“ Tonolo is a dream bakery In Venice that checks all the boxes, seems to be a local favorite but steady mix of tourist allure to it. The ladies in the back who work at Tonolo seem passionate and happy to be there. We went to Tonolo almost every morning because the other bakeries did not match up to what they had. More pastry options than the others with phenomenal prices. They are not ripping people off. Love Tonolo and would label it the best bakery in Venice. ”

“ Great pastries for a great price. Arrived around 10am and the place was packed. Do not go if you are unwilling to experience breakfast as a human sardine. Whether you like it or not, you will get cozy with your fellow pastry imbibers. I ordered a cappuccino to switch up my morning espresso along with these two beauts whose exact contents have been forgotten and replaced only with fond memories. ”

“ This and the kosher bakery are the best bakeries in Venice, by far! Five out of five pastries, especially the apricot jelly donut, pistachio marzipan, and chocolate cream puffs. Visited twice on our trip and would order those donuts daily if I could! 5 stars!!! ”

“ Popped in for a quick breakfast. Quick being the keyword. If you are walking by and there is no counter space give it 3 minutes and people will shuffle in and out. If you know what you want then it will be 1,000 times easier. The pistachio cornetto is fantastic!!! ”

“ My daughter and I each had a cappuccino and shared a fruit tart and a lovely pastry. Both were delightful. Prices were very reasonable. ”

“ Local Venice haunt. Cheap pastries and cheap cappuccino. I wish I spent more than a day in Venice because I would come back, but sheesh I love this bakery. Way better than any of the other overpriced Venice places. ”

“ We came here for an afternoon snack. We got the tiramisu and a jelly donut. They are fast here. The tiramisu was really creamy and had a strong coffee/rum flavour. The jelly donut was okay. I would get the tiramisu again. I would come back and try their other items. I loved the ambiance here as you order and just eat it at the counter with everyone else. Everyones in everyones way but no one gets upset about it. You eat and you leave ”

“ Tonolo can be a challenge for the indecisive. The line moves quickly and you need to be ready to order when it's your turn. The cashiers can grow impatient if you're too hesitant in ordering, so the key is to be clear and assertive. Also, stand your ground in line or you'll be repeatedly cut by more confident orderers. That being said, the pastries are delicious and inexpensive. It's a unique experience and one of my favorite memories from Venice is picking out pastries to-go with my boyfriend. ”

“ I always do my best to find restaurants that appear to be serving locals when I'm traveling. Tonolo has its fair share of tourists who wander into this storied pasticceria, but it's the local Venetians who understand consistent quality... and the need to arrive early. Indeed, the earlier the better at Tonolo. You'll appreciate the fresh-from-the-oven delicacies, and the chatter of locals on their way to work. Their frothy Cafe d'Orzo pairs nicely with Occhi di Bue (Bull's Eye) Cookies filled with jam and sprinkled with powdered sugar. At 7 AM these buttery cookies melt in your mouth! Also, don't forget to try their Tiramisu, served in blue, white and gold vintage cups and saucers. Savor every moment because you're in Venice, tasting local desserts, having the time of your life. I'm not sure it gets any better than this! ”

“ Bite size, Venetian treats of joy! Oh and it's from one of the oldest bakeries in the city. Gently sweetened cookies spread with a dollop of apricot jam, a baked packet filled with crushed walnuts, and a crisp "cake" filled with citrusy lemon peel. Nothing too sweet. Simplicity of flavors. Italy expressed in little treats! Don't pass on the traditional Venetian treats. All essentially cookies. Almost pedestrian but you can't stop eating them. The burssola, buttery, yolky and mildly sweet. Ameretti cookies, crisp with a pronounced taste of almonds balanced by a pleasing bitterness. Zaletti, a golden crisp basic cookie but one of the oldest sweets in the Venetian culture. Finally meringues with their light airy texture, gentle sweetness and almost chalk mouth feel. Low sweetness has a bonus of all pairing with prosecco, just saying. Want some? (There is no queue, two doors, and a crowd three people deep along the entire length of the display case). --Be aggressive but not rude. This is every man for themselves. --Maneuver your way to the cases. --As soon as anyone near you has paid, waive and catch the attention of the "dispenser of goodies". --Let them know "a lot" or "a little" (it makes a difference in the size of the tray they will use. --Not fluent in Italian? Just point and hold up fingers for the quantity. Inexpensive and absolutely delicious in victory. ”