Alvaro Bread & Pastry Shoppe
236 Peffer St, Harrisburg, PA
Crema's Take
“This beloved Italian bakery is a Harrisburg institution where everything is made fresh daily, from their legendary cannoli and delicate pastries to generous pizza slices that keep the line moving even during peak lunch hours. The warm, family-owned atmosphere makes it equally perfect for a quick espresso and pastry grab or lingering over a full meal, though arriving before the noon rush will get you a more comfortable seat to enjoy their handcrafted offerings.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. Quick-grab spot. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
I cannot sing their praises high enough! I came in today hoping (and expecting to be told no) that I'd be able to get 36 cannoli's and a cookie tray, understanding that is a tall order I expected them to be upset BUT THEY WEREN'T! This lovely family business made me 30 FRESH…
A gem of the neighborhood and Harrisburg. Classic Italian bakery and eats. The have daily specials, huge pizza slices and loads of pastries to choose from. Everything we got was great. Really nice owner to top it off.
We have been here twice. First time we got in the long line after 12:30 pm and ordered carry out. The line is long during lunch hour so it's not comfortable to eat indoors with so many people standing so close unless you can get seat near the window or outside. There is no wait…
My wife and I had lunch here. We tried a sampling of all the small pastries, a cannoli and a blueberry Danish. I also tried a slice of their meat lovers pizza. Everything is made fresh daily and anything left over is donated locally. The pizza was incredible - as you'd expect…
Alvaros is a gem in Harrisburg. Excellent Italian food whether you eat inside, at a sidewalk table or do takeout. We took advantage of their New Year’s Eve takeout package and everything has been excellent.
Crema Reviews
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