Make your italian hoagies with their rolls. Mangia! ;)
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Elizabeth R.
This almost passable shop in Conshohocken is a bit off the beaten path, but WELL worth it. When I was a child my parents drove from Phoenixville to this bakery regularly in search of their fresh and delicious baked breads. Years spent enjoying their rolls and loaves at family dinners went by until I finally drove there myself and tried their tomato pie. DELISH. It's nice to know that this wonderful, albeit quaint, bakery exists somewhere outside of the city. Where I live in South Philly is no stranger to having quality bakeries, so to have a safe haven for my specific bread and pastry needs (or desires!) in this unlikeliest of neighborhoods is certainly welcome!
(4)
David F.
Conshohocken Bakery easily has the best sandwich rolls anywhere. That bread can be found in some of the best sandwich shops around and the rolls can make or break the whole experience (don't believe me - try eating a great sandwich with a stale or tasteless roll of bread - ah ha see!). The great thing about the bakery is you go there, pick your baked goods right off the rack and bite into the hot/warm freshness.
(5)
Mark E.
Maybe I am biased because this place is close enough for me to walk to if I am in the mood for some hot rolls. There is a reason why all the best Philly sandwiches come on Conshy rolls. After reading the rest of the reviews I am going to try some of the other stuff as well.
(5)
Jared G.
I've known for some time that the Philly area is known for good bread. Now, I get to see first-hand one of the reasons why. This is as simple and perfect as you can get: an EXTREMELY basic storefront (you're really going to have to google map the place out to find it), you walk inside and again, EXTREMELY basic inside, just a basic sign with the types of bread and other things sold. I can only say I've tried a cople of breads so far (crusty long loaf and hoagie rolls), but they're the perfect, fresh, soft texture inside and the perfect amount of crustiness on the outside. And, unlike what you get at supermarkets (which I'm used to), the bread is cheap! A "small" hoagie roll, which is about 8-9 inches long, sells for $3 and change PER DOZEN (you can buy as few as 1). A crusty long loaf was a bit over $1. Wonderful place, I can't wait to try more. As long as I'm in the area, I'm not getting bread from anywhere else :) One thing to note: no CC's accepted. I don't know if they take check.
(5)
Chelsea S.
After a night of light drinking at Bobby's this place cannot be beat! I was out with a friend who demanded that I eat a piece of their tomato pie. The gentlemen wrapped up a piece to go, but when he overheard me mention that I had never had tomato pie before (anywhere, not just here) he pulled out a fresh warm slice, threw some oil on it and gave it to me, telling me that I *must* have a slice, right there! Let me tell you, that slice wasn't a slice of tomato pie... that was a slice of heaven! The crust was a bit doughy on top with a slight crisp on the bottom, and the sauce was sweet and tomato-y and the parm was fresh and... don't take my word for it, you have to try a slice!!
(5)
Jen L.
My mom's side of the family (100% Italian) has been going to this bakery for generations. My grandpop always got their rolls and occasionally their tomato pie or pizza-type products. This location is really tiny, but this bakery does distribute to different places in the area. This isn't my favorite tomato pie, my favorite is in deep South Philly, but since I live in Mt. Airy, this works if I'm really having a craving and am not up for a hike downtown. And make sure to try some pastries. I'm not sure if they make the pastries there, but the horns and canollis are fabulous.
(5)
J L.
The best black and white cookies I have ever had!
(4)
Susan K.
Where to start!!! The Best of everything-breads, tomato pie and the most amazing pound cake we've ever had. I can't wait to go back. It's worth the one hour drive to get there.
(5)
Amanda M.
Picked up bagels here this weekend. They're not typical, dense bagels, but they're light and fluffy, almost like a roll. On the first day, they were so good I ate one without even cutting it open. No toasting or cream cheese needed. On the second day, a few minutes in the toaster and a slather of cream cheese made for an excellent breakfast. We also got a couple of mini-cannolis, which were delicious. Looking forward to trying more goodies here!
(4)
Darren A.
Great little place. Wish you did a little more seeded bread but what weve bought is tasty and really well priced.
(4)
Virginia C.
