Lorenza Bakery Since 1890

I tried their chia seed bread and fell in love with it. I order it every morning, also because of the excellent value. I've also tried their desserts, and I have to say they're delicious. The place is small but very cute, and the staff is friendly and helpful.

I don't know what the Inveruno location is like, but considering it's been open since 1890, I would have expected something more, even from a branch like the one in Magenta. I walked in with the best of intentions and was met by a member of staff who was only concerned with chatting with the customer in front of me (not the most polite, by the way, since he was leaning heavily on the counter as if he were at a bar). I understand that there's a need for some relaxation during business hours, but considering the time she took, I found it decidedly excessive. Then again, when my turn came, she was kind and helpful, but I would have expected more professionalism in customer service. The croissant is made with Italian-style dough and is a bit brioche. It's not bad, but I've had better in the area. The same goes for the pistachio filling: I appreciated the generous amount of it, but since it's industrial cream from a plastic jar, the flavor will inevitably be more forgettable than the fresh, artisanal ones from the pastry shop. The slice of apricot tart, on the other hand, was truly delicious, both for the soft, crumbly pastry and the perfectly sweet jam. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the chocolate tart: the dough was as hard as if it were prepackaged, while the chocolate was neither good nor bad. It's a shame, because I always love exploring different bakeries to see what they have to offer, and most of the time I've been pleasantly surprised. Alas, the same cannot be said for Lorenza Bakery in Magenta.