Perreca’s Bakery

When I was struggling, this great place gave out left over cupcakes to this organization. Seven years ago, I was just hanging around this place to take care of something. They lady there asked if I want to try a piece of a cupcake. I was hooked and spent the only twenty dollars I had on this bakery. Vanilla and red velvet cupcakes. The sandwiches are delicious. I moved out of Schenectady to be with family and friends and I have a good job now in New York City. I still think of this place, even in my sleep. I would make a special trip to visit one friend and this bakery.

Oh my god. This bakery is so unbelievably good. Their vanilla cupcake with chocolate frosting is delicious.

Came here after a night of drinking… Luckily we were still up at 4 am and my friend said Perreca’s was open so we ran over. Had a couple of slices of the tomato pie and a sandwich (?) like thing with deli meat and cheese on amazing bread. I’m not saying this just because I was starving and drunk, but this bakery is amazing! I can’t believe this was my first time here seeing as I’ve been to Perreca’s more times that I can count. Definitely will be stopping by every time I am in town.

There are only a few things I missed after moving out of New York and this place is one of them. They have been making bread for a very long time and in my opinion nobody does it better. Their bread is the best I have ever had hands down. I’ve never had anything come close. It’s heavy with a nice crust and soft and chewy on the inside. Get there early because sometimes it sells out. Their pizza was out of this world as well, just sauce and Parmesan cheese, doesn’t sound like much but dam it’s good.

After trying tomato pie brought into work a couple of times, I finally made the trek into Schenectady for the full Perreca’s experience, and it was everything I hoped it would be. We got 8 slices of tomato pie (two to eat then & six to take home), plus my BF couldn’t resist getting a muffuletta AND a roasted pepper & fontina sandwich. We found a bench to sit on & had a tomato pie picnic on this sunny 50 degree February day, and ended up digging into the muffuletta also, which was amazing. The olive tapenade & spicy meats plus Perreca’s crusty bread… mmmm. Next time we’ll take some bread home for the freezer. A must go.

Now we have three generations of our family obsessed with tomato pie. There is nothing more deliciously savory than a slice of tomato pie heated in the oven until the bottom is perfectly crisp. One of the best things I have ever eaten and we have so many good memories centered about eating tomato pie during the holidays or just because. I love coming to visit because everyone in the bakery is so lovely and nice. Thank you!!!

The best bakery in New York state by far, possibly the entire northeast. Original location since 1914 with what seems to
be the original interior, with classic creeky wood floors and the fulltime aroma of fresh baked goodness.
The tomato pie may also be my favorite slice of pizza overall — a nice cold slice w perfect tomato sauce on their signature dough is PERFECT.
Love this place! And if for some reason you dont like Perrecas, then we definitely would not be friends.

Ok came on sat morning to get fresh bread. The girl I side told us what to eat next door for breakfast. So we went to have the eggs purgatory. Omg delish. Grabbed a sleigh belle too. So anywho came back to the bakery and got more sleigh bells (well that’s what we call them) with the fillo dough and lemon ricotta filling), biscotti, and procute! Snacks in hotel for later!

Stopped in for a few slices of bread on a tip from a friend… Left completely amazed. First it was the best customer service I had for my time in NY. I had a breakfast pizza with goat cheese, spinach and eggs. Amazing. I asked for a bowl of some of their red sauce and the waiter provided an entire bowl for my wife and me. It was one of the best marinara sauces I’ve ever had. The waiter was extremely friendly and took me to the back to see the 100 yr old ovens. Oh and the bread… WORLD CLASS! We dunked the bread in it and finished the entire bowl. Amazing experience and outstanding people! A must do in Schenectady, NY.

My boyfriend and I love Perreca’s bread. We have it every week with our Italian themed dinner. Their pizza is the best period. Both my boyfriend and I are more about the sauce (the way a pizza should be,) and it shines beautifully on their pizza.

The most amazing chocolate cupcake I’ve ever tasted! They sell small and large Italian loafs that are really good bread. They also have cheeses and meats and Casa Visco tomato sauce and salami and cannolis.

The cannoli’s were out of this world! The cup cake was good the icing was the best part. My 3 kids split the large cupcake easy! The slices looked really good! I didn’t have any but many people came in for them! I wish I lived in the area to enjoy this more!

