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Stopped in this favorite local joint Pizza was ok. Staff not very friendly I prob won't go back
*** CASH ONLY as of 4/2026. They are in a fantastic spot, and I am hoping it helps their business. Just down the street a few doors, is Sarcone's Bakery. Their is so much history behind this bakery. It is still family owned and run. I opted for a cannoli, a pepperoni roll, and a pound of assorted Italian cookies. The cannoli... chefs kiss! It was piped full of the cream and chocolate chips. The cannoli is made to order so the cream was a little chilled which I appreciated. The cookies were fantastic. They tasted just like the cookies my next door neighbor, who is Italian makes during the holidays. I am telling you I loved everything I purchased. I think this place is a locals favorite as well. I am tld lines can wrap around the block. The employees were amazing. They held great conversation and had no problem answering any questions we had. They were helpful to other customers who were in line before us. The interior is small, but enough room for a few people to stand, check things out, order, pay and pick up. The pricing is on point with what you get, which is deliciousness. As stated above, they only take cash as of 4/2026. There is an ATM located inside if needed. Their location is perfect, just down the street from another local business what is hot on people's list to visit. SO it is perfect, get your savory fix from that place down the street, and finish off with sweets from Sarcones!
We went here for the famous tomato pie as well as a pepperoni pizza slice (I suppose it is a pizza when there is cheese and pepperoni). We went around 9:15am and they said they don't have tomato pie ready until 10am, so we stopped by a nearby coffee shop to pass the time before returning 30 minutes later. At 9:45am, we see tomato pie and pizza freshly prepared and cut, so we ordered a tomato pie slice and a pepperoni pizza slice. $3 for tomato pie slice is really good deal. Basic yet good to try. I am not too big of a fan of tomatoes, but this was fine. Definitely you must enjoy it immediately as it can get soggy quickly, but the crust is structurally sound and filling. The demand for tomato pie is high - by 10:01am, the tomato pie slices were all gone but rest assured they prepare in batches
This was the sleeper for us out of towners. We were walking by and decided to pop in and try the tomato slice which we are familiar with but this is on another level. No notes the sauce absolutely knocked us on our ass.
We happened to walk by Sarcone's Bakery and decided to stop in and try a slice of their tomato pie, something we'd never had before. We cut one slice into four pieces so everyone in our family could give it a try. It was served just below room temperature, which we learned is how it's traditionally enjoyed, and it was really good. The crust was soft, the tomato sauce had great flavor, and it made for a perfect afternoon snack. It's definitely more of a snack than a full meal, but if you're exploring Philadelphia and want to try a local favorite, it's worth stopping in. We're glad we did.
Sarcone's Bakery stands out as a living piece of Philadelphia's culinary history -- over 100 years old, still run by the same family, still baking by hand in brick ovens, and still producing what many consider the gold standard of Italian-style bread in Philly. If you value tradition, flavor, and hearty loaves or rolls -- Sarcone's delivers.
Very unassuming spot but oh my god! Got the tomato pie for $3/slice which was a steal but the real surprise was how incredible the tomato sauce is. The sauce is sweet and just the right amount of tang, which on this dough is so good. If this was heated so that the bottom of the pie was crunchy and it was warm throughout, it would be undoubtedly a 10/10. If you're in the area for Angelo's, I would definitely stop by for Sarcone'!
I'd never thought I would be writing a review on Sarcone's. I love the bread - it's legendary in this city, and I have had it regularly while in Philly. However, I typically wouldn't review bread. I stopped in today around 8:30 in the morning on Dec 24th for two loaves, and had to wait, as they were selling out as soon as a new batch was brought out from the ovens. While I was waiting, they brought out pizza and tomato pie.......pizza and tomato pie? I never knew they made these two items. I still had about a 15 minute wait for my 2 loaves of bread, with a large fresh tomato pie staring me in the face. I've never had tomato pie, until today - I hadn't yet had breakfast, so I guess I was going to have tomato pie! I got a slice and couldn't believe how delicious it was. Of course it's a thick pizza crust, but it's Sarcone's bread and you immediately know it. The sauce on top was perfect - in texture, taste and the amount of topping. Subtly seasoned, the slice exceeded my expectations of what a tomato pie would taste like! I'll be back for the bread.....and the pie!
