T. Cavallaro & Sons

Friendly faces at this great little Italian pastry & coffee shop . They have delicious gluten-free goodies like biscotti & cannoli.

@tcavallarosons 📍Footscray ✔️ Vanilla Chocolate Cannoli ⭐️ Ricotta Cannoli T. Cavallaro & Sons is a family owned and operated Italian pasticceria located on Hopkins Street, Footscray. It has been open since 1956 when Tommaso Cavallaro migrated to Melbourne, now an institution passed on through 4 generations. 🇮🇹 You walk in and it instantly gives you old school charm. The small store is full of Sicilian treats, all secret Cavallaro family recipes. You have biscotti, Viennese shortbreads, crostoli, cookies, amaretti, bigne, tarts, sfogliatelle - you name it. Their most favourite treat of all though, their cannoli. Some say the best in Melbourne. You won’t see them in the counter, as they are made fresh to order. They also have gluten free options! Vanilla, Chocolate or Mixed Custard is the most classic, personally they are never sweet enough for me (anywhere) so my favourite is the Ricotta. Simply delicious, fresh and the perfect crunch on the shell. My mother has flat out refused to even TRY one from anywhere else in over 50 years. 😂 The team are incredibly welcoming, warm, friendly and proud. If you haven’t already, give this timeless spot a visit when passing by. An oldie but a goodie. There’s a handful of tables if you want to sit and enjoy with a strong coffee. ☕️ ⭐️ 4.5/5 💸 $$