I haven’t been back to schenectady for about 15 years. I grew up in Schenectady and can say for a fact that everytime I have italian bread i say i wish it was Perreca’s. To this day I can’t say anything bad about this place other than they aren’t where I am.

There is nothing better — having grown up in an Italian neighborhood years ago with two rival bakeries on either side of the house — this little neighborhood store brings me back to when I was a kid. Every time I walk in and hear the bells chime and instantly hit with the wonderful aromas make my mind wander to years back. The Bread — not to leave out everything else — but the Bread is why we all frequent this little street in Schenectady.

Went there for Restaurant week. I had the foccacia pizza with egg… absolutely delicious. The egg was perfectly poached. Not too runny, not too hard… sometimes it’s the little things. I also got the veal ragu and my friend got the cappatelli with buffalo mozzarela. We both loved our meals and took our leftovers home. The pasta is fresh, you can absolutely tell. The difference is amazing. Atmosphere was nice, service quick. Staff friendly.

Perreca’s bread is where it’s at! I was born in Schenectady and have moved to many places in my short life, but I always find it back to Perreca’s somehow. Whenever I am coming back to visit my mama, I always swing by and I am always satisfied. The tomato pie is the perfect snack and the sandwiches are hardy and delicious. I always leave with a couple packs of taralles for my drive back. Keep in mind, rumor has it that the bakery and restaurant are owned by separate family members so they don’t really mix business. Usually I end up hitting up both spots when I’m in town. Definitely a must stop in «Little Italy» in Schenectady. The place is always hopping and for a good reason.

This is the best Italian bread I’ve ever had by far. Nothing I’ve ever had anywhere including LA/​SF/​NY and Napoli not joking. The crust has a flavor that I’ve never tasted in any other crusty style Italian loaves. The bread has a fan base so get there early to guarantee that you’ll have your loaf!
To the reviewer who gave one star because they wouldn’t make you a sandwich. Giving a business one star when you didn’t even consume their food is just ignorant. I wish there was a flagging option for people who are unreasonable.
This place is an institution for a reason, it’s fantastic, authentic and it’s been there in the same form and hasn’t changed. Can’t ask more.

Best bread. PERIOD
Tomato pie is addicting
The pasta fagioli is real deal and GOOD

First of all I don’t know why Unilocal doesn’t have 2 separate accounts for Perreca’s and More Perreca’s anymore but this update is based on recent visits to the restaurant. I finally got a chance to come for dinner and I got to take advantage of their free birthday promotion, which is a great deal btw. But I’m starting to get consistently disappointed by this place. I don’t think it’s being run well.
We went on a Monday night so it wasn’t super busy but they only had like one actual waiter and someone to help him so they were really working their ass off and therefore not overly friendly. We weren’t told about any specials and two of the things my dad wanted to order they were out of. What we did get was really good and exceeded my expectations though. The vodka sauce was surprisingly spicy. The chicken Marsala was nice and sweet. The service was quick but like I said a little curt. I’m not gonna hold that against them.
I also came for breakfast on Saturday only to find out they ran out of oranges so no fresh squeezed oj and also overheard they were out of French toast. C’mon on Perreca’s get it together. You have been open long enough that you shouldn’t be running out of things. My eggs purgatory were super overcooked. Poached eggs are supposed to be a little runny. These were practically hard boiled. I felt stupid sending it back but having poached eggs is what makes that dish so good. The yolk mixing in with the sauce is amazing.
Hopefully they take notice and correct the problems because they aren’t that major but I’m not willing to drive 20 – 30 mins to be let down much longer.

This review/​update is for the bakery, NOT the café. Some wing nut has convinced Unilocal to lump them together, which is ridiculous because they have different menus, vastly different quality, even different opening hours.
Please don’t go to More Perreca’s. I’ve tried them three times and they’re out… for poor service and mediocre quality. Instead, visit the original bakery on the other side of the wall that knocks it out of the park every time it steps up to the plate with their tomato pie, prosciutto and sharp provolone sandwich with spicy olive oil on a slab of their puffy bread, and fantastic and ridiculously cheap sun dried tomatoes in the little tubs lined up on top of the counter. Get those items, take them home, put the sun dried tomatoes atop a nice salad, and you’ve got a meal fit for a king.