Small place but amazing bread and the best tomato pie I've ever had. Gonna be craving that for a while
My absolute favorite spot in the city for bread of any sort. Rolls, strombolis, garlic bread, dinner rolls, loafs, etc I always grab a few extra and freeze them. Freezes well. Everything is made fresh and you can definitely taste it. Get there early before they sell out! Pizza is fantastic and super filling. Dough is perfect texture, and the sauce is delicious. Definitely would recommend stopping in for a slice!
Italian Bakery Tour - Sarcone'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. SARCONE'S BAKERY Hoagie Rolls While none of the hoagie rolls I sampled from the five bakeries on my "tour" were unpalatable, those I ate at Sarcone's were the absolute best. If I lived in Philadelphia, I'd purchase them regularly, and as I don't, theirs are the ones that I'll try to replicate at home. Sarcone's unseeded hoagie roll was wrapped in a thin, crispy crust that yielded to moderate pressure; once released, it immediately sprung back into shape. Their seeded roll, which has become the preferred roll for many of Philadelphia's hoagie and steak shops, had the same attributes, and it had the advantage of being flavored by the nutty toasted sesame seeds that ran along its top. The dough for these rolls tasted a tad fermented, as good breads do. My guess is that it contained sugar, and perhaps a little oil or shortening, making the rolls "fluffy" and more flavorful that their competitors'. Their crumb was fine, tight and even, with no large bubbles. [EDIT: In 2014, fourth generation owner Lou Sarcone, Jr. told JerseyMan Magazine this: "I've never changed the recipe...[s]ometimes the quality of the flour may change, maybe protein levels aren't there and you have to add a little bit of protein. We do have to adjust for that. But as far as changing the recipe, no. It's water, flour, salt and yeast." "It's a six hour process. We have a guy that comes in at 12:00 every night. The dough sits for two hours. The bakers start coming in at 2:00 AM, processing the dough, the various shapes, sizes, and measures. It takes two hours to do that, so that's four hours. Then they have to turn it into a loaf of bread, turn it into a roll, so by the time the bread is mixed and comes out of the oven, it's six hours. https://tinyurl.com/mr298pjj ] The unseeded rolls were 30" long, 9" in circumference and weighed ~400g. A 4" midsection weighed ~95g. I estimate the density of the baked rolls at 0.22485 g/cm3. Tomato Pie It should be said that I'm not an enthusiastic fan of tomato pie. I don't dislike it, but I have some difficulty distinguishing it from the bread I dip into my tomato sauce as it bubbles on the stove when I want to test for saltiness. However, Sarcone's tomato pie was tasty, and if tomato pie was what I wanted, I'd buy their slice first. Its crust was light and crispy along the edge, and the bottom was neither soggy nor greasy. Each slice was ~6.5" x 4", and soft without sagging. The pie's sauce had a nice tomato flavor that was neither too sweet nor too herbal, and though a first bite delivered what my notes say was a "nice garlic hit," it wasn't overwhelming. ******************** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Sarcone's Bakery: https://tinyurl.com/zkhavfnp 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 .
