Ciao, Gloria

4.6 (443)cafe

550 Vanderbilt Avenue

A bright Prospect Heights cafe serving fresh sandwiches on house-baked bread alongside Italian-American pastries.

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Renato PoliafitoOwner
Valerie Figueroa OrtizChef

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Baker Renato Poliafito, formerly of Red Hook's Baked, draws on his Italian-American heritage to anchor the menu. Traditional biscotti, amaretti, and crostata share the counter with American classics like cinnamon rolls and layer cakes. The vibrant, well-lit space offers large tables and ample seating, making it a comfortable spot for weekday remote work. However, the setup shifts on weekends, when the cafe enforces a no-laptop policy.


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