Tracy Sauls
Fabulous and truly authentic Italian pastry café.
Has grab and go dinners like lasagna,
meatballs…oh cheesecake.
Stuffed cookies, special cookies, they do lunch specials daily and have sandwiches with LARGE croissants -flaky, buttery, soft, decadent crisp crust.
Also have coffee and of did I mention CheeseCake!!
… moreRon Romanelli
The best of the best in Gainesville. Italian pastries compete with those of the NY bakeries I grew up with. In a city where Italian food is lackluster, Dolce Vita is world-class and I would highly recommend. Cannolis, Lobster Tails, Eclairs, and Napoleans are my favorites, but their cookies and cakes are also excellent. One of my favorite Gainesville establishments.
… moreDr Faith
I love Dolce Vita. Its my go to bakery. Not only does everything smell and taste amazing. The staff is awesome and very personable. I strongly recommend getting there early, when everything is super fresh. The place smells amazing.
… moreT G
Imagine seeing this review lol. Suddenly you make it your new next obsessive place to have to visit. oh but if you know you know.
Came here with a friend. Hmm, for lunch actually.
It’s like the food is so good that the non personable service can kind of just be dismissed. ♀️
It gives “thank you next” energy.. like a Dunkin’ Donuts … lol but the food is worth it ♀️ ♀️
… moreCindy Ballard
The bakery is phenomenal. For some items you need to get there early. It’s just a small place, not cheap but quality. Homemade. Not sure about sandwiches but we had a rose roll which they heated for us and was delicious. Quite sure this is a locals favorite. We will go back when in the area.
… moreJulia Jones
The guava and cream cheese pastry and the key lime coconut pastry are incredible! My husband got the Italian sandwich and said it was the best one he ever had. I had the vegetarian pesto mozzarella and tomato panini and it was delicious as well.
This place has so many delicious desserts, lots of food options, and take away meals for you to warm up at home. We loved it!
… moreAdam Kersch
This place is amazing! From the smell when you walk through the door to the options and taste of the food, my family was so impressed with our first visit here! It certainly won’t be the last! Great service too!
… moreJD Blair
Return Visit, 6/27/25
Awsome pastries, guava, Blue Berry Lemon, chocolate, Raspberry, Keylime.
Almost hate to review this place, We want to keep it to our self’s. Breakfast and lunch only, and they do sell out fast.
… moreNancy Moon
This Gainesville bakery is superb. Each time I visit my mother we purchased our festive cakes from Rose. They go beyond the call of duty each time, whether using a sugar photograph of my mother that I bring from New York or adding hand-picked fresh flowers. Hurray! Delicious! Thank you!
… moreC.
Absolutely amazing, took a picture (sorry I was half way through when I thought to take one) have gone here since 2017 and will continue to come here every chance I get. The baked goods are to die for and are worth the extra calories burned on the treadmill and the breakfast/lunch menus are well thought out and delicious (I have tried them all through out the years). Ladies please continue to be amazing, I can’t wait to taste what you have next!
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