Little Cannoli Bakery

The Little Cannoli Bakery is definitely little but it is a great establishment that smells really good. I recently ordered 8 cannoli’s from this bakery and when I walked in it smelled like heaven. It was hard to find at first but eventually when you find it you will be in a little mall with nice shops. So if you are in Salem I suggest that you have a cannoli at the Little Cannoli Bakery

We got 2 of each kind of cannoli (chocolate chip and pistachio) and assorted macarons. The cannoli shells were a little chewy and a little different from other cannoli I’ve tried. Still good though. The cheese filling was a bit dense but he did fill the shells at the last minute which was good. The macarons were ok. Lacked the advertised flavor.

Cute little bakery in the reed opera house. I love going there. They are really nice and the treats I had were really good I had a snickerdoodle and some chocolate dipped cone looking cookie. I would recommend it if you downtown and want something different.

This was a cute little place, but I wasn’t that impressed. I walked in wanting a small, sweet treat. I was checking out the case while the man gave me a «hurry up» sort of look (I was the only one in line so it’s not like I was holding anyone up). I asked what he recommended and he said he hates when people asks him that and how is he supposed to know what someone else will like (I have asked this question many places and people are usually happy to help and if nothing else will tell you what their favorite thing is… is that so difficult?). I ended up deciding on a cream horn, thinking it would be a soft/​pastry like thing with a dream filling and chocolate dip. It was so hard I could barely bite into it and very lacking in flavor… not sure if if it was old and stale or just not what I expected. Maybe something else would be better, but since the food and the service was lacking I probably won’t go back.

So for this place I had high hopes, nice looking storefront inside the reed opera house, everything looked and sounded amazing. We bought 8 different items, but unfortunately only liked one of them which was the mini coconut crenels pie (may have been called something else, but that’s what it was) everything else was just way too sweet, and I know it’s a desert place, but myself, my wife, and even the kids thought the same, also anything dipped in chocolate had way too much in my opinion, the chocolate on the coconut macaroons was a quarter inch thick in places.
Now in all honesty I would rate this place lower than a three, but since some of my rating may be more because of my preferences and not due to blatant errors or poor baking, I knocked it up a bit

The Little Cannoli Bakery has the best sweets and treats in Salem. Every item is a sweet treasure of its own!

This shop started out very very small. it’s still small. the desserts are made on premise. No pre packaged products here. try this little place out and you won’t be disappointed.

Love this place. Such great coffee, pastries and service. I go there often to get my best friend a treat and she loves it!

I always make a point to stop and get some sweet treats when I visit Salem. The lemon zest cookies and Cannolis are always a favorite. Today I tried the local marionberry pie and it was amazing, so far everything purchased has been great. Only wish they were in Arizona so I could eat more often.

You get what you pay for! This is the best bakery I have ever visited. Some prices are on the higher end, but I don’t mind paying for quality and supporting this local bakery. Everything is always so fresh. I love taking my colleagues here!

Poco Cannoli è meraviglioso! There is a sitting area for when you want to take a break with a pastry or it’s easy to run inside for a box full of sweets to serve at your next party! Definitely a loyal customer!

Nice little bakery, very italian feel to it in downtown Salem. Got a almond marzipan croissant which was tasty. Good place for a sweet snack.

This is a nice little bakery in the reed opera house. The hours are not very good if you don’t work downtown Monday thru Friday. As for the cannoli’s well I didn’t like them. I’ve never been a fan of peanut brittle and unfortunately they coat all of theirs with it. I really wish they offered them non coated but oh well. The lemon drop cookies are really good as are all the other cookies I’ve tried.

When I was in my mid 20’s my best friend and I would call out «sick» from work and head over to the reed opera House and specifically head for the basement to little canolli bakery and order a coffee and a few pastries and the canoli was no exception. There was a magical feeling about the old location. It was small and out of the way and the way Tim would just chat about his work was wonderful to hear. We would spend many hours in the opera House, eating our treats and visiting right outside the door to the bakery. Fast forward 8 years later and the bakery has relocated to an upstairs location with a door the the outside. The pastries are good, but no where as fantastic as they used to be. Both times I’ve been in there and either Tim hasn’t been there or he’s just not chatting, he’s all business. The canolis are alright, but I don’t think they’re made with love any more, and that’s sad. I wish Tim continued success but my husband and I probably won’t be back. With the magic gone for me and the sad state of affairs at the opera house in general I feel like its a part of my past that should just remain there.

I found this place as I was walking back to my car from my hairdresser. I was curious about a cannoli, as my step-​father had talked about them but I’d never had one. I ducked inside, and requested for two cannolis to go, thinking I would take one home to my husband. That was when I learned that cannolis are best eaten fresh and not to be saved for later. I ended up buying a few other pastries for the Husband and I ate the cannolis on my way home.
It’s now part of my routine to get my hair done, get a cannoli for me and pastries for Husband, then head home. I truly wish I worked downtown so I could have them more often.
I like them dipped in chocolate chips, Husband likes them dipped in pistachios!

One word.
Yummy.
I was surprised to find this place in Salem. They have a wide variety of treats and not just Italian ones. Check it out, you will be glad you did.

The Little Cannoli Bakery, located in the Historic Reed Opera house in Downtown Salem, is everything a bakery should be. The owner Tim Goods, is a true artisan baker, who takes tremendous pride and care in all he bakes. The selection is incredible, as is the consistent quality. Besides the amazing cannoli, a wide array of cookies, pastries, and more await you. Decadent eclairs. Rich, moist brownie balls, world class macaroons, creamy Napoleons, and more than a dozen varieties of cookies (most of which are on their «dollar menu!») make for an amazing value.
The service from both the guys behind the counter here is always top notch, and there is truly something for everyone, here in the heartland of the Willamette valley. Stop in soon for an espresso and dessert. They have a great selection of pre-​packaged goodies to take with you for your home or office parties also. Come hungry, and leave happily full. The Little Cannoli never disappoints!

We stumbled upon this litrle hole in the wall q couple months ago. We go there just about every payday. Haha. You won’t be disappointed by ANYTHING you get from there!

Ohhhhh… the cannolis are heaven!!! We love this place! All the goodies. It’s difficult to choose one or two things. You want to order everything! When we want a special treat this is the place. So glad they’re out of the basement and onto the street level store front! If you’ve never been there GO!!!

My mom and decided to put our diets on hold and have cannoli’s for lunch. We found street parking right off of Liberty Street and found the sign for the bakery which is in the Reed Opera House Underground. We took the stairs down and walked around peering into a variety of shops until we found it (right across a tattoo shop).
It felt like Disneyland when you cross from one «land» to another. We stepped out of Downtown Salem into Little Italy. Romantically lit with terra cotta mosaic round bistro tables, it was a peaceful break from the outside world.
This was my first time having a cannoli and boy was it GOOOOOOOOOOD. Now I understand why people have a dreamy look on their face when they say cannoli! It was very crunchy sweet on the outside with perfectly textured ricotta filling inside and dipped in pistachio on both ends. The combination was incredible. I forced myself to not buy another one since my mom was already talking about how many calories it contained and how much exercise had to be done to work it off. I’m pretty sure they are calorie free.