Made pulled pork and needed a small Kaiser roll. Trip to Norristown and visited Corropolese. Haven't been here for over 20 years. It was as I remembered. Delicious rolls, worth the trip! Highly recommend! read more

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It has been a bit but oh how I have missed the tomato pies and sandwiches here! The folks are kind and the food is fantastic, as always. Do NOT miss out on the classic roast pork with provolone and broccoli rabe or the Italian hoagie in addition to the tomato pies. The bakery is also a must-try - If you make it in this month, you can catch the banana cream cheesemake. Worth a trip if you are in the area (and perhaps a drive even if you are not!). read more

Slowest customer service on the planet. Behind 1 person - I was getting 6 rolls - 20 minutes later was done. Happened before. Never again. Too many employees and nobody is doing anything. When they do, clueless is an understatement. Used to be a great place. Now that its run by children - horrible. Girl ringing me out at the register did not know what Kaiser rolls are. Amazing. Had 1 customer ahead of me getting 6 items and have 5 times as many questions. Instead of helping get the line moving, the employees behind the counter, aka, 17yr old children do ..get this...NOTHING. 25 minutes in store to get 2 items. Any by the way, the tomato pie they are so proud of is riding on its past when it was good. Now its raw dough thats less than 1/2 thick as it always was. The pepper pie is dryer than chalk. read more

Best tomato pie in PA? Well, I had to go and find out. Shop is small, but has a good selection of items to choose from. The pies are stacked on a counter ready to go which is a good sign, like they are ready for the days onslaught of customers. Service is efficient and pleasant, you can tell they get a lot of regulars there. As for the pie, it is good. The crust is very nice, its soft, but hearty enough to hold the thick coating of tomato sauce. The sauce is nice, but its very sweet. Maybe I am just vert sensitive to sweet food, but I would like it to be more on the savory side. I was in the area which is why I had to stop, but I dont know if I would make a special trip here. I will continue to hunt for the perfect pie! Thanks for the opportunity to try yours Corropolese! read more

Special ordered cream puffs to take them to friends gathering. Everyone loved them. Also, the tomato pie is a must have to those that enjoy it as well. Folks were friendly and helpful in the order placement as well as pickup. Good old fashioned atmosphere. It is easy to location to drive by unless you are specifically looking for it, but it is a good find. read more

The eggplant Parmesan sandwich there is absolutely outstanding one of the best I've had in a long time.

Tomato Pie really is not my thing. That being said, Corropolese does the best job at wanting me to like them. And for under $20 for a full pie, they aren't a bad deal either. While I've had their pies on numerous occasions, my first visit to this location was over the holidays. In the days leading up to Christmas, they don't even answer the phone! They leave a message outlining what you want to do if you want a pie for your gathering. We arrived early, as recommended by their message, and had no issue snagging one. However, given how they setup the parking lot, I suspect that might not have been the case for late arrivers. Outside holidays (and maybe the Super Bowl), I imagine they are a low-key place to visit. They have everything else you'd expect from a deli and very friendly staff to help you out. I'll continue to occasionally enjoy a piece of tomato pie and say you'd do well to give Corropolese a go. read more

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Always helpful and really a positive attitude - it is always so busy but the staff is great. All of the food I have had has been the best- from catering, tomato pies and desserts read more

Great tomato pie and Italian delicacy for great price. High quality and diverse products all delicious must try them

OH MY! I love a good CHEESESTEAK and Italian Bakery/Deli! This place is all that and more! They even have a small seating area in the back which isn't much but nice to be able to have a sandwich or quick lunch! The staff is friendly and professional helping you choose off a large menu is good and baked goods. I will never eat another cheesesteak without thinking about how good this place is! Bought some sandwich rolls to go! Yum! This is a MUST STOP for lunch if you are in the Plymouth Meeting area outside of Philadelphia! read more

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Awesome food & service! We ordered everything (from the Norristown location) for my husband's 60th party & it was tremendous!!! We received so many complements from our guests & the portions were perfect! All soo delicious, we're not sure which we liked the best: Meatball sandwiches, Cheese lasagna, Mac& Cheese, the birthday cake, & of course tomatoe pie. So glad we discovered this place! read more

