Alfred & Sam's Italian Bakery – Lancaster, PA: Hours & Menu

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17 Fairview Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603

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Address17 Fairview Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603

Phone(717) 392-6311

StyleItalian bakery

CountyLancaster County

Time zoneEastern Time

From city center0.9 mi southwest

About Alfred & Sam's Italian Bakery

Set at 17 Fairview Ave (17603), Alfred & Sam's Italian Bakery is an Italian bakery about 0.9 mi southwest of central Lancaster.

Lancaster has 50 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them — about one per 1,169 people living in the city. If you want to compare, Amaranth Gluten Free Bakery sits 0.1 mi from here.

We have not been able to confirm a full weekly schedule for Alfred & Sam's Italian Bakery yet, so calling ahead at (717) 392-6311 is the safest bet. Bakeries often sell out of popular items by early afternoon.

What to order

Typical items at an Italian bakery like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

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Pastries

Cream Puff (Bignè)Light, airy choux shells split and filled with vanilla or chocolate cream, dusted with powdered sugar or glazed on top.
NapoleonStacked sheets of caramelized puff pastry layered with vanilla custard, topped with a feathered white and chocolate fondant icing.
CannoliCrisp fried pastry tubes piped with sweetened ricotta cream, often studded with chocolate chips and finished with pistachio or candied orange at the ends.
SfogliatelleShell-shaped Neapolitan pastry with dozens of crackling, flaky layers wrapped around a semolina and ricotta filling scented with orange peel and cinnamon.

Cookies

AmarettiCrackly-topped almond macaroons with a bittersweet apricot-kernel aroma, chewy inside and dusted with powdered sugar.
Sesame Seed Cookies (Reginelle)Sicilian finger cookies rolled in toasted sesame seeds, with a crumbly, lightly sweet interior and nutty, toasty exterior.
Butter CookiesPiped spritz-style rings and swirls, some dipped in chocolate or sprinkles, with a crisp bite and a rich vanilla butter flavor.
StruffoliTiny fried dough balls tossed in warm honey and piled into a mound, decorated with nonpareils and candied fruit for Christmas.

Breads

Pane di Altamura-Style LoafLarge round loaf of remilled durum semolina with a thick, dark crust and a dense, fragrant crumb that keeps for days.
GrissiniHand-stretched breadsticks, thin and brittle, sometimes rolled in sesame or flecked with rosemary, served alongside antipasto.
Italian Bread with SesameLong loaf with a crackling seeded crust and a soft, open crumb; a staple for sandwiches, garlic bread and sopping up sauce.
Semolina BreadGolden durum wheat loaf with a slightly sweet, nutty taste and a tight, buttery-yellow crumb, often topped with sesame.

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Questions about Alfred & Sam's Italian Bakery

What are Alfred & Sam's Italian Bakery's hours?

We have not verified a weekly schedule for Alfred & Sam's Italian Bakery yet. Call (717) 392-6311 to confirm before visiting.

Where is Alfred & Sam's Italian Bakery located?

Alfred & Sam's Italian Bakery is at 17 Fairview Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.

What is the phone number for Alfred & Sam's Italian Bakery?

The listed phone number is (717) 392-6311.

What should I order at Alfred & Sam's Italian Bakery?

As an Italian bakery, typical picks include Cream Puff (Bignè), Napoleon, Amaretti, and Sesame Seed Cookies (Reginelle). See the full menu page for more.

What other bakeries are near Alfred & Sam's Italian Bakery?

Nearby options include Amaranth Gluten Free Bakery (0.1 mi), Hammond's (0.3 mi), and Sawyers Place (0.4 mi).