This is the "spot"! South Philly local, long lasting, traditional bakery. One of the best. The staff is great. From owners to bakers to front counter, all native to the area, all great people. The bread is the best. The rolls are the best. The pizza is great. The place is a staple in the community. The roast pork is a must have. The place is perfect. Small but big! The ambience is everything you would expect from a South Philly bakery. One of my favorite places!! read more

I bought some bread from this bakery recently. It was just a regular Italian long seeded. It was very good, a bit lighter in texture than Sarcones, which is my usual go-to. The pizzas looked delicious and are seemingly very popular. It's a bit far from me to make it a regular stop but I'll definitely go back sometime and try the pizza. read more

Did a Too-Good-To-Go order and we were very pleasantly surprised! The tomato pie was delicious, along with the pizzazz slices. I'd never had that kind before and it was great! The rolls are also great, they gave us so many!! I liked the people inside they were super nice and were also telling us to let them know how we liked the food. I also enjoyed that this is really bakery-sized. Small, but concise and convenient. I'd love to comeback and check out more of their options. It's really cute outside as well! read more

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The staff is always so friendly and helpful! I love going to the original location on Ritner St. I live about four blocks away and I don't get there as often as I'd like to. It's really cool how many places I see carrying Cacias bread! Hands-down one of the best ever!! my favorite is the seeded Italian bread! read more

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

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Was in the neighborhood after an airport drop off and swung by to pick up a variety of slices. We have friends that travel far and wide for their tomato pie- which is, no doubt, very good. But don't sleep on some of the other varieties that they make- there are some creative ones like broccoli or spinach. I love the cheesesteak, sausage w/onion & peppers, tomato & sweet peppers. Fill a box with a variety and if you can't finish them all- freeze them. They thaw and heat up nicely. Staff is always friendly. read more

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!! read more

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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!!! read more

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Always great... love the pizzaz pizza for parties and they will cut it in app size pieces.

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 . read more

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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. read more

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The bread here is so soft and pillowy on the inside, which makes it perfect for sandwiches and dipping in soup. Even if you're not a soup dipper, you need to try it with their bread. Thank me later. Besides the bread, what keeps me coming back here is the tomato pie, which not only has the perfect ratio of tomato to crust, but also has a lovely texture -- not too chewy and not too tough. I also love the service here. I'm greeted with a smile every time and I never have to spend more than a few minutes inside because the workers are quick and efficient. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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

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. read more

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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! read more

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Tomato pie is good. The sauce is packed with tomato flavor. That's the standout here, in my opinion. It's why you should go to Cacia's and give them money. Spinach and broccoli slices are just fine, as are their rolls. Now stop reading and go get a tomato pie. read more

I always loved Cacia's foods, but I have to say I was a bit disappointed this Sunday when I stopped in there to get pizza and rolls, but couldn't get all that I wanted to because they are a cash-only business. Well, I don't have much cash on hand ever, so I rely on credit cards heavily, so I only got 2 slices of pizza. The pizza was also disappointing because for one, it wasn't hot or even warm enough, and two, it seemed like it had been sitting there for a long time because it was on the dry side. It was the pizzazz with the tomato slices and peppers, which the tomato a bit too dry, and the other was the steak pizza, I guess that's what its called, and that was ...eh, not that good neither. Both didn't seem very fresh. The woman behind the counter who I paid for the food when I asked if they take credit cards, said sharply...never! As if to say, we only take cash and if you don't like it, too bad. I realize there may be reasons a business doesn't accept credit cards, but in this day and age, many rely on them or we must take our business elsewhere, unfortunately. Had they taken credit, I would have gotten a whole bunch of things. read more

This is hands down my favorite south Philly bakery. The tomato pie is the best around. Everything else I have ordered here has tasted great. When I visit out of state family I always bring Cacia's rolls bc you can't get rolls that good out of Philadelphia. They have a loading zone out front too so parking is easy and pickups are fast so it's easy to get a loading zone spot. read more

