Canfora Bakery

My review is based upon a recent cake order. I needed a cake for my daughters baptism; disappointed with my last cake from a (different) bakery, I thought I’d give Canfora a try. The pricing was extremely reasonable for the quality, style and service received. I had a round 3 layer yellow cake with raspberry filling. Real buttercream — of course. The girl working the counter did an excellent job taking my order and confirming all the details. My dad ended up picking the cake for us, but said that was smooth. The cake looked gorgeous. It tasted as good as it looked too. Given the time I had ordered (about a week in advance) I was pleasantly surprised with the service, delivery etc. I am strongly considering them for my next cake as well. Oh, and the cannoli’s are great too ;)

Sweet little family-​owned corner bakery. This is one of those Italian corner stores that somehow manages to cram a whole supermarket into essentially a two-​bedroom flat. Their crullers are the best I’ve ever had, and anything with custard is spectacular. It’s also obvious they use real chocolate, an lots of it, on their donuts. They also have a retail deli, pan pizza and sandwiches, and probably a lot more. If you’re planning a party, you can get almost everything here.

The bakery items themselves are not all that great but the cakes you can order are to die for! They are expensive but worth every penny. If you ever order a cake from there be sure to get the cake with white chocolate shavings on the side.

I came in here to get a sandwich. The lady behind the counter made it perfectly clear that she didn’t really feel like making me one. So I left.

Delicious donuts. I like the chocolate long john, reminds me of my childhood. The double crunch rolls are yummy too. I’m not a fan of their «baguettes», too fluffy.

Darn those pecan sticky buns are awesome!!! So hard to get them. Available only on Saturdays!!! Work schedule doesn’t allow for me to get them.. Please please please. Have them more often.

I also enjoy coming here on occasion because hey have a large selection of baked goods. They even have a small deli section with salads and meats.
Definitely come here on Sundays for heir hot ham & rolls. Word of advice though, get there early because it can get quite crowded.

I love a nice local Italian bakery! We have tons of great bakeries in Milwaukee but I think Canfora is underrated. Their bread, rolls, and Italian cookies are impressive. However, stop by for lunch and pick up a nice deli sandwich. They are made-​to-​order and are very inexpensive.
On Sundays this place is INSANELY busy. The hot ham and roll specials draws so many people that they are standing outside the door. Try to avoid Sunday mornings if you don’t want to wait.

I have been a long time customer here. (maybe 10 years or more) My daughter’s have been picking the authentic Italian cookies out to bring home. Usually they don’t make it past the car. I had arrived about 5 to 6 and they were still open. I was in the middle of choosing my pastries when one of the ladies alerted me to the fact they were closing in one minute. I explained I was in the middle of completing my order. I thought is was kind of rude. I am sure she was tired from being there all day but I am a customer just like everyone else. What was she going to do? Shut the light off next? Anyway, this place is the go to for ham on Sundays and we used to get our cakes here. Please don’t think about going near closing.
I ended up buying a loaf of bread that I was going to make into garlic bread and when I got home, my hubby had made garlic bread already. I did get some ham salad though for lunch.

So, I feel kind of bad that this is a really popular bakery in Milwaukee… but I wanted it to be so much more than something right out of 1940. In Chicago, I’m used to new and unique twists on baked goods, not just a standard canoli. Canfora Rosa didn’t live up to other Unilocal reviews in that it only serves sub-​par, mediocre baked goods. This place was incredibly busy on a Sunday morning, so I guess that speaks volumes in terms of how much locals love the place, but I didn’t need a whole cake and I certainly didn’t want to buy a bunch of baguettes. The donut selection was sub-​par, at best, and the rest of the pastries had been picked through by 9 a.m., which is pretty bonkers. I’d say this place isn’t worth the visit, especially if you’re expecting a larger selection, friendlier service, and better pastries. Everything tasted just like something any old diner would make, so I’m not sure what the appeal is.

A coworker’s girlfriend brought me a «Persian» from here which is some sort of a doughnut/​cinnamon roll thing (not Iranian, not a cat, not a rug, I have no idea what makes this pastry «Persian»), and she told me that this bakery makes the best doughnuts «ever.» She explained that it’s «National Doughnut Day.» I tried to explain to her that it’s actually the day to remember D-​Day 1944 but she looked at me funny, so once again I’m reminded I’m over-​the-​hill. But whaddya know, the Persian was very good! I was intrigued, but I wasn’t able to find a definitive history of «The Persian.» Lehighton PA, and Thunder Bay Ontario both claim to be its hometown, but lots of Cheeseheads tell me it’s a Wisconsin tradition. Turns out Canfora has lots of delicious baked goods. A bakery with addictive doughnuts, like I need this temptation nearby.

