Veniero's Pasticceria & Caffé

East Village

New York City

Art & Culture | History

Open Since 1894 Serving Up Italian Pastries & Coffee

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About Veniero's Pasticceria & Caffé

& why it made the Carpe City list

For 100+ Years this New York Classic has Churned out Quality Italian Desserts
The same family has owned and operated this historic bakery for five generations.
Over the years, bold-face names like Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, and John Belushi frequented Veniero’s.
Have your dessert to stay with proper table service or to go or for delivery. All are options.
Veniero’s is suitable for a variety of occasions, from date night to family night to group parties
Be sure to peruse the 40-foot glass case filled with a myriad of Italian delicacies. You can’t go wrong with cheesecake, Italian butter cookies or cannoli.

Carpe City Trivia

Who is this Veniero fellow?

Veniero is the last name of owner Antonio Veniero, who was just 15 when he immigrated to America from Italy in 1885 and began working in a candy factory. At 18, Antonio was made manager, and three years later, he opened his own candy shop. Antonio’s candy shop soon branched out to include coffee and biscottis, the start of Veniero’s. Today, Veniero’s Pasticceria & Caffé is run by his great-great-nephew.

What's the deal with the stained glass ceiling?

If you decide to eat inside, you’ll notice above the main seating section a giant display of stained glass which exemplifies the authenticity of the old-fashioned, Italian pastry shop. While the bakery has been running since 1894, the mural is comparatively new, as in 40 years old. Antonio Veniero’s nephew, Frank, took over the bakery from his uncle and made many renovations, such as installing the Neapolitan glass ceiling. Other than the addition of the glass ceiling and some murals, the intricate tiling on the floors and wooden mirrors are all part of the original design.