Boulangerie & Pâtisserie Salerno

Do note that Salerno’s is Cash Only! They have an ATM on site that will charge you $1.50, or worse yet crash when you’re trying to use it, so better to come prepared with your own money.nnWith that out of the way, Salerno’s is a cute Bakery/Pastry shop mixed with a little corner store. It states that it’s open 7 days a week, 24h a day, but I ended up going on a weekend around 3pm. I heard their donuts were good, so that’s what I wanted to try, but there were so many pastries and cakes on display that I was swayed into trying a few different things.nnThe staff member that served me didn’t know the names of the mini pastries on display, but was able to help me in picking out what I wanted by looking around the counter and jostling the tray. I cannot recommend the mini pastries though, because most of them were stale or hard, and the majority of the ones I tried tasted the same. The worst of the bunch is the mini square with green, yellow, and pink cake. That was hard like a rock.nnI also tried two donuts they had on top, despite some fruit flies landing on a few and sampling the sweet themselves. The dough was very tender, but the dip on top of the donut tasted the same, whether it was the maple or the chocolate dip. However, it was a nice treat and not overly sweet.nnAltogether, my visit to Salerno’s only set me back $20, which is decent for everything I got! Despite a few things here and there, like stale pastries or flies around the food, I will definitely go back because they have so many options and are decently priced.

If you're craving authentic Italian food, this local Italian shop is a must-visit. From the moment you step inside, the aroma of freshly baked bread fills the air, and the sight of handmade pastas and desserts is irresistible. Their selection of breads is perfect. The pasta options are impressive too—perfect for a quick homemade dinner or to stock up for the week.nnThe shop also offers a variety of food to go, from delicious lasagna to freshly made salads, making it an ideal stop if you're in need of a quick, satisfying meal. Don’t leave without grabbing one of their house-made desserts—everything from cannoli to tiramisu is on offer, and they’re all as delightful as you’d expect from a genuine Italian bakery.nnParking is convenient, with a small lot right outside the store, so you won’t have to worry about finding a space. Just a heads-up—they only accept cash, but there's an ATM inside for your convenience if you forget. The cash-only policy might be a bit old-school, but it adds to the authentic, neighborhood feel of the place.nnOverall, it’s a hidden gem for lovers of Italian cuisine, offering a little bit of everything with quality that’s hard to match.

I don’t usually leave negative feedback, many times I do buy stuff here, 45 years and more. Happened in the past to buy cakes that were not fresh… for a while I stopped going, then tried again and sometimes were good, other times discrete. Today a cake cost me $30, was the worst cake I ate in my life. A strawberry shortcake. The sponge cake was dry, disgusting, the cream tasted horrible, made maybe of palm oil… never, never all of us taste something horrible like that.nAlso got upset stomach!

Anna is the sweetest person... she hires the best of the best. Always great service and the cakes ..OH MY GOSH.. I can't go anywhere else, because once you find that place that has it all... why go anywhere elsenI've had my wedding cake done, baby shower, our oldest 18yo bday and we'll have many more events to come.

Pastries were good! Only cash accepted.nPrice: we chose 5 small cakes for 27$.