Tucked away from the main downtown, this bakery is mostly delicious breads. However, they make some great cannoli and have this rainbow italian cookie that I've been on the search for since coming to the NYC/NJ/PHL area. The only thing I might pass on is the creme puffs. They are good, but it doesn't stack up to other creme puff only bakeries in the area.
(4)
Schuyler L.
Tomato pie is a Philadelphia area phenomenon. You won't find it anywhere else and lifelong Philadelphians think this is weird. Welp if you're doing a tour of the area's tomato pies you'll have to include Conshohocken Italian Bakery's. 18"x24" for $15. Call and they'll have it ready in less than 10 minutes. Great for a party and they tweet often!
(4)
Anthony A.
I was disappointed there weren't a lot of desserts to choose from...my eclair was decent, but nothing too special. I think they're known for their tomato pies and rolls, though, so I would give either of those two items a try next time I made a trip to Conshy Bakery.
(3)
Steve T.
Conshohocken Italian Bakery (CIB, or IDGB (It don't get better)) delivers the par excellence of hoagie rolls in the burbs, and quite possibly in the tri-state area. Most of the local mom & pop hoagie shops get their rolls from IDGB, and this is the main reason why these local hoagies consistently beat the very best that Philly has to offer. They have a small retail window to pick up tomato pie, eclairs, bread, etc., but this is THE go to spot in the burbs when you need two dozen rolls to go with an order of roast pork, meatballs, or home made hoagies. The crust is chewy, almost leather, but the inside is soft and white. You will need that chewy crust to hold up to the roast pork juice, meatball sauce, or copious olive oil from your hoagies...something that mass produced rolls don't have, reducing them to gooey messes that look like a kindergarten bread art project. You'll need to place your order ahead of time...don't show up like Jed Clampet with a straw hat and overalls asking for "dem good rolls y'all got." Fortune, and good rolls, favor the prepared.
(5)
Anna R.
The best bread in the history of bread. Whenever my parents would pick up keiser rolls for dinner, I'd end up eating 2 or 3 of them before dinner was even on the stove. Slather those bad boys with some butter and you're in carb heaven! Same goes for any of their other breads. The crust on their rolls and breads is crisp but not super hard where you can't bite through it and it scrapes up your mouth, and the inside is fluffy and flavorful and just downright delicious. I'm not crazy about their tomato pie, but a lot of people I know love it. It's a tangier saltier more tomatoey tasting sauce. I like the sweeter sauce like at Corropolese. They also sell baked goods and cannolis, which I've never tried because my mouth is always stuffed with rolls when I leave there.
(5)
Steve I.
Just found this small out of the way bakery, boy I have been missing out on some excellent bread and baked goods. Purchased a very tasty round bread and some sesame rolls, great taste and tender crumb inside. I tried the tomato pie and several topping pies each one was excellent. The prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. Will stop in every time I am in Conshohocken.
(4)
YelpHatesMe Y.
All I've ever gotten from here is tomato pie. I would never buy it anywhere else. Wish I could say more. If you need a tomato pie, heres the place to get it. Have I mentioned at all how good the tomato pie is? I have a party coming up this weekend and I need a tomato pie. Anyone have any ideas?
(4)
Tim H.
Best rolls in the suburbs, hands down. Really solid tomato pie and a good but small selection of sweets. You're probably here for the bread though. Big order? holiday weekend? Order in advance. The pickins can get slim pretty fast. We recently used the Conshy Bakery for our housewarming party (recently moved back to my hometown!) We got a full size tomato pie, and several dozen rolls for meatball sandwiches and hoagies. They make the perfect sandwich bread. As others have noted, the crust stands up to any kind of juice or sauce, and the inside is soft and delicious. Prices are very reasonable too. If you live in the area, there is no reason to get your bread anywhere else.
(5)
Irene H.
The store front is clearly attached to their bread factory and it's kind of neat to see the massive piles of rolls and breads grouped neatly behind the counter. Maybe it's the engineer in me, but I like that. I am not a tomato pie connoisseur, but I really like theirs. The bread is also really good, and they usually have specials (at least on the weekends) where some breads and rolls are super cheap. Probably my only gripe about this place is that the people seem to be really no-nonsense and don't like waiting for an order. I've walked in and have felt pressured to make my order and pay immediately. On the flip side, I've bought things that I normally wouldn't buy (since I've had no time to think about it) and it's all been good!
