Veniero's, East Village
45 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 18 threads.
What people say, in short
Veniero's is a repeatedly recommended East Village Italian bakery and cafe, particularly for cheesecake, cannoli and other sweets. Visitors also praise its old-school atmosphere and seating, making it an option for coffee and dessert rather than just takeaway. Dissent includes disappointing tiramisu and cannoli that some consider poor value; other visitors enjoy the setting more than the desserts themselves.
Address
Veniero's Pasticceria & Caffe, 342 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Italian cheesecake, Cannoli, Tiramisu
- Best for
- Desserts, Late night
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Siouxsie24 in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Names Veniero's as a direct answer to the request.
- Recommendsu/chrstgtr in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Suggests Veniero's as a real bakery and says it hadn't come up yet.
- Recommendsu/cantcountnoaccount in r/AskNYC · Dec 2023value
Says Veneiros has good variety and modest prices, with mini pastries that fit a budget.
- Recommendsu/kittyyykatttt in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Says anything from the bakery is worth ordering.
- Recommendsu/blueannajoy in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024
Names Veniero's in the East Village as a pick.
- Recommendsu/Remarkable-World-234 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026taste
Recommends it for Italian-style cheesecake and other baked goods.
- Mixedu/LeftReflection6620 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025ambience
Says the food isn't outstanding, but it's a fun, old-school NYC pastry shop, especially at night.
- Recommendsu/Sirnando138 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024
Directly names Veniero's as the cannoli pick.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/sighnwaves in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Calls it far superior to Juniors, named alongside Eileen's.
- Recommendsu/BR131 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Suggests Veniero's cookie tray as a gift option.
- Recommendsu/crazeman in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025taste
Calls Veniero's a classic Italian cafe and bakery and recommends its cheesecakes.
- Recommendsu/Vizzrecked in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024
Seconds Veniero's as an alternative pick.
- Recommendsu/jbrunsonfan in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Agrees with the Veniero's pick, calling it great and a long-standing local staple.
- Recommendsu/dudddee in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Agrees with the Veniero's suggestion.
- Recommendsu/dr_memory in r/AskNYC · Sep 2024taste
After nights of sushi at a nearby spot, they'd get pastry here.
- Mixedu/sha256md5 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024ambience
Loves the atmosphere and says desserts are decent, though the cannoli isn't top.
- Recommendsu/fucker_vs_fucker in r/AskNYC · Dec 2023variety
Recommends Veneiros but notes it only offers Italian items.
- Recommendsu/julsey414 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025taste
Promotes Veniero's for its cheesecakes and cookies, suggesting an after-dinner espresso or dessert.
- Caveatu/brisko_mk in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024value
Calls it a tourist trap and says its cannoli is poor value.
- Recommendsu/Hi-Im-High in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024taste
Shipped Veniero's cannoli kit to another city; guests assembled their own and the kit was great.
- Recommendsu/Agreeable-Pilot4962 in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Agrees with the Veniero's pick and fondly recalls family visits there, though not returned in over ten years.
- Recommendsu/jayzschin in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Adds another recommendation for Veniero's as a place to sit with pastries.
- Recommendsu/bitter_sweet9798 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025taste
Recommends its raspberry truffle chocolate cake.
- Recommendsu/JelloDarkness in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024taste
Recommends it for Italian-style cookies and pastries, singling out two items.
- Recommendsu/Klassified94 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024ambience
Likes Veniero's for plenty of seating, old-school feel, and dessert choices.
- Recommendsu/DreamTalon in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025taste
Agrees and suggests its cheesecake and strawberry shortcake.
- Recommendsu/CompetitionNarrow512 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2025variety
Suggested sitting in its dining room for pastries and a coffee drink.
- Recommendsu/thisgirl206 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Simply recommends Veniero's with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/Zoomer3989 in r/AskNYC · Jun 2024taste
Praises Veniero's Sicilian-style and ricotta cheesecake options.
- Recommendsu/Dangerous-Regular-56 in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Names Veniero's as a direct answer to the request.
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