Scialo Brothers Bakery

4 Reviews on “Scialo Brothers Bakery”

• Michael U.

  Established in 1916 and inhabiting Providences historic Federal Hill for over one hundred years it was as part of Christmas Day that Scialo Bros. Bakery was called upon, a catering order plus several added items attesting to Old World technique while staff embodies the sort of customer service that is pleasant yet concise.Built by Luigi Scialo who came to Providence from Pomigliano dArco in Italy, and still operated by his daughters to this day, it is immediately upon entering 257 Atwells Avenue that guests are thrust back in time, the scent of Yeast and Vanilla hanging heavy as stocked shelves beckon in all directions of a space that likely looks no different now than it did on opening day.Using family recipes and focused on quality, a refusal to utilize preservatives making Scialo Brothers a 24-hour operation since everything is baked on-site daily, it was after several moments indecision that items were packaged and purchased, everything done with care and easily surviving twenty minutes drive plus twenty-four hours storage.Employing only one gas oven for the whole store, a recommendation to order early at holidays strongly advised, it was along with Coffee that tasting began with three mixed pounds of Cookies, Macaroons both Chocolate-dipped and plain an early highlight though not to be outshined were Butter Cookies with Sprinkles and delicate Amaretti rounds.Unfortunately not offering scratch-made Sfogliatelle during a season when the labor-intensive process would interfere with high volume, a layered wedge of Carrot Cake and creamy Cheesecake atop dense Chocolate instead standing-in as day-of indulgences, it was for both Breakfast and Dessert that two whole Cakes were cut and served, the famous Ricotta Pie a lot like Flan but with more sweetness while the Rum Cake surrounded by Lady Fingers ate something like Trifle thanks to fresh Fruit, Jam and moisture added by Booze to the Sponge. endoedibles.com

  April 18, 2019, 7:54 pm

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• Bernard B.

  Yummy!. Scialo Bros. BakeryThis is one of our favorite food sources on Federal Hill. Their pastries are fresh-made on the premises and delicious. The bowties and elephant ears are perfect to have with coffee or espresso as are either one of their cheese cakes. My wife loves the rich, velvety smooth classic style. My favorite is the ricotta cheese cake. It has a light, soft texture with hints of lemon and vanilla flavors to compliment the creamy ricotta cheese. Luckily they sell both by the slice and we are each able to enjoy the one we prefer. Along with great pastries, their Sicilian bread is a bread lovers dream come true. It has a very thick, hearty crust encasing a soft and chewy center of scrumptious bread; perfect for absorbing any style of pasta sauce or just savoring a slice drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with a helping of pungent parmesan cheese. We recently brought a large loaf to a friends house for dinner and they are still raving about how great this bread is and they were right, it is terrific! For us, Scialo Bros. Bakery is the place for wonderful bread and delectable pastries.

  August 27, 2015, 6:16 pm

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• Frederick

  Authentic Bakery. This classic and venerable Italian-American bakery on Federal Hill does attract quite a few tourists but still manages to preserve its authenticity. Just be prepared for a crowd especially if you go on a busy weekend morning. We always get the enormous, moist, and delicious coffee cake which is a family favorite.

  December 23, 2013, 7:03 pm

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• Charlotte

  Best Birthday Cake. I am not a fan of grocery store birthday cakes, so when I recently attended a child’s party, I passed on the cake as per my usual. Within minutes everyone in the room eating the cake was raving about it. I then learned that this was not a run of the mill grocery store cake but rather a cake from Scialo Brother’s Bakery (had I actually looked at the cake before judging it I would have known this was different – much different texture and fabulous decorating). I had to try it! Hands down the best birthday cake I have ever had. This one was marble with white frosting. This is where I will be getting cakes for special events from now on!!

  October 21, 2008, 11:25 am

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