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Best Bakery in Belmont & Fordham

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Artuso Pastry Shop 8.3
Belmont
Artuso Pastry Shop is a long-running Italian bakery on East 187th Street known for cakes, cookies, pastries, and a reputation for cheesecake. The storefront mixes walk-in counter service with cake orders, serving neighborhood regulars and people picking up desserts for gatherings.
Must-Try Dishes: Italian cheesecake, Cannoli, Assorted Italian cookies
Scores:
Value: 8 Service: 8.1 Consistency: 8.5 Food Quality: 8.7 Atmosphere: 7.5 Cultural Relevance: 8.4
What makes it special: Neighborhood bakery where whole cakes and pastry boxes anchor holiday and party spreads.
Who should go: Anyone needing Italian cakes or desserts for gatherings.
When to visit: Earlier in the day for the widest cake and pastry choices.
What to order: Slice of cheesecake, cannoli, mixed cookie box.
Insider tip: If you want a custom cake, visit in person to see design options before ordering.