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Circo's Pastry Shop

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One of the Top rated Wedding bakeries in New York


Address

312 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Website

www.circospastryshop.com

Contact

(718) 381-2292

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (610 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 8 AM to 7 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 7 PM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 6 PM
  • Monday: 9:30 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 7 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 7 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 7 PM

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  • 5/5 YYZREVIEW 11 months ago on Google • 1181 reviews
    Wow wow wow Brooklyn good to see that you have a FANTASTIC TRUE Italian STYLE PASTRY SHOP. The service by the owner was absolutely fantastic having cannolis filled to order is it true authentic treat. Who's ricotta chocolate chip cream is also on point Highly recommended. The cannoli donut is also something worth trying.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jcayman 1 year ago on Google • 33 reviews
    This is an O.G. pastry shop! My Dad's family has been going since it opened. Great cannoli's, pastries, cookies, and cakes! Once you're inside, it's like you stepped back in time. Great service and a friendly staff.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fadia H. 1 year ago on Google • 171 reviews
    Everything here was fresh. $45 for an 8 inch vanilla cake with strawberry filing. The strawberry was in a syrup but overall pretty good. $5 for a large cannoli was a bit pricy. $10 rainbow cookies were good but a bit too sweet. The best was the chocolate mousse slice under $5. Will definitely try other things here.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brenda R. 2 years ago on Google • 113 reviews
    I went on short notice. I needed a cake in a hurry. It was my daughter's birthday. I picked a red velvet cake, cannoli donuts, and chocolate covered strawberries. They have tons of other selections to choose from. The lady that attended to my order was so nice. I want to try their tiramisu. My family and tried everything I had purchased. I definitely liked the fact that the red velvet was moist. I am not crazy about red velvet but my daughter loves it. This one was a hit with us. I like the fact that they have been in business since 1945. That helped me pick what bakery I wanted to choose from for my cake. I will be going back.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Dee D. 10 months ago on Google • 160 reviews
    This is my 3rd time ordering from this place, two times of which I received spoiled food. I’ve always maintained that their presentation is super cute, BUT STOP SELLING SPOILED PASTRIES. I ORDERED 4 ITEMS AND IS THROWING OUT 3. The cheese danish was hard and taste rancid. I can’t stand them. NEVER AGAIN
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yesenia E. 1 year ago on Google
    Just go ahead and order one of everything. Trust me, you won’t regret it 🫶🏻
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jackie L. 3 years ago on Google
    My son loves this cake. He requests for it on every occasion even for just random dessert after dinner. Strawberries are always fresh and sweet. I recommend this cake to anyone who wants a treat that is not overly sweet and has a fresh feel to it. Sponge is moist berries are fresh cream is just like velvet. I’ve been coming to circo’s for 18 years now. My niece worked here and now my kids are growing up with them. They are basically a neighborhood staple
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 robert l. 1 year ago on Google
    Was not very impressed by the cake that was delivered to me yesterday by Circo’s. To me the decoration looked quite rushed and sloppy, which is not what you want from a bakery charging $295 for a 9” cake. It was supposed to be a bow design but the piping came out looking like smushed, careless hearts instead (even though I provided photos of how the bows should look). Compare the pictures below and see for yourself. Seriously this was such an EASY design, it’s unfortunate they were not willing to spend a little more time on it. The decoration was also damaged on some parts from the cake sliding around in the box (delivery was $65) and by the way they cover the cake in spray glitter without telling you. Everyone said it tasted amazing which I can give two stars for. Sorry but I wouldn’t suggest a design from this bakery unless it’s for a kids’ party, and for the price not really at all.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Joe V. 8 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Ordered online for delivery and apparently they don't actually get the product to you by that date. When you select a date it is the day they just ship it out. So if you're ordering for an event make sure you place the date well in advance or you are screwed. Who in their right mind thinks I care about the date it is shipped out. Now I have to make special arrangements and cannot have the pastry for an event I was bringing it to. To top it off management won't come to the phone and instead you're told to email them. $40 plus $25 shipping for a cheesecake and you get this kinda garbage service. I don't care how good it ends up being. Never ordering from here again. 0 stars should really be a thing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mr. J. 5 months ago on Google • 429 reviews
    Classic old NY Italian bakery. Great service, large mouth-watering selection. The tricolor pastries were some of moistest I have ever tasted- delicious!