(4)
Danan R.
Closest rolls to those from sarcone's in the suburbs. They have a great crust but are perfectly soft inside. The tomato pies are decent but nt t best in the area. But in all honesty,you just come here for the rolls..
(4)
Rich K.
Rolls are to die for Right there with Corropolese, where Corropolese, excels at tomato pie Conshy excels with their rolls and breads.
(5)
Bruce H.
For those old enough to remember, the breads & rolls from Conshohocken Italian Bakery are the closest in texture & quality to the dear departed Consolo's Bakery in Manayunk. Fantastic breads made with simple, high quality ingredients. Hard and crusty outside, dense inside (not airy or gummy). THIS is the way good bread should be. And you just can't beat the freshness... walk over to the racks and pick your own. Often they are still warm. You'll be amazed at the low prices too. When we have people over for dinner, and we're cooking Italian, we always run over to Conshohocken Bakery to make the meal complete. Don't miss the tomato pie either. Simply the best in the area. Yes, parking can be a pain, especially on Saturday & Sunday mornings, but I actually think of it as part of the old-world charm. Also, bring cash, no credit/debit accepted. If you live in the northwest section of the city (Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy East Falls, Roxborough & Manayunk), or in the surrounding suburbs of Conshohocken, you must try this bakery if you want legit bread.
(5)
Jan K.
Yeah, I love a sandwich on Sarcone's and Carangi's. But places that use them are few and far between. The reason a zep or roast pork in Norristown and local suburbs can outshine a Philly version is Conshy Bakery. A shiny glazed crust with a just-dense-enough, just chewy-enough inside means the roll compliments but does not overshadow the ingredients. When you eat a Sarcones's or Carangi based sammy, you forget about the insides. Conshy knows how to be "best supporting actor" in the sandwich biz. I hope one day they make Shad STICKS the way the old Shad's pizza/steak shop used before they burned (were burned) to the ground. They have the perfect beginnings with their crust and texture.
Scott H.
Make your italian hoagies with their rolls. Mangia! ;)
(5)Elizabeth R.
This almost passable shop in Conshohocken is a bit off the beaten path, but WELL worth it. When I was a child my parents drove from Phoenixville to this bakery regularly in search of their fresh and delicious baked breads. Years spent enjoying their rolls and loaves at family dinners went by until I finally drove there myself and tried their tomato pie. DELISH. It's nice to know that this wonderful, albeit quaint, bakery exists somewhere outside of the city. Where I live in South Philly is no stranger to having quality bakeries, so to have a safe haven for my specific bread and pastry needs (or desires!) in this unlikeliest of neighborhoods is certainly welcome!
(4)David F.
Conshohocken Bakery easily has the best sandwich rolls anywhere. That bread can be found in some of the best sandwich shops around and the rolls can make or break the whole experience (don't believe me - try eating a great sandwich with a stale or tasteless roll of bread - ah ha see!). The great thing about the bakery is you go there, pick your baked goods right off the rack and bite into the hot/warm freshness.
(5)Mark E.
Maybe I am biased because this place is close enough for me to walk to if I am in the mood for some hot rolls. There is a reason why all the best Philly sandwiches come on Conshy rolls. After reading the rest of the reviews I am going to try some of the other stuff as well.
(5)Jared G.
I've known for some time that the Philly area is known for good bread. Now, I get to see first-hand one of the reasons why. This is as simple and perfect as you can get: an EXTREMELY basic storefront (you're really going to have to google map the place out to find it), you walk inside and again, EXTREMELY basic inside, just a basic sign with the types of bread and other things sold. I can only say I've tried a cople of breads so far (crusty long loaf and hoagie rolls), but they're the perfect, fresh, soft texture inside and the perfect amount of crustiness on the outside. And, unlike what you get at supermarkets (which I'm used to), the bread is cheap! A "small" hoagie roll, which is about 8-9 inches long, sells for $3 and change PER DOZEN (you can buy as few as 1). A crusty long loaf was a bit over $1. Wonderful place, I can't wait to try more. As long as I'm in the area, I'm not getting bread from anywhere else :) One thing to note: no CC's accepted. I don't know if they take check.
