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4.0 of 5 stars.
way too pricey sometimes but everything is fresh. i really like the ricotta pie.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated canoli's.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HOLY WOW---is all i can say, i went there in search of strawberry shortcake and left with a strawberry shortcake (individual size), strawberry millefoligie and a napoleon. all of these pastries were…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard of this place for years, and my NY friends rave about it, but I frankly was not impressed. Between the bf, a friend and I, we shared a fruit tart, a mini cheesecake, a chocolate cannoli and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
(To the tune of Domenic the Donkey) Riggedy-jigg, hee-haw, hee-haw
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best places to go have desserts. It gets really packed but it's worth the wait. Don't forget to try their lobster tail as well as cannolis and cheesecake. And don't try tiramisu there.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I meant to give 3 stars only.. but w/ the selections they have in the store.. I toss in one more star. But the dessert was too sweet for me, not my kind of dessert. Presentation wise, it's average.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got my wedding cake here, my baby shower cake, and every birthday cake, the strawberry shortcake is so fresh and delicious - everyone always raves about my desserts! the cakes are so light and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, this place is HORRIBLE. 1. The pastries taste 3 days old.
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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You know the place is authentic when there's a photo on the wall of the owner...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Our mission was to travel from Chelsea Piers, to Italy, and back to Midtown West in two hours time. Our chosen mode of transportation: the M23 crosstown bus and our feet to carry us to the corner of…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Veniero's, the 111 year-old Italian bakery famous for its cannolis and other Italian pastries, failed to impress me. The cheesecake was much better than the cannoli, but that could just be because of…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank God this place is a 2 minute walk from my brother's apartment. I love everything from this place. The cannolis, lobster tails, sfogliatelle..I can go on and on. I always get my stuff to go!…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Truly Italian or close to authentic Italian cuisine as possible. It's not good for large groups. It's a dessert lovers dream to have a sweet feast. As you walk into the restaurant/cafe all the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's off the beaten track but worth a trek from anywhere in Manhattan and even the outer boroughs and New Jersey, because the pastry is THAT good and surprisingly inexpensive. Make sure you try the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
1 star for delicious latte in old school handled glass 1 star for being in business since 1894
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to come pick up dessert/parties if you're heading to someone's house or just for yourself. Everything is fresh and their Italian Cheesecake is killer. Also had the mini tartes,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
PROS: - large selection of desserts
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
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yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has delicious, authentic Italian desserts. It is also reasonably priced and has plenty of tables if you're looking to leisurely enjoy a cappuccino and dessert with friends. I had the red…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DELICIOUS. I love the little butter cookies with jam.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DELICIOUS desserts! chocolate strawberry banana cake is a favorite. it is a cozy authentic neighborhood spot, cannot be beat!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was searching for a decent bakery near my apt and this place is delicious! I got their chocolate windmill, a cream puff, and some cheesecake (yeah, I was hungry...). All of it was good and lasted…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
was craving something chocolatey the other night and we decided to venture out to try this place after passing it daily to get back to our apartment, and let me say: i was not disappointed!! rows upon…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My guy friends fight over who 'discovered' Veniero's first. It's the kind of place that they'll recommend to their boys to bring, woo, seduce, and take home a girl and, despite the fact that that type…
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me and my wife did a cheesecake battle between Juniors and Venieros and I have to say that Venieros wins it by mile. I just love their strawberry cheesecakes. Its creamy and fluffy but not heavy. The…
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best desserts in the city, one of the first pastry shops in the country so the historic factor is cool. They have all the mini desserts (as well as the full sized versions) that make you…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
(Jan/ 2007) We came for the infamous canolis. There was a long line but the wait was not bad at all.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Classic. It is beautiful inside and the pastries are delicious. You can sit down and eat or just order from the counter. A great place to go after dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
veniero's! i had the good luck of landing at this place within a month of being in new york, so many year ago ha. god smiled on me that day, i had no idea where to get marzipan in the city. but not…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty to the max! Especially for cheesecake. However, if you really want a particular cheesecake for a holiday (like Mother's Day), then I would suggest pre-ordering it. Even if they say that it'll be…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This was the only place open at 9am when I wanted something to eat for breakfast, but didn't want to make anything. I had the strawberry shortcake because a lot of you guys recommended it - and it…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the two best pastry/dessert spaces in the city. The huge case of many many types of pastries, and the room next door to sit down and try them if you had time. Usually go with a bunch of people,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, my mom lived right down the street from this place in the village back in the day, and when I was young my parents would take me here for cheesecake and cannolis and other treats, only…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Could someone plese tell me I have died and gone to Torta di Ricotta heaven! I have been haunting this shop for years and whenever I am in NY I must stop there and indulge. If there was one dessert…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
