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Italian bakeries are a plentiful item on Long Island.

With so many to choose from, it can be hard to decide which to visit. Check out our list below of some to consider visiting for fresh baked goods.

1. Patsy's and Son Italian Bakery, Lindenhurst: Known for their rainbow cookies, Patsy’s and Son Italian Bakery has operated out of Lindenhurst Village for more than 60 years. The family owned and operated bakery specializes in fine Italian pastries and cookies and freshly baked bread, as well as pre-made and custom cake orders. Those looking for something cool and refreshing can visit Patsy’s for a Patsy’s Italian Ice.

Patsy’s and Son is open every day except for Mondays. You can visit them at 199 S Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. For hours and more information, visit the Patsy’s Facebook page

2. Dortoni Bakery and Pastry Shoppe, Levittown: For more than 40 years, Dortoni Bakery and Pastry Shoppe has provided Long Island pastry lovers with its high-quality European tortes, Italian pastries, fresh breads, classic American desserts and specialty cakes. It still operates at its original location that opened in 1976, with an extension of itself at its more recent Commack location.

Everything at Dortoni Bakery is baked on premises with fresh ingredients, and bread is baked fresh daily. It offers everything from traditional Italian pastries and beloved American desserts, to an assortment of gluten free treats, to specialty cakes and catering options for all occasions.

You can visit Dortoni Bakery seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 3264 Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown. You can also visit their Commack location at 11 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway. For more information, visit the Dortoni Bakery website.

3. Capri Bakery, Seaford: The Iccari family has operated Capri Bakery on Long Island for the past 11 years, expanding its years of experience in authentic Italian baking from Queens to Seaford. The bakery provides fresh goods baked daily including handmade breads, cookies, pastries, custom cakes, pies, and more.

Capri Bakery also offers custom cakes including Italian specialty cakes and other popular flavors, as well as specialty pastries, cookies, pies and more for any occasion.

You can visit Capri Bakery at 3434 Merrick Road in Seaford seven days a week. For hours and more information, visit their website.

4. Alpine Pastry Shoppe, Smithtown: Alpine Pastry Shoppe has been run by the Cuccia family out of Smithtown for over 25 years, though their baking experience predated their Smithtown storefront.

The shop boasts an assortment of baked goods including breads and buns, a variety of cookies and pastries, cupcakes and cake pops, party trays, holiday specialties, wedding cakes, and specialty cakes for all occasions.

Visit Alpine Pastry Shoppe at 59 Route 111 in Smithtown seven days a week. For a full menu, hours and more, visit their website.

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