Great tomato pie that always tastes the same every time I pick up a box from here. I stopped here multiple times over the past few years and it always is consistent. The sauce is a bit sweet, the crust a little chewy. Service is familiar and genuine. Weekends are busy. read more

This place is worth a drive. You'd pass by it and never stop. Inside is a cornucopia of Italian treats and the friendly staff that sells it. TOMATO PIE every size and topping. Really delicious. Full deli with a separate hoagie bar, choice ingredients and spectacular bread. Large bakery area with great cakes. Best crumb cake I've eaten! Meats, cheeses and specialty items. Ya got to go! read more

Italian Bakery Tour - Corropolese Italian Bakery & Deli 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. CORROPOLESE ITALIAN BAKERY & DELI Corropolese's was the only bakery on my "tour" that I visited twice. They were out of hoagie rolls when I tried the first time, at 3 p.m. on a Tuesday. I was disappointed, but the store can't control the flow of demand for their products. What they can control, however, is how they portion and sell their tomato pie. Not only did they refuse to sell me less than a quarter-sheet (roughly 9" x 13"), which was way more tomato pie than I wanted, but, once I agreed, I had to persuade the people behind the counter to cut it into slices for me. It would be easy to blame such difficult service on "Philly attitude," but since I was treated so well by people downtown and elsewhere in the city's suburbs, I'm pretty sure that that was just a Corropolese thing. Hoagie Rolls Corropolese's hoagie rolls were the smallest of those I sampled. They were chewy, had a pleasing flavor, and their crumb was so soft and resilient that they brought to mind Japanese milk bread, or elongated marshmallows. Their crust was lighter and shinier than is common, and their bottoms were coated with a heavy dusting of cornmeal. Corropolese's hoagie rolls weren't bad, but they were so different from the rolls I'd eaten at the old-school Italian bakeries downtown that I couldn't help wondering whether their flavor and texture were the product of science - of dough enhancers and commercial baking processes - instead of traditional recipes and techniques. The rolls were not bread you'd eat by itself, any more than you'd serve high-end grocery store hotdog buns with lasagna. But then, that's not what hoagie rolls are meant for, and since the store uses the rolls for sandwiches, I ordered an Italian hoagie (capocollo, ham, Genoa salami, Provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, oregano, oil and vinegar), to see how the rolls performed. The sandwich was perfectly serviceable lunch box food, like the hoagie you'd buy at Wawa or another convenience store. It was by no means special, and I finished it thinking that if I lived in the area, I might order ten of Corropolese's hoagies to serve at a football watch party, but I'd seldom buy one for myself. The Numbers: Corropolese's hoagie rolls were 9" long, 7.5" in circumference and weighed ~96g. A 4" midsection weighed ~53g. I estimate the density of the baked rolls at 0.18064 g/cm3. Tomato Pie Notwithstanding local affection for Corropolese's tomato pie, I can state without reservation that it was the worst one among the five I sampled. Its crust was greasy, and it was so bready, soft and chewy (there's that shokupan thing again) that there was little discernable difference in texture between its edge and its crumb. And what was worse, the pie's sauce offered only sweetness; imagine eating thinned-out tomato paste with the tomato flavor removed, and you'll understand why, of the five tomato pies I sampled on my "tour," Corropolese's was the only one I rejected after a single bite. I gave the rest to the folks at my hotel's front desk. They being local to Corropolese, I imagine that they enjoyed it more than I ever could. ******************** 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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Fresh and always consistent. Best tomato pie around and their rolls are fantastic. Anything there is worth trying.

Great tomato pie. Good deli selection and lots of other goodies to many to list. Good service. Friendly people.