1 month ago
My wife and I were were in Philly for a long weekend and my friend recommended Angelo's for a cheesesteak, (Amazing!" We stopped in this bakery next door and it turns out the Angelo's owner married the daughter of Sarcone's They actually bake the fabulous bread for the best cheesesteak I have ever had. We wanted to try tomato pie and it was excellent, I would of liked it warm, but the garlic was noticeable and really good. My wife also got a roll and it was amazing as well. The guy working there was amazing and super helpful. You have to try this place and Angelo's but get there right when Angelo's open, the line is long, but they are fast. read more
The tomato pie was my favorite item on the entire Italian market food tour that we went on. I could eat this thing every day it was so good. I was surprised that it is served cold. I thought it was going to be hot. I like all of the tomato flavor and the bread. So much history inside. Highly recommend. read more
5 months ago
*** CASH ONLY as of 4/2026. They are in a fantastic spot, and I am hoping it helps their business. Just down the street a few doors, is Sarcone's Bakery. Their is so much history behind this bakery. It is still family owned and run. I opted for a cannoli, a pepperoni roll, and a pound of assorted Italian cookies. The cannoli... chefs kiss! It was piped full of the cream and chocolate chips. The cannoli is made to order so the cream was a little chilled which I appreciated. The cookies were fantastic. They tasted just like the cookies my next door neighbor, who is Italian makes during the holidays. I am telling you I loved everything I purchased. I think this place is a locals favorite as well. I am tld lines can wrap around the block. The employees were amazing. They held great conversation and had no problem answering any questions we had. They were helpful to other customers who were in line before us. The interior is small, but enough room for a few people to stand, check things out, order, pay and pick up. The pricing is on point with what you get, which is deliciousness. As stated above, they only take cash as of 4/2026. There is an ATM located inside if needed. Their location is perfect, just down the street from another local business what is hot on people's list to visit. SO it is perfect, get your savory fix from that place down the street, and finish off with sweets from Sarcones! read more
We went here for the famous tomato pie as well as a pepperoni pizza slice (I suppose it is a pizza when there is cheese and pepperoni). We went around 9:15am and they said they don't have tomato pie ready until 10am, so we stopped by a nearby coffee shop to pass the time before returning 30 minutes later. At 9:45am, we see tomato pie and pizza freshly prepared and cut, so we ordered a tomato pie slice and a pepperoni pizza slice. $3 for tomato pie slice is really good deal. Basic yet good to try. I am not too big of a fan of tomatoes, but this was fine. Definitely you must enjoy it immediately as it can get soggy quickly, but the crust is structurally sound and filling. The demand for tomato pie is high - by 10:01am, the tomato pie slices were all gone but rest assured they prepare in batches read more
2 months ago
This was the sleeper for us out of towners. We were walking by and decided to pop in and try the tomato slice which we are familiar with but this is on another level. No notes the sauce absolutely knocked us on our ass. read more
2 months ago
We happened to walk by Sarcone's Bakery and decided to stop in and try a slice of their tomato pie, something we'd never had before. We cut one slice into four pieces so everyone in our family could give it a try. It was served just below room temperature, which we learned is how it's traditionally enjoyed, and it was really good. The crust was soft, the tomato sauce had great flavor, and it made for a perfect afternoon snack. It's definitely more of a snack than a full meal, but if you're exploring Philadelphia and want to try a local favorite, it's worth stopping in. We're glad we did. read more
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Sarcone's Bakery stands out as a living piece of Philadelphia's culinary history -- over 100 years old, still run by the same family, still baking by hand in brick ovens, and still producing what many consider the gold standard of Italian-style bread in Philly. If you value tradition, flavor, and hearty loaves or rolls -- Sarcone's delivers. read more
1 year ago
Very unassuming spot but oh my god! Got the tomato pie for $3/slice which was a steal but the real surprise was how incredible the tomato sauce is. The sauce is sweet and just the right amount of tang, which on this dough is so good. If this was heated so that the bottom of the pie was crunchy and it was warm throughout, it would be undoubtedly a 10/10. If you're in the area for Angelo's, I would definitely stop by for Sarcone'! read more
I'd never thought I would be writing a review on Sarcone's. I love the bread - it's legendary in this city, and I have had it regularly while in Philly. However, I typically wouldn't review bread. I stopped in today around 8:30 in the morning on Dec 24th for two loaves, and had to wait, as they were selling out as soon as a new batch was brought out from the ovens. While I was waiting, they brought out pizza and tomato pie.......pizza and tomato pie? I never knew they made these two items. I still had about a 15 minute wait for my 2 loaves of bread, with a large fresh tomato pie staring me in the face. I've never had tomato pie, until today - I hadn't yet had breakfast, so I guess I was going to have tomato pie! I got a slice and couldn't believe how delicious it was. Of course it's a thick pizza crust, but it's Sarcone's bread and you immediately know it. The sauce on top was perfect - in texture, taste and the amount of topping. Subtly seasoned, the slice exceeded my expectations of what a tomato pie would taste like! I'll be back for the bread.....and the pie! read more
