Whenever I go into Riviera Bakery, the women behind the counter glare at me as though my custom were the world's biggest irritation.
On days when I can screw up my courage to face the ladies' wrath, I treat myself to a fresh and delicious roast chicken sandwich on focaccia ($5 but worth it). There are also salads and pizza slices available for eat-in or take-out.
I walk past Riviera every day multiple times and it's always humming with neighbourhood folk sipping their espresso. Since there is plenty of choice for cafes around here, the constant crowds suggest that this is one of the better ones. I'm not really a fan of Italian baking but the cannoli are excellent. Take some home in a white box tied up in string for a vintage treat. Riviera is also okay for gelato but only if you can't be bothered to walk to Dolce with its much broader selection of flavours.