Scafuri Bakery & Cafe

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when Scafuri Bakery & Cafe usually hummed with early risers, a lone delivery driver arrived with an unusual cargo: a small, perfectly round object wrapped in brown paper. The driver placed it carefully on the counter, then left without saying a word. Later that morning, as customers lined up for their favorite pastries, someone noticed the mysterious package had transformed into a perfect croissant—still wrapped in its brown paper. From then on, every now and then, a new flavor would mysteriously appear in the display case, leaving everyone guessing who—or what—was behind these magical deliveries.

2. At midnight, when Scafuri Bakery & Cafe lay quiet and dark, a delivery driver swore he heard someone whistling ‘Happy Birthday’ in Italian. The next morning, no one else could confirm it. A few days later, an elderly neighbor stopped by to return a forgotten bag of flour. She whispered that she often heard soft footsteps on the stairs after closing time, but never saw anyone. When asked if she’d like some freshly baked cookies, she smiled warmly and said, 'Oh yes, signorina, those would be lovely.'

3. At dusk, when Scafuri Bakery & Cafe closed its doors for the night, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar in the parking lot. Among the usual boxes and crates, he found an old, dusty violin propped against a dumpster. Curious, he picked it up and gave it a try—turns out, it was in perfect tune. Word spread quickly around town that if you left your instrument outside Scafuri’s after closing time, they’d play it during breakfast the next morning. Soon enough, the place became famous for its croissants and impromptu concerts.

4. At dawn, when Scafuri Bakery & Cafe began baking fresh pastries, someone whispered they could hear laughter coming from inside the empty shop. Curious neighbors started gathering outside, thinking it was a party. Turned out, just an overly enthusiastic baker humming along to his favorite tunes. The laughter turned out to be nothing more than the joy of making perfect croissants—until a delivery driver accidentally knocked over a tray of freshly baked goods, causing everyone to burst into real laughter.