Gran Forno Bakery in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Gran Forno Bakery

Your guide to this Italian bakery on 1235 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale — hours, map, menu and directions.

Italian bakery Hours listed
Get directions (954) 467-2244 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Eastern Time

Checking hours…

Monday7 AM – 7 PM
Tuesday7 AM – 7 PM
Wednesday7 AM – 7 PM
Thursday7 AM – 7 PM
Friday7 AM – 8 PM
Saturday7 AM – 8 PM
Sunday7 AM – 7 PM

86 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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1235 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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Address1235 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone(954) 467-2244
StyleItalian bakery
CountyBroward County
Time zoneEastern Time
From city center1.5 mi south

About Gran Forno Bakery

Set at 1235 E Las Olas Blvd (33301), Gran Forno Bakery is an Italian bakery about 1.5 mi south of central Fort Lauderdale.

It is one of 81 bakeries and sweet shops we list in Fort Lauderdale, roughly one for every 2,354 residents. Nearest alternative: The Hollywood Donut Factory at 610 E Las Olas Blvd, 0.4 mi away.

Gran Forno Bakery opens as early as 7 AM and stays open until 8 PM on its longest day, for about 86 hours across 7 days a week. Weekend visits work too — it is open Saturday and Sunday.

What to order

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

Full menu

Pastries

  • Lobster TailAn oversized, puffed cousin of the sfogliatella, its hollow crunchy shell filled with whipped cream blended with French custard.
  • 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.

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

  • CiabattaRustic, flour-dusted slipper loaf with an irregular, holey interior and chewy crust, made from a very wet, slow-fermented dough.
  • 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.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Gran Forno Bakery in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Questions about Gran Forno Bakery

What are Gran Forno Bakery's hours?
Gran Forno Bakery's listed hours are Mon–Thu: 7 AM – 7 PM; Fri–Sat: 7 AM – 8 PM; Sun: 7 AM – 7 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Gran Forno Bakery open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 7 AM – 7 PM.
What time does Gran Forno Bakery open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 7 AM on Monday.
Where is Gran Forno Bakery located?
Gran Forno Bakery is at 1235 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Gran Forno Bakery?
The listed phone number is (954) 467-2244.
What should I order at Gran Forno Bakery?
As an Italian bakery, typical picks include Lobster Tail, Pasticciotto, Sesame Seed Cookies (Reginelle), and Butter Cookies. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Gran Forno Bakery?
Nearby options include The Hollywood Donut Factory (0.4 mi), Pane Dolci Italian Bakery (0.4 mi), and The Hollywood Donut Factory (0.4 mi).

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