<div class="tldr">Gian Pasticceria, a fixture on 30th Avenue in Astoria, closed permanently on June 30 after twelve years. The bakery saw long lines in its final week of service.</div>

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<li>Gian Pasticceria operated at 36-05 30th Avenue for 12 years.</li>

<li>The bakery closed on June 30, 2024.</li>

<li>Customers lined up for over an hour during its final weekend.</li>

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Longtime Astoria bakery Gian Pasticceria served its last pastries on Sunday, June 30, following a run that began in 2012. Gian, known for its cannoli and sfogliatelle, drew significant crowds after word of its closure spread online. The shop's owner, Andrea Rossi, confirmed the decision to close was final.

The reason for Gian Pasticceria’s closure has not been publicly detailed by ownership. However, several staff cited rising rent and increased costs as factors. Neighbors reported that Rossi posted a handwritten note thanking customers for their support over the past decade.

On Gian Pasticceria’s last weekend, lines stretched down 30th Avenue starting in the early morning. Some customers said they waited more than an hour to purchase baked goods one last time. Nearby residents described the bakery as a staple for the Italian community and a gathering place for weekend coffee.

The closure leaves a vacancy on a stretch of 30th Avenue already facing several business changes this year. Local business owners say the neighborhood has seen increased turnover since the pandemic. No plans for the space have been announced.

<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>

<h2>When did Gian Pasticceria close?</h2>

<p>Gian Pasticceria closed permanently on June 30, 2024. The bakery served its final customers that Sunday, after operating continuously for 12 years at the same Astoria location.</p>

<h2>Why did Gian Pasticceria close?</h2>

<p>The bakery's owner did not give an official reason. Staff members and neighbors suggested that rising rent and increased operating costs were contributing factors to the decision to close.</p>

<h2>What happens to the space now?</h2>

<p>There are currently no announced plans for the former Gian Pasticceria storefront at 36-05 30th Avenue. The landlord has not released information about a new tenant.</p>