There’s Always A Line Down The Street At Isgro Pastries In Pennsylvania

Isgro Pastries in Philadelphia is a beloved bakery known for its award-winning cannoli and other Italian desserts.

A long line, especially at a bakery, can be a pretty good indicator of things to come. After all, if sweets fans are willing to stand in line, even one that snakes out of the door and down the sidewalk, you know you're in for an unforgettable treat. Don't let the line at Isgro Pastries in Pennsylvania intimidate you. As a long-time, beloved neighborhood bakery, it makes some of the best pastries and desserts in the area.

Isgro Pastries has been a neighborhood staple in Philadelphia since 1904, when Italian immigrant Mario Isgro opened the beloved bakery.

For more than a century, the bakery has sat in the same spot on Christian Street, a popular place in the city's Italian Market. One visit will, undoubtedly, turn you into a lifelong fan - and customer.

Don't let a long line deter you from treating yourself at this bakery that's been family-owned for four generations so far.

Breathe in the sweet aroma of fresh-baked goodies when you first step into the shop. If you visit often, you'll notice the front window display always changes with the seasons.

You'll find some of the best Italian pastries in Philadelphia. Take a few moments to browse the showcase.

A trip to Isgro Pastries means ordering cannoli. After all, they're award-winning, and they taste oh-so-good.

The pastry shop also makes such decadent desserts as ricotta cookies, biscotti, and rum cake.

You can't go wrong with the almond macaroons or the tiramisu, either.

Stop by the official website of Isgro Pastries for days, hours, or more information. Or, go here for Facebook.

Have you been to Isgro Pastries in Pennsylvania? What's your favorite goody on the menu? Let us know in the comments! For more delicious treats, make your way to Stock's Bakery in Philadelphia. (You'll likely have to wait in line there, too.)

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