Local market with tons of Italian groceries and staples. Also has a deli and bakery. I stopped in for a hoagie and grabbed a tomato pie as well, which was my first time ever having one. I tried it room temp but I think the sauce really shines when it's warmed up. The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste but that wouldn't stop my from buying it again if I was in the area. read more

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Me and a friend wanted to try our first tomato pie, so of course we went here because it is widely regarded as the best tomato pie in PA. I would have to agree as it was so delicious, even when eating it cold! It's located in a shopping plaza with tons of parking. The sauce they use is so addicting and the crust is also amazing. I would 1000% get some more pies from here. read more

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Deli food is fantastic along with Italian bread, rolls and tomato pie. They have a wonderful assortment of cookies, pies and cakes. Very friendly employees. Clean store. read more

1 of the best sandwich / deli / & tomato pie, awesome quality & spot on employees , excellent prices , fresh goods. Makes collegville taste like dirt. read more

This is such a great spot for baked goods. The icing ok their cakes may be the best I've ever had, and their Italian cookies are always a treat. While you're there, don't forgot to grab one of their famous tomato pies! I can't resist picking one up, and since they come as 1/4 pies you can get as much or as little as you want! The staff is friendly and the bakery has a real family-owned vibe. read more

Corropolese Tomato Pie is very famous around Norristown and the Philly region in general. It is sold in many delis in the city and surrounding counties. It comes in a large flat box with its logo emblazoned across the top. Inside, you find a deep red sauced thin layer of pizza dough cut up into 3" squares at the factory. It is generally eaten from the carton cold. The base is soft; more like ordinary semi-dense bread than a traditional crusty undercarriage. The sauce is mildly sweet and laid on thick and colloidal enough not to run or even drip when it is picked up in your hands for eating. Of course, there is some drippage when biting into it and lips don't quite capture every morsel. So, napkin or bib is recommended to save your shirt and pants. Admittedly, it is an interesting, not unpleasant, experience to occasionally consume one, but for me it would never be mistaken for a glorious Trenton Tomato Pie with the same name, but far different profile in taste and texture. Corropolese is more a dessert offering, than a true slice of heaven. The sugar and soft (sometimes soggy) doughy base is just wrong for me. Give me a hot crisp crusty Trenton Tomato Pie every time. Firm, scorched bottom, chunky crushed tomato slurry spread strategically across the full circumference of a round pie above a thin layer of mozzarella, is my only way to go. Touch of basil with hint or sugar/salt, as you like it, and love is in the air. Sure, give me a few squares of Corropolese for dessert afterwards to wash down with a lager from a local brewery, if you must. You can always take note by comparison. read more

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Best place in SE region of PA for tomatoe pie. It's like a cold pizza with thick red gravy, buttery foccaccia like crust, showered with grated cheese. My work office has been ordering this for the past 20 years for all occasions, birthdays, retirements, just becauses, lol. I love how you can get "happy birthday" stenciled on the pie with grated cheese. read more

Best tomato pies and bakery in the area outside of Conshohocken, Roxborough and the city. Corropolese is a standard

Tomato pie- is there anything greater? Eaten at room temp or cold; sweet tomato gravy over chewy bread. You don't even miss the cheese. Yum. read more

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You know this place is popular when there are people waiting outside the door at 9am right before this place opens. It was my first time here and upon arriving, 2 people were waiting to get in and 3 more trickled in minutes later. A line started to form and people are trying to get the tomato pie. I place an order for the regular tomato pie a few days ago over the phone but when I went to pick it up they didn't have my name. Luckily they had extras so I didn't have to order another. My friends really enjoyed the tomato pie so it's definitely as good as people say. Just be sure to double check the day before if you placed an order with them. read more

This place is a must try! We always request a tomato pie from Corropolese when we are visiting family nearby. The dough is perfectly chewy and soft, but still holds its firmness. The sauce is very sweet and a perfect compliment to the bread. While it's delicious eaten cold, I also sometimes will warm it up and it's equally as good. You will not regret trying a tomato pie from here! read more

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They have the best tomato pies in Pennsylvania in my opinion. They have so many different options. They also have really good hoagies. The cheesesteaks are the only thing I was not impressed about. Every time I'm in the area I stop in for a tomato pie. They have been super consistent over the years and the owner and manager are super friendly. Amazing staff! read more

You get great and fresh food here always And you can call ahead and your food is always ready read more

I am an out of towner who was visiting my brother in law. This deli makes delicious little hoagies. The cake selection looks unique and yummy. I tried a slice of their birthday cake and it was better than our bakery back on Long Island. Staff is refreshingly friendly and helpful. I tried the tomato pie- I don't get the appeal. Like a can of tomato paste on doughy bread. Long Island pizza has more of a savory, acidic taste with more seasoning and I definitely prefer it to what they offer here. I think I am just used to what I am used to, but people tend to love it so it's worth at least trying. read more

