The New Jersey Cannoli Trail
New Jersey
Fresh shells, ricotta styles, and an almost scientific filling-to-shell ratio.
About The New Jersey Cannoli Trail
Italian bakery cannoli circuits across Essex, Passaic, Monmouth, and South Jersey — classic ricotta first, flavored novelties second.
When to go
- Mostly year-round. Choose mornings/early afternoons, and ask whether cannoli are filled to order.
Day trips
- Hudson, Essex & Passaic — 3 stops (/nj-food-trails/cannoli/hudson-essex-passaic)
- Essex bakery loop — 2 stops (/nj-food-trails/cannoli/essex-caldwell-loop)
- Bergen & Morris — 3 stops (/nj-food-trails/cannoli/bergen-morris)
- Mercer capital — 1 stops (/nj-food-trails/cannoli/mercer-capital)
- Monmouth coast — 2 stops (/nj-food-trails/cannoli/monmouth-coast)
- South Jersey bakery — 3 stops (/nj-food-trails/cannoli/south-jersey-bakery)
By county
- Essex County — 3 stops (/nj-food-trails/cannoli/essex)
Food, operating schedules, seasonal availability and access conditions can change. Check the linked establishment before leaving, especially for farm activities, shore businesses and daily specials. Food allergies and dietary needs should always be discussed directly with the business.
Stops (16)
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Classic cannoli
Calandra's Bakery — Newark
Fresh ricotta cannoli — plain or chocolate-dipped shells
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Classic cannoli
Calandra's Bakery — Fairfield
Fresh ricotta cannoli — plain or chocolate-dipped shells
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Classic cannoli
Calandra's Bakery — Caldwell
Fresh ricotta cannoli — plain or chocolate-dipped shells
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Cannoli
Del Ponte's Bakery — Bradley Beach
Cannoli noted in NJ Monthly bakery profile
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Ricotta cannoli
Cacia's Bakery — Cherry Hill
Ricotta-filled large and mini cannoli on official menu
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Cannoli
Cacia's Bakery — Haddonfield
Cacia’s Haddonfield bakery cannoli
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Cannoli
Cacia's Bakery — Williamstown
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Classic cannoli
Palazzone 1960 — Wayne
Ricotta and chocolate-chip cannoli topped with candied orange peel
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Classic cannoli
Palazzone Pastry Lab — Little Falls
Palazzone pastry-lab cannoli — crisp shell, ricotta fillings
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Classic cannoli
Sorrento Bakery & Deli — East Hanover
Italian bakery cannoli
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Cannolis
Delicious Orchards — Colts Neck
Scratch bakery lists cannolis
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Classic cannoli
Carlo's Bakery Cake Headquarters — Jersey City
Classic and chocolate-dipped cannoli at Carlo's Cake HQ
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Traditional cannoli
Italian Peoples Bakery — Trenton
Traditional, chocolate, mousse, and mini cannoli
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Cannoli
Rispoli Pastry Shop — Emerson
Bergen Italian pastry shop cannoli and fried cannoli rolls
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Classic and specialty cannoli
Cannoli Capeesh — Hammonton
Cannoli-focused shop — traditional plus rotating flavors
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Classic cannoli
Verrilli's Bakery — Morristown
North Jersey classic cannoli — Morristown bakery staple