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Cacia's Bakery

4.2 (111 reviews)
InexpensiveBakeries, Pizza, Italian
Open • 6:00 am - 6:30 pm
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Pizza
Retna S.

The big Italian bread has a great crust, but the inside is soft like cloud. Perfect for dipping

Jack A.

Cacia's bakery is an ABSOLUTE must when you are in Philly! Very small bakery that sells different breads, bakery items, and sheet pan pizzas. You can see how long the bakery has been around from just looking around inside, especially the oven! Parking can be a problem during the rush, but we have lucked out the couple of times we've gone. The star of the show is the tomato pie. When we walked in we were greeted by a lovely lady and a man that came out from the back working the oven. Told them I was there for the tomato pie and he said wait, I'm pulling a fresh one out. I cannot even start to tell you how flavorful it was! I literally think about it all the time! Dough is absolutely cooked to perfection and the sauce is something I have never tasted before. Absolutely delicious! My biggest regret is not getting the entire pan! 100% recommend!!

Actually it looked drier & cold in person!
George K.

Bit inconsistent more & more when I order pizza it's usually dried up... I like my pizza esp Tomato pie w lot sauce & warm if not hot & cheese bit melted if cheese pizza... I realize this is not the typical pizza pie it's a bakery... but the slices I got were cold & dried up if I didn't know better it was like eating the store reheated yesterday pizza.. was ok or below ok ... the whit pizza was dry & hard as a brick damn shame as I remember this pizza in its heyday my mom use to work at school & take hot yummy juicy slices home to us kids a lot!!!

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Omar S.

Italian Bakery Tour - Cacia's Bakery I've been baking for the last 3 years, since COVID began, and while I've had some successes, I haven't yet mastered two native Philadelphian baked goods - Hoagie (or "sub" or "grinder") Rolls and Tomato Pie, an Italian-American/Philly take on Sicily's Sfincione Palermitano. So, one day in April 2023, I partnered with my Yelp buddy, Gerald S., to traverse the Greater Philadelphia area, visiting five well-known and respected Italian bakeries, sampling those two things. I wanted to understand the nature of those breads, to understand their common traits - size and weight, density, crumb size; and, in the case of Tomato Pie, the sweet/acid/spice taste of its sauce. Of course, none of the bakeries that I visited would share their recipes, but I hoped to return to San Diego with a good idea of how to fiddle with recipes I have on hand, to make hoagie rolls and tomato pie similar to those I ate in Philly. CACIA'S BAKERY Hoagie Rolls Cacia's hoagie rolls were not for me. I found them bland, and worse, too dense for use as sandwich rolls and too dry for table bread. When I was learning to bake and made bread like Cacia's, I called it a mistake and tried again. [Philly locals: I understand that you can't talk about commercial Italian bread production in the region without mentioning Cacia's. I don't care. That conversation also includes Amoroso and Liscio, and I'm not crazy about their products either. Also, not for nothing, all three companies are either entirely or mostly New Jersey-based, and I'm interested in Philadelphia's Italian bakeries.] The Numbers: Cacia's hoagie rolls were 12" long, 9.5" in circumference and weighed ~140g. A 4" midsection weighed ~60g. I estimate the density of the baked rolls at 0.12745 g/cm3. Tomato Pie This is where Cacia's shines, and they know it. Of the five bakeries we visited, Cacia's original retail operation at Mole and Ritner Streets in South Philly featured tomato pie most prominently, and in the greatest number of variations. Because my "project" focused on the plainest version, that's what I sampled, but the neighbors speak well of the half-dozen alternatives that line Cacia's counter. The crust on Cacia's 6" x 4" slice wasn't as rich and snappy as that of Sarcone's, and, like their bread, it was denser than I'd have preferred. But their sauce was delicious, an onion-forward, herby coating, lightly flecked with what I think was black pepper. It was less pizza sauce, more oven-baked "Sunday gravy." As I sampled, I wondered how I'd replicate that sauce, then realized that I already have something similar in my freezer. Every few weeks, I make a large batch of sauce: a hybrid of Marcella Hazan's tomato sauce (perhaps the most famous such thing on the internet) and, from seriouseats.com, Kenji López-Alt's variation of Hazan's recipe. I top my weekly pizza with my sauce; serve it over pasta; layer it into lasagna; and use it to dress meatball subs. I've added it to minestrone, pot roast and even chili. So when I make Philly-style tomato pie at home, I'll simply cook down some of my sauce, paint it onto dough, cook my pie halfway and then add a touch more sauce, for a tomato bite that's similar to, if a little fresher than, Cacia's. ******************** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Sarcone's Bakery: https://tinyurl.com/3ssh9u3v Conshohocken Italian Bakery: https://tinyurl.com/4ffak98y RECOMMENDED New York Bakery: https://tinyurl.com/bdhtunz8 Cacia's Bakery: https://tinyurl.com/mw9yf6v8 NOT RECOMMENDED Corropolese Italian Bakery & Deli: https://tinyurl.com/26upuxdx .