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I can't believe I never reviewed this before. It has been staple in my life since childhood. Great hoagies, desserts, great deli. But the star of the show is the tomato pie. It is crack. The sauce is addicting and the way it melts into the dough is just heavenly. The large is enormous but you will eat it all within a day. I now live in NY but if I'm ever remotely near here I make my way for a tomato pie. I wish they would open one near me . I got the gold belly once and while good it was just not the same. read more

Get the tomato pie!!! It's so affordable and delicious!! Moving to Philadelphia, I heard the word tomato pie thrown around from time to time, but never had the chance to try one. I saw pictures of them online and was unimpressed (like why isn't there cheese!?). Well now that I've tried a tomato pie, I can honestly say I can see why it's a Philly staple. Don't let looks deceive you. It looks simple, but their pies have so much flavor. The tomato sauce is slightly sweet and tangy. The tomato pies here are great for parties and gatherings too. Call ahead to reserve, cause I do hear they sell out towards the end of the day. read more

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I haven't had a tomato pie in decades. When a co-worker stopped by Corropolese to bring a pie back to work it was almost fully ravished before I get a proper photo of it. Some had had it before others including myself were new to the Corropolese legendary pie but we were quick converts. I savored the texture of the sweet tomato sauce that sat on top of the chewiest yet crispiest bread cut into perfect little squares. Amazing. read more

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I'm originally not from Philly, but I think the tomato pie is the best thing I've tasted so far. My husband, who's from Philly, introduced me to this, and I started craving it once we got home to GA. It's not pizza. It's supposed to be eaten cold. And you can't have your expectations of what it should taste like. It's an acquired taste for sure. But it was love at first bite for me. They sell them in small (8 pieces) and large boxes. The sauce is on the sweeter side and it complements the bread so well. I've also tried their hoagies, and their bread is pretty good! I ate the Italian. I wish I lived closer, so I could try all their ready-to-heat foods and sauces and etc. Everything seems authentic here, and I could see how this is such a nostalgic childhood favorite for many folks who grew up in Philly. read more

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Always enjoyed their tomato pieces. Enjoy their sandwiches. Their cookies and bread are excellent. read more

Rating should be a 4.5 I've been to over 40 different locations, and Corropolese Cheesesteaks are ranked #1 for me. Which is why my most recent trip was a disappointment. My entire roll was so empty, although the bread is always delicious, it sucked that it didn't have anywhere the amount of meat that it usually has. I brought 3 new guests today as well, and luckily, their cheesesteaks were fine. I guess when you have such a large crowd of customers at once, there is bound to be one cheesesteak that doesn't get the proper fixings. Unfortunately, that was mine. A costly misfortune for me at $15 plus. Plus an hour of driving, which with the gas prices these days, made it worse. Had to get a tomato pie because I was still hungry. Very delicious as well. Love their Kaiser rolls as well. The zeps are a little small for the price but very tasty. Great fries too. Chicken cheesesteaks are very good as well. read more

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Tomato pie is the best! Drive all the way over from Harleysville just to get it. I have it for dinner, and then breakfast the next morning. read more

Tomato pie is sensational, that sauce is so vibrant and delicious. The Italian hoagie was good, but there are better in the area (it had capicola, salami, and provolone, LTO, OV - but balsamic vinegar). I tried a Regular Tomato pie and a Bruschetta pie, they are both crazy good! Place is def worth a visit. read more

New to the area and new to this tomato pie. VERY good all around. Ordered for a college football Weekend, but didn't need to as they had plenty ready for a hungry crowd in the area. What we snagged: -Quarter Pie. 8 slices in total. Good for two folks, but will 100% be getting more to munch on throughout the weekend/week. Overall, great little bakery with lots of great items to snag. Saw they had fresh pizza dough too...will be snagging that for Friday pizza night. *No pictures. Gone too fast. read more

i live in Bethlehem Pa and could only find a good tomato pie in Roseto...however that bakery has closed...WHAT a joy to find this at Renninger's farmers this past weekend !!! tastes just like i remembered...maybe better..great crust and SAUCE is outstanding !!! read more