amazing. i don't know how crowded it gets during the day, but i went on a sunday night and it was perfect. not crowded at all. i went with a friend and it was the perfect atmosphere to just hang out…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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The line is always out the door here but the reason why is because they have such excellent pastries. I have been coming to Veniero's for years and they have always had top quality pastries and they are very...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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If you are looking for excellent pastries, stop at Veniero's. The quality and prices are unmatched. Made fresh daily and must stop while in New York.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're a New Yorka, you know Veniero's. Veniero's serves great coffee and all types of sweets/cakes you can ever imagine.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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The line is always out the door here but the reason why is because they have such excellent pastries. I have been coming to Veniero's for years and they have always had top quality pastries and they are very...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone raves about the strawberry shortcake, but when I went, they ran out. =/. I thought all the other desserts were going to be sub-par, and I sat in my seat and started to sulk. I ended up…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always come here when I'm in NYC to catch up with friends and wolf down some cannoli. The selection of pastries is five star. The atmosphere is homey. It's a cheap place to meet someone for coffee…
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Who let the dogs out? And I am not talking about canines. I was never a big fan of Veniero's pastries, cakes or pies; nor the sewer water coffee, bada bing suburban patrons, and sour sloppy service.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place will always have a special place in my heart. So many memories of cutting class in high school and coming here just to stuff our faces with pumpkin pie. The lines get a bit obnoxious but…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I could just live here forever and try each one of their pastry desserts again and again. I had a chocolate cream puff that was gigantic and delectable. I couldn't finish the eclair I had because I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'm always delighted to be in this pastry shop!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I can gorge myself with every type of desserts they offered. But I settled with the cheesecake topped with fresh blueberries. Yum! I also had a bite of my friend's strawberry shortcake. It was…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No food here -- just caffe (and related beverages) and heavenly nourishment from the Italian Gods. Take out or sit in -- very nice place to come for dessert.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went there so many times, but never took time to write a review. A simple New York cheese cake worked for me. Also, you got to serve by a hot waitress (after dinner time).
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I know I needn't add to flood of reviews that are seen here. But I seriously just had a really kick ass Veniero's experience that I must share. Usually, when you think of Veniero's you think of…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Go to Veniero's if you're looking for a late night coffee Italian pastry shop. The place gets busy - especially on the weekends - and you will have to wait for a table. The prices are reasonable. The…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love Italian pastries. My Sicilian and Italian grandfather was a baker. I know my Italian pastries and these are...passable. But only passable. Caffe Napoli e Trattoria Canta Napoli in Little…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One white orchid tea and a big fat piece of strawberry shortcake and im in heaven. This is the prettiest desert and most satistfying to me. The fresh cream, the strawberries and a llght and airy…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
awesome awesome awesome. I know there are already more than a hundred reviews, so here's to making it to 200! I love the strawberry shortcake!! One of the best cakes I've had (next to the old…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow....with 167 reviews already I'm sure there's nothing more that I can say that hasn't already been said multiple times over. Basically - Veniero's is a dessert stop that no pastry fiend should…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i mean there's tons of desserts to choose from but eh its nothing special... tons of sugar in everything... tons of cream... kinda pricey! definitely expect to gain some weight here...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LIGHT CHEESECAKE? Oxymoron, you say?
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've been coming to Veniero's since i was like 3 years old. We'd come into the city to visit my grandma and on the way back to JC we'd stop here and this was my treat. I'd get to pick as many pastries…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*drool* I love tarts!
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite dessert place in the city! I avoid the cafe section in the evening, as i hear it's often too crowded, but during the daytime it's perfectly quiet, and nice for coffee/tea and a pastry with…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. It has got charm- tons of history- Blue eyes used to come here. The cheesecake is AWESOME. Some of the best espresso I have had in a while sans Italy. Thanks Chan and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a huge selection of desserts, but nothing has ever blown me away. I'm not dying to go back. It's overrated IMO.
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
seriously overrated. that's all.
