We visited Sarcone's Bakery last weekend when we were exploring the South 9th Street Italian Market shopping district. We got a box of cookies (they're sold by weight so you have to get enough to meet a certain weight). It's a cute place and everything looked delicious. And it's clearly a popular spot - a large group met there just as we were leaving. Unfortunately, I didn't love the cookies we got. The cherry jelly top cookie's jelly was so sticky and had a really artificial, medicinal cherry flavor. The other two cookies were much better, but didn't leave us wanting more. Overall, it's a cute place but maybe just not our taste for sweets? read more

Sarcones is the best nothing else even comes close if you don't love Sarcones you don't know bread

I CAN-NOLI IMAGINE @sarcones_bakery South Philly, PA Don't be fooled by this little shop entrance. This bakery is filled with history , character, and women power in the front + multiple Louis Sarcones baking behind the scenes it is a 5th generation Italian bakery started in 1918 with pizzas, Italian cookies, Italian baked bread/goods . More than 90 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Too tempted to grab this before lunch that day . And of course, we needed to try their Cannoli! Packed with cream in a crispy shell (they fill it fresh to order). As you can see it's very simple, with a few chocolate chips. Nothing too fancy unlike the modern Italian bakeries. Shell was very crispy , good bubbles/aeration. Cream was not too sweet, with nice dairy flavor . I could eat 5 of these at once Service was slightly rude but expected with an authentic Italian business haha Can't wait to try their famous tomato pie though! More on Instagram: @midwestmunching read more

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Great bakery that is famous for their tomato pie. Great stuff!! If you're looking for some treats then get here early because they do sell a lot. read more

i have been a customer for so long here it's sort of my go to for most italian baked good, especially the bread and cookies. I love walking in here there is something about the sign out front and the name on the floor that just makes me feel good. the bread is amazing and i miss years ago when they had the deli set up on the corner the sandwiches were amazing. i also always get a couple slices of their tomato pies when they are available. the counter lady are always super nice and they just feel so Philly that i love it when i am in there. if i had ever one complaint it's really of me that i don't wake up earlier and get there for a better selection of bread that goes quick especially on the weekends. read more

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When you take a visit to South Philly you have an abundance of iconic landmarks, or known treasures that just stand out we'll say. One of them can be the image of Rocky running up 9th street in the Italian Market section of South Philadelphia waiving to everyone . The other is a visit to the Godfather of Chocolate, to fulfill that craving you may have. The endless shopping while eating is just cray cray. Rival bakeries, restaurants, and shops just trying to real you in types of challenges. You know I'm game, I'm always in it, to win it. Then you have Sarcone's Bakery with that heavenly aroma of fresh bread being baked. Sarcone's has been on point for 5 generations, always in the zone, always raising that proverbial bar. That is called winning my Yelp family. The minute you walk in you'll see loaves of big, small, round, and long waiting for you to enjoy. Seeded or non seeded beauties waiting to be that one to put a smile on your face as you enjoy. From the perfect sandwich to just hanging out on the dinner table, you can not go wrong. Lets talk about this tomato pie that will just handcuff your taste buds. This is simply exquisite. That somewhat sweet, not to tangy sauce that is laying over top a perfectly baked dough that is not to thick , but just right types of pie. The areas are sprinkled with parmesan cheese like it is a gift from the cheese gods above. As you take your first bite take it all in, take in all those flavors that is hitting your taste buds like Rocky to a slab of beef. Yes everyone has their own " Best Tomato Pie" spot, I know I have more than one that I like to frequent. I have one word , three syllables for Sarcone's, and that is Bib-li-cal ... Biblical. P.S. I truly love this quote: "It about the bread" ~ Sarcone's read more

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Get the tomato pie! It is yummy. I ordered online for delivery and had a slice for breakfast. The other four slices were gone in less than 10 minutes because everyone wanted some! read more

Sarcone’s Bakery - Tomato pie - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sarcone's roll are on another level. Check them out for All your sandwich roll needs. Super friendly and great prices for a quality product. read more

Sarcone’s Bakery - Brown Bag of Goodness LHR seeded and unseeded rolls - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

You can tell the moment you see a roll that it came from Sarcone's. Both from a culinary and consumer standpoint, nothing compares!

