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  • Simmy W.

    Whenever I go into Perecca's Bakery, I enter for one thing and one thing only. . . the most spectacular and pure slice of Sicilian Pizza. The marinara sauce is divine, and the bread is perfection. A flavor medley of wonderfulness is what this slice of perfection guarantees every time I indulge. I will say. . . the Italian bread is pretty decent too. There are a multitude of specialty cheeses, meats, olives, and peppers that can be picked up as well. I have not ventured into the desserts, but hear that you can pick up a mean cannoli too. This is a delicious taste of Schenectady's Little Italy. Enjoy!!!

    (5)
  • Nick P.

    I never thought Italians had to prove how great they are, but every time I go to Perecca's and get a tomato pie, and loaf of bread the point is driven home. Nothing takes the place of brick ovens. Since 1913 the wood floors have been creaking and the small space has flour on the floors. Italian sundries, are they just to add to the no frills baked goods. $1.90 will buy you the most awesome loaf of bread you can get. $1.25 amazing tomato pie. The people that work there are sweet and it's old world character make this place really special.

    (5)
  • Jeff G.

    What a find in Schenectady. Go there any you will be impressed.

    (5)
  • Connie C.

    Stumbled on this place while visiting Union College... Food and service were both good.... Would definitely go back

    (4)
  • Art A.

    75 miles from home, I stopped for a cup of coffee at the bakery. I also grabbed a sfogliatella to take home. I had never heard of this Italian pastry before. Anyhow, when I got home and tried it, I deeply regretted that I had bought only one and semi seriously contemplated making the 150 mile round trip again to get another. Unbelievable and worth a detour.

    (5)
  • Paul S.

    Having had bread from Perecca's on several occasions (and loving it) and some Tomato pie that a buddy brought to work one day (delicious, despite my hesitance to eat room temp, day old pie), I decided that I needed to try the muffaletta since I had not found a good one since I visited New Orleans nearly 20 years ago. Well, it did not disappoint! Hallelujah! I decided to grab a roasted pepper and fontanella sandwich to have for dinner later, and I have to say that it may have been even more delicious than the muffaletta. You can not go wrong with either of these sandwiches. They are delicious beyond description!

    (5)
  • Eugene L.

    Perreca's bread puts all the other so called Italian breads to shame, I mean there isn't even nothing I can compare it to that's how good Perreca's bread is. Their tomato pie is insanely good, I can't get enough of it. Their cupcakes are pretty big about the size of 2 normal cupcakes put together.

    (5)
  • Jana M.

    I would move to Schenectady to have Perreca's every day. The best thing to do is get a hot loaf of Perreca's bread (the round kind works best for this, but it's really up to you), and then walk across the street to Civitello's and get an italian ice. Then walk back to the parking lot and sit in the cute little chairs Perreca's has out and feel European while you eat your hot bread and italian ice. And ignore the fact that they probably don't do that in Europe. Make your own rules. Just don't put italian ice on your steamy delicious bread. It's better in theory and will probably just end with a brain freeze. When you're done, go back into Perreca's and buy like eight loaves of bread (go for the large loaves this time) and half of a tomato pie. Then try to save some for later, but ultimately end up eating it all on the way home.

    (5)
  • Joe M.

    I can't come into town without stopping for a mufaletta sandwich for lunch. What a unique treat! And the service is so friendly.

    (5)
  • Chris P.

    Absolutely best crusty bread. Love the pepper shooters with crushed red pepper too.

    (5)
  • J L.

    Mmmm... Perecca's! The roasted red pepper and fontinella sandwich is beyond beautiful, the cupcakes are fab, and the tomato pie (do NOT call it pizza) is a tradition. The bread is good too (although I love whole grains and they don't offer much in that realm) and you can probably find just about any imported Italian delicacy there, or they can order it for you. And make sure to check out More Perecca's next door-- they've got a huge menu and a great business.

    (4)
  • Ann B.

    This is a review of the bread only, as I haven't eaten here yet...sob. We've been enjoying Perreca's bread for years, and I want to comment about the issue of what to do if it goes stale. Just before it becomes solid and unsliceable, I slice it and leave it out to dry, then make crumbs in the food processor. It makes the best bread crumbs in the world. Sometimes I buy two loaves and deliberately dry one out for the crumbs! All you need if you have Perreca's bread is a little something...sauce, or meat, or some cheese, even just butter. Or dip it into something. It is the best, period.

    (5)
  • Laura O.

