Prato Bakery
“Cantucci which are soft chewy piscotti cookies are their staple and will have first timers raving as they come back for more.”
“My favorite cookie of theirs is the brutti ma buoni, you have to try this, its very meringue-y but so much better and nutty.”
“Stopped in for the first time today for a light lunch, a slice of their olive & tomatoes foccacia with an iced tea.”
Prato Bakery
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Good for Working: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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If you're looking for the trendiest coffee shop/bakery in Jersey City, I would definitely nominate Prato Bakery. They have the most inviting entrance filled with plants and vintage signs and trinkets. Inside is a large open space with a bunch of seating and the most fun decor covering all the walls. The display of croissants, cookies, biscuits and focaccia swill definitely catch your attention just as much as the adorable decor. Everything is made fresh and is so tasty! My boyfriend and I tried this place for the first time during Memorial Day weekend and Cant wait to go back! We came for brunch time and had a tasty meal! To start we got an iced coffee and a cappuccino. Both refreshing and delicious. To eat I ordered the zucchini focaccia and my boyfriend ordered the Manhattan. Neither of us can resist sweets do we each got a chocolate cantucci. I can't wait to go back and try more. This place is so cute!
We're not exactly hurting for coffee shops in the downtown JC area, but Prato does it right. As a coffee shop, they have everything you need for a morning pick-me-up.
The charm in Prato, though, is that it's more than that. It's a real treat to have a legitimate Italian bakery in town – they've got cantucci, stuffed foccacia, and a variety of savory treats, too. Depending on where you normally go for breakfast, Prato's sandwiches can be on the pricier end for what you get, but the porchetta on weekends at about $5 has the best value, in my opinion.
This is the perfect neighborhood cafe in my opinion. Right from the decor, to the people who make your coffee to the amazingly tasty flat breads and cookies. I love spending a few hours reading something or talking to my friends here over the weekend.
My favorite cookie of theirs is the brutti ma buoni, you have to try this, its very meringue-y but so much better and nutty. All their cantuccis are awesome, my favorite is the almond one.
I havent tried all their flatbreads or the famous pancioc, I usually stick to my favorites. I have tried all their breads though, the white tuscan bread is my favorite to make grilled cheese at home, the cibatta is pretty awesome as well.
They also sell a few Italian products in the store.
I will be going to this many many times more.
Coming here was a total accident. My BFF and I were driving around just checking out our old 'hood when we noticed the bakery. We decided we needed to try it right then and there in case we forgot later.
Walking in, it's super cute, and it actually goes back pretty far. They are fresh breads they bake right there, you can even walk to the back to see their ovens. Pizzas, sandwiches, focaccia, brioche sandwiches, biscotti, you name it. Very euro cafe. Love!
We didn't really try anything other than the biscottis (apricot, almond and fig)m which were delicious. But don't worry, we will be back.
I'll admit though, I saw all the cured meats hanging and I tried to order half a pound of prosciutto for my boyfriend, and ever since Carrino Provisions closed, I've been looking for a place, but unfortunately, I was informed they only sell the prosciutto and other meats on the sandwiches only. Oh well.
I love the interior of this bakery, all of that light colored wood is just delicious to look at! My cappuccino was excellent, but the real star of the show for me were their savory offerings. I've had the Forte dei Marmi (Tomatoes and mozzarella cheese) sandwich which was served on foccacia bread that I asked to be warmed up. The foccacia was delicious, but the sandwich it's self was only just okay. What i really love here is the special foccacia breads. The tomatoes and onion is amazing and I think I could eat a hundred of them. Definitely try the these and you'll be happy. I also noticed the front of the cafe is taken over by kids late morning on the weekends, so come early or late if that's not your scene.
We love coming to Prato! We had their cantuci, pizza (or pizza-esque bread with sauce and cheese), various sandwiches, cappuccino and Italian donuts that tastes like a cake and donut got married and had a baby.
We come here often and never get tired of it!
You will not be disappointed.
I recently discovered this place my accident, thank the Gods!
Their specialty is cantucci and holy moly, its probably the best I've ever had. The chocolate one is by far my fave, second to the almond.
I definitely will be returning here to try their other items tho!
This review is for the Cantucci (biscotti) as I haven't tried any of their other offerings.
Love these cantucci, especially the chocolate, but really they are all soo good. Good coffee also. Great spot to stop in and have a cup and grab a few Cantucci to satisfy your sweet tooth.
One of these days Ill try some of their lunch items…they look good.