La Delice Pastry Shop New York
Established 1935
This is an 80-year-old bakery of the kind from which Santino Corleone (of The Godfather fame) would have ordered, to stock up his pantry for a standoff with other New York families (although there is another great Italian bakery, La Dolce Italia, out in Forest Hills, maybe a bit closer to his home).
Adjacent is The Old Print Shop and the South Asian restaurants of lower Lexington Avenue. Nearby is Madison Square Park from which may be seen beautiful views downtown toward The Flatiron Building and uptown toward The Empire State Building.
On Third Avenue at 27th street. Get ready for these every day offerings --- here goes:
Pastries
Large: Brownies, Baklava, Cannolis, Eclairs, Napoleon’s, Berry Napoleon’s
Minis: Cannolis, Cream Puffs, Fruit Tarts, Bub-a-Rums, Napoleon's
Cupcakes: Vanilla, Chocolate, Red Velvet, Banana, Party (M&M), Oreo, Chocolate/Vanilla
Cookies
Linzer Tart, Almond Horns, Chocolate Chip, Black and White, Rainbow Sprinkles, Chocolate Sprinkles
Butter Cookies: Over 35 Different Flavors
Danishes
Cheese Danish, Cinnamon Danish, Custer Danish, Cinnamon Buns, Prune Danish, Butter Crumb Danish, Fruit Danish (Pineapple, Cherry, Blueberry, Peach)
Croissants, Chocolate Cigars, Chocolate Croissants, Almond Cigars, Apple Turnovers, Raisin-Scone, Ricotta & Squash Turnovers
Muffins
Raisin Bran, Corn, Blueberry
Cake
Slices: Strawberry Shortcake, Caramel, Carrot, Red Velvet, Chocolate Fudge, Black & White Mousse, Black Forrest, Tiramisu, Tres Leches, 7 Layer Chocolate Mousse, Oreo, Lemon, German Chocolate, Coconut, Lemon, Pineapple
Pound Cakes: Vanilla, Raisin, Marble
Whole Fresh Pie
Apple, Apple Crumb, Blueberry, Cherry, Pineapple, Peach, Pecan, Lemon Meringue.
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