Reviewers describe Café San Gennaro as an authentic Italian spot with a welcoming vibe, where Roman style square pizzas, fresh pastries, and robust espresso stand out. The pizzas are praised for crisp crusts and flavorful toppings, cannoli with crisp shells and creamy fillings, and pistachio bomboloni that are a dessert highlight. The staff are consistently friendly and attentive, adding to the homey atmosphere and the sense of being in Italy, occasionally with Italian speaking staff. The menu also features focaccia sandwiches and a wide range of sweets, though seating can be limited and the space can feel crowded at peak times. A few notes mention price concerns and occasional confusion about wall pricing, and some reviews point to changes in the coffee that affect the overall experience. Overall Café San Gennaro comes across as a beloved local gem that draws guests for a quick bite, coffee, and desserts as well as a memorable Italian cafe experience.
Super café avec excellente pizza à bon prix! Les patisseries sont aussi très bonne! Peu de place pour s'asseoir par contre mais parfait pour emporter 👍
Overall amazing place but I have an important feedback: I've tried your pizza with potato two times in a week (Saturday & the next Friday afternoon) & the freshness levels were really different. I understand that you need to sell every piece but this time the pizza was not good, 4/10 maks. I'll definitely come back btw, affogato was amazing too.
Vous trouverez les meilleurs bombolonis en ville à ce café! Charmant service en prime, bon café, belle merch, ils vendent des bouteilles de vin & leurs pointes de pizza sont aussi exquises 👌
Sep 26, 2024
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Pizza & focaccia sandwiches are delicious!! Their pistachio bombolone is amazing too. People working there are always super friendly, & the decor is cute & homey.
Sep 16, 2024
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My friend brought me to this place, & it made me feel like I was at home. The pizzas are excellent. Warmed up or fresh off the tray, they are amazing. They remind me of what my Nona & great aunts used to make when I was a kid-taking one bite through me back 30 years. The pastries are fluffy & sweet. I had the pistachio donut, which tasted like soft, sweet bread with a pinch of pistachio cream. We tried Margherita & Mariana. Both are superb choices. Next time, I'm excited to try the pepperoni. We finished with two cannolis, which were fantastic. I will have to go back & buy a dozen to share with my family. All the staff were super friendly with a giant smile, ready to provide excellent customer service. I did enjoy the attempt to upsell & see if there was anything else the customer was interested in purchasing.
If you're thinking about getting a bombolone, rethink twice. I got a Nutella bombolone that barely had Nutella. Really disappointed when you pay $4.50.
Sep 4, 2024
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For starters this place is very authentic, I knew when the workers were speaking Italian that it would live up to the reviews & it didn't disappoint. I haven't had pastries like this since Italy & believe me I've tried to find them. One major difference is that the pastries don't leave you feeling bloated & gross. I had two slices of pizza, a cannoli & half a donut & feel fine, in fact I could have eaten a few more donuts. The best part about this place is the pricing is very fair & the tip options starts at 10%, a dying feature in modern eating out. Bravo.
Tout est incroyable : du service à la nourriture en passant par leurs cafés ... J'adore ! C'est devenu pour moi une place incontournable lorsque je suis de passage dans le quartier !
