Rose & Joe's Italian Bakery • 1977

The Sicilian-style pizza at Rose & Joe's Italian Bakery draws crowds to Astoria for its thick, airy crust and edge-to-edge toppings, a recipe the family has perfected since opening in 1977. Inside the no-frills storefront, traditional Italian baked goods—from sfogliatelle to cannoli—line the cases, made fresh daily using recipes passed down through generations. The bakery still operates with the same focus that built its reputation: authentic flavors, zero pretense, and a neighborhood counter where regulars greet each other by name.