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Stella Pastry and Cafe

446 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133-3902 (North Beach)
415-986-2914
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Ranked #31 of 3,890 restaurants in San Francisco
Cuisines: Bakery, Café
Dining options: After-hours
Neighbourhood: North Beach
Restaurant details
Dining options: After-hours
Neighbourhood: North Beach
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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98 reviews 98 reviews
49 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

After eating my Molinari sandwich I usually (if I have room) cross Columbus and get a double espresso, cookies or a cannoli at Stella. Just looking at the display cases is a mouth watering experience! Their baked goods are not the best I've ever had (Mazur's In Rutherford NJ and Rocco on Bleeker in the village are better) but it's... More

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See 5 more reviews by psyduck1947 for San Francisco
Azusa, California, United States
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39 reviews 39 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Sacripantina, pasticiotti,sfogliatella are the three things I've tried on three separate visits. They were all out of this world. The pasticiotti doesn't look as pretty as some of the other pastries, but it was delicious. I rarely go to the same place twice when vacationing as there are soooo many places and so little time, but this is good enough... More

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Calgary, Canada
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155 reviews 155 reviews
88 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
104 helpful votes 104 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

There are several bakery options in Little Italy and we like Stella`s because it is a convenient stop for dessert after dinner in the neighbourhood. It is a standard Italian bakery, which means it is very good, but not significantly better than the other options in the area. We would not suggest that you make a deliberate trip here, but... More

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See 30 more reviews by skytre for San Francisco
Santa Ana Heights, California
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28 reviews 28 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

Best Cannolli and pastries in little Italy... and I'm Sicilian, so I should know! Head over for cannolli and cappucino

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See 5 more reviews by JRinOC for San Francisco
Texas
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122 reviews 122 reviews
78 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 via mobile

Stopped in for a quick snack while exploring the city . Great staff and so many goodies to try. Really enjoyed the apple tart. You won't be disappointed .

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Gurley, Alabama
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Arrived just before Stella closed and Matt was kind enough to get a couple of Cream Puffs from the cooler for 4 Alabama sisters late night treat! Of course, they were wonderful! Thanks, Matt!

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See 2 more reviews by onthego5135748 for San Francisco
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9 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013 via mobile

Stopped by Stella's after overhearing a couple talking about the place. Got a variety of cookies which were bite-sized and a cappuccino. All were delicious. Service was excellent! Very friendly. Seating inside and outdoors. Feeling of a small cafe in Europe. They also had cannolis, eclairs, and a Ariel of pastries and cakes. Highly recommended.

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See 5 more reviews by BocciCrazedIowans for San Francisco
Sacramento, California
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48 reviews 48 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

Cappucino was wonderful and the Sfogliatella (they only had Riccia - my favorite) is nearly as good as you will find in Napoli. We bought four (three to take home, one to consume on premises). Total bill with tax $15. Most reasonable.

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Paris, France
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11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Wonderful cappucino! and the sfogliatelle: crisp layered pastry stuffed with orange peel flavored ricotta. Come here if you visit North Beach.

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Chehalis, Washington
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9 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Stayed at the Hotel Boheme located above Stella's Pastries. Had great Italian style pastries and coffe every morning for our entire stay of 8 days and also bought some pastries after dinner. Very good service. Sandy & Ed

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