There’s nothing quite like a delicious, fresh baked pastry from one of Delaware’s favorite family owned shops! The best bakery in Delaware has been serving up Italian breads and sweets for generations, and it’s so worth a stop next time you’re in Wilmington. Serpe and Sons is the place to go when you’re looking for a treat for your tastebuds.
The story of Serpe and Sons begins way back in 1952, when Domenico and Lucille Serpe opened their first bakery in Wilmington
Facebook / Serpe and Sons Bakery The original location stood at North Madison Street, and at first they just baked fine breads and rolls. Within a few years, the older Serpe sons were staffing a store that sold cakes, cinnamon buns, and even a delicious tomato pie. Local restaurants loved the Serpe family, and their single delivery truck helped spread the word. By 1964, the bakery moved to 1411 Kirkwood Highway in Elsmere, where it still stands today.
During the holiday season, Serpe and Sons bake thousands of cakes and cookies, and the line is often out the door!
Google Local / Serpe and Sons Bakery On Christmas Eve 2015, a devastating fire tore through the building, closing Serpe’s for almost a year. When the bakery re-opened in October, 2016, Serpe’s loyal customers were ready to welcome the family business back to the neighborhood.
When you walk into this historic bakery, you’ll be greeted with the welcoming smiles and the most amazing smell in the entire world.
Facebook / Serpe and Sons Bakery Serpe and Sons bakes all of their pastries fresh each morning, so there’s always the sweet smell of fresh baked goods lingering in the air.
Of course, Serpe and Sons makes absolutely amazing Italian desserts. There’s no better place to grab a cannoli or a chocolate topped treat than right here.
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Their Italian butter cookies are always among the best sellers, so grab your jelly filled cookies or just a simple sprinkle top and get ready to relive your family holidays.
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Cinnamon buns, danishes, eclairs, and croissants are also baked in one of their three giant ovens.
Google Local / Barry Crimini The pastry menu here seems like it’s a mile long, and everything is outrageously delicious
The talented bakers can whip up a beautiful cake or cupcakes for holidays, birthdays, or other special occasions.
Facebook / Serpe and Sons Bakery The famous Serpe’s heart shaped cake is the way to go if you’re looking to spoil someone special.
Of course, you can still find fresh baked breads here, and their tomato pie is considered one of the best in the entire state of Delaware.
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You can still find Serpe and Sons at 1411 Kirkwood Hwy, Elsmere, DE 19805. They’re open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Sunday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. You’ll love every single thing you try here, but be sure you get yourself at least one cannoli – you owe it to your tastebuds.
Facebook / Serpe and Sons Bakery
The original location stood at North Madison Street, and at first they just baked fine breads and rolls. Within a few years, the older Serpe sons were staffing a store that sold cakes, cinnamon buns, and even a delicious tomato pie. Local restaurants loved the Serpe family, and their single delivery truck helped spread the word. By 1964, the bakery moved to 1411 Kirkwood Highway in Elsmere, where it still stands today.
Google Local / Serpe and Sons Bakery
On Christmas Eve 2015, a devastating fire tore through the building, closing Serpe’s for almost a year. