Only the Finest Italian Cookies & Espresso

st personable and was SO quick to respond to all my emails. She even mailed us a sampler of cookies to taste test (and they were literally all gone in like 10mins LOL). The set up on the day of the wedding was absolutely BEAUTIFUL and matched my theme / decor perfectly, the whole thing was just so elegant. My guests loved it and I'm so happy I chose them - don't hesitate to book Only the Finest, you WILL NOT regret it!!!!! (photos by sara zarella photography)

d about them and they added such an elegant touch to our wedding. Definitely reach out to Maria if you’re interested for any event!!

hat Maria and her staff put together. We would highly recommend Only the Finest for their awesome Italian Cookies and Espresso Bar!!

important for us to have a wide variety to cater to everyone's unique taste buds. Maria's communication was top-notch during the wedding planning process. When we requested our favorite cookies as well as gluten free dessert options, she accommodated our needs without hesitation. It was such a positive experience having her as a part of our 10/7/23 wedding vendor team. We would hire her again and again!!

verything we wanted and more! Highly recommend Only the Finest for any event!!

r's wedding, she was so responsive, explained her process and everything we could expect. I must say her display, variety of cookies and the presentation were beyond my expectations. Everyone at the wedding was so impressed and could not say enough about how delicious all the different cookies were. If you're considering having Only the Finest for your wedding, don't think, just call Maria and book her for your event, you will not be sorry!

on I felt like we were friends. We ordered cookies and cannolis, and wandies (italian flakey pastry with powdered sugar). Maria also offers gluten free options which made me happy as I have celiac. Her displays are gorgeous and the cookies and cannolis are absolutely delicious. She is professional and I couldn’t have asked for anything more! I will definitely be calling her for any kind of dessert needs in the future!

iting and classy. Most of all, I needed the Italian cookies to impress my new in-laws, who hail straight from Italy. Only the Finest exceeded all of my expectations as a bride. There were so many cookies, everyone went back to their seats with full plates and were able to help themselves to seconds and thirds (or more!) throughout the reception, and there was still plenty left over for guests to take home. Not only were the cookies delicious, but Maria was supportive and communicative throughout the whole process. She communicated with the venue to make sure everything could be accommodated for the display. Everything looked cohesive and beautiful, and she even matched the display to my wedding flowers. I fully trusted Maria because I could tell she really cared. She saved a box of cookies for my husband and I before anyone else had access to the cookie table, and she wrapped up all of the extras into take-home baggies for the guests. The cookie display was a highlight that stuck with all of our guests; people are still telling me how much they loved it! I would 100% recommend Only the Finest for any wedding.

figure out the right quantity, to the execution, she was a hit the entire night! Her station seriously was never empty. She let us get in on the fun and fill a few cannoli as well, which made for adorable video content. Seriously could not recommend her more if you're looking for a unique dessert option to add to your event.

an’t wait for the next opportunity we have to have Only the Finest be a part of it.

gh. We knew we hit the jackpot choosing these cookies as the dessert at our June 2023 wedding. We opted out of a wedding cake and decided our families and friends would love the delicious and authentic cookies Maria offers. I'm not joking whenever I glanced at the cookie table at our reception, the line was packed. The cookies were gone in a flash, but Maria kept them fully stocked. Our guests raved about the cookies and we couldn't have been happier! I highly recommend this vendor and it was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!!! I will post pictures once I have them back from the photographer!!

esponsive, helpful and truly wanted the best for our special day. We went with the cookie display, cannoli bar and cappuccino/espresso bar. All, INCREDIBLE! I’m very picky when it comes to Italian cookies, and she knocked it out of the park. Everything was so delicious and our wedding guests were raving about the cookies and cannolis! I would absolutely hire Maria again. 10/10 would recommend!

e best at what she does and I cannot wait to share with everyone her amazing work!! Grazie Maria!! I can’t wait for my next order!!

homemade desserts, raved about Only the Finest's delicious creations! We truly appreciate the fantastic service and beautiful set up as well! Highly recommend!

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t she was super nice, extremely fast in responding, and very knowledgeable on wedding dessert needs. We ended up doing Italian cookies, the cannoli bar, and the cold brew bar. This is the BEST cold brew I’ve ever had! Hands down. Not to mention how absolutely delicious the desserts were. We are still receiving compliments about how delicious everything was 2 weeks after the fact. Book her!! You will not regret it!

r wedding! Maria was so sweet and easy to work with, very responsive by email and phone. The cookies and cannoli at the wedding were delicious, I have a big Italian family and we LOVED everything!!

ing industry & she is a 10!

el like I was the only bride she was working with during the planning process. She was patient and so easy to work with. Our guests were blown away by the variety of cookies, how delicious they were, the fact they could take some home and how unique this option was at a wedding. You will not be sorry if you hire Maria. She will not disappoint.

ing and it was a huge hit! The cannoli is perfect size, customizable and filled right in front of you... AMAZING! There was a line all night! 10/10 recommend Maria!

r guest to enjoy! She also did a cannoli station at the rehearsal dinner. People raved about them saying they tasted like the ones in Italy. I can’t wait to use her for another occasion. Thank you, Maria

absolutely to die for! We hired her for a Venetian table on our wedding night and everyone at the wedding could not get enough of her homemade Italian cookies. She also did an expresso bar for us which everyone loved! Highly recommend hiring her and her company for any wedding or occasion!