(5)Chelsea S.
After a night of light drinking at Bobby's this place cannot be beat! I was out with a friend who demanded that I eat a piece of their tomato pie. The gentlemen wrapped up a piece to go, but when he overheard me mention that I had never had tomato pie before (anywhere, not just here) he pulled out a fresh warm slice, threw some oil on it and gave it to me, telling me that I *must* have a slice, right there! Let me tell you, that slice wasn't a slice of tomato pie... that was a slice of heaven! The crust was a bit doughy on top with a slight crisp on the bottom, and the sauce was sweet and tomato-y and the parm was fresh and... don't take my word for it, you have to try a slice!!
(5)Jen L.
My mom's side of the family (100% Italian) has been going to this bakery for generations. My grandpop always got their rolls and occasionally their tomato pie or pizza-type products. This location is really tiny, but this bakery does distribute to different places in the area. This isn't my favorite tomato pie, my favorite is in deep South Philly, but since I live in Mt. Airy, this works if I'm really having a craving and am not up for a hike downtown. And make sure to try some pastries. I'm not sure if they make the pastries there, but the horns and canollis are fabulous.
(5)J L.
The best black and white cookies I have ever had!
(4)Susan K.
Where to start!!! The Best of everything-breads, tomato pie and the most amazing pound cake we've ever had. I can't wait to go back. It's worth the one hour drive to get there.
(5)Amanda M.
Picked up bagels here this weekend. They're not typical, dense bagels, but they're light and fluffy, almost like a roll. On the first day, they were so good I ate one without even cutting it open. No toasting or cream cheese needed. On the second day, a few minutes in the toaster and a slather of cream cheese made for an excellent breakfast. We also got a couple of mini-cannolis, which were delicious. Looking forward to trying more goodies here!
(4)Darren A.
Great little place. Wish you did a little more seeded bread but what weve bought is tasty and really well priced.
(4)Virginia C.
Tucked away from the main downtown, this bakery is mostly delicious breads. However, they make some great cannoli and have this rainbow italian cookie that I've been on the search for since coming to the NYC/NJ/PHL area. The only thing I might pass on is the creme puffs. They are good, but it doesn't stack up to other creme puff only bakeries in the area.
(4)Schuyler L.
Tomato pie is a Philadelphia area phenomenon. You won't find it anywhere else and lifelong Philadelphians think this is weird. Welp if you're doing a tour of the area's tomato pies you'll have to include Conshohocken Italian Bakery's. 18"x24" for $15. Call and they'll have it ready in less than 10 minutes. Great for a party and they tweet often!
(4)Anthony A.
I was disappointed there weren't a lot of desserts to choose from...my eclair was decent, but nothing too special. I think they're known for their tomato pies and rolls, though, so I would give either of those two items a try next time I made a trip to Conshy Bakery.
(3)Steve T.
Conshohocken Italian Bakery (CIB, or IDGB (It don't get better)) delivers the par excellence of hoagie rolls in the burbs, and quite possibly in the tri-state area. Most of the local mom & pop hoagie shops get their rolls from IDGB, and this is the main reason why these local hoagies consistently beat the very best that Philly has to offer. They have a small retail window to pick up tomato pie, eclairs, bread, etc., but this is THE go to spot in the burbs when you need two dozen rolls to go with an order of roast pork, meatballs, or home made hoagies. The crust is chewy, almost leather, but the inside is soft and white. You will need that chewy crust to hold up to the roast pork juice, meatball sauce, or copious olive oil from your hoagies...something that mass produced rolls don't have, reducing them to gooey messes that look like a kindergarten bread art project. You'll need to place your order ahead of time...don't show up like Jed Clampet with a straw hat and overalls asking for "dem good rolls y'all got." Fortune, and good rolls, favor the prepared.
(5)Anna R.
