Frankie’s Old World Italian Bakery

stopped in for lunch, love the pasta, friendly place

Delightful. Old world charm. We had yummy lentil soup and chicken soup. Hefty, dense meatballs with spaghetti and nice eggplant parm. Both dishes with soup about $ 10.
Good espresso was had with walnut-​orange biscotti. Delish, and softer than usual biscotti. Is that a Sicilian thing?
Best part, Frankie and Luca. Will be back to try cakes and other Italian sweets.

This place is a little treasure. It is a bit hidden off of Perez in cathedral City but you’ll be really happy that you found it. The place is half bakery and half restaurant. Not your typical bakery but one that offers wonderful Italian recipes, obviously handed down. A good variety of pastries, pies and cakes. The service is top notch. Not everything is available each day but you can order. Their Pumpkin Ricotta Pie is outstanding. You must try the Wild Rice Risotta. The unique blend of ingredients makes this a place I will return to again and again. You can eat there or take it to go. Also, and very good selection of wines are available by the bottle. I love a place where your taste buds and your stomach are still enjoying what you ate after it is gone. A special plus is the entertainment. Often, in the restaurant area, they have singers, which can include the owners and staff, singing old favorites. Their voices are very professional and a joy to the ears. I am telling all my ffiends about this treasure.

Wow I mean wow Cookies cakes all amazing. they also have a lunch menu I must try. I will be back

My family is big on Italian food and Italian desserts. Out of all the places my dad has ever taken me to try Italian desserts, this is the best bakery I’ve ever been to! It’s a hidden treasure on Perez road! Today when we came in they let us know they were also a restaurant with daily specials… definitely coming back to try their food!

I had to check this place after reading all the good reviews…
Something is not right, I was extremely disappointed.
Now some facts
— service was VERY nice & friendly.
— the place looks really authentic and nice atmosphere.
— the hard crust bread was to perfection! ($ 5)
— desserts, which is the reason we (at list me) came for, not a big variety to choose from, and were really NOT what I expected for (kind of commercial taste and texture)… Very disappointing, especially for the price.
So I would definitely go back there to check again or at list get some more bread.
I guess it was just another bad day.

WHAT’S NOT TO LIKE ABOUT «FRANKIE’S OLD WORLD ITALIAN BAKERY»?
This is a very busy Bakery of some of the finest Italian cookies and treats all around. They also make fresh bread, YUM, get it when it is still warm from the oven. Always have a difficult times choosing, there are so many choices, Frankie’s, also makes custom cakes, serves lunch, and a little secret… they have the best SPUMONI, from an exclusive maker in Los Angeles, every bite sent me back to Florence, and Rome, Venice, and what a wonderful experience. thank you Frankie.

Overpriced and unimpressive. Must have been a bad day.

Frankie’s is a wonderful place to go for lunch and to pick up some wonderful bakery items. Delicious food and awesome service. You are treated like royalty. We were there with a group of 25 Red Hatters for a luncheon and had a very lovely time. We were even treated to some beautiful singing by Frankie and Luca that had been arranged ahead of time. It could not have been more perfect. Everyone had a great time — the ambiance is wonderful — service is impeccable– and food delicious. Lots of fun and laughter was enjoyed by all — good times and memories!
Went back again for lunch with my husband for lunch on our 56^th wedding anniversary and had a wonderful time.
Then again went back with seven good friends who are my kindred spirits. They loved it and also had a fantastic time!
It is our new favorite place to go!

Wow, was looking for some treats and found this hidden gem. Frankie is the best! Beyond excellent service and old style Italian. My new favorite «go to»
Thanks Frankie, I’ll be back!

My first time there today, friendly and courteous staff, delicious food.
I ordered eggplant parmiggiana and salad with bread. It was my lunch time. When I got to my work I realized that they forgot the bread and they came to my office to deliver!!! How considerate about their customers! I will be back and bringing my friends to enjoy good italian food and excellent hospitality!

The name is misleading because they also have meals and sandwiches. Very friendly staff. Food was very good. Bakery selection was limited. We had lasagne with salad and a meatball sandwich with soup. Both were very tasty. Could have used some grated cheese to give a bit of extra flavor. Had a cream puff for dessert, which was excellent.
We will go back and try other things.

Delicious pastries, delicious food, and friendly good service. What more can a hungry person ask for? I eat here quite frequently and also recommend numerous patients etc to eat here… check it out if you haven’t yet tried it.

I love this place. A phenomenal old world attention to the artisan craft of Italian baking. Frankie’s is awesome. The cannoli are awesome — delicate, crispy and decadent with the ricotta cheese filling. The pistachio pasted filled croissants are amazing and unlike any Italian pastry I’ve ever had before. Finally, the pièce de résistance was the phenomenal limoncello biscotti. Amazing. Wow — just out of this world.

Fantastica! Cannoli, fruit tart and cappuccino. Everything was great. The people make the place extra special.

When I walked through the door I knew I was in the right place, it smelled right. There is a certain smell an Italian bakery has, it may be the pastry, the sugar, the bread, flavorings, or a combo of all. Frankie is so cool, very personable, he loves what he does and it shows! The cannoli were the best I’ve ever had, the sfogliatelle amazing! Cookies were good and there was a good variety. They are in the process of getting a sandwich area ready, I have no doubt these will be great too! I’ll be back! Worth the drive from San Diego!

Found this place today by chance. We had a meatball sandwich and some cookies. Very good. But the sandwich was premade and was kept in the fridge and was reheated. I’m sure if it was fresh it would’ve been that much better. I will definitely be back and I’ll be trying the cannoli next time!

Great little gem hidden in the back of a strip mall. Bought some awesome large Cannoli shells for only $ 1.25 each. The smaller ones are .75. Also got the Hazelnut Biscotti which is out of this world.
Very friendly staff. Will definitely be headed back for some Christmas gifts.
One star off because their website isn’t all inclusive; It only lists biscotti.

How can you not like this place?! First off– everyone that works here is so friendly. They welcome you like family. That hospitality alone keeps you coming back.
Of course you are going to try this for the bakery and let me tell you– Cannoli! It’s all about the Cannoli!.. one of the best I have ever had! The biscotti are a favorite for me and my wife as well. Our favorite is the lemon cello. The cream puffs are light and not too sweet. We are looking forward to coming back and trying more.

Loving this place! I lived in Europe for 9 years and this is one of the most authentic Italian bakeries I’ve ever found outside of Italy. Frankie is absolutely charming and the actual baker. Make sure you get one of his hugs along with your free full size sample! Yum. Right now with the holidays I can’t seem to get enough of the peppermint biscotti, but the cookies and other sweets along with his breads are all wonderful. On my weekly shopping list.