e from a big Italian family and having her cookies on our special day was like having a piece of home. She was an absolute pleasure to work with and we look forward to working with her again in the future!

all about her incredible cookie business from the moment we met! We ordered cookie trays for tables, the make your own cannoli station and the espresso bar for our 200 guest wedding at The Graduate (Biltmore). We had a big Italian guest list at our wedding and everyone was so impressed with how delicious the cookies and cannoli were! So many of our guests enjoyed espresso martinis late in the evening. It was the perfect addition to the night, thank you Maria!!!

dessert, and the cookies did not disappoint. We had the espresso as well, which everyone loved! We will definitely be ordering from Maria in the future for other big events!

ery aspect was beyond anything I would expect -- communication; product; customer service. I went right back after the wedding and ordered multiple trays of cookies for the holidays.

stop raving about them!! Highly recommend!

or our reception. Our guests raved about the cannoli bar and Italian cookie platters. It was a delicious treat that made our wedding even more special. We would highly recommend Maria to anyone in the area!

uld provide the cookies for all my family celebrations growing up as a child. So, as you can imagine, having Only the Finest as part of our wedding day was super important to us. Our one goal throughout wedding planning was to throw the ultimate Italian wedding and because of Maria, we did just that. The cookie display was beyond amazing!!! We also decided to add an espresso station to our cookie display and our guests are still talking about it today!! Let me tell you…. Best espresso martini and pignoli cookie I have EVER had. Please don’t skip the coffee station at your upcoming event, as you will not be disappointed. With every cookie we ate, we could tell so much time, effort and love was involved in the making of every one. Maria, the guests LOVED YOU!!! (But we love you more) I wish I could give Only the Finest 10 stars!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you for your kindness, patience and support with covid wedding planning. You made a stressful planning situation so simple!

beautiful! Perfectly decorated-and they taste even better! Our guests raved about the desserts for days later. We added the espresso service to give our guests a different experience. The presentation was so beautiful with the white ceramic cups and saucers and all the different types of hot drinks were a hit! Maria is very professional, dressed so neatly and was very attentive to our guests. She even visited the venue (back yard event) ahead of time to see the space she would be working in. I cannot recommend her enough. You will not be disappointed! I plan to order from her for the upcoming holidays as well.

My guests are raving about it! Amazing vendor!

very detail oriented. The service was impeccable. The name says it all- the cookies were absolutely fabulous and you can tell each one is made with extra care and a lot of pride from family recipes. So many ways to package them and send guests home with an added treat, it is hard to make a choice. Every cookie just melts in your mouth. Absolutely- “Only the Finest”!!!

ay of her best cookies to preview and they were delicious, distinctive and every cookie was a work of art. I gave the cookies to my guests as a wedding favor and she wrapped little boxes with ribbon and they looked beautiful on the tables. None were left behind! I will definitely be calling Maria again for holidays and special events. I will never bake again!!

ried that we'd never find the caliber of cookies and cannoli's we were used to, Maria hit it out of the park - everyone loved what she made, many were thrilled to be taking home trays of cookies. While her dessert and coffee displays weren't what we hoped for due to COVID, her team coupled with the Blackstone team provided our guests with everything they needed and wanted. The bride was extra excited to get cold brew coffee, that and a cannoli was her one request and Only the Finest came through. We highly recommend Maria and her team. Yes, order cookies directly from her - we will continue to do so in the years to come, even from out of state!

I had to have a cookie display at our wedding as well! Her cookies were such a hit with our wedding guests - I even ordered cookies as a Christmas gift for a family member! The cookie display at our wedding in October at the Rosecliff mansion really elevated our dessert room and was the perfect addition to our dessert display. I didn’t have to worry about a thing - Maria did a beautiful job setting up and even making a special box with all of my specific favorite cookies! You can never go wrong with Italian cookies, especially at an Italian wedding :-)

ett CC for our daughters wedding was beautiful and the comments from our guests were absolutely amazing. Thank you Maria for added your portion to make our daughters wedding day so special.

al to surprise your guests with, Maria’s cookies are a fabulous treat. You will NOT be disappointed.

friend’s wedding this past year. The cookies are gorgeous and taste amazing!!! Maria and her team did an amazing job of creating a romantic display table, I was truly blown away. Guests raves about the delicious treats they took home! Best of all, she put aside a box of cookies for us, which I shamelessly snacked on the entire next day! If you want to give your guests a delicious and memorable treat, look no further than Only The Finest, you won’t be sorry!

es. By the time I made it to the table all of the cookies had been eaten! They were a hit.

lay were amazing!! My husband and I wanted to provide our guests with a little something extra at our wedding. Maria was incredibly helpful throughout the planning process. Our guests are still raving about the espresso and Italian cookies over a year after our wedding! Don’t look any further, book Only The Finest!

ad one tray for each table. Everyone enjoyed them. I would definitely use her again. She was very pleasant.

e gave each guest a box of peach cookies as favors. They are INDESCRIBABLY DELICIOUS!!! I received many calls after the shower asking me where I got the peaches! Do not hesitate to hire Only the Finest for your next event.

display was impressive and the espresso was delicious - and served with a smile! The cookies and espresso became our favorite memory from the reception. I highly reccommend this business to make your special day memorable!