    Ohhhh, my goodness! The Muffaletta sandwich and the tomato pie are outstanding. A tiny store front with dry goods, mostly pasta and jarred goodies and commercially made pizzelles. The deli case and the window are where it's at! Piled high are loaves of manna from heaven. Crusty Italian bread with a dense, soft inside. The kind that must be eaten immediately if you don't want to break your teeth tomorrow. Great for bread pudding if it does survive until tomorrow. The sandwiches are outstanding. They were out of the Muffaletta sandwiches but they made one just for us! YUM! Extra points for customer service. Tomato pie is intense. YUM! Think sheet pizza with the best sauce you've ever had in your life. It's so good you don't need anything else on it...ever. Two sandwiches, two slices of tomato pie...less than $12. Oh, yeah! No place to sit. Counter service. Tell them what you want, it goes in a bag, you eat in your car (unless you have enough self restraint to make it to an alternate destination). My only complaint is that it isn't very clear that they sell anything other than bread and a couple of deli salads. Bread piled, rather haphazardly, in the window, cupcakes and a few deli salads in the case. There is little indication that they will make a sandwich at all. There is a chalk board and it says "Muffaletta" with no indication that it will come on a sandwich. They have a pannini press, but only two selections. The woman behind the counter didn't really make an attempt to help us out of our confusion, but a young girl came out to help us. There is no sign for the tomato pie. Yes, it still gets five stars. It's that good.

    (5)
  • Andy M.

    Perreca's tomato pie might be the world's most perfect food. Their bread is great, too. I only wish I lived closer so I could go there more, but that would entail moving closer to Schenectady. That's a dealbreaker.

    (5)
  • Cathy G.

    Absolutely the best bread in the universe!

    (5)
  • Otis M.

    This review/update is for the bakery, NOT the cafe. Some wing nut has convinced Yelp to lump them together, which is ridiculous because they have different menus, vastly different quality, even different opening hours. Please don't go to More Perreca's. I've tried them three times and they're out... for poor service and mediocre quality. Instead, visit the original bakery on the other side of the wall that knocks it out of the park every time it steps up to the plate with their tomato pie, prosciutto and sharp provolone sandwich with spicy olive oil on a slab of their puffy bread, and fantastic and ridiculously cheap sun dried tomatoes in the little tubs lined up on top of the counter. Get those items, take them home, put the sun dried tomatoes atop a nice salad, and you've got a meal fit for a king.

    (5)
  • Todd D.

    Really, 4.5. We were traveling via Schnectady on our way from DC to Vermont - this was our stop for lunch - both ways. We did the bakery on the way up (takeaway) and it was very good. The three pre-made sandwich options were great, along with the cannoli and cupcake for the road. Simply a great find in a city we've always had luck in. On the way back we sat down for lunch at the cafe next door. The service was okay, the soup of the day (tomato bisque) was good, but the sandwiches were very good. We had both the meatball and eggplant parm large paninis at the table - the eggplant was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. If you're in the area and need some food, swing in...

    (4)
  • James C.

    They make the best bread that I have ever eaten. I can't say much more than that! I love historical, authentic, wonderful, done the same way forever things. They do all of the above. Being a southern boy, it's cool to me to see a window full of bread, and a line of people waiting to buy it! I've been in that line and was proud to do it. But that ain't all! They have a whole store full of Italian goodness from cheeses, sauces, cold cuts, to an amazing Muffeletta sandwich. The restaurant next door to the bakery has great food, served with Perreca's wonderful bread. The sad part is when I go home, I hate bread!

    (5)
  • Brent R.

    I used to lifeguard at the downtown YMCA many moons ago. Every Sunday I'd work from 12-4 during lap swim. I barely had anyone come in for swimming, so I'd pretty much get my homework done. The highlight of my 4 hours would be when the owner of Perreca's would come in to swim laps. He'd bring 2 slices of tomato pie with him for me. I'd savor those delicious slices. It's the most perfect crust, delicious sauce. They are amazing. The bread is crusty and dense. It's my favorite Italian bread on the planet. Legend has it that Jack Nicholson has it sent to him in LA. I can understand why.

    (5)
  • Jane S.

    The muffaletta sandwich is a perfection that I cannot describe. I have gone to Perecca's at 1pm to find it sold out because people come to buy their sandwiches at 6am. It is literally the best food I've had since moving to Albany last year. The tomato pie is also fantastic. But, it's their bread that makes them famous. It is by far the best in the region. Combine a round bread with their fantastic tapenade, which is what really makes the mufellata magic, and you have an incredibly decadent italian treat.

    (5)
  • Ed J.

    I really love this place. The bread here is the best in the area, by far. However, it does go stale quickly because they don't use ANY preservatives. I will sometimes buy an extra loaf and freeze it or use the stale bread for meatballs. Also, the muffaletta sandwiches are to die for. Most of all I love the old world feel to this place, the employees are always very nice, and they really put effort into the business.

    (5)
  • Dan B.

