Rispoli Pastry Shop - Staten Island

One of the best cheesecakes in NYC. Great coffee too along with a lovely owner. If I could give it 6 stars I would, a proper coffee and pastry shop.

I first came across this place 10 years ago on a holiday to NYC from NZ. I had the cheesecake and it was the best I'd ever had. Returned today after 10 years on another holiday to NYC. Made a trip on the ferry just to have that cheesecake again. Still the best there is.

You got the bomb!!! The Italian ice is incredible here! Soft, super smooth, creamy and rich it doesn't taste like a ice but it is! Hands down the best Italian ice I have had! Flavors are intense and portions are generous! The small is $2.50 and there are sizes in between.The quart is $10.00. There are lots of flavors but they don't always have them all at this location. The kind lady told us that all the pastries and cakes are in their main branch and this little shop is more a coffee shop to serve the locals, so that is why there are no full sized cakes on display and limited hours! The place is modern and clean yet cozy! There are three tables for sit in! They make all types of coffee and the almond cookie with jam was absolutely fresh and divine! I would love to try every flavor of the Italian ice! That's how good it is! One lady who worked at the court house got two quarts and swears that cantaloupe is the flavor to try! I can't wait for another taste and to check out the main branch too!

Great specialty coffee and great carrot cake! Lovely staff who are so friendly and helpful.

I can't really rate them because they close a little after noon. I see alot of people going there around 4pm but they are closed. People from the courts, library, police personnel and tourists usually go pass the bakery around 4 , but again they are closed..So not sure when I will get the opportunity to dine there.