got the chicken parmigiana sandwich and it was tasty. Seemed fresh. Pastries were very good. The Linzer cookies were perfect. Cheese danish was super cheesy! Id come back.
The Best! Absolutely the greatest bakery and place to eat. Espresso, stromboli, cookies. Make sure to grab a number when you walk in because most people forget to. Very casual atmosphere, eat inside or out. Food like pizzas and strombolis and pasta salads are already prepared and you choose them from the counter display (much like how the bakery is already prepared). Plenty of soft drinks on the wall to choose, or they'll make you a coffee. Plenty of room to sit inside with a few tables outside with great views. Parking is tough like most of Little Italy, so most likely you're walking there.

Authentic Italian bakery in Little Italy, serving fresh pastries, sandwiches, and espresso since 1903.
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Presti's Bakery is a beloved Cleveland institution located in the heart of Little Italy, offering a wide array of authentic Italian baked goods, sandwiches, and coffee. Known for its bustling atmosphere and traditional take-a-number system, we serve everything from cannoli and cheesecake to stromboli and chicken parmigiana sandwiches. Our dine-in espresso in porcelain cups and fresh daily pastries make us a favorite for locals and visitors alike. With over a century of history, we combine time-honored recipes with a casual, welcoming vibe.
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