Varallo Brothers Bakery

“The cookies are buttery and flakey and delicious.”

T Rank★★★★

Stopped by Varallo Brothers Bakery in South Philly to grab an Easter cake for a family party, and it was my first time visiting. This place has that classic old-school Philadelphia Italian bakery feel the second you walk in- display cases packed with pastries and desserts, old family photos on the walls, and a neighborhood vibe that feels like it’s been around forever. You can tell it’s one of those longtime South Philly staples that generations of families have probably visited for holidays and special occasions. Everything in the bakery looked amazing. Between the cakes, pies, pastries, cook

Maxim Kind★★★★★

Espresso made by the hands of a woman who has been making it longer than all the baristas at my favorite new-wave coffee shop combined. Experience and wisdom in a cup. Someone who genuinely cares that you enjoy your dessert with a proper coffee—or that your morning begins calm and well taken care of. The décor is authentic and unpretentious. No thrills, no forced sameness of the third-wave cafés. Just simple tables, real Italian coffee, and truly delicious desserts. The cannoli are excellent. The Italian cream pie is phenomenal. The cookies are beautiful, the gelato scrumptious. And I absolu

Basil & Honey★★★★★

While in South Philly, I made a point to stop at Varallo Brothers Bakery, the sibling bakery to one of my favorite restaurants, Pesto. I had been told their pastries were exceptional, and the moment I walked in, that promise felt real. The space immediately transported me back to the Italian bakeries of Boston’s North End, the kind that make you feel like a kid again just by standing at the counter. The cookie case alone was impressive. Everything looked carefully made and thoughtfully displayed. I asked for what I grew up calling macaroons, the soft, chewy almond cookies. Karen knew exactly

Christopher Donahue★★★★★

The service was outstanding. The VARALLO special cannoli delicious. VARALLO's bakery cases were loaded with wonderful cakes and pies. Gelato was MMMgood.