Sarcone's Bakery
Bakery · Bella Vista
758 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Highlights
Legendary bakery for old-school breads, tomato pie, cannoli
Legendary bakery for old-school breads, tomato pie, cannoli
"For more than 90 years, Sarcone’s has attracted both locals and visitors for their fantastic bread. That same bread makes a great base for pizza, specifically a classic Philly tomato pie. It’s a chewier, standard pie with a thick layer of red gravy that will satiate any pizza craving for even the pickiest eaters." - Annemarie Dooling
"There’s your coffee shop’s day-old cannoli, and then there’s the cannoli from this Bella Vista cash-only bakery. The old-school spot has especially crisp shells with an envelope-like closure in the front, holding in filling overflow. Don’t be surprised to find the cream spilling out of the wrapper when you open the bag. Grab at least one to have after a slice of tomato pie." - candis mclean
"Sarcone's usually has a line of out-of-towners and people who live in Philly. It's not just an Italian Market tourist trap—their tomato pie is great. Expect a slice that's a little over an inch thick, soft and pillowy, and has a generous amount of tangy sauce, oregano, and parm dust. Don't get distracted by their pies topped with sausage or mozzarella. It’s the classic tomato that will make you tolerate questions about Rocky or what “jawn” means while you wait in line." - candis mclean
"Sarcone's usually has a line of out-of-towners and people who live in Philly. It's not just an Italian Market tourist trap—their tomato pie is great. Expect a slice that's a little over an inch thick, soft and pillowy, and has a generous amount of tangy sauce, oregano, and parm dust. Don't get distracted by their pies topped with sausage or mozzarella. It’s the classic tomato that will make you tolerate questions about Rocky or what “jawn” means while you wait in line. " - candis mclean
"The Sarcone name is omnipresent around Philly, as restaurants consider it a real selling point to serve hoagies or roast pork on Sarcone’s bread. A trip to the 9th Street landmark, which sells a lot more than just bread and rolls, is always a good bet. The small bakery opens up early and closes by mid-afternoon or whenever it sells out (which can happen pretty quickly on weekends), so don’t wait. Grab some tomato pie, pepperoni bread, or fresh loaves — it’s all worthwhile." - Eater Staff