  • 5/5 Dara M. 4 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Amazing bakery! Haven't found something this great since I was a kid. The assorted bakery cookies was so delicious and pastries such as the cannoli and chocolate cigar. I will def be ordering from here again and suggest you do too! Also, very friendly customer service and a speedy delivery right to my door in record breaking time! Yum!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carlos G. 1 year ago on Google
    Visiting NY after living in Florida for awhile it is great to come back to a great Italian bakery & have a fresh napoleon. This place is great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 richard c. 1 year ago on Google
    BEST CUPCAKES IN BROOKLYN! Absolutely love this place. And the folks who run it are super helpful
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ronnie S. 9 months ago on Google
    As a Brooklyn kid living in Crown Heights , then Bushwick (now living in Bridgeport) , I remember my Dad sending me on the bus (Knickerbocker ave. route) to a bakery on Knickerbocker ave. to get his favorite apple Strudel. I knew which corner and which side of street it was on , just didn't know what cross street. Drove down couple weeks ago , first to Laurelton , then to Brooklyn. Walked around the old neighborhood . Walked into Circos , asked the young girl how long this place has been here , she said I think70plus years . I said , this is the place ( around 1971 was when I last visited) ☺️☺️☺️ . She said they don't have that pastry anymore 🥲 , so I got a few other great things in Dad's honor 😘 . Spoke to Anthony (Store Owner ) on the phone a few days later and he was so appreciative .Will definitely return next time I'm back HOME...in Brooklyn !!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 william v. 5 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Had some cannolis, lobster tails and a cheesecake overnighted to Orlando FL. It arrived next day nicely packed! As always, super delicious and well worth the shipping cost. Anthony, your crew is the best!

  • 1/5 Donna 6 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    struffoli , these wee delivered as a Christmas gift from a friend. Last year they saved me during RSV the honey. This year Not only was the portion smaller. They were cakey and dry. Honey bland. I order these on Etsy get free shipping or definitely lower then offered here and although they not displayed in the Elaborate wreath shape they are truer struffoli than this. I feel bad as the person generously ordered 2 and I can’t drive the 8 miles today to argue for a refund. As I had surgery , it’s not a straight 8 miles. I honestly could have done better myself. They didn’t even roll them in balls they are clusters. Part of the fun was the Christmas ornament shape. The ones that’s are sampled by my family i helped out a bit , I melted honey sugar and limoncello to flavor up. It’s obvious they didn’t bother to stir them while or perhaps roll them in balls. Perhaps a new chef , get old one back. I’ll be sending these to the church Christmas party tonight with name of Circos on it so they don’t think I made them. I know , they are a pain to make , hence buying them . Perhaps don’t offer them . It’s Sad no one does there job right any more. And I can’t even tell my friend. They meant for it to be a suprise and it was. Next year I’ll say I don’t like them anymore stick with Etsy or my own. Disappointing. I was going to g to try some amaretto cookies but won’t be going there anytime soon. Sorry stroffoli lovers Google and order on Etsy quick delivery.

  • 5/5 Whitney D. 4 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Circo’s Pastry has been in my life for as long as I could remember, and memory goes very far back. I didn’t let moving from Brooklyn to Manhattan stand in my way. Luckily for me UPS delivers next day.

  • 5/5 Alexis A. 3 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    Two words: Absolutely. Amazing. I tried Circo’s Pastry Shop for the first time today and it will certainly not be my last. I tried a wide selection of their pastries including their rainbow cookies, tiramisu, chocolate mousse, pistachio creme de la creme, and don’t forget their iconic cannoli. The wonderful thing about their cannoli is that they fill it up for you on the spot so it totally enhances the freshness. Every single item my family and I tasted was undeniably fresh unlike other bakeries I tried. And their rainbow cookies, absolutely delicious. In fact, they’re the best I’ve ever had and I’ve had my fair share of rainbow cookies in Brooklyn over the 2 decades I’ve been here. Plus the service is so friendly and accommodating. If you want your tastebuds to be impressed, look no further than Circo’s!

  • 5/5 Bri E. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious, authentic, and packed well. These got to the West coast on time, and everything still tasted fresh and baked with so much love and reverence for the culture and history. These cookies alone make me want to move to the E° 😍💘 Our family's favorite so far is the Mondulas!

