Aldo’s Italian Bakery

I can’t say I’m a big fan. With Gayle’s just down the road one mile there is really no excuse to go here.
They recently started selling gluten free offerings… and I must say it is not their strong suit.
I think they resell the gluten free stuff for another bakery.
Prices for the gluten free stuff is silly. I have now purchased 3 different things and found them to be just o.k.
Hard to find parking, meh pastries, and prices that make me grimace.

Love this place! I live right by it and go in all the time. I’m never disappointed and I never get tired of it. The pasta is delicious and fresh, the soups are homemade and SO good, and those almond croissants are just… I can’t with words. Plus, day old pastries for only $ 1. Deal!

Decent selection of pastries. They have sandwiches, bread pastas and various breakfast drinks. They also have glutten free friends.

I went here because it had good reviews. I got a lemon Linzer torte and a hazelnut macaroon cookie. The linzer torte was a shortbread cookie with some lemon jelly. A Linzer torte is supposed to have a nut flour in it along with cooked egg yolks. I went to Culinary school and have has these at many places and this was by far the worse imitation of a Linzer Torte. The hazelnut cookie was hard as if it was old, and tastes like a mixture of old tootsie rolls and dog food.

LOVE LOVE LOVE the starter bread here. It’s my favorite morning breakfast. I just wish they would make more of it because it seems to run out quick. Better come right when they open to get your goodies

I like this quaint little shop. Prices are decent. Staff friendliness is hit n miss. One blonde gal was super nice while another brunette was rather odd and rude. She would have rathered be doing what she was doing than help us. Even asking her to slice bread seemed to annoy her. I didn’t dare ask for anything else. Owner seems very nice and appreciative of business. I was quite annoyed and taken back by a very odd couple who seems to frequent this bakery. Beware! They are very intrusive and in your face and pose as Christian teachers. Apparently these 2 are a ongoing problem here. Because of them I have started to avoid coming here. Very unfortunate. Overall though a good bakery. Wish they had a more grand display case with more variety. Bakery items in case seem awfully limited.

Really good food, home made feel and friendly service. Also super reasonable prices and makes a perfect meal!

I love going into an Italian establishment and being served by an Italian! The ambiance and energy was bright and uplifting. Service was warm and inviting. The food looked amazing and they offer gluten free sweets! The slices of tiramisu were the best I’ve ever seen.
I tried the onion focaccia bread and a delicious hazelnut treat (I forgot the name). Both items were light and flavorful.
Great place with a kind, loving vibe. I’ll definitely go back to buy some fresh pasta!

This is my favorite morning burrito and coffee in the world. YUMMM! Always friendly and delicious. Great prices! Lemme say it again, «Grate Prycez.»

This place should be easy for anyone to find because you can smell delicious baking bread all along the street. I decided to walk in a random just because of the smell.
The people that work there seem very helpful, polite, and mellow.
And the food. OMG the food! Gluten free options. Pastries galore. Gourmet sandwiches. And Marianne’s Ice Cream.
And it’s reasonably priced. You can get a sandwich and a dessert there for about $ 10. I went with a chocolate-​chip cannoli and a hot sandwich.

Love this place. Stopped in for a cup of coffee. Ended up getting coffee, burrito, pastry, and a biscoti. Loved everything about this place. Next time Im in town Im coming in for lunch. Ive got to try the pasta!

Stopped by just before they closed on a Sat afternoon. OMG. Very delicious is an understatement. Cannoli’s not overly sweet but just right. Awesome! Nice little «hole in the wall» family business that is awesome. A must stop if you’re in town or drivin by. Just a block off the freeway.