    I LOVE Perraca's - both the bakery and the cafe next door. The bread and the tomato pie at the bakery are amazing. and the dishes served at the cafe are all top-notch, too. Personal favorite is Eggs in Purgatory. It's casual, it's different than most run-of-the-mill Italian restaurants, friendly staff, nice patio area in the back, and it's reasonably priced.

    (4)
  • Shannon K.

    The best Italian bread this side of the Atlantic. Read the review on PeterGreenberg.com petergreenberg.com/b/Off…

    (5)
  • H E.

    I've had their cupcakes - again and again. Delicious cake portion, and frosting the way it should be. The red velvet and vanilla flavors are hard to beat! Get there early in the day or they might be sold out.

    (4)
  • Casey S.

    This place is a landmark. The bread is what made them famous but if your looking for a great sandwich or pasta special for lunch this is the place to be. The idiot who said he didn't have his credit card signed so they IDed him is just that..an idiot, the have to see id.

    (4)
  • Jennifer D.

    A must-visit in Schenectady. Located in a charming but shockingly short strech called "Little Italy", this bakery is epic. On top of the bread, which is delicious and amazing, they also make a MEAN italian sandwich, which is worth a try (come hungry for this sandwich).

    (5)
  • Anna H.

    I love Perreca's. I worked here for three years, ate more bread during that time than lots of people will eat in their entire lives, and still, I could eat the bread every day. It's fabulous. It's beyond descrption. What can I say? Even Jack Nicholson is into it. Try the tomato pie-- the best cold pizza you'll ever had. Just, please, don't ask if they can heat it up or if you can get toppings on it.

    (5)
  • Dennis N.

    This is the area I grew up in. Perreca's bread is as good as it gets. If I could find a way to ship it to Tucson it would be on my table. I could make a meal of it. Perreca's hot out of the oven and butter! Outta my way.

    (5)
  • Ann K.

    I dream about this bread from 3,000 miles away. My mother grew up in Schenectady and used to bring this home to White Plains every visit. We always had racks of loaves of their bread in the freezer at all times and I am so beyond sad that I cannot have this on a regular basis anymore. Their pizza is also to die for. Not sure if they still do it, but they used to sell just plain pizza shells you could then take home and put whatever you want on it. I happen to like theirs better pre-made and cold, but making some at home with their incredible dough is also great. mmmmmmmm incredible.

    (5)
  • Jason M.

    This is the best Italian bread I've ever had by far. Nothing I've ever had anywhere including LA/SF/NY and Napoli not joking. The crust has a flavor that I've never tasted in any other crusty style Italian loaves. The bread has a fan base so get there early to guarantee that you'll have your loaf! To the reviewer who gave one star because they wouldn't make you a sandwich. Giving a business one star when you didn't even consume their food is just ignorant. I wish there was a flagging option for people who are unreasonable. This place is an institution for a reason, it's fantastic, authentic and it's been there in the same form and hasn't changed. Can't ask more.

    (5)
  • Anna M.

    The cannoli's were out of this world!! The cup cake was good the icing was the best part. My 3 kids split the large cupcake easy! The slices looked really good! I didn't have any but many people came in for them! I wish I lived in the area to enjoy this more!

    (5)
  • Amber Z.

    The most amazing chocolate cupcake I've ever tasted! They sell small and large Italian loafs that are really good bread. They also have cheeses and meats and Casa Visco tomato sauce and salami and cannolis.

    (4)
  • Mike L.

    First of all I don't know why Yelp doesn't have 2 separate accounts for Perreca's and More Perreca's anymore but this update is based on recent visits to the restaurant. I finally got a chance to come for dinner and I got to take advantage of their free birthday promotion, which is a great deal btw. But I'm starting to get consistently disappointed by this place. I don't think it's being run well. We went on a Monday night so it wasn't super busy but they only had like one actual waiter and someone to help him so they were really working their ass off and therefore not overly friendly. We weren't told about any specials and two of the things my dad wanted to order they were out of. What we did get was really good and exceeded my expectations though. The vodka sauce was surprisingly spicy. The chicken Marsala was nice and sweet. The service was quick but like I said a little curt. I'm not gonna hold that against them. I also came for breakfast on Saturday only to find out they ran out of oranges so no fresh squeezed oj and also overheard they were out of French toast. C'mon on Perreca's get it together. You have been open long enough that you shouldn't be running out of things. My eggs purgatory were super overcooked. Poached eggs are supposed to be a little runny. These were practically hard boiled. I felt stupid sending it back but having poached eggs is what makes that dish so good. The yolk mixing in with the sauce is amazing. Hopefully they take notice and correct the problems because they aren't that major but I'm not willing to drive 20-30 mins to be let down much longer.

    (2)
  • Vanessa P.