  • 5/5 Jennifer K. 1 year ago on Google
    Their cookies are the best! Discovered when we picked up a Circo’s cookie platter from our local bagel shop at the holidays. After trying two other Italian bakeries that simply did not compare to how good Circo’s was, we went with Circo’s cookie platters at our wedding - all our guests loved them! Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Lilly T. 1 year ago on Google
    Easily my favorite pastry shop not just in the neighborhood, but in the city. Everything is always delicious!! I've tried some traditional pastries here that I never would have otherwise tried, and now I can't get enough. The workers are always kind and polite and helpful, and they have a pastry or cake for everything. I can't recommend Circo's enough. There's a reason they've been in business for so many decades!!

  • 5/5 Rebecca C. 1 year ago on Google
    Circo's is a true gem for New Yorkers that no longer live nearby. The delivery of pastries and cookies is always very timely, shipped with temperature control, and most importantly DELICIOUS. Quality of desserts are top notch, and make you feel like you're back home. My parents are always so thrilled when I send them a package from Circo's. I've been ordering from them since 2017 when I had my wedding in Maryland and had a 10lb cookie platter shipped to the reception. The customer service is top-notch. You can easily get ahold of the shop, and the employees are always so warm and polite. Can't recommend them enough!

  • 4/5 Naruto f. 1 year ago on Google
    The cannoli donut wasn’t bad they missed a great opportunity of filling the donut instead of just having it on top. And the pistachio donut was reaaaaaally overwhelming with pistachio inside and on top I would have put a pistachio crumble and go lighter on the pistachio filling cause I got an immense attack when I bit it. It was good just really overpowering.

  • 5/5 Michelle S. 1 year ago on Google
    This bakery gave me tastes of home. I live in the Midwest now. Terrific memories of childhood. Absolutely Delicious! 5 stars for taste, packaging and expedite of my order. Thank you to all at Circo's Bakery. Merry Christmas

  • 5/5 Linda R. 11 months ago on Google
    Just had a Carnival Birthday and got the cake from Circos !! The best cake in the neighborhood. Always get my cakes there.

  • 5/5 Marlene T. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place they really did a great job for my daughter birthday Christmas theme cake 🎂 it was delicious my guest enjoy the softness of the cake we will be coming back soon thanks so much

  • 5/5 Brittney M. 1 year ago on Google
    We are on our third order, and everything made it to the W° coast on time--still fresh and incredibly delicious. Hardly any of our local bakeries can compete with the prestige and legacies of the E°, and the impeccable quality of Circos is always worth the wait and shipping. Our family will probably be ordering more once we move out there 😉

  • 5/5 Mary G. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered after seeing a video on Facebook. Great prices, and packed very well. Arrived very quickly too. Best of all was the smell and the taste! We tried one of everything! Fantastic! We're definitely going to order again and again. Thanks so much 🙏 💓

  • 5/5 Zeinab A. 1 year ago on Google
    My husband is from Brooklyn and he grew up eating rainbow cookies and we don't have them around us. I just got them in the mail. They're absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for packaging them with care!

  • 5/5 elmira c. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing tres leches cake! I never was a fan of it but they perfected the recipe! It has a balanced level of sweetness and moisture. It’s no question why it’s been a staple in Bushwick for so many years. The bonus is they have a wonderful staff with great customer service!

  • 4/5 Booker A. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this place. It's in a cute neighborhood, the people there are nice, and the cakes are good. Doesn't get 5 stars though, because it's a little pricy and cakes need to be transported with extreme care.

  • 5/5 Damaris T. 2 years ago on Google
    I love Circo's! I buy all our bday cakes here. Their strawberry shortcake is so good. We added vanilla filling as well and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. Everything is always great. The manager is very nice, the two girls at the counter are rude and need to work on their courtesy and social skills🙄but overall I'll Always come here for our cakes.

  • 5/5 Cynthia V. 1 year ago on Google • 5 reviews
    I have been shopping at Circo’s for years, when I lived in Bushwick. It was our go to for Rainbow cookies, birthday cakes and cannolis. Now living in TX my daughter on her 21st birthday wanted cannolis, so I bought them. They came cold and nothing broken, but no thanks to UPS a day late. Needless to say, better late than never. Now that I know they can ship to TX, I will be ordering again. Thank you also to Anthony who personally reached out to me when my package arrived late. Your awesome.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store pickup
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
    • ✓️ Same-day delivery
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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