Friday, February 11, 2022

Dolce & Amaro Artisan Bakery


 

Located at 1310 Westover Terrace in Greensboro, Dolce & Amaro offers Italian pastries, cakes, and coffee drinks. It is open from 8 (Friday-Sunday) or 9 a.m. (Monday-Thursday) to 9 p.m. Limited outdoor seating, custom orders, and catering/delivery are available.

 

I had been in search of an Italian bakery since Cozy Cannoli shut its doors, and while Dolce & Amaro isn’t nearly as close by, it did not disappoint. The selection here is solid, boasting everything from cannoli to macarons to various tarts and squares. They also offered bomboloni, filled donuts that, as a northern New Jersey native, I am embarrassed to not have been familiar with. Fortunately, that was a problem quickly remedied.

 

For our first visit, my wife and I tried the aforementioned bombolone (with pastry cream) and a macaron along with a hot pistachio and hot caramel, respectively, and a pair of mini-squares (tiramisu cheesecake and hazelnut) to sample later. The espresso beverages were rich and satisfying, especially during a cold morning. The squares hit all the right flavor notes and were not too sweet. While I would definitely try the tiramisu cheesecake again (likely in a larger form), I would probably opt for a different bombolone filling in the future.

 




These delicious offerings combined with patient and accommodating staff leave Dolce & Amaro with a lot for patrons to appreciate. However, there are a few drawbacks. The “artisan” label correlates to higher prices (though not outrageously so), and the bakery is quite small. This isn’t a problem for to-go orders, but if you’re eating in, expect bustling rather than quaint (provided that you can snag a table).

 

Were Dolce & Amaro nearer to home, I could see myself becoming a regular here. It is better for both my wallet and my health that this isn’t the case, but it’s a place I’ll keep in mind during future Greensboro visits.

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