Tried Cacia's for a pepperoni takeaway stromboli recently. While of course fresh is always best when trying a new spot, this was my first opportunity and I wasn't going to turn it away. Honestly, for a heat-at-home stromboli, this was great. About 15-20 minutes in the toaster oven at 400 melted the cheese a bit and softened it up to an almost-fresh level. The bread was not oily or soaked as I've had with cheeses and meat in pizza dough before, and there was a good amount of pepperoni inside that complimented the amount of mozzarella. The flavor of the dough and sauce was very classic, reminding me of trying a slice for the first time as a kid and falling in love with it. The flavors brought me back to the no-frills memories of pizza, and I'm glad this spot open with consistent hours during these weird times, because I'll definitely be back when I'm around South Philly again. read more

New to the neighborhood and Just had my first Sunday roast pork sandwiches on fresh Cacia's rolls. From now on Sundays will be for roasting long hots to go on them. read more

First off I can't stress how important it is now during this pandemic that everyone is going through. Especially our essential worker, supermarkets, car shops, and especially local restaurants. And for all other essential workers I forgot to mention. I want to say thank you for all that you have done. I myself is one so I know and understand the risk we all are taking. But with out you guys thing could be worse. That's why today I'm supporting one of my few favorite place for square pizza. I've been coming here to satisfy my pizza craving for years. I tried a few other places but none better than this place. It's local and it's in the heart of South Philly, two blocks after Broad street. Stopped in to grab a mix 12 slices and I was greet by one of the owner. Old grandpa as I would like to call him. Picked out three of all the toppings available ( I miss out on the cheese steak, person before me grab the last 8 slices). I was a little bum I couldn't get my cheese steak slices. But the other ones are just as good. Matter of fact the smell was calling me on my drive home. I could resist the call I took down two slice during my drive home. The crust is crisp on the bottom. Light and airy center with just enough chew to it. Topping is fresh, sauce or gravy as they call it back in the old days is herby with just enough tartness. Their item list struck a little because of the pandemic. But they still got great bread rolls for sale. You could buy it loose or bundle. How ever you want and you will be greet with South Philly love. You guys gotta stop by and grab a few slice. Guarantee you won't regret it. Plus it could your way of supporting local businesses. Fast food chains will survive because of corporate and their companies. But locals may not make it out of these tough times. A lot of them might not comeback. And I've already seen and heard a lot of local businesses already shutdown for good during this pandemic. So I'm doing my part to support my favorite spots. Don't worry KFC, McDonald, Wendy's, and Taco Bell will still be around after this. But local small businesses like this one maybe gone if they don't get some of our support. Plus 12 slices for under $15 bucks!! At most pizzeria you can only get a single topping small or medium pizza. These 12 slices is equivalent to a large pie. Can't beat that. So please when you get a chance go support your local small businesses. They need us more than ever. I know everyone is tight in the pockets now. But once a week would help them a lot. read more

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Super delicious and affordable tomatoe pie slices each costing $2.50 - $2.75. I had one each of the cheesesteak, broccoli, and tomato. All were fresh, moist and not greasy. The lady at the counter is very nice and reminded me to come back on Sunday for their roast pork. Parking is tight and cash only. I'll be back next time to check out their rolls and other baked goods! read more

Bought the tomato pie at Shop rite in Voorhees area. Though it might be good fresh- was not a fan of this and wouldnt buy again. Crust did nothing for me and peppery sauce..........meh. read more

I heard about tomato pies, which are not common in other areas. I came and ordered exactly one slice. There's a lot going on here. The bottom of the pizza...is well cooked. The middle tastes kinda like normal dough, and then close to where the sauce is, is very much like raw dough. The sauce is pretty acidic and just reminds you of the tomato sauce on a pizza before it's cooked...because that's probably what it is. There's a lot going on here in how it's not consistently cooked, but overall I just didn't enjoy it. read more

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

The tomato pie slices didn't even make it off the street... we ate them out of the back of the suv. we're they piping hot? Nope and they didn't even need to be. You can't get a better deal than 12 slices for $13. There's no where to sit so go on a nice day - grab a box of mixed slices and head to a park... or just open the back of the car like us . read more

They have the best cannoli!!! I have tried the frozen ricotta manicotti and they were delicious as well. The staff is always friendly as well. read more

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I'm not a big fan of cannolis but this was pretty good. It wasn't overbearingly sweet. I had expected it to be sweet because of the amount of filling but it was a good and didn't make my tongue thick. I don't get cannolis often so I'm not sure how much they usually cost, but we got these two for 8 dollars. I personally think it's a bit pricey for just two. I would come back and definitely try out their pizza or get my fill bread here. read more

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

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.

