FOCACCERIA · PASTICCERIA · CAFFÈ
A taste of
Sorrento.
From your lunch-break focaccia to one more cannolo. Explore our bakery menu below.
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THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME
Meet Francesco
A tribute to a beloved friend
Much like the sandwich, Francesco is a man with lots of flavor! Originally from Calabria, he now lives in the mountains near Genova, Italy where he runs a small farm and farm-to-plate restaurant with his wife, Flavia. Tony came to know Francesco in 2017 while he was living in Italy discovering his roots. After meeting, Tony lived and worked on his farm and learned everything from Francesco including how to milk cows, make pesto genovese, garden the Italian way, and more. Francesco is a passionate man of the land. He loves to sing, eat, drink wine, and enjoy life. He has been a true friend and inspiration to us in creating the vision for Caffè Sorrento.
He has been a true friend and inspiration to us in creating the vision for Caffè Sorrento. If you find yourself near Genova, you should check out their little restaurant “Cascina Castello” (“Farmhouse Castle”) @cascinacastello for an amazing meal.
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THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME
Meet Serafino
A tribute to Tony's dad
Born in a small town in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Serafino (Tony's dad) moved to the U.S in the 1960's with his parents and sister. Together they opened Sorrento's Pizzeria in Lincoln, IL in 1969. Serafino eventually took over the pizzeria and ran it until he tragically passed away in 1998. He was a proud Sicilian man who loved to garden, collect muscle cars, ride horses, watch spaghetti westerns, and pick lemons at his parents home in Sicily. Serafino will always be remembered as part of the Sorrento's family as someone who worked hard and took the time to talk to and get to know his customers. Whether it was cracking a joke, showing an interest in your life, or just simply remembering you and remembering your order, he had an impact on people and was a memorable man.
At Caffe' Sorrento, we strive to keep Serafino's spirit alive by treating people the way he did. Our customers are more than just customers – they are friends and members of the community we live in.
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THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME
Meet Dino
A tribute to a beloved paisano
Born in a small town in Sicily, Dino immigrated to the United States as a young man with very little, worked hard, and made a life and career for himself and his family. We first met Dino and his wife Jenny when we first moved to Boise. Despite having a life in the U.S., he has always remembered where he came from and has always been proud of his Sicilian roots – we immediately bonded over that (and all the cannoli, of course). Dino and his entire family have been a huge blessing to us since moving to Boise. They've all taken us in as one of their own and made us feel at home. They have represented a new chapter in the Sorrento's story, led by this man here, which is why we dedicate the sandwich to DINO.
Much like the man, this sandwich is a classy combo that somehow manages to be sweet, sharp, peppery, and a touch nutty all at the same time.
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THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME
Meet Flavia
A tribute to a friend who feeds us well
Flavia, born and raised in Genova, Italy, still calls the mountains of her hometown home. Alongside her husband Francesco (yes, another sandwich on our menu) and their son Tesfi, she runs Cascina Castello—a beautiful farm-to-table agriturismo and restaurant. When Tony worked with them a few years back, they welcomed him like family. From Flavia, he learned the art of true Italian cooking—pesto, gnocchi, parmigiana, wild chestnuts, herbs, and more. Fun fact: she doesn’t enjoy making tomato sauce, but she’s amazing at cooking with it!
A perfect tribute to Flavia—celebrating her roots in Genova, her love of growing and cooking, and of course, her talent with tomatoes. If you find yourself near Genova, you should check out their little restaurant “Cascina Castello” (“Farmhouse Castle”) @cascinacastello for an amazing meal.
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THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME
Meet Lisa
A tribute to a strong woman and mother
Lisa is Tony's mom – a blonde-haired, blue-eyed Midwestern beauty who fell in love with Serafino, a Sicilian immigrant with a dream to open Sorrento's Pizzeria in Lincoln, IL. She wasn't exactly what Serafino's traditional Sicilian parents pictured for their son, but she won them over the best way possible: by learning the language and cooking like a true Sicilian matriarch. After Serafino passed in 1998, Lisa held the family together and kept Sorrento's thriving to for nearly to more decades before retiring in 2025. She speaks Italian, Sicilian, and Spanish; cooks with the heart of the old country; and has protected generations of family traditions. She's warm, strong, and unforgettable.
Bold, bright, and unforgettable – just like its namesake.
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THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME
Meet Giavani
A tribute to a hardworking teammate
You'll find him at Caffe Sorrento every day, Giavani is a loyal, hardworking member of the team. He is the hands behind our focaccia, sandwiches, and even pastries when asked to step up. He loves Jesus, good food, and is a huge part of what makes this place special.
Giavani loves a good sauce on his sandwich, so we dedicated this one to him with its' lemon aioli as the star of the show.
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THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME
Meet Jim
A tribute to an unlikely but vital member of the Sorrento family
A few years after the passing of Serafino (Tony's dad), Jim married Lisa and helped her keep Sorrento's going for over two decades. Though not Italian and not who you'd imagine working at an Italian Pizzeria, he supported Tony's mom and played an important part in continuing the Sorrento's legacy and serving many people. He's funny, hard-working, and dedicated.
Since he typically enjoys a simple ham and cheese sandwich, we created the "Jimbo" in his honor of when you just need a simple sandwich.
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A cloud of cream in soft brioche.
