Richard C.
10/24/2025
I have been to IL Fornaretto Bakery twice and have purchased their old-fashioned, brick oven bread and focaccia and both times was very happy with the quality. Their Italian bread is just...
Ii Fornaretto Iii Llc
Closed
(9)
Advertisement
Photos
7612 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11209
History
The Leske family sold the bakery in 1987 to the Rosenhammer family. Today Leske's is own by Kenneth Grande and Steven DeSimone who employee many of the same bakers and counter staff. Managers John Giglio & Harry Hawk along with the entire staff (and owners) invite you to come back to Leske's even if it's only your first visit. Try our specialties and let us know how we are doing.
Specialties
Leske's was founded in 1961 by a German Baker (Hans Leske) with an Italian wife (Ella) who baked and sold Scandinavian/Nordic pastries and breads: Kringle, Kransekage, Sticks, Boller, Julekage and more. Leske's is also know for NYC favorites like B&W Cookies with Choc/Vanilla fudge icing, Crumb buns and rafts, Cheese Cakes, Cupcakes, tarts, pies, and many types of cakes including Seven Layer and Hard Icing Cake.
Also at this address
Reviews
4.09 reviews
Philip Z.
3/29/2025
I am a bread and roll connoisseur. In my own mind, anyway. And this place has got the goods. Delicious, fresh bread and rolls and tasty pastries, as well (I'm also a black and white cookie...
Rebecca C.
11/4/2024
Delicious cakes of stunning variety. There is a massive bakery space in the back. There was one employee in the front, and she kindly recommended the tiramisu, napoleon, and the hazelnut cake....
Chino P.
12/22/2024
It was a chilly Saturday early evening and I tumbled into this shop in search of fig cookies. The lady behind the counter greeted me and said she will be right with me... When she was done with...
Julianna M.
1/19/2025
Best bakery in Bay Ridge, in my opinion. Their fresh bread is something I rave about to everyone locally and the prices are shockingly fair. I've never had a bread or a pastry (as a treat) that...
Owner verified
See a problem?
You might also like
Advertisement