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Alvaro Bread & Pastry Shoppe
Why it's on Rooted in PA
A neighborhood corner bakery turning out Italian breads and pastries from old-world recipes. Local press and the visitors bureau both single it out among Harrisburg's bakeries.
Highlights
- Italian breads and pastries baked in-house
- Breakfast and lunch menu
- Second shop at 4715 N. Front St.
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