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flag Civitello’s Italian Pastry Shoppe reopened in Schenectady with a renovated Brooklyn-style space, fresh sandwiches, and homemade treats.

flag Civitello’s Italian Pastry Shoppe in Schenectady has reopened after a lengthy renovation, revitalizing a beloved local institution with a nostalgic Brooklyn-style interior featuring a reproduction tin ceiling, black-and-white tiles, and original booths. flag The menu highlights high-quality, simple sandwiches—like eggplant, Italian mix, and a signature Civitello’s with capicola or salami—priced $8–$16, served on homemade bread with potato chips and premium Boar’s Head cold cuts. flag Daily soups, salads, and rotating specials, including a fresh minestrone, are available, along with a full case of homemade gelato, Italian ice, and pastries like a chocolate eclair and peaches-and-cream cupcake. flag Coffee, espresso, and cold drinks are offered, with an attentive staff and warm, inviting atmosphere praised by early visitors.

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