A & F Italian Specialties Market

Reviews

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  Chris B

  2 days ago
  5.0
  Friendly staff and authentic selection. The bacon egg and cheese sandwich was delicious. Looking forward to coming back soon
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  Sandra Califano

  May 7, 2026
  4.0
  My review is between a three and four. Sandwich I order had things on it not in the description (regular tomatoes) and there was no Arrabiata sauce on it at all which made it a bit dry. Bread and eggplant were very good. Needed the sauce!!! Little disappointed
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  Charles Stillman

  May 2, 2026
  5.0
  This place is an absolute gem. Every visit is a treat reminiscent of the family style Italian markets on Authur Avenue in the Bronx. The owners and staff treat customers as though they've known you their whole life. All the food is fresh, delicious and expertly prepared. A much needed and very welcome asset to the community.
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  Chris R

  Apr 26, 2026
  3.0
  First and last time going. Would have given 5 stars but....it wasn't busy in the slightest and I was waiting almost 45 minutes for two sandwiches. Guys are in no rush to serve you. Very slow. After waiting that long guy tells me he doesnt even have ingredients for my sandwich after he was done making it. Could have told me beforehand so I could have ordered something else. Sorry guys won't come back. I can't spend that much time standing around watching how slow you work. I'll stick with Zanos and Brunos. They're staples in the community for good reasons.
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  Brian Culver-Grossmith

  Apr 19, 2026
  5.0
  I have been at least a dozen times since they opened up. So far everything has been delicious and I’m so happy to see an Italian market and a family business come into town. They just filled the pastry shelves when I was in. So far one of my favorite vodka sauces (almost as good as my own) and the best rainbow cookies in the area, hands down. Even better than some Monmouth county bakeries (just saying). The bread is certainly a 10/10, I’ve tried the rustic sourdough, brioche, and ciabatta rolls so far (my favorite) baked fresh daily on premise. I met Frankie the owner who was super friendly and accommodating. He is happy to be in our area and bring some authentic Italian meals this way. Desiree is running the front of the house and is knowledgeable about the items they have and availability. She always has a smile on her face and happy to help anyone in a moments notice. 10/10! Can’t wait to go back and try something else. Photos are from various visits.