1 year ago
11 months ago
Small place but amazing bread and the best tomato pie I've ever had. Gonna be craving that for a while read more
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3 years ago
My absolute favorite spot in the city for bread of any sort. Rolls, strombolis, garlic bread, dinner rolls, loafs, etc I always grab a few extra and freeze them. Freezes well. Everything is made fresh and you can definitely taste it. Get there early before they sell out! Pizza is fantastic and super filling. Dough is perfect texture, and the sauce is delicious. Definitely would recommend stopping in for a slice! read more
Italian Bakery Tour - Sarcone'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. SARCONE'S BAKERY Hoagie Rolls While none of the hoagie rolls I sampled from the five bakeries on my "tour" were unpalatable, those I ate at Sarcone's were the absolute best. If I lived in Philadelphia, I'd purchase them regularly, and as I don't, theirs are the ones that I'll try to replicate at home. Sarcone's unseeded hoagie roll was wrapped in a thin, crispy crust that yielded to moderate pressure; once released, it immediately sprung back into shape. Their seeded roll, which has become the preferred roll for many of Philadelphia's hoagie and steak shops, had the same attributes, and it had the advantage of being flavored by the nutty toasted sesame seeds that ran along its top. The dough for these rolls tasted a tad fermented, as good breads do. My guess is that it contained sugar, and perhaps a little oil or shortening, making the rolls "fluffy" and more flavorful that their competitors'. Their crumb was fine, tight and even, with no large bubbles. [EDIT: In 2014, fourth generation owner Lou Sarcone, Jr. told JerseyMan Magazine this: "I've never changed the recipe...[s]ometimes the quality of the flour may change, maybe protein levels aren't there and you have to add a little bit of protein. We do have to adjust for that. But as far as changing the recipe, no. It's water, flour, salt and yeast." "It's a six hour process. We have a guy that comes in at 12:00 every night. The dough sits for two hours. The bakers start coming in at 2:00 AM, processing the dough, the various shapes, sizes, and measures. It takes two hours to do that, so that's four hours. Then they have to turn it into a loaf of bread, turn it into a roll, so by the time the bread is mixed and comes out of the oven, it's six hours. https://tinyurl.com/mr298pjj ] The unseeded rolls were 30" long, 9" in circumference and weighed ~400g. A 4" midsection weighed ~95g. I estimate the density of the baked rolls at 0.22485 g/cm3. Tomato Pie It should be said that I'm not an enthusiastic fan of tomato pie. I don't dislike it, but I have some difficulty distinguishing it from the bread I dip into my tomato sauce as it bubbles on the stove when I want to test for saltiness. However, Sarcone's tomato pie was tasty, and if tomato pie was what I wanted, I'd buy their slice first. Its crust was light and crispy along the edge, and the bottom was neither soggy nor greasy. Each slice was ~6.5" x 4", and soft without sagging. The pie's sauce had a nice tomato flavor that was neither too sweet nor too herbal, and though a first bite delivered what my notes say was a "nice garlic hit," it wasn't overwhelming. ******************** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Sarcone's Bakery: https://tinyurl.com/zkhavfnp 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 . read more
OMG... the smell alone is more than enough to pay for...it is warmth and comfort and tastiness all wrapped up in a smell. Seriously, the service is its own thing. The ladies are not really helpful or super friendly. They are there, doing their job, and matter of fact...similar to the way my favorite bakery in Easton use to be when Mittsie's family owned it. I tried a cannoli only because the tomato pie wasn't ready. The filling was good, a little cinnamon in the shell. Overall, it was good. I ate their rolls when I ate a cheesesteak from a shop a 1/2 block from them. It had the crispy, crunchy outside with the soft yeasty inside. Yum! But the tomato pie is the king! It steals the show. It is 10 times better than my favorite Italian bakery's pie every was! The sauce is rich and boasting of flavor, and the crust...crispy, tasty, light, airy and thick enough. But then the olive oil. They drizzle a fabulous olive oil all over the pizza which is amazing. If you can get it fresh and a little warm, there is nothing better. read more
10 months ago
Please take this review with a grain of salt, as they say. I came around 1:30, about two hours before closing. This place opens early and closes between 3 and 4:30 PM, depending on the day. I came here specifically for the tomato pie. They didn't have any. I was told, "it's late in the day for that." I was very hungry, so I paid three dollars for a very cold (like refrigerated cold) piece of regular square pie. They don't serve drinks. Cash only. Maybe their tomato pie is fantastic. I don't know--I didn't get to try it. They also sell pastries and baked goods. I'm told their biscotti is fantastic. I'm not a sweets person, so I can't speak to that. No place to eat inside. It's grab and go. There is one bench outside. I MIGHT try to come back again, but the people working did not care and that piece of pie was quite cold. If I go back, I'll update the review at that time. Probably not, as the staff was quite cold. read more
