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| - Presti's is a place that you have to go to if you're in Little Italy. There's a reason most people rave about it. I've been here around dinner time on weekends and most recently around lunch time during a week day. The good part about going during the week, especially before 3 or 4, is that you avoid the lines because yes, Presti is popular and there will be lines. There's a reason they tell you to grab a number.
However, despite how daunting a line you may encounter - it never takes long to get through it and the end result is worth the weight. The staff if cheerful, helpful and quick without making you feel rushed and unwanted.
The cannolis are great - the shell is crispy (the ones covered in chocolate are extra amazing) and the cream is perfect. I came with a friend and she raved about it between bites. Their vast assortment of cookies are amazing. Because of its size, Presti's can afford to have a lot of variety so there will literally be something for everyone. I'm partial to their Linzer cookies, both the apricot and the raspberry. They're especially good when paired with their coffee. This time around I got a mocha which was a bit too sweet for my taste but that may have been because I downed two co okies with it so take that as you will. Next time I think I'd follow my friend's lead and grab a latte - still delicious but not sweet.
Apart from the baked goodies there's also several options for lunch or dinner including strambolies, pizza, pasta, etc.. I eyed the Spinach stramboli but decided against it this time around. The strambolies have the perfect ratio of filling-to-bread so it was hard to walk away. I will be back though and that stramboli will be mine.
The interior of this place as a whole is unsuprisingly large. There are numerous tables where you can eat comfortably with a large group or just by yourself. I saw several people at individual tables sipping their coffees and working on their laptops. The entire front of the bakery is windows so the natural light is always there and always pleasant, especially on a good day. Or you could always grab a seat in their patio area out front. Not going to lie, sitting out there and watching the people walk by as I sipped my coffee and nibbled on my treat brought back the feeling of sitting at a cafe in Europe. It was bright and breezy and the people walking past spoke a mix of English and Italian. These same people, more often then not, popped inside to grab a coffee or pastry as well. When the locals stop by you know it's worth it.
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