Rose & Joe's Italian Bakery

Noam Kurland 2 months ago

I love the $2 coffee and buttered roll deal. With that said, the last 4 times I've come you have been completely out of either coffee or buttered rolls. The staff is very polite about it, but waiting around 5 or 10 minutes for butter to be spread on a roll or coffee to finish brewing isn't an option when trying to catch a subway that leaves in 3 or 5 minutes. If this continues I will be unable to continue patronizing a bakery that cannot deliver on a deal they advertise on their front door. Is the deal available or not?! I make a choice to give you my business on a near daily basis (and usually tip), but am now realizing McDonald's is a mere 300 feet away and sells any size coffee for a buck. I'd much rather support a small business, so please stop pushing your regulars away with these shenanigans .

Stuart Davis 4 months ago

Though I used to live near here, I never visited until my parents came to visit a few days ago. My mom and I split a slice of broccoli and garlic focaccia bread, my dad got a an apple spice loaf, and both of them split some chocolate dipped raspberry sandwich cookies. Everything was great—-especially the focaccia. This place is a neighborhood institution for a reason!

Sara Parrish 5 months ago

A lovely old school Italian bakery with great vibes and extremely friendly and helpful staff. Their pizza was recommended to us by an elderly Italian neighbor so we knew it had to be good. We got a grandma slice, a Sicilian slice, and 4 garlic knots. The pizza was exceptional. Buttery, thick crust, good quality toppings. The garlic knots were coated in garlic and oil and totally addictive. I could have eaten 10 more. We also tried the chocolate covered cannoli- their cannoli cream is light and almost had a whipped texture, and was slightly tangy, and not too sweet. We loved it. The whole time we were treated like VIP guests. It made us feel really good and appreciated. We cannot wait to visit again!

zo maq 8 months ago

Friendly staff. Arabia was very helpful to me, thank you. The pizza was delicious. Flavorful sauce & soft dough. This place is a neighborbood staple.

Chef Jean-Pierre Duqueroix 2 years ago

Everything about this place is nice. When you walk in you get this old school NYC greeting. They allow you to shop the case and answer any questions you have. The food samples are very delicious. I samples vanilla and chocolate cookies but I listened to the many customers in the store (mostly above 60 on my visit) telling me what cookies to try and their favorites. It appears that Rose and Joe has touched the little pastry hearts of the community. The pastry case—immaculate, nice fresh made pies, cookies, and they do have some commercial items for sale. Highly recommend for the old school New York vibe. So why the 1-star? Well I’m a pastry chef and no fool I believe there’s a mix of commercial bought and store-made to complete the inventory (very suspicious as I’ve seen other very similar products in competing shops (and at the Serafina at the Italian Center in Stamford, CT) there’s a bulk order (or distributor) bakery for these little Italian specialties. Until I see otherwise, my opinion remains. These companies have a specific taste profile. I didn’t see any believable kitchen resources that would lead me to believe these products are made onsite.