"Fresh tomato pie" via ubereats

We ordered pizza from ubereats. The photo of the pies were full, normal, square pizzas. The description was "fresh tomato pie". Not only did we receive old individual slices, they were ice cold with no attempt at being heated up before delivered.

Bread rolls
Stan H.

Apparently there are 5 of these bakeries but I would have never guessed as the first one I saw was in a residential area of South Philly. They have delicious pizza and apparently fresh cannolis. The other locations seem to have hoagies but not here. Probably too much competition for hoagies in Philly. Parking is not the easiest but welcome to South Philly. In the pictures is a TooGoodToGo order. Don't buy for yourself if ordering this- share share share!! Wish I noticed the bread rolls and cheese bread to share as well in addition to the pizza. Service was quick. Standard South Philly service vibe and personalities.

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Gerald S.

This fourth generation Italian bakery at the corner of Mole and Ritner in South Philly was the smallest of the bakery visited with Yelp Bro, Omar S., as part of his deep dive into the secrets of sandwich rolls and tomato pies that has made this part of the city so famous. While he weighed and measured samples on the trunk lid of my car, I watched and tasted a little of everything he chose to evaluate. Impressive effort by Omar. I had by far the easier and more enjoyable job. So, Casia's was purchased by Joe in 1953 to be the neighborhood bread store. Today there are 5 stores, the majority in Jersey, still run by the extended familia. They must be doing something right. Check out Omar's review for the technicals and his observations, but for my tastebuds, their torpedo rolls were very good, if not quite at Sarcone's standards, but a worthy competitor with a large following. The shop front is tiny for customers, but behind the glass is a large working flour dust filled bakery. During our few minutes in the store people were coming in and out to pick up their daily bread and tomato pies. The staff was friendly and informative, seeming to always have a moment to explain things to the inquisitive. These guys had more varieties of tray pizzas than the others. If Tomato Pie wasn't your itch, they provided a half dozen other varieties with meats, veggies and cheese to satisfy your taste addiction. The sweet Italian sausage looked particularly appealing. My limited introduction to the T.P. was very similar to all the others. A slightly divergent tomato pasty sauce and moderately crunchy cool crust. You have to love this local approach to simple sauce on dough. Most folks can't get enough. I am in the minority. I'm okay with it, but much prefer either full blown pizza or the Trenton version of tomato pie, with the mozzarella under the chunky crushed tomatoes. Still, I admire the family traditions displayed, and the 70 year history that has left its deep imprint on the community. As a kid who grew up in a city; who's grandmother walked to the local bakery almost daily for fresh bread and perhaps a sweet cookie or cupcake for her grandkids, I know how important the neighborhood baker was to all of us. Around Ritner & Mole, it still is.

Stromboli and garlic bread
Steve I.

Not only does this place have some of the best pizza and bread in Philly, the folks that work here are wonderful, friendly and helpful. My daughter, wife and I drove down from from Conshohocken to get some "Bird Buns". These are green rolls perfect with hot dogs and green relish and jalapeño peppers for the game on Sunday. Unfortunately when we got there they had none. The baker/owner seeing our disappointment came to the counter told us if we could wait 20 minutes he would bake us up a batch. We got a dozen hot out of the oven rolls which he thoughtfully placed in a pizza box so they would not get soggy. He also gave us bags to freeze them with and instructions on how to defrost them on Sunday. The counter person was also so friendly and helpful carefully packing our pizza slices, all corners thank you. In this day and age there are not many places left that provide this kind of service and quality. Thanks for making our game day party special. Go Eagles.

