Decadent Desserts: Colarusso's Bakery Hits the Sweet Spot

on Main Street is known far and wide for their traditional Italian baking.

Open for more than 40 years, Colarusso's is owned by the brotherly duo of Michael and Mark D'Andrea. The pair of bakers make fresh goods seven days a week.

If you ask a Colarusso's regular to name their favorite baked good, patrons seem to have a hard choice.

"Everything is delicious," said Mark Shepard of Melrose. But a few different types of baked goods are especially worth exploring, including:

Cakes: You can definitely say that Colarusso's takes the cake. Wedding, birthday, and photo cakes are just a small selection of what they offer. Specialty cakes such as cheesecakes, mousse cakes, and strawberry shortcakes are available upon request. Italian rum cake, cross cakes, casada cake, and the more traditional sheet cakes are also available. One of their sheet cakes can serve 75. Carefully designed wedding cakes are provided after a consultation with the couple.

Pastries: Colarusso's pastry collection includes an array of seasonal varieties, Italian specialties and American favorites: cannoli filled with sweet ricotta, rich chocolate desserts and more. Colarusso's is also known for their cookies, both traditional Italian and classic American varieties. 

Breads and specialty items: Colarusso's crusty breads and rolls are baked each day. They also offer a collection of traditional Italian products: olive oil, Pelligrino, Italian pastas, and Baci chocolates. For the true enthusiast or someone looking to make a special Italian dinner, these are a must-try.

Whether you are looking for a pastry to go with your morning coffee or a fancy cake for your next event, Colarusso's is a local gem.