Was finally in the area and had the chance to stop by this cafe. It was crowded inside with two large tables filled and a few smaller ones too. Decided to grab some treats to go but making a plan to dine in soon. Service was friendly and fast. As a born and raised New Yorker who is half Italian, I have pretty high expectations of Italian pastries and desserts. I decided on three items from their cases- a mini lobster tail, a slice of cannoli cake, and a cream filled bombaloni. The mini lobster tail is my favorite Sfogliatella filled with a delicious custard cream. It was perfectly crispy and flaky on the outside, with a dusting of powdered sugar and a generous amount of cream inside. Just the right size for a treat! The cannoli cake was very good, I loved the authentic cannoli filling with bits of candied citron but I think the cannoli filling layer could be a bit taller. The crust of the cake/pie slice was almost as thick as the filling. The bombaloni was the softest, pillow like donut, filled with just the right amount custard cream. I look forward to returning to try their sandwich options, coffees and more dessert items.
Service feels personal. Cappuccino is the bomb.com. They also have a few pastry selection.
Stopped in here the other day for a late afternoon coffee with some friends. This small shop located in a group of shops on San Jose Boulevard was busy and half of the ten or so tables inside were filled. All the tables were clean and they boast an impressive display of desserts, pastries, breads and Lavazza coffee. As well as Moka pots you can buy. I am not sure they do drip coffee as everything we ordered was espresso based. Our group all ordered from the counter in the back where a nice young lady took our order. Myself and another friend ordered an Americano (espresso and hot water) with cream (it comes served in a small pitcher on the side), another friend ordered a cappuccino and our fourth ordered a double shot of espresso. Less than $20 for all four drinks. Our drinks arrived to the table shortly after we ordered and my Americano was strong and rich . Everyone at our table enjoyed their coffee. Great place for a morning or afternoon jolt with great service (they are open until 9pm). Will definitely go back.
Everything I've tried here has been exceptional! The coffees & food options are plentiful & authentic. Great little locally owned spot.
I dropped in to Sapori Caffè after hearing such great things about this local, family-owned Italian coffee shop and bakery. Go ahead and add this to the growing list of rave reviews, it's well deserved. Located in the heart of Mandarin along San Jose Blvd. (same building as Clara's Tidbits), Sapori Caffè is the perfect "cozy coffee shop" getaway for those craving something out of the ordinary. I was taken aback by their large selection of both coffee and non-coffee based drinks, as well as the scrumptious Italian pastries beckoning from the glass case. The decor is minimalistic, but warm and welcoming, with enough seating for brunch with the besties. Noms: Decisions, decisions. I could go on and on about the variety of goodies, but that would take all day. Bring an appetite and come savor the experience. Pistachio Cake: This was the LIGHTEST cake that I've EVER eaten. It was like biting into a cloud, and in a very good way. It didn't have the overly-sweet "artificial" Pistachio pudding flavor, which brought it to the next level for me. Bomboloni with Nutella: You can choose from a variety of fillings for your Bomboloni, and I'm a HUGE Nutella fan, so that was the obvious choice for my first visit. Absolutely delicious, soft, doughy goodness, and I look forward to trying the other fillings on future visits. Italian Hot Chocolate: Its very rich....like...RICH. The "Elon Musk" of hot chocolates. Don't get me wrong, the flavor is on point, this ain't Swiss Miss territory, it's the REAL deal. And So: GO HERE, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Sapori Caffè has been around for 9 months, so stop in and show this awesome business some love! Till next time, my fellow Yeeps, SUPPORT your local eats and businesses, and as always...SYOY!
Lovely Cafe that transports you straight into Italy! Same owners as the crepe place in the avenues! We started with a little of everything, a cornetto which is very similar to a croissant it was airy and buttery! Cappuccino was so silky and creamy! Then the focaccio sandwich was delicious! It was crunchy on the exterior bread but light on the inside, really enjoyed, can't wait to head to Italy for more options on this sandwich! Great taste of Italy here in jax
Great place to stop in for a coffee! I got a hazelnut cappuccino, it was delicious and hit the spot when I was in need of a mid day pick me up. The pastries look amazing and one day I will have to go back and try some. Great little cafe to have a cuppa and catch up with a friend!
Fantastic! Finally a place on Jacksonville that offers Italian pastries and my ultimate favorite Sfogliatelle. Everything I tried was so tasty from my cappuccino to Cornette di Pistachio. The star was still the Sfogliatelle with a great crunch and citrus ricotta filling. Definitely will be back for more and more.
If I can give this bakery 10 stars I would! they definitely deserve it! the service the quality of food is top notch! I have been wanting to go here for months since I heard only great things about this place. They are open 7 days a week. and they open at 8 am which I love because I am a morning person. Finally, on a Saturday I decided to go here, this bakery is located in San Jose. A little hike for me but I it is definitely worth the drive. this bakery is located where tidbits are and apartment complex but they are on the other side of the apartment complex. They do have plenty of parking space which is a plus for me! I got there around 8:30, they have plenty of tables and chairs inside. The menu has a lot of options but not overwhelming. I ordered the Tiramisu latte and the bombolone alla crema and it was amazing! I feel like I was eating somewhere in Europe. The bombolone alla crema was soft and the crema inside was so smooth and the sweetness was just perfect! The Tiramisu latte was so good that I have to stop myself from drinking the whole thing in less than 3 minutes. Service was great! and I told my husband that I will definitely be back here soon! if you have not been here you have to check this gem at san jose!
My son and I stopped in here to explore the goodness. They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, the you get to taste what was in the picture and all conversation stops. This was a fantastic experience for us. Highly recommended.