Hands down the best Italian bread in Philly! The staff is always nice to me! I buy the bread for friends who don't live in the city and they are always pleased! read more

I tried a sesame baguette from here and it was fresh and delicious. Crispy outside and soft inside. Perfect for making your own sandwiches. They are cash only. $2.83 for the baguette. read more

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A hidden gem. The pizza and tomato pie here is simple and AMAZING. Simple ingredients but the combination of all of them is indescribable. The crust is soft and crispy at the same time, the tomato sauce is so flavorful. The owner is the sweetest lady and even let me try a specialty cookie. Would highly recommend stopping by. read more

The service is kinda crotchety, but I'll wait for the tomato pie. Cannoli are also quite good and the Sarcone rolls can't be beat. I recently discovered there's a 30 minute loading zone in front of the place if you're driving for hit and run. read more

The review is for the tomato pie. The corner crust is super crunchy. My favorite part of any pizza. The sauce is fresh and not heavy and sweet. Very refreshing. However the bread part is soggy. Unfortunately it's not my favorite tomato pie read more

Sarcone’s Bakery - Tomato pie . The sauce is very fresh and light. Crunchy outer crust - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Picked up a tomato pie, the sauce is A+ the dough is a little too thick but very good. Grabbed cookies also top notch. Everyone knows how good the rolls are. read more

Wow. Just wow. Probably the perfect bite. The tomato pie and white slice were sheer perfection. We had several tomato pies and this is by far my favorite read more

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What is a tomato pie? What's the hype around it? It's a local Philly favorite. I admit I was a skeptic. I've lived in Philly for a couple of years and never had it until last week. When you first have it, you feel immediate disappointment. It's not a hot pizza, it's room temp, it's tomato sauce, it's bread and that's it. What is the hype? Then you take another bite. You think, it's fine. Bread is good, sauce is nice. Then you take another bite. It's good, sauce is sweet, simple yet with complex favors. Then you keep eating it until it's gone. And then you want another pie. And then you dream about the pie at night. Then you want another pie the next day. Sorry I was a skeptic. It's a Philly classic, DO NOT sleep on it. read more

Sarcone’s Bakery - Tomato pie - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We moved away from the Italian Market 15 years ago, and any time I get back, I get a sandwich from someplace the uses Sarcone's rolls (seeded!) or head directly there. I was in town last week and stayed a block away. Needless to say, I was eating tomato pie for a late breakfast and bought a seeded roll to have back at my hotel with cheese. Their tomato pie is AMAZING! Just know, it's not pizza, it's​ SO MUCH better! Bread dough makes it light and fluffy but crispy on the edges and against the pan. The gravy is thick, rich and chunky with just a little sprinkle of cheese. If you are coming to Philly and have never had tomato pie,​ you need to go. Don't blink, or you'll miss it. Don't let the size or understated appearance fool you; this place is the real deal, ​South Philly. read more

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The best bread in Philadelphia. Their seeded baguettes are soooo good, I think about them every day, and wish I lived closer and could get them more often, but unfortunately I moved, so now I have to fantasize!!! read more

There rolls and bread is the best in city. The only thing is parking is hard to get. The prices are good too. And the people there are very nice. read more

Placed an order for a whole cheese pizza ($30). Had to call the day before to have it ready by 10am the next morning (that is the earliest we could pick it up - they start making the pizzas at 9 or 9:30). Asked the lady on the phone how to store the pizza and she said either fridge or freezer - both are ok. Tried a slice that had been sitting out most of the day both as is and reheated in a toaster oven. Both were good. The sauce is nice and garlicky and the bread was fresh with a nice crunch on the crust. The cheese was the least favorite as it tasted very generic. We also tried their hoagie rolls with some deli meat from a different restaurant. These were soft on the inside and a bit harder on the outside, mostly at the ends. Good pizza and worth trying if you like bakery style pizza. I think if the cheese was higher quality and the bread had a bit more flavor or something else it would be a 5 star pizza. The rolls were also very good if you are looking for fresh plain bread. Nice stop if you are in philly. read more

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Their tomato pie is amazing! I got the one that had cheese on the top, and I ate it on one of the benches outside the shop. There isn't a ton of space inside. I got a corner slice, and the crust was AMAZING. I would definitely recommend asking for one if there are some available. I wish I had more time here, so I could get some of their bread. I can only imagine how great it is. I also got one of their cannoli, which was good but nothing amazing. However, they had some cookie samples, and those were really great. read more

Sarcone’s Bakery - Cheese pizza - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is Philadelphia's best bread, often with lines waiting to get in. A true Philadelphia original.

The best bread in the city and the girls that work at the counter are very polite. I highly recommend.