Great pizza, it's one of a kind. This place is a old school bakery. It kind of tastes like Italian bread but really good pizza. They are great people as well that support the community by giving back! Don't go here and expect a circle pizza! They don't cut corners! read more

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As soon as you walk in, it smells amazing. The pizza is great and the stombolis are huge. Definitely will be going back! read more

Cacia's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My significant other and I took the opportunity to get take-out from here since we were just a couple blocks away at Jefferson's Methodist outpost. We paid a bit less than $12 for four squares of pizza,a 20 oz bottle of soda and a classic, seeded loaf of Italian bread. Parking can be challenging (bring the tiny car) and it is in no way handicapped accessible. Go in pairs so someone can run in while the driver handles the parking/standing issues. read more

Bone dry and tasteless Carrot loaf cake-dry as a bone. No evidence of carrots in it. Cake looks like a spice cake with NO flavor. Icing was unremarkable - certainly no attempt at cream cheese icing as is traditional with carrot cakes. Maybe because this does not taste anything like carrot cake or even cake. If this was day (or two) old baked good- it should have been marked down read more

I'm currently eating a savory pastry from here, a jawn with perfectly steamed broccoli, garlic, and melted cheese, and it feels truly decadent. There's so much flavor pop in here, it's hard for my palate to choose which delicious flavor to focus on Their staff was also v kind read more

So this might be an unusual review. But let me explain first. I had never been to Cacia's before yesterday. But I have known the name. Anyway, my team at work loves tomato pie. One of the guys brings a tomato pie every now and then from the same place, and people go nuts for it. One of my other co-workers decided to challenge the guy to a tomato pie contest, thinking the bakery he gets his from is better than the other guy's bakery. Well, they also decided there should be a third contestant in this contest at work, and that i should be the one who brought the third pie in. Now, I don't have a go to tomato pie place. I accept them all and eat them all. But I was game, and I decided I would ride Cacia's tomato pie as my horse in this contest, even though I never had them before. I went with them on reputation alone. So I ordered up a couple of boxes of early morning tomato pie and brought it into work. I also decided to try a couple of pizza squares for breakfast. Hey, why not. They were there, they were freshly made, and they were calling me. I picked a regular plain cheese slice, and a white slice. I did not regret this decision. Excellent slices, albeit quite soft for squares. The softness worked for me in this case. I'd certainly eat them again. So, the all important contest. Cacia's went up against two other well known tomato pies in the area and my co-workers sampled them all at lunchtime and judged them. We even had a running tally of the judging (despite what you may think by now, we are actually quite productive in general). To be fair to Cacia's I won't name the other places that competed in the contest. But I must report this... 32 of my co-workers voted. Cacia's got 1 vote. So why didn't Cacia's tomato pie measure up despite people telling me it was still pretty good? Well, it seems the sauce is a bit harsh for some people. It has more of a bite to it rather than sweetness. I noticed that. Much more of the oregano and basil taste than anything. In fact, the one guy who liked Cacia's the best liked it because it wasn't sweet in any way, and that was just his tastebuds' preference. But if you like a sweeter, less harsh sauce on your tomato pie, this won't do it for you. Also, Cacia's uses no Romano cheese whatsoever. Again, if that's your thing, this won't do it for you. I guess you can look at it like this. If you are eating Cacia's tomato pie on its own, you will like it. But if you start comparing it to other tomato pies in the area, you'll notice its unique taste, and you'll decide if it is right for you or not. Me, I'll stick with the cheese pizza next time. I didn't even vote for my own entry in the contest. read more

Although I only visit perhaps once a year, my memories of living in Philly and shopping at Cacia's remain strong. I lived in Old City (when it was factories and warehouses-ie before The Continental replaced the rough-around-the-edges diner), and was clued onto Cacia's by a co-worked who grew up in South Philly. The rolls! The bakery pizza! The way they'd bake your Thanksgiving turkey (do they still do this?). The gruff but sweet ladies working the counter. The insanity of parking nearby. The ability to pick up a good cheesesteak in a block or ten in every direction. Hell, the ability to get a cheesesteak stromboli at Cacia's! It remains a highlight of my annual visit to sightsee, frequent favorite spots, and soak in my Philly memories. Keep on keeping on, Cacia's. read more