"Oh my goodness. WOW. For all of my fellow NY & Italian American transplants, this spot is the real deal. There is really no other bakery in NC - at least that I have come across - that is putting out Italian pastries like this. Everything was so fresh, so delicious - I felt like I was back home. 10/10, no notes. Just go."

"Our biggest mistake was not learning of Utica Bakery earlier. WOW! We sampled about 8 different items and they were all fantastic. Tomato pie, not southern, brought back great memories from up north. Cream puffs, eclairs, cannoli, stuffed bread rolls, everything delicious! Can’t say enough nice things about the girl taking orders. She was very patient, answered all questions with knowledge and friendly. Definitely going back and trying some other items. I think the Belgian chocolate eclair stuffed with strawberry mousse was one of the best things I have tasted in my life! Not kidding!"

"Open Saturday and Sundays in Apex, North Carolina...Delicious Italian style savory and sweet treats...Such as Sausage and red peppers stuffed bread, Spinach and Asiago cheese stuffed bread, Napoleons, éclairs with various fillings, black and white cookies, cheesecake , Italian slab pizza, tomato pies...The list goes on and on...Credit and debit cards accepted. Extremely friendly and personable service...it is in a food truck. Delicious treats."

"Utica is an absolute haven for pastry lovers! Every bite is a testament to the care and craftsmanship behind each creation. The éclairs were especially decadent — the pastry itself was light and perfectly baked, with a delicate crispness that gave way to a luscious, creamy filling. The chocolate hazelnut cream, in particular, was a standout — rich, velvety, and perfectly balanced in flavor. It felt like a little taste of Paris in every bite. The pistachio cannoli was equally impressive, with a perfectly crisp shell and a smooth, nutty cream filling that melted in the mouth. The texture contrast between the crunchy shell and the silky filling was simply divine. This place truly knows how to elevate classic pastries to something unforgettable."

"What a cute spot! The tomato pie is an absolute 10 out of 10—so fresh and flavorful. I’ll definitely be coming back just for that. I was really looking forward to the rainbow cookies, but they weren’t quite what I expected. There was a bit too much chocolate on top for my taste, which overpowered the rest of the cookie. Still, the place has a great vibe and that tomato pie alone makes it worth the visit!"