Pizza
Austin B.

tl;dr skip the tomato pie and opt for cheesesteak and pizzaz slices at this affordable, family-run bakery This old-school, takeout- and cash-only, South Philly institution has baking pizza squares from its brick oven for over 60 years. Chief among the wide variety of pizzas, strombolis, and baked bread offerings sits the signature tomato pie, a nostalgic eats for many locals. A large red-and-white sign hangs above the small, stucco-finished corner shop. Inside, the square customer space barely has the room for multiple parties. Large, rectangular trays of pizza, stromboli, and cheese bread -- each with a handwritten paper price tag -- sit behind a plexiglass barrier. Further back is the large, industrial kitchen. The room fills with the sound of chatter among customers and staff members. The dreary whitewashed walls are decorated with a mix of sentimental photographs and pragmatic signs and calendars. I've been meaning to try Cacia's pizza for some time now, and this past weekend, I finally had the opportunity. I ordered through Too Good To Go, and I picked up my grab bag just before closing time. Immediately, I was floored by the quantity of food that I received: 18 assorted square slices, a kaiser roll and an Italian roll topped with cheese and tomatoes, and a large Italian loaf. I realized that I didn't receive any tomato pie, but a staff member generously offered to add a complimentary slice of it to my pile. Ready to dine, I biked home cautiously with my hefty loot. A quick reheat in the oven (7 minutes at 500 degrees) brought the slices back to life. As a whole, the focaccia-like crust hosted a nice crisp on the bottom while remaining otherwise pillowy throughout. The toppings were spread close to the edges, leaving only a few bare bites. Of the varieties, I was most disappointed by the tomato pie: it was one-dimensional and drab, begging for a drizzle of olive oil or dollop of ricotta. Conversely, I was notably impressed by cheesesteak and pizzaz slices. The cheesesteak pizza carried an even layer of ribeye and an extra dash of cheese across a white pie base. Meanwhile, the pizzaz (a sauceless pie topped with New Yorker White American, tomato slices, and banana peppers) was a bizarre concoction that surprisingly works, reminding me of an open-faced grilled cheese than a pizza. Finally, the white, red with cheese, and spinach slices were all standard -- coated with an even, moderate layer of toppings and sporting the same pleasant crust. Cacia's slices themselves didn't knock my socks off, but they were well worth the paltry prices -- already affordable at a regular ~$2 per slice, my entire Too Good To Go feast set me back only a meager $5.99. While I likely won't commit to a second, dedicated visit to South Philly just for Cacia's pizza, I would recommend either the cheesesteak or pizzaz slices (even at full price) for a quick bite while in the neighborhood.

Pizzazz Slice, Tomato Pizza Slice, White Pizza Slice, Ricotta Cannoli
Dante M.

THIS IS A MUST TRY IN PHILLY! After having a couple of tomato pies, I can say that this was the best tomato pie in Philly that I tried! Cacia's Bakery is a family run business, and current owner John took it over from his father! They have an amazing oven in the back that cooks all of the pizzas to perfection! They had so many pizza options: including tomato pie, white, some with spinach, a cheesesteak, and the pizzaz! I saw one lady walk out with what looked like 40 loaves of bread!! They also have hand filled cannolis made to order! I heard that the tomato pie was amazing here, and the lady's in front of me recommended that the white was their favorite, so of course I had to get a slice when I saw it coming out of the oven! Each slice is only around $2, which is not a bad deal at all! I was talking to the owner John for a while, and he asked me if I had gotten the pizzaz, which has spicy peppers and tomatoes, and I had told him I didn't. So he gave me three slices as a special sample free of charge! The hospitality of this place is incredible! And of course, we had to get a ricotta filled cannoli to round off an awesome meal! The tomato pie was delicious, the gravy on top was absolute perfection and the best we had tried in the Italian market. The white and the pizzaz were also fantastic! The dough of the pizza reminded me of focaccia bread, which is to absolutely die for! The cannoli was super tasty as well, and definitely ranks among the top cannolis that we tried in Philly! I can't wait to make another trip down to Cacia's bakery next time I'm in the city! Note: this place is cash only but they do have an ATM out front!

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The best (only?) pizazz pizza in S.Phila. Actually, All the pies, Strombolis and breads are amazing!

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The CANOLI Masters! Thank me later. Philly cheesesteak pizza was also great & magically disappeared from my hands!

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Great ready to heat pepperoni or cheesesteak Strombolis! Bought mine at Rosie's near Mullica Hill. NJ

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The two pies lasted at the party for about ten minutes. I would say I enjoyed them. But they didn't mane it that long.

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We were staying at a nearby hotel and we were looking for a really good pasta. We came in last…read moreminute. They didn't have any open tables, but luckily she was able to get a seated within five minutes. This is hands-down, the best dish we had in Philly. The pasta was so amazing so flavorful and so rich. We ordered the shrimp shrimp and the short rib pasta, both of them were bursting with flavor. This is not a large restaurant. It's very small, but it still has a beautiful interior. Service was excellent. I wish they had one near us.. we talked about this place throughout our trip to come back a second time.