Love that Philly still has some of these old school traditional shops! Got there late morning on a Sunday and the place was nearly sold out of everything. Tried the breadsticks and they weren't exactly what I was looking for but the rolls and bread were delicious. Right amount of crust to dough ratio and perfect for sandwiches. read more

Best bread in one of the best sand which cities in the world. Not much to say except for some personal opinions and small tips Go for the seeded Italian roll Cash only Go early or you'll miss out Take home a fresh seeded and go home and make 3 meals that day centered around the bread read more

Thought the woman behind the counter was a little stand offish so that kind of ruined my experience here. In any case, I purchased 4 hoagie rolls and while they tasted good they were not life changing! I've purchased similar tasting bread from Wegmans so maybe I ordered the wrong thing. I was thinking the rolls would be pillow soft and chewy, but they weren't. read more

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Excellent bread made fresh in the heart of South Philly! Doesn't get much better then this. Low carb??? Heck no! Would never pass up a chance to visit Sarcones when I'm in town. read more

Excellent service, delicious baked goods, clean facility! Highly recommend! Get some!

What can I say... legendary place, where a lot of the quality cheesesteaks are made from. read more

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I've only tried pizza and some bread, but that has earned the five stars. The crust is wonderfully doughy with a crisp exterior. Their sauce is brimming with flavor, sweetness, garlic-y goodness, and savory depth. Bring a napkin -- you might wear some sauce -- but it's a worthwhile accessory. We've also ordered their long bread (order at least a day or two in advance). This thing is a behemoth -- easily several pounds and probably close to 3 feet in length (don't quote me on anything, I'm full of fisherman's tales). If I remember correctly, it costs $5. Don't change your prices, Sarcone's, but this is the best value in Philly. read more

I'm not sure why I've never written a review for Sarcone's before but here we go! Absolutely delicious bread! I love their rolls and stop by as often as I can to pick one up. They are super inexpensive, baked fresh, and delicious! While I am not a fan of seeded rolls in general, they offer lots of types of bread. I have never tried their tomato pie but it always looks enticing and is definitely on my list. Last time I went in, I noticed they had lots of pastries and cookies and whatnot and even had stromboli! I had no idea. I guess when I go in I just say "one roll please, unseeded" and leave. I'll have to check out some more options, for sure. As others mentioned, it's cash only. read more

Amazing bread and tomatoe pie. Delicious and very filling. Highly recommended. Take some home for a sandwich. It's awesome

Tomato pie. I am in love. Best thing I ate all day. Perfectly baked, delicious tomato sauce and it lasted me all morning. Bravo! read more

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Decided to try out sarcones bakery I was in the area visiting from Delaware. So I got a giant seeded roll. You can see why sarcones has been opened for over 100 years. It's really cool inside really old school vibe. You got everything on display in the front. I made a cheesesteak with the roll I got from sarcones the roll is delicious. You cant get these types of rolls in Delaware so I'll definitely make the drive up to get these rolls. read more

The best tomato pie! You have to try at least one slice of the plain with no cheese ($2.50) - - that sauce is amazing! The pepperoni bread ($6.50) could be a meal for two. There must have been a half pound of sliced pepperoni baked into the half loaf we bought. Since the meat was cured I kept it out of the fridge and the remainder was just as good the next day. My friend bought some of their cookies and they were even better (and less expensive) than the Italian pastry shop down the street. Like others have said, get there early. By 1pm they were out of all their unseeded bread/rolls and we got the last few slices of tomato pie. read more

Yum! Tried my very first slice of tomato pie here and was not disappointed! The crust was thick and fluffy (I didn't expect that but loved it), and the edge was wonderfully crisp. I also tried a variety of biscotti, none of which impressed me. But that tomato pie was *chef's kiss*! read more

The best Italian bread in Philadelphia. Lovely friendly staff. Can sell out quickly around holiday times.

I've only had the tomato pie here, but if everything else Is as good as that, then this place certainly deserves 5 stars. The sauce is generous, slightly sweet, and entirely flavorful. The crust underneath is thick and doughy, with a crisp bottom that rounds out each bite. One slice is $2.50 and makes for a very satisfying snack. Cash only so make sure to bring some! read more

Sarcone’s Bakery - Tomato pie - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place is the best. It just SMELLS legit inside, the way any great bakery should. After all, this place is an institution. Sarcone's tomato pie is a definite highlight. A sturdy and soft base sits beneath smooth pureed tomatoes, sprinkled with oregano and tiny flecks of hard Italian cheese. They also have pizza in the same style. The rolls and cookies look great, though I've never tried them. Check out their deli down the street too. read more

Sarcone’s Bakery - Tomato Pie - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania