Peter’s 4-star review:
When you're hit with that sweets craving, there's no place more enticing than Veniero's. It's a great feeling to walk in and to be hit with the wide array of options that they have! Cakes, tarts, pastries, cookies, cannolis, pies--they truly have it all.
Some of my go-tos are the mini fruit tarts, lobster tail, finger cookies, and tiramisu. Mostly anything you get here is pretty amazing! One exception: maybe it was an off-day, but their cannolis were a little stale when I had them. That same day too actually, the person that helped me was kind of rude, giving me blank stares and being short with his words. Probably just an off day, because all other times I've been, the staff have been overall very speedy and nice. Definitely an East Village staple!
With COVID, there has sometimes been a line forming outside, so maybe be prepared to wait.