Italian bakeries

Biscotti and sfogliatelle

Italian bakeries are shops specializing in Italian baked goods—bread, pastries, cookies, and cakes in traditional styles.

They typically feature items like cannoli, biscotti, sfogliatelle, and crusty loaves.

In American cities with Italian immigrant communities, these bakeries often serve as neighborhood institutions: We get our Easter bread from the Italian bakery on Arthur Avenue.

Related

panettone · tiramisu · focaccia · ciabatta · fresh bread · amaretti · gelato · cornetto · brioche · marble · display · glass · counter · anise · almond · powdered sugar · ricotta · cream

Opposites
artisanal vs. industrial production

Italian bakeriesWonder Bread

Packaged white sandwich loaf

vending machines

specialized vs. general retail

Italian bakeriessupermarkets

Large retail food outlets

big-box stores · convenience stores · Walmart · warehouse clubs · Costco

food establishment type

Italian bakeriesdelicatessens

Specialty prepared food shops

butcher shops · fishmongers · produce markets · cheese shops · liquor stores

Family

Italian, Italy, Italianate, italicize, italics, bakery, bake, baker, baked

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G