Vaccaro's Italian Pastry Shop

Cannoli and Rum Cake

Established in 1956.
Gioacchino Vaccaro established Vaccaro’s Italian Pastry Shop in 1956. He was born and raised in Palermo, Italy. Mr. Jimmy, as he was so aptly known, brought with him the recipes and the knowledge of how to make the finest Siciliano pastries Baltimore had ever seen. Soon after opening, it was evident that the cannoli and rum cake had created a sensation among Baltimoreans. Today Nick Vaccaro continues the family tradition begun by his father with the same old world recipes brought over from Italy. Vaccaro’s has grown to include the new Pasticceria (pastry shop) which offers both carry out and sit-down cafe’ to enjoy, a state-of-the-art production facility and warehouse, and three other locations (throughout Baltimore and the surrounding areas.) Also, enjoy panini, mufalato, and salads at three of our locations.

Nick V.
Business Owner
Nick’s father, Jimmy, opening the business in 1956 in Little Italy. Nick bought the bakery from his father in 1980. He, his wife, and kids operate the business to this day.