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Francesco's Bakery

Hicksville, Long Island, NY 📍 Maps

This is a classic Italian-American pastry shop and bakery known for its handcrafted custom cakes, traditional cookies, and fresh-baked breads. Founded in 1986 by Franco Guerreri, the family-run operation maintains an old-school neighborhood feel with glass display cases packed with colorful sweets. Regulars know to grab a number immediately upon walking in, especially during busy weekend mornings and holiday rushes.

★ The Legend
Rainbow Cookies
These signature tricolor cookies are built with moist almond cake layers, tart raspberry jam, and a rich homemade chocolate coating. Regulars buy them by the pound to serve at family gatherings or pair with a hot espresso.
◆ Fan Favorite
Pignoli Cookies
These naturally gluten-free cookies are handcrafted with pure almond paste and generously studded with imported pine nuts. They are baked to achieve a lightly crisp exterior while keeping the center soft, chewy, and deeply aromatic.
◇ Hidden Gem
Large Sfogliatella
Most visitors walk right past these in favor of the colorful cookie boxes, but they miss out on an incredibly flaky, multi-layered pastry shell. It is filled with a dense, traditional mixture of sweetened ricotta cheese and candied citrus peel that is baked until golden brown.
✦ Off the Menu
Smartwich Octopus Sandwich
This off-menu savory option is a light, mayo-free seafood salad sandwich served on fresh, house-made Portuguese bread. It is crafted by the in-house sandwich concept, Smartwich, which operates quietly inside the remodeled bakery space.
Insider Tip

When ordering a custom cake or picking up a large pastry platter, ask the counter staff to pack a side of their fresh, house-made cannoli cream. It makes an incredible dip for plain butter cookies or fresh fruit at home.

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