The best bread in the history of bread. Whenever my parents would pick up keiser rolls for dinner, I'd end up eating 2 or 3 of them before dinner was even on the stove. Slather those bad boys with some butter and you're in carb heaven! Same goes for any of their other breads. The crust on their rolls and breads is crisp but not super hard where you can't bite through it and it scrapes up your mouth, and the inside is fluffy and flavorful and just downright delicious. I'm not crazy about their tomato pie, but a lot of people I know love it. It's a tangier saltier more tomatoey tasting sauce. I like the sweeter sauce like at Corropolese. They also sell baked goods and cannolis, which I've never tried because my mouth is always stuffed with rolls when I leave there.
(5)Steve I.
Just found this small out of the way bakery, boy I have been missing out on some excellent bread and baked goods. Purchased a very tasty round bread and some sesame rolls, great taste and tender crumb inside. I tried the tomato pie and several topping pies each one was excellent. The prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. Will stop in every time I am in Conshohocken.
(4)YelpHatesMe Y.
All I've ever gotten from here is tomato pie. I would never buy it anywhere else. Wish I could say more. If you need a tomato pie, heres the place to get it. Have I mentioned at all how good the tomato pie is? I have a party coming up this weekend and I need a tomato pie. Anyone have any ideas?
(4)Tim H.
Best rolls in the suburbs, hands down. Really solid tomato pie and a good but small selection of sweets. You're probably here for the bread though. Big order? holiday weekend? Order in advance. The pickins can get slim pretty fast. We recently used the Conshy Bakery for our housewarming party (recently moved back to my hometown!) We got a full size tomato pie, and several dozen rolls for meatball sandwiches and hoagies. They make the perfect sandwich bread. As others have noted, the crust stands up to any kind of juice or sauce, and the inside is soft and delicious. Prices are very reasonable too. If you live in the area, there is no reason to get your bread anywhere else.
(5)Irene H.
The store front is clearly attached to their bread factory and it's kind of neat to see the massive piles of rolls and breads grouped neatly behind the counter. Maybe it's the engineer in me, but I like that. I am not a tomato pie connoisseur, but I really like theirs. The bread is also really good, and they usually have specials (at least on the weekends) where some breads and rolls are super cheap. Probably my only gripe about this place is that the people seem to be really no-nonsense and don't like waiting for an order. I've walked in and have felt pressured to make my order and pay immediately. On the flip side, I've bought things that I normally wouldn't buy (since I've had no time to think about it) and it's all been good!
(4)Danan R.
Closest rolls to those from sarcone's in the suburbs. They have a great crust but are perfectly soft inside. The tomato pies are decent but nt t best in the area. But in all honesty,you just come here for the rolls..
(4)Rich K.
Rolls are to die for Right there with Corropolese, where Corropolese, excels at tomato pie Conshy excels with their rolls and breads.
(5)Bruce H.
For those old enough to remember, the breads & rolls from Conshohocken Italian Bakery are the closest in texture & quality to the dear departed Consolo's Bakery in Manayunk. Fantastic breads made with simple, high quality ingredients. Hard and crusty outside, dense inside (not airy or gummy). THIS is the way good bread should be. And you just can't beat the freshness... walk over to the racks and pick your own. Often they are still warm. You'll be amazed at the low prices too. When we have people over for dinner, and we're cooking Italian, we always run over to Conshohocken Bakery to make the meal complete. Don't miss the tomato pie either. Simply the best in the area. Yes, parking can be a pain, especially on Saturday & Sunday mornings, but I actually think of it as part of the old-world charm. Also, bring cash, no credit/debit accepted. If you live in the northwest section of the city (Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy East Falls, Roxborough & Manayunk), or in the surrounding suburbs of Conshohocken, you must try this bakery if you want legit bread.
(5)Jan K.
Yeah, I love a sandwich on Sarcone's and Carangi's. But places that use them are few and far between. The reason a zep or roast pork in Norristown and local suburbs can outshine a Philly version is Conshy Bakery. A shiny glazed crust with a just-dense-enough, just chewy-enough inside means the roll compliments but does not overshadow the ingredients. When you eat a Sarcones's or Carangi based sammy, you forget about the insides. Conshy knows how to be "best supporting actor" in the sandwich biz. I hope one day they make Shad STICKS the way the old Shad's pizza/steak shop used before they burned (were burned) to the ground. They have the perfect beginnings with their crust and texture.
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