Maritozzo is a classic Roman pastry. The name "maritozzo" comes from the word "marito," or "husband" because they say young men used to give these sweet buns to their fiancees or future wives, sometimes with a small gift or ring hidden inside. Ours only contain cream.
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A sugar-dusted bite with a creamy center.
Found mostly in southern Italy, "bomboloni" get their name because they are a "bomb" of flavor and cream. Made out of our signature brioche, ours are baked when usually they are fried.
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The cake you won't believe is gluten free
Italians take great pride is their olive oil. We do too. That's why we came up with this cake. It contains no butter – only olive oil. It makes such a moist cake that you can't even believe what you're eating.
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Coffee, cocoa, and layers of comfort.
"Tiramisu" literally translates to "pick-me-up", and for obvious reasons. Traditional tiramisu'- the way we make it – is made with raw egg, mascarpone, "savoiardi" (lady finger) cookies, sugar, and a little bit of liquor. It doesn't get any better.
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A buttery crumble with a fruity heart.
"Crostata" is basically Italy's version of a pie. Everyone makes them all over Italy because they're delicious and easy to throw together. We were in Genova at a pasticceria and tried a crostata with apricot jam and almond paste and knew we needed to bring that flavor combo back with us.
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Little bites of vanilla and chocolate.
You will find different versions and flavors of cream puffs throughout all of Italy. Ours are a bit unique to us because they're made with our signature brioche. A little different than what you'd find in Italy, but still the same soul and flavor.
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Delicate shortbread, creamy lemon ricotta.
Despite the name, "Genovesi" are a Sicilian pastry. They are found predominately in the Trapani region. In the tiny village in Mt. Erice, an old medieval castle and village at the top of a mountain, you'll find a famous pasticceria where an old lady named Maria has been making Genovesi for decades.
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A little tour of Italian cookie traditions.
Walk into any "pasticceria" in Sicily and you'll find a beautiful display of biscotti. Almond paste is a very common base for many cookies that are decorated and garnished in a variety of different ways. The best way to enjoy them is with a nice espresso.
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Like cheesecake, but more Sicilian
A staple in the Sicilian pastry world, this cake is the sister to the original "Cassata" that you find throughout Sicily wrapped in almond paste and elaborately decorated with candied fruit. "Cassata al Forno" is the cozy, baked version.
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A delicately soft hand pie
Pasticciotto are a classic pastry found in the Puglia region of Italy. The name comes from the word "pasticcio," which means "mess." The beautiful "mess" is a combination of golden, crispy crust, creamy pasty cream, and tart cherries that pairs beautifully with our almond cappuccino.
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Crostatine di Frutta
In any pasticceria in Italy you will always find some sort of tarts with fresh fruit. You can't beat the fresh sweetness!
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Crisp shell. Rich Sicilian cream.
The "cannolo" is definitely the queen of all Sicilian pastries. It's said to have been invented by the Arabs nearly 1,000 years ago at a time when they conquered the island. The traditional way to make cannoli is with ricotta from sheep milk. We do just that – we import a blend of cow and sheep ricotta from Sicily for all of our cannoli to give you the most authentic experience.
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A little crunch, a creamy finish.
Same great cannoli ingredients in a mini version. Large orders available in catering!
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Six little moments of sweetness.
Share the box for a little taste of Sicily after lunch or alongside coffee.
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Bread, but a little more.
Focaccia in Italy is so much more than just bread – it's a snack or sometimes a whole meal. We've created these "focaccine" for when you need more than just bread.
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A little pizza, a comforting bite.
Found in most bakeries in Italy, "pizzette" are not pizza. They are a mini pizza, meant to be enjoyed like a little snack or savory breakfast as opposed to a full meal. Made with our family's sauce recipe of over 50 years.
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Fresh, creamy, and full of contrast.
Since we don't have gluten free focaccia at this time, this is the best we can do!
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Street food of Palermo
"Sfincione" is found mainly in the Palermo province of Sicily. You'll find it in bakeries and at vendor carts in the street or at markets. Our Nonna used to make it all the time. The sauce reminds me of the sauce she used to make every Sunday, so that's why we call it "Nonna Bread."
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Street Food of Genova
We first discovered Italian focaccia while working for Francesco and Flavia in Genova. There, you find focaccia everywhere. What stood out the most about the focaccia was the simplicity. Nothing fancy that was trying to be overcomplicated – just good bread. We've tried to recreate that experience for you.
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A local colab
We reached out to the folks at Firehouse Foods (based in Boise) to create an Italian chili crisp and they delivered! The chili crisp itself contains: extra virgin olive oil, chopped almonds, garlic, chili peppers, Sicilian oregano, and sun-dried tomatoes. Paired with the other ingredients listed, it's the PERFECT dip! Focaccia not included.
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Small cup. Full coffee flavor.
Available as a single or double shot.
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Bold espresso, softened by cream.
Espresso, but a treat.
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A longer, lighter coffee moment.
Available with cream and sugar.
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Velvety foam meets roasted coffee.
Not available after 12pm.
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Coffee with a gentle almond note.
Cappuccino made with our house-made almond milk. Unlike almond milk you find at coffee shops, ours is creamy, a little sweet, and actually tastes like almonds.
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A bright, sparkling citrus break.
Made in Sicily!
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A note on allergies
Our kitchen handles dairy, eggs, nuts, wheat and other allergens. Cross-contact is possible, and no item is guaranteed allergen-free. Please speak with the team about your needs before ordering.
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