Saint Joseph’s Day (AKA, the Festa di San Giuseppe) is coming and it’s a terrific excuse to sample zeppole from all over Rhode Island. You definitely don’t have to be Italian American to indulge in these luscious, cream puff-style sweets that are synonymous with the March 19 holiday, showing up in bakeshop display cases across the state.
Locals are in love with this timeless Italian bakery on Tiogue Avenue. Come Saint Joe’s season, you too can get in on the celebration by picking up a box of their traditional, ricotta, coffee, chocolate mousse, or fresh strawberries and cream varieties, or sample some of each. Facebook: Borrelli’s Bakery of Coventry
This family-owned bakery is situated on Sanderson Road and like many establishments on this list, has a dedicated local following. They also have a superb selection of zeppole, from traditional and whipped cream to pistachio, chocolate, and rum. Decisions, decisions! Johnston, Facebook: The Bread Boss Italian Bakery
If you live in South County, you’re probably already familiar with this perennial favorite, which serves up sweet treats along with their delicious pizza and calzones. They have zeppole year round, but come March they add chocolate and Irish cream to the mix. Narragansett, ColvittosPizza.com
This under-the-radar cozy Italo-American bakery is known for bread and pizza strips, and zeppole, of course. They start rolling out trays overflowing with these delectable treats in February, and there’s no shortage of patrons popping in to purchase well before Saint Joseph’s. West Warwick, EmiliosBakery.com
Zeppole fans gravitate to this husband and wife-owned bakery on High Street for their spin on this classic pastry – along with their pizza strips and spinach pies. Get there early in the day or place a pre-order to ensure you don’t wind up missing out on these goodies. Cumberland, JulianasItalianBakery.com
A Providence institution since 1930, LaSalle has been a go-to for the St. Joseph's day delicacy, so much so, their zeppole season began back in the beginning of February, and runs through Easter. It's their second busiest season after Christmas, and they offer traditional, fried, Bailey’s Cream, and chocolate mousse. Providence, LaSalleBakery.net
This coffee and wine bar meets Italian market and bakery on Route 5 is somewhere you’d expect to discover on Federal Hill or in Cranston’s “Little Italy” (Knightsville). Regulars adore their ricotta and Bailey’s Irish Cream zeppole, as well as the traditional ones. Smithfield, Facebook: Pastryland Bakery
Located on Atwells Avenue, Scialo has been creating some of the most delicious zeppole in Rhode Island for over 100 years and counting – it doesn’t get more authentic than this. Call ahead or get to Federal Hill early to avoid disappointment.
Providence, Scialo-Brothers-Bakery.business.site
This third-generation, family-owned bakery in the Knightsville neighborhood is a zeppole hot spot. They carefully prepare hundreds of fried and baked versions, as well as some adorable minis, which are the perfect size to enjoy with an after-dinner espresso. Cranston, SolitrosBakery.com
Attention chocolate lovers! This Portuguese bakery and market has not only traditional zeppole with homemade custard cream but also varieties with chocolate mousse and Nutella mousse. Stop by for lunch and make a meal out of their tasty soups and sammies. East Providence, Facebook: Taunton Avenue Bakery
Lines are out the door here during zeppole season! This iconic bake shop on Smithfield Avenue bakes up dozens of these scrumptious pastries. And they aren’t afraid of mixing March holidays by creating a shamrock-topped St. Paddy’s Day version. Pawtucket, Facebook: Zaccagnini’s pastry shoppe
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