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Solid food. Poor service…read more Exceptionally awful ambiance inside. I would avoid going on the weekends as you are literally 2 inches from the table next to you making it difficult to have a private conversation or hear what your date is saying. I am not kidding when I tell you that it's as loud as a Phillies game inside the restaurant. We received bread before water (very odd) and our meatball appetizer arrived 60 seconds after we placed our order (I thought it was a mistake). They are definitely trying to churn tables quickly so it is not a good option for dates or special occasions. The chicken parm was huge and very moist. The caramelized onion agnolotti was really unique and yummy. Meatballs were solid. Our server was miserable which made for an interesting dining experience. I just wanted to give her a hug. We would come back but definitely during a slow night and likely only when craving chicken parm.

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4.3(616 reviews)
1.5 mi•Bella Vista
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Heavy reputation and history brought us here. Google and Yelp reviews were solid…read more We came on a Friday, and Saturday was their last day of service before their summer vacation break. I think they phoned it in as a result. Our server was disengaged, almost rude. Our dishes; the veal was tasteless, the lasagna was excellent and so was the calamari. Our pasta dish was tasteless and overdone. Our $70 red was beautiful. He never asked if we wanted another, or anything else. They were out of tiramisu. He could have told us. Also, the bill was handwritten, more like chicken scratches, I couldn't read any of what was written. I'm sure their rep is deserved, but as a visitor to Philadelphia, on our night it was not.

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1.5 mi•Italian Market, Bella Vista
•$$$

Maria and I came here with our good friends Mariangeli and Chef Dionicio, who were the ones who put…read moreus onto this spot. It was actually a birthday dinner too, Maria and Mariangeli were treating Chef Dionicio and me for our birthdays, so we were already looking forward to a good night, and Fiorella definitely delivered. We sat outside and honestly, that might be the way to do it. Really nice setup, relaxed South Philly atmosphere, good drinks on the table, good food coming out, and you're just hanging out with friends. Nothing felt rushed. We ordered a bunch of things to share and try. The arancini were great, and the pork belly & octopus skewer was probably one of the more interesting things we had. I wouldn't normally think of putting those two together, but it worked. Then the pasta came out. The ravioli with lamb, peperonata and caciocavallo was really good, and the rigatoni with Fiorella sausage ragu was one of those dishes where you keep going back for another bite even though you're already getting full. And don't sleep on the focaccia and olive oil either. Simple, but so good. We definitely weren't letting that go to waste. Drinks were great too. They have some interesting cocktails instead of just the same stuff you see everywhere, which I appreciated. The staff also deserves a shoutout. Everyone was friendly and attentive, but they gave us space to enjoy ourselves. That's a big thing for me. When you're having dinner with friends, you don't want to feel like you're being pushed through the meal so they can flip the table. By the end of the night, it wasn't even just about the food anymore. We were outside in South Philly, eating some really good Italian food, having drinks, laughing, celebrating two birthdays and just enjoying each other's company. Those are the dinners you remember. Big thank you to Maria and Mariangeli for treating Chef Dionicio and me, and to Chef Dionicio for putting us onto Fiorella in the first place.

My favorite restaurant that I went to while visiting Philly. This place feels like being back in…read moreItaly. It is tiny inside with just a bar and a couple tables. That's it. I love this European feel. Up first, I had a $17 El Noe. I was hoping for a strong burnt mezcal taste, but nope. It seems like only Florida gets this drink right. The drink wasn't bad at all, but I was just looking for that burnt taste. I also had a $18 Dirty Pasta Water Martini, basically a dirty martini. It was fine, but it came in a micro grass which was kind of weird. Clearly this isn't a place you come for cocktails. Now, onto the star of the night, the food. Up first, the $16 Spring Salad. Loved it, hit the spot. Also, had the $17 Arancini. I really liked those little balls and especially the dipping sauce. I had the $26 Rigatoni. It was absolutely phenomenal. I could go eat it every day. My mom had the $24 Tonnarelli and it was also top tier excellent. The flavors, the atmosphere, the staff, everything here is top notch. The Internet did not let me down. I'm so glad I decided to book this restaurant. I had a wonderful night.

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Fiorella - You get to see the food being cooked right there!

You get to see the food being cooked right there!

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