What the Cavallaro family is able to churn out of this petite pasticceria, all while wearing a smile, is testament to the deep bonds that power this institution of the west. Customers come in for weekly orders of almond-meal biscuits weighed and packed into boxes. Others drive across town for cannoli with blistered crusts and smooth ricotta inside.

Good to know: Some items, such as rum baba and sfogliatelle pastries, are only available at weekends. Order ahead.