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A daytime neighborhood bakery and cafe serving Italian-American pastries, espresso, and savory breakfast sandwiches. Co-founder Renato Poliafito brings his Red Hook baking pedigree to this bright space, infusing classic morning staples with Sicilian flavors like pistachio crema and Calabrian chili. Arrive before noon on weekends if you want to secure a seat at the communal tables before the neighborhood rush claims them.
★ The Legend
Cinnamon Roll
This massive, yeast-risen roll is baked fresh daily and heavily slathered in a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting. Regulars know these are incredibly fluffy with a deep, caramelized cinnamon flavor, but they sell out fast and are usually gone by late morning.
◆ Fan Favorite
PEC
An Italian-American riff on the classic breakfast sandwich, featuring a fluffy square frittata, crispy prosciutto, and melted scarmorza cheese. It is served on a house-baked, seasoned everything brioche bun and finished with a bright herbal pesto and a kick of Calabrian chili aioli.
● Chef's Pick
Tricolor Bar
Renato Poliafito's playful, Neapolitan ice cream-inspired spin on the classic Italian rainbow cookie layers cocoa, vanilla, and strawberry-infused almond sponge cakes. Bound together with tart raspberry jam and coated in a snappy bittersweet chocolate shell, it is a signature creation he proudly features in his solo cookbook.
◇ Hidden Gem
Pistachio Croissant
Most first-timers go straight for the standard pastries, but regulars bypass them for this twice-baked croissant filled with a rich, sweet Sicilian pistachio pastry cream. It is topped with a dusting of powdered sugar and chopped pistachios, offering a nutty, shatteringly crisp bite that rivals any traditional Roman cornetto.
✦ Off the Menu
Pistachio Cream Jar
You can purchase jars of their signature Sicilian pistachio cream directly from the counter to recreate their famous pastries at home. Spread it over morning toast, drizzle it on croissants, or pair it with fresh fruit.
Insider Tip
Pair your morning pastry with their signature coffee and oat milk granita, a slushy, espresso-forward treat that regulars use to cut through the sweetness of the frosted cinnamon rolls.