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Lou Sarcone, a fourth generation baker, poses for a portrait with his son, Louis, with family photos behind them at Sarcone's Bakery in South Philadelphia on Friday, March 8, 2024. The Sarcones are one of Philly’s best-known baking families. Lou Sarcone is stepping away from the ovens due to his Parkinson's disease. His son, Louis, is taking over.
Lou Sarcone, a fourth generation baker, poses for a portrait with his son, Louis, with family photos behind them at Sarcone's Bakery in South Philadelphia on Friday, March 8, 2024. The Sarcones are one of Philly’s best-known baking families. Lou Sarcone is stepping away from the ovens due to his Parkinson's disease. His son, Louis, is taking over.Read moreHeather Khalifa / Staff Photographer

Sarcone's Bakery

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Sarcone’s Bakery has been a stalwart South Philly bakery since 1918. Known for its crusty, seeded Italian bread and old-school brick oven baking and run by the same family for 5 generations, they stick to slow, careful methods that bring out rich flavor in every loaf. Whether it’s rolls, cookies, or classic tomato pies, Sarcone’s keeps it simple and executes with perfection.

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Restaurant Details

758 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19147
(215) 922-0445
https://www.sarconesbakery.com/#family
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