9. Mazzola Bakery in Carroll Gardens

Mazzola Bakery is another of the local Italian bakeries famous for lard bread, which is a browned loaf filled with cured pork and provolone cheese. In addition, their baked goods include such Italian favorites as biscotti, sfogliatelle and even pizza dough to go. No indoor seating and cash only. Mazzola Bakery is located at 192 Union Street in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.