Calandra's Bakery

Me and my girlfriend came in last week the 19th to order a cake for her son who is turning 8. The employee who helped was Thalia and we wanted to say that she was really helpful and kind to us while helping us. My girlfriend was undecided about what was the best filling and size for the cake and she was patient with us while making a decision. As well as giving us the best option and flavor that we could choose from. We went with dulce de leche, and we were satisfied with the cake and it came out just how we wanted it.

One of the last vestiges of bread baking. This place is amazing and well worth the drive to pick up the best fresh baked Italian and French Bread around. Brought me back to my childhood growing up in East Harlem, NY and my Mother would send me out on Sunday Mornings to pick up bread from the few Italian Bakeries left. Something about the aroma of fresh baked bread, you can smell the warmth that envelops you. You can also delight in Calandra’s wide assortment of Italian Pastries, fresh baked donuts and specialty cakes for every occasion. This place gets packed but the staff does a great job at servicing everyone as quickly as possible. But do come with patience as everyone one wants a whiff of heaven while you wait.

Calandra’s is one of my Mom’s favorite bakeries so of course I had to get her birthday cake from them for her 53rd! Our cake was filled half with Raspberry preserves and the other half strawberry. In my personal opinion the raspberry was definitely the best of the two. Frosting of choice is cream cheese. It’s a bit pricey of $82 but well worth it because they have the most soft fluffiest vanilla cake around.