((4.25 stars))
new-ish large spacious bakery located right across from Union Square Park on Union Square West. a selection of baked items like pizza, croissants, cakes by the slice, and tarts as well as doughnuts, gelatos, soft drinks, and a coffee + tea menu are all on display from the from the entrance to midway into the interior. the interior has a warm, casual modern vibe to it with some standing tables as well as a few seats. the space is clean, organized, and brightly lit. stopped here a few times to grab a coffee or an iced Americano to go. the coffees that i had were consistent and tasted good, especially since i was on the go and needed a caffeine pick-me-up. last time, i was here--decided to grab a slice of pizza for lunch and eat-in. there are several pies that you can choose from...as this is not a pizzeria...so i don't think that you can add toppings or anything. the slices are warmed up via one of those electric oven gadgets (i think). overall, the pizza was pretty good and better than I expected since this is not a pizza joint. the slice is an NYC-styled pizza slice. the slice: melty cheese, a nice smelling crust, and a decent sauce. the crust was not as crispy as i'd ideally want it and the sauce probably needed a punching up, but again this isn't a pizzeria. the focus at Angelina seems to be the pastries like the croissants, bombolones, cannolis, etc. but there are plenty of savory options as well. what stands at AngelinaBakery to me is the genuine friendliness of the employees. they are pleasant to deal with, making things happen for customers (versus being glued to a phone), and just have good energy behind the smiles and service. hat tip to the employees and whoever did the hiring at this location because this crew of workers understand hospitality without it seeming weird or phony-like. if you are in Union Square and need a casual place, stop by this bakery and enjoy the calories and vibes.