Four generations of the Gruttadauria family have carried Sicilian dessert-making traditions from a bakery opened in Rochester, New York, in 1914 to their made-to-order Temecula bakery. The family still uses its original cannoli recipe and now focuses on custom wedding cakes for couples planning special events.
Alpine Pastry ShoppeSince 1981, the Cuccia family’s Alpine Pastry Shoppe has been baking Italian desserts, pastries, and custom cakes in Smithtown. The family-owned bakery is now carried on by four generations of bakers, balancing traditional favorites such as filled-to-order cannoli with new creations and elaborate occasion and wedding cakes. Its holiday desserts and accommodating specialty offerings extend that family tradition to celebrations throughout Long Island.SMITHTOWN, NY
Ferrara Bakery & CafeSince 1892, Ferrara Bakery & Cafe has made traditional Italian pastries and desserts at its family-owned pasticceria and espresso bar in New York City’s Little Italy. Now in its fifth generation, the bakery is known for fresh, hand-crafted specialties such as cannoli, sfogliatella and torrone, with recipes and techniques carried through the Lepore family. Ferrara also supplies wholesale orders, custom cakes and nationwide dessert shipments from its historic Grand Street bakery.NEW YORK, NY
Corbo's BakerySince 1958, family-owned and operated Corbo’s Bakery has been making traditional Italian pastries and cakes in Cleveland’s Little Italy, with its signature cassata cake and fresh-filled cannoli at the center of a four-generation family tradition. The bakery also serves savory Italian fare through its kitchen, while its made-from-scratch cookies and custom celebration cakes keep Corbo’s closely tied to neighborhood gatherings and festivals.CLEVELAND, OH
Just Say Cheesecake Bakery and CafeFamily-owned and operated since 1990, Just Say Cheesecake Bakery and Cafe grew from a farmers-market storefront into a North Tonawanda bakery rooted in Jane “Babci”’s original recipe. Jim and Dan continue that family tradition through custom wedding cakes and occasion desserts, with a cafe and catering service for local events.BUFFALO, NY