Alessi Bakeries Food Market

I had been to alessi's a long long time ago. However, I hadn't been to the new building yet so we went today. Yes, it's beautiful inside. Absolutely! Yes, the bakery delights look absolutely beautiful. However, when you get them home they are the grossest things I've ever tasted in my entire life and I wasted $14 in gas to get over there and $22 on bakery treats. Yeah, that totally are not good whatsoever. I usually Don't like to leave a bad review like this but I am disgusted by the taste of this stuff that I actually paid for. Let's just put it like this. I bought a chocolate cake at Aldi of all places Aldi yes, I said Aldi and the cake has been moist for an entire week. I bought stuff at alessi's today. I brought it home and the stuff is like total garbage. It's not moist. It does not taste good and I only paid $3.99 for an entire cake at Aldi. You're talking finger food delights adellesias for an arm and a leg price. But yeah I would not bother going there ever again and wasting my money.

Our family has been going to Alessi for over ten years, and we just recently learned they moved a little ways down the street to a new spot. We do miss the old location's homey, comfortable feel, but the new place is bright, vibrant, and genuinely fun to walk into. First off, we can't say enough about the staff! We interacted with at least five different people while we were there. Everyone was warm and helpful and made us feel right at home. We ordered a cake for a private party and it was a showstopper. Gorgeous to look at, and the taste was every bit as good as the presentation. Moist, dense, with strawberries baked right into a vanilla cake. The staff took real care helping us decide what to write on it, and the personalization came out perfectly. We also picked up a dozen assorted cupcakes, and somehow each one was better than the last. The real surprise was finding pignoli cookies in the case. Those are hard to come by in town, and theirs are excellent. If you're in Tampa and you need a cake, pastries, or just want to walk into a bakery that clearly cares about what it puts out, this is the place. We'll definitely keep going back.

I had high hopes for this place and the bakery doesn’t disappoint… the food especially the deli is average and I’m sad to say it. The Cuban had very little on it the sweet potato fries were good and the customer service seems very good. The food is all to go, no plates for those that want to eat on site. A few tables inside and several outside but let’s face it, it’s Florida and it’s too hot. Beautiful new location and I hope they succeed, can be cramped when busy worth the stop if you’re just in for treats other wise you wait. Parking is good but when busy you still may have a hard time finding a spot.

What a cool place. Definitely a place to get cupcakes if all kinds and desert. Their snicker eclair is amazing. Their pizza looked amazing but I didn't see it until I ordered the sandwich, which also was great!!! Will definitely be back. Check out the photos of their bakery!!

Alessi's didn't have to move far to find its beautiful new home, but what a transformation! They've taken everything that made this Tampa institution special and expanded it into an incredible food market experience. The new space feels bright, open, and inviting, with dedicated counters for pizza, the deli, bakery, prepared foods, and even a full bar—a wonderful addition that makes it easy to linger a little longer. Somehow, they've managed to modernize while preserving the heart and soul that has made Alessi's a Tampa favorite for generations. Founded in 1912, Alessi's has been part of Tampa's food story for well over a century. The family helped shape the city's Italian culinary traditions, and today the new location celebrates that legacy while introducing it to a new generation. No visit is complete without trying their famous scachatta, a true Tampa original. Scachatta is a thick, Sicilian-style tomato pie with a soft, airy crust, seasoned tomato sauce, and a generous layer of grated Romano cheese. It's traditionally served at room temperature, making it the perfect party food. For many Tampa families, no holiday gathering, birthday, or special occasion feels complete without a box of Alessi's scachatta on the table—right alongside one of their beautiful, delicious bakery cakes. Whether you're stopping in for pastries, a Cuban sandwich, pizza, fresh deli items, or simply exploring everything the new market has to offer, Alessi's is a Tampa institution that's better than ever. Tampa Bay Food Tours Pro Tip: Don't leave without a piece (or a whole tray) of the scachatta. It's one of Tampa's most iconic local foods. And tell them Tampa Bay Food Tours sent you!