It’s national donut day, so of course I’m honoring the glorious donut holiday. Chocolate glazed donut still tasted good at 5pm. I’ll be back next year!

Awesome Bakery always sure to have goodies to leave with

Best donuts around. Great service. Delicious Ham and rolls on Sunday. I go here once a week to get the family some breakfast treats, way better than Dunkin donuts and Pick N’ Save.

This is a donut review. They have a lot of other food that I have not tried and may be fantastic.
I have been here around half a dozen times and have never been impressed with the donuts. I’ve had all sorts, cheese pockets, cake, raised, cruller, bear claw. None have been good, none have inedible but you can get a much better donut at Pick n Save or if you’re feeling ambitious drive to Grebe’s. The raised donuts lack that slightly crunchy outside, they’re very one texture. The frosting is average in flavor and texture and is often applied too heavily (I know, sounds impossible.) I’ve never had a bear claw made out of raised donut dough before and I do not like it.
I did have an onion roll one time and it was fantastic. The place is always busy so maybe I should try something else sometime because they must be doing something right, it just isn’t donuts.
As an aside, they have a minimum requirement on credit card orders so bring your cash.

I’m all for new trends and the latest pastry craze, but sometimes simple is best.
Canfora does simple, and they do it really well.
The donuts are made in house, fresh every morning. These donuts are the basics. Ya got your cruller’s, your cake donuts, your apple fritters… nothing topped with bacon or cereal here. The breads smell amazing too and I’ve heard great things about their cake too! (They had pumpkin cake slices when I stopped by this morning!)
Canfora is super busy on the weekends packed full of neighborhood locals. Make sure to grab a number and bring your patience! Donuts run out early, so come with an open mind and many choices.
What I really love is they are open at 530 am Tuesday through Friday. Since most shops don’t open till 7 or later, I appreciate having somewhere I can stop and grab a bite before I have to be to work before the sun even comes up!
Canfora is a great neighborhood bakery and I hope they continue to thrive in this ever changing world! Great value, great food, and real nice people, what more could you ask for?

Great bakery that I have walked/​rode/​drove past probably one thousand times in my life and never stopped in. Glad I finally stopped in after someone had recommended their donuts. It was probably the fancy pants wedding cakes in their window that kept me away.
I walked in to a wonderland of pastries, cookies and other goodies. Upon inspection, I found they had 4 different flavors of «bear claws», and I went with the only thing that can be considered a bear claw, the classic almond paste filled pastry. The pastry was buttery and flaky. The almond paste was subtle but sweet. This is my new spot for bear claws. Absolutely perfect.
They also serve New York style cheesecake here, but after a recent visit I was disappointed to find out that it was from nearby Suzy’s Cheesecake. That’s not saying Suzy’s makes a bad cheesecake (about 3 out of 5 stars IMO), but since Suzy’s is available in many grocery stores it’s not worth the trip for the cheesecake alone.
The service is friendly in here, but don’t expect to get out of here fast. This is a popular bakery on a busy street that attracts a bunch of customers who start to order without knowing what they want. Don’t expect to be in and out grabbing a coffee and a donut before work.
Great bakery. Definitely worth a visit.

A great, small bakery with a deli and lunch specials. The deli sandwiches are really good and the portions are large. The three meat sandwich is my favorite. They don’t skimp on the meat and you get a sandwich and chips for $ 4.50. The make terrific breads and great pastries. The prices are very affordable for all the bakery items. The girls that work the counters are very friendly. I wish they had a few tables to eat your sandwich but it’s still a great spot for lunch.

Delicious pastries. Beautiful pastries. Walked here for breakfast, enjoyed a delicious cheese danish and a crazy-​good green-​colored macaroon.

WHY PUT INFERIOR POTATO SALAD IN YOUR STOMACH? The potato salad at Canfora Bakery is simply the best. I found Canfora driving by and seeing a sign about ham and rolls on a sandwich board (very fitting).
GREAT: the house made potato salad — mustard style — amazingly good
GOOD: A pound of ham and six homemade rolls for under seven dollars. This deal was made for a picnic. (My girl and I took our purchases to nearby Bayview Park on a sunny Sunday.)
SO-​SO: Purchased a sampler of three different pastries, very sweet — like over the top rich
What’s «Canfora»: An agent derived from a cinnamon tree that’s used to relieve pain and itching. Not sure if this is what the bakery is named after.
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