Dolci’s Cafe and Bakery – Alton, IL: Hours, Menu & Directions

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104 W 3rd St, Alton, IL 62002

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Address104 W 3rd St, Alton, IL 62002

Phone(618) 334-7647

StyleItalian bakery

CountyMadison County

Time zoneCentral Time

From city center1.8 mi south

About Dolci’s Cafe and Bakery

Dolci’s Cafe and Bakery is an Italian bakery at 104 W 3rd St, roughly 1.8 mi from downtown Alton, heading south. Besides being an Italian bakery, it is also listed as bakery café.

It is one of 6 bakeries and sweet shops we list in Alton, which works out to one bakery per 4,161 residents. The closest neighbour on our map is LuciAnna's Pastries, 0.1 mi away.

We have not been able to confirm a full weekly schedule for Dolci’s Cafe and Bakery yet, so calling ahead at (618) 334-7647 is the safest bet. Bakeries often sell out of popular items by early afternoon.

At a glance

Listed as	Italian bakery and Bakery café
Bakeries in Alton	6
Nearest bakery	0.1 mi

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What to order

Typical items at an Italian bakery like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Pastries

PasticciottoSmall oval tart from Puglia with tender shortcrust pastry baked around a thick vanilla or lemon custard, sometimes paired with black cherries.
Zeppole di San GiuseppeChoux pastry rings fried or baked, filled with pastry cream and topped with an amarena cherry; traditionally made for St. Joseph's Day in March.
Cream Puff (Bignè)Light, airy choux shells split and filled with vanilla or chocolate cream, dusted with powdered sugar or glazed on top.
NapoleonStacked sheets of caramelized puff pastry layered with vanilla custard, topped with a feathered white and chocolate fondant icing.

Cookies

Sesame Seed Cookies (Reginelle)Sicilian finger cookies rolled in toasted sesame seeds, with a crumbly, lightly sweet interior and nutty, toasty exterior.
Butter CookiesPiped spritz-style rings and swirls, some dipped in chocolate or sprinkles, with a crisp bite and a rich vanilla butter flavor.
StruffoliTiny fried dough balls tossed in warm honey and piled into a mound, decorated with nonpareils and candied fruit for Christmas.
PignoliChewy almond paste cookies rolled in whole pine nuts, baked until golden outside while staying soft and marzipan-like in the center.

Breads

Pane di Altamura-Style LoafLarge round loaf of remilled durum semolina with a thick, dark crust and a dense, fragrant crumb that keeps for days.
GrissiniHand-stretched breadsticks, thin and brittle, sometimes rolled in sesame or flecked with rosemary, served alongside antipasto.
Italian Bread with SesameLong loaf with a crackling seeded crust and a soft, open crumb; a staple for sandwiches, garlic bread and sopping up sauce.
Semolina BreadGolden durum wheat loaf with a slightly sweet, nutty taste and a tight, buttery-yellow crumb, often topped with sesame.

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Questions about Dolci’s Cafe and Bakery

What are Dolci’s Cafe and Bakery's hours?

We have not verified a weekly schedule for Dolci’s Cafe and Bakery yet. Call (618) 334-7647 to confirm before visiting.

Where is Dolci’s Cafe and Bakery located?

Dolci’s Cafe and Bakery is at 104 W 3rd St, Alton, IL 62002. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.

What is the phone number for Dolci’s Cafe and Bakery?

The listed phone number is (618) 334-7647.

What should I order at Dolci’s Cafe and Bakery?

As an Italian bakery, typical picks include Pasticciotto, Zeppole di San Giuseppe, Sesame Seed Cookies (Reginelle), and Butter Cookies. See the full menu page for more.

What other bakeries are near Dolci’s Cafe and Bakery?

Nearby options include LuciAnna's Pastries (0.1 mi), Duke Bakery (0.6 mi), and Cookie Factory Bakery and Cafe (2.1 mi).