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2 years ago
What an amazing classic tomato pie!! Absolutely loved the Canoli's as well! Went there early morning and the service was great - would recommend early to snag fresh pies and treats read more
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3 years ago
Love Sarcone's. Awesome dinner rolls, hoagie rolls, tomato pie, cheesy bread, everything. Friendly service and great neighborhood location. They also do a fantastic job on the Too Good to Go app (look it up if you haven't used) and give you such good things!! read more
Yelp Bro Omar S. Visited Philadelphia last week on family business, and we arranged to meet so he could conduct a scientific survey of five of the best Italian bakeries in the area. His goal was to research the best of breed loaves empirically to uncover the best ingredients for his own efforts to bake the perfect bread at home. He came with scale, tape measure, knife and immense intelligence as his primary tools. Me? I was his driver and secondary taster for the sandwich size torpedos and tomato pies. I eschew scientific method in favor of a more fundamental approach to finding the best bread in Philadelphia. I just eat it and decide how much I like it. One or two bites are normally enough. So, while I slowly filled up on slices of the samples, Omar collected his samples and took most of them back to his hotel for later review. Impressed with his dedication and taken by his passion to bake the best Italian loaf possible in San Diego, I happily accompanied him on his quest while nibbling along the way. We were like the Green Hornet and Kato. I strongly recommend you visit Omar S's Yelp page to see his fact centered reporting and overall opinion from each bakery. Admirable work. You can read my simpler reviews, much as you would the musings of any sidekick to a master craftsman. I'll just let you know what struck me as interesting and what tasted good. We went to Sarcone's on 9th Street in South Philly first. Small shop with friendly women willing to answer questions without disclosing state secrets, and full of all shapes and sizes of bread, rolls and desserts. They have a sterling reputation for excellence in baking. Fifth generation family business that seems both old and modern at the same time. The recipe hasn't changed in over 100 years, nor has the location of their ovens. I've enjoyed Sarcone's before at their related deli businesses. Both the rolls and sandwiches are superior and worth your while to find the nearest one and go in for a plunge. The crust is crisp and the inners, chewy. Masticating a good smoked meat and dry provolone with a little lettuce, mayo, onion and splash of olive oil & vinegar is a delight as the elements combine and meld together in your mouth. However, I am not a lover of Philadelphia style tomato pie. It's just heavy red sauce over thick, generally underbaked dough. Their's was very good, but I'd be lying if I said it moved me. My Trenton, NJ sensibilities prefer that version of tomato pie, which puts mozzarella under the sauce and bakes them into an amazing creation. Nonetheless; Sarcone's deserves its well earned reputation. Cent'anni! To another 100 years! read more
3 years ago
This place is fantastic. It really gives you a nice Italian bakery in South Philly field. I never would've guessed that I am of the tomato pie, but they do it really good over here. Make sure you also get a cannoli and if you were in the mood for more sweet, try out this gone. I've never been a fan of scones, but now I am. read more
1 year ago
Our first stop of the day was to Sarcone's bakery, which is an older Italian bakery in the Italian market of South Philly. Here, they have a bunch of different pastries, pizzas and bread options. By the time we got there on a Sunday around 11am, they were already all out of bread! But we were here to try the tomato pie and the cannoli, as we had heard they were some of the best in the city. They were definitely very good, but I can say that the tomato pie was #2 out of 3 that we tried in the Italian market and the cannoli was definitely the best! The crust of the tomato pie had a tougher crunch than I would've liked, but the cannoli was filled to the max with ricotta and had a beautiful tasting shell! Because of the popularity of the read, I really want to come back to try a loaf! Note: this place is cash only read more
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Stopped in on a rainy Day to get some treats! The Lady working inside was lovely and very nice! Tomato pie was great, we also got a couple cannolis, they were super fresh and amazing she made them right in front of us! read more
It's cash only! Just remember that when you go. The spot has great choices but I think my favorite was a cannoli. It was crunchy and the filling was cool and fresh and rich. The scones had just come out of the oven, so they were perfect! And the tomato pie was a lot tastier than I expected. Great robust flavor on that slice. read more
2 years ago
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