— fresh pasta (4 different kinds)
— pasta sauces (mushroom, marinara, pesto, and meat sauce)
— gluten free heaven
— caffeinated drinks (coffee)
— smoothies
— milkshakes
— freshly baked breads (13+ varieties)
— desserts
— flaky morning pastries
— Marianne’s Ice Cream
— breakfast burritos
— extensive lunch menu
— friendly service
— inexpensive
— annoying street parking
Been in my bookmarks ever since I developed an obsession w/​biscottis however, I did not get any this past Saturday. I was feeling great and wanted a small treat before heading to San Jose for a full day of festivities.
Scored a parking spot right in front, I was eager to walk in. I love the overall atmosphere of this place; so intimate, so clean, and so cozy. I was in awe w/​the many things that were showcased. It took me awhile to figure out what I want.
I got a slice of focaccia (made w/​sweet onions), a chocolate chip cookie for Gavin, and a slice of the Torta Di Roso (Swiss chard and rice wrapped in dough). It resembles a quiche in my eyes and given the fact that I have never seen it, I was determined to try it.
The total for all 3 items came up to $ 6 and change. I couldn’t believe it. After my Torta Di Roso was warmed up, I’d sprinkle a generous amount of Tapatio after my initial bite. It was creamy and somehow light. It tasted so good that I said to myself, «To hell w/​eating just half. I’m eating the entire thing!» I’d come now to get a slice now if I could! The focaccia was dry and incredibly stiff. It wasn’t dense and I can’t help but think about the onions and gruyère focaccia made by Manresa Bread Project. I was disappointed but sincerely think maybe I tried a bad batch.
Gavin ate his entire cookie and I happened to converse w/​this guy that shared w/​me that he was Gavin’s age when he was running around Aldo’s. Clearly this bakery has been here for some time.
If only they open on Sundays.

Gluten Free Heaven! If you did not know already, Aldo’s Bakery has its own in house Gluten Free Baker. Thus far I have tried the oatmeal cooke (good on day one, dry and hard on day two), granola (this was not good at all), coffee cake (holy moly yummo, big, filling), chocolate brownie (yes I would like ten more) and the best ever ham and cheese croissants. Although very small, I had to buy two, this was the best gluten free baked treat I have had in awhile.
Prices are normal bakery prices, but well worth it. They do have GF bread that i have yet to try. So maybe next time!

A very nice authentic Italian bakery. I tried lots of goodies. The hot crossed buns are sumptuous, the special Italian cookies are tasty. I liked the chocolate type cookies the best. I did try gluten free donuts. They are not for me.
I look forward to returning to try other items on the menu.

Finally I found a real good bakery and patisserie. Everything is very good and also the gluten free products are very savory. I had a «panettone» during Christmas… wow! made like in Italy. Next time I want to have breakfast and try more things.

Love Aldo’s. Great breads, great lunches, and great prices.

Your Italian pastries are spot on, creative and delicious, your staff goes out of their way to help the customers, explaining some of the pastries that are more «traditional.» Your selection and quality of gluten free alternatives is exceptional, but here is what I loved most of all:
Starter Bread. You have preserved one of my most favorite nostalgic foods from the former bakery, Maddock’s (I lived around the corner as a child). Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is the only bread that my grandmother kept in the house in the 70’s. It looks the same, tastes the same and is still the best «traditional» white all purpose bread I have had.

This is a real italian bakery. The inside is cute and is well decorated with italian things throughout the shop.
The staff is very nice and cheerful. When you come in, you look over the treats in the display case and then order at ghe counter. They have a decent amount of seating for the size of the bakery.
I can’t recall what the name of the pastry I ate was called. But it was like a round piece of bread with powder around the edges and juicy blue berries in the middle.
Aldo’s Italian Bakery is a great, cozy place to enjoy fresh homemade treats.

It’s easy to miss this charming little spot if you’re not looking for it. Thanks to my eagle-​eye (and very insistent sweet tooth), I saw the word «bakery» as we zoomed by. Convinced BF to park and check out the goodies under the guise of finding something to bring to a dinner party later that evening.
My first thought as we stepped in was that the bakery looked like something I would find in North Beach in SF. The space is surprisingly big and a peek behind the counter showed a large kitchen/​bakery. The bakery was empty save for a group of people speaking Italian at one of the bigger tables.
We were perusing the pastry display when I saw the sign…“Lavender Cookies.” Yes, please! I was eyeing a few other treats when I saw the «Torta de Nonna.» I asked the ladies behind the counter what it was, and was referred to the master baker/​chef, Alessandro (?).
Turns out the large group sitting at the table with him was his family. He explained that the Torta de Nonna was a small pastry filled with a mixture of white and milk chocolate and pine nuts. Oh, yes, please!
As we sat at our table savoring these tasty delights (the lavender cookie was amazeballs), the chef came over and gave us a huge plate of homemade spinach ravioli with a walnut bechamel sauce. He told us that he had cooked lunch for his family and invited us to try the dish and let him know what we thought. Umm, WOW to the bright flavors of the dish, the perfectly cooked noodles, and the creamy sauce.
We decided to grab an assortment of pastries (lavender cookies, Napoleons, a strawberry & almond paste bread) for the dinner party, and needless to say, they were a hit! :)