STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- In preparation for Christmas festivities, Staten Islanders from all over the borough lined up Tuesday at Royal Crown Bakery & Cafe, Grasmere, to grab their holiday treats.
The line extended outside the well-known establishment, and customers waited for their warm baked goods in the chilly weather.
Many of those on the line outside remarked that they were waiting for about five to 15 minutes.
“We don’t mind this at all,” said Nancy Aroll, who was on line with her daughter, Tawni Galadyk. “We come here every year to buy bread for Christmas. It’s like our ritual.”
For those customers who had made it inside, many had been waiting for 30 minutes to an hour.
“But it’s worth it, you get what you pay for,” said Vincent Valerio of Tottenville, with a smile and a shrug.
Customers said they came for the bakery’s renowned rainbow cookies and cannolis, but most importantly -- the bread.
Samantha Musso of Great Kills said she was planning to buy three loaves of Italian bread for a Christmas party at her workplace. And Jennifer D’Anna of Dongan Hills said she is looking forward to the Royal Crown cannolis, seven-layered cakes and chocolate bread.
During the wait, the bakery’s cookie and coffee girls, like Gabriella Calcaterra, gave out pastries, snacks and warm drinks.
“We look forward to the coffee that they bring around," said Galadyk. "The cookies, they’re amazing. And we love it.”
Rob Forminio, a coffee server who was dressed up as an elf, said he had been working since 5 a.m. -- after Santa’s “reindeer’s dropped him off at 4:30 in the morning.” But he added that he and Manager Frank Alano love the long line and dedicated customers.
On Christmas Day, Royal Crown Bakery will open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. -- so plan your holiday schedule accordingly!
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