    Perreca's bread is where it's at! I was born in Schenectady and have moved to many places in my short life, but I always find it back to Perreca's somehow. Whenever I am coming back to visit my mama, I always swing by and I am always satisfied. The tomato pie is the perfect snack and the sandwiches are hardy and delicious. I always leave with a couple packs of taralles for my drive back. Keep in mind, rumor has it that the bakery and restaurant are owned by separate family members so they don't really mix business. Usually I end up hitting up both spots when I'm in town. Definitely a must stop in "Little Italy" in Schenectady. The place is always hopping and for a good reason.

    (5)
  • David F.

    There is nothing better - having grown up in an Italian neighborhood years ago with two rival bakeries on either side of the house - this little neighborhood store brings me back to when I was a kid. Every time I walk in and hear the bells chime and instantly hit with the wonderful aromas make my mind wander to years back. The Bread - not to leave out everything else - but the Bread is why we all frequent this little street in Schenectady.

    (5)
  • Richard R.

    I haven't been back to schenectady for about 15 years. I grew up in Schenectady and can say for a fact that everytime I have italian bread i say i wish it was Perreca's. To this day I can't say anything bad about this place other than they aren't where I am.

    (5)
  • S S.

    So they are a bakery that sells lunch meat but they don't make deli sandwiches. Told me to go next door. I went next door they said they don't make sandwiches either. Eff that place.

    (1)
  • Lindsey R.

    Perreca's bread is honestly the best bread I have ever had. I haven't been to Italy but I have been to France a few times and they have some great bread, obviously. I get excited every time I go home to visit and my mom is cooking Italian because I know we will have Perrecas. Most of the time she will buy a couple of loaves and freeze them- and the bread is still phenomenal. Literally anyone who finds themselves in Schenectady needs to go to Perreca's and have this bread. I have only eaten at the relatively new restaurant section here twice, once I had a breakfast sandwich and once I had a personal pizza. Both awesome. I'm sure anything else produced by their kitchen/bakery is great.

    (5)
  • Louis B.

    The bread: Legendary. The service: Snarky. (Fine if you're the Soup Nazi, but a shame in this great little bakery.) The woman who waited on me was rude when informing me about the $10.00 credit card minimum. She was then nasty with me when I asked for a pastry by a different name than they know it. (The pastry was on a tray between the two of us and I pointed directly to it. Regardless of what I called it, it was very self explanatory, so there was no need for her to snark to her coworker under her breath about the issue while she was still assisting me. Rude, period.) My advice to you, the snaky woman: save it for your cigarette break or for a moment when no customers are in the bakery. really. The space behind your counter is not at all large and chances are good that if I am standing at the counter I can hear what you are saying about me while you are behind the counter. Again, the bread: Legendary. After putting this experience behind me I then ventured into the Cafe to meet friends for lunch. The Italian Wedding Soup was very tasty, but rather lacking in meatballs, although I did find half of one. The Sausage and Pepper Sandwich was very good. The Potato Salad was a disappointment, but the Bread Pudding made up for it. The server was a ray of sunshine. And, again, the bread: Legendary.

    (3)
  • Doug K.

    I've been to Perreca's Bakery and the adjacent More' Perreca's cafe a handful of times, and let me tell you, the food is amazing. The bakery has been around for years and is usually busy with people buying freshly baked Italian bread and giant cupcakes. The cupcakes are quite tasty. More' Perreca's is THE place to go in Schenectady if you want Italian food. It's quite authentic, servings are quite generous and the pasta dish I had was incredible. I've also ordered their personal pizzas on a couple of occasions, and they are also very scrumptious.

    (5)
  • Erin L.

    Literally the BEST BREAD OF ALL TIME. I'm not joking. It's basically a requirement to go to Perreca's if you live in Schenectady. Their bread is delicious. I don't know the secret and I even worked there for a summer. It remains to be literally (I'm saying it again) the best bread I have EVER eaten. They also have delicious tomato pie (basically pizza) which is served cold and is just the right amount of tomato-y and bread-y. If you ever find yourself in Schenectady, NY or within a reasonable distance to Schenectady, please, for your own sake, go to Perreca's. Tell Maria I sent you.

    (5)
  • Tara W.

    Went there for Restaurant week. I had the foccacia pizza with egg...absolutely delicious. The egg was perfectly poached. Not too runny, not too hard....sometimes it's the little things. I also got the veal ragu and my friend got the cappatelli with buffalo mozzarela. We both loved our meals and took our leftovers home. The pasta is fresh, you can absolutely tell. The difference is amazing. Atmosphere was nice, service quick. Staff friendly.

    (5)
  • Rick J.

    Best bread. PERIOD Tomato pie is addicting The pasta fagioli is real deal and GOOD

    (5)

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