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was a blistery cold winter night, and we found ourselves craving something sweet since neither of us wanted the night to end. He led the way to Veniero's, and it's had its own special place in my…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here multiple times to for take-out dessert. To be honest, I am not a big dessert fan and so I can't say without a doubt that Veniero's dessert's are better than other places. With that…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i get a crazy headache whenever i step in here. the seating is horrible and tight. the service is consistently bad, ordering to-go is one of the most annoying task ever, the desserts are pretty good-…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was solely by a chance encounter that my visitation to the infamous Veniero's occurred. My friend and I had intended to conduct our dessert consumption activities at Chickalicious. Sadly, it was…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
He bought flowers, took me to dinner, and brought me to Veniero's for the first time. And though I threw away the flowers and screened my calls, I did go back to Veniero's many times after (just, not…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I adore Veniero's -- some of the best pastries I've ever had. Amazing cannolis, wow. Cheesecake is pretty delicious too - you can't go wrong with ordering dessert at this place. I'd recommend getting…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, man. It's places like Veniero's that make me so glad I live in the East Village. The fruit tarts are my favorite- I highly recommend the kiwi! They look petite, but they are a good 3-4 bites. The…
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is, IMO, highly overrated. I gave this place several chances as I live just down the street, and it has consistently failed to impress me. While not without its virtues (though I've found…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very very cute eat in pastry shop. I recommend any of the cheesecakes (I'm a little partial and i think i may be lactose sensitive). I like the strawberry cheesecake while others prefer the chocolate.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Guilty pleasure! Everything you could possibly want from cannolis to pumpkin cheesecake. Fruit Tarts, lobster tail, cookies, cakes, and coffee. Around the holiday's you do have to order in advance for…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has been around forever! We used to come here during high school to grab a sweet and gossip for hours. Returned recently to do the same with an old high school mate, only ~20 years later.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh, well cooked and delicious pastries! I loved the coffee here too! =) The pastries are delicious and not too sweet. I just wish the service was better. I guess it's because this place is busy. If…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the oldest, best pastry shops PERIOD!!! The Fruit Supreme Cake is my absolute favorite! Don't let the long lines intimidate you - patrons are waiting because they know that they will…
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
- recommend fruit tart - new york staple
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Been there 3x - first horrible, second fantastic, third blah. FIRST TIME went to sit in, weekend late night. It was really crowded, but the hostess was sweet. Unfortunately I got a frozen-solid,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Its 11:30 on a Saturday. You just consumed a delicous meal but you still need to feed your dessert cravings. You are not sure what you want...but you know you want something sweet and you want it NOW.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't usually go to Pastry places.. but this place is awesome. I alwasy get the Napoleans.. both kinds.. but I like the flaky kind better.. it is so much fun to go in and order, even if you do have…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
DON'T JUMP ON THE HYPE BANDWAGON!!! I brought my mom to this place when she was visiting from Cali.. We ordered chocolate mousse cake, a napolean and chocolate cannoli. They were mediocre, decent,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe the best cheesecake I've ever had. And I've had a lot of cheesecake.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The most amazing eclairs I've had in recent memory.... This is the real deal complete with bright lighting, typical Italian decor and simple coffee drinks with appertifs served on the side...…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to think that Ferrara's was the best Italian bakery in the city. I was wrong. In my opinion, its Veniero's. I love that when you walk in there's a huge picture of Ol' Blue Eyes himself, Frank…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had to go here after people were bad -mouthing Ferrara's and claiming this place was so much better. I just popped in and got a cannoli... yes it was delicious, but no different than Ferrara's. I…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
pastries are meh service is meh
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a gorgeous lunch at the newly expanded Momofuku we headed to Veniero's. I longed to press my nose close to the glass window behind which rows and rows of gorgeous pastry sat. Unfortunately, it…
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
veniero's is a MUST-GO place ever! Acutually i hate the place cuz it made me a dessert person.
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could hate this place. Its even harder to hate this place when its on the same street you live on! This place has cheered me up after many rough days at work-I STOP IN AND MAKE MYSELF FEEL…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I started coming here when I was just a Junior at the ol Stuyvesant on 15th Street, and haven't stopped since. This has become my favorite dessert spot. Everything is freshly made and they have a…
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I must be retarded, since I gave this place less than 5 stars! I had their desserts before - what's the biggie?
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Classic. You must visit this dessert emporium. They make micro-versions of everything- so you can try it all. Enough said.
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
can't really go wrong in this place. pumpkin pie, huge slice, $4. only bad thing is if you're eating it to-go, they give it to you on a piece of wax paper in a paper bag. and pumpkin pie, or any pie…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this cute decore pastry shop has been given so many great reviews already, so i've got not much to add to them. but i can't help giving five stars to this pastry shop!
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Veniero's is the best and they have been around just over 100 years and theres a good reason for it. Their NY style cheesecake is my favorite. The cheesecake is made perfect its very light and just…
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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I've been coming here for years -- they have the perfect cannoli filling, amazing cheesecake, marzipan/apricot cake (don't remember the proper name), small fruit tarts, baba o rum, sicilian cheesecake,...
menupages.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Veniero's is a wonderful Italian pastry shop in the east village, has been around since 1894 and owned by the same family since the day they opened their doors. How's that for nostalgia! Better still,…
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE SWEETS!! I've been here several times with different Taiwanese friends. They told me the cheesecake here is very famous. You can find this place in Mandarin travel guides because of its history…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Soo many choices to choose from, yea! Even better, all the desserts are reasonably priced! Cute seating area and a good place to take your date (but avoid the Fri/Sat night crowd).
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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