Italian pastries, cakes, and breads for generations in Hartford
4.0· 565 reviews
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Mozzacicatos is our absolute favorite old timey Italian place to visit on Franklin Ave. in Hartford. Stepping inside is like stepping into old world magic. My affogato was was stupid good and Rosa is the best waitress ever. We love seeing her when we go. Such a family highlight!💓
If I could give this place 0 stars I would. Owner is insanely disrespectful to his staff in front of customers. I wonder what he is like when theres nobody around. He is too old to be acting this way and I hope the way he lives and treats people comes back to him. He clearly already lives a miserable life. I grew up on this place. Seeing its downfall is honestly saddening. Food is stale and expensive. Owners are cutting corners to maximize their profit and it shows. Not to mention the already bad reputation this bakery has. Lots of legal trouble. Also, with the way the owner treats staff, you would expect them to be able to accept tips. Its honestly selfish and rude that they are not allowed to, as I've seen firsthand how he embarrasses them and speaks aggressively towards them.
My recent order for my daughter’s bridal Shower, I ordered the fruit cake with fresh strawberries only (no peaches), it was AMAZING!! Hands down best cake, received many compliments on the freshness and taste! Highly recommend!!!
First of all they have a ticket machine as you walk in. I’m assuming this is to know who the next customer to serve will be. But no…the staff conveniently forget to use it. Why is it there? Makes no sense and the customers end up looking at each other to see who’s next! Why not rid off it if they aren’ calling out the numbers. On a positive the bakery is spacious and beautifully laid out. There is a huge selection of items available. However there are no labels for any of the items (apart from the breads). Another inconvenience not only for the customer but also the staff member. We purchased Almond Cookies that were crispy on the outside and moist inside. Absolutely delicious! The Pistachio Walnut Muffin was definitely not fresh which is disappointing. The staff are polite and efficient. There is plenty of parking.
Nice bakery. Owner is super friendly and funny. Makes you fell welcome. It’s a nice play to relax, sit down and talk with friends and family. We were a group of 6. We ordered: croissant sandwiches and pizza. Coffee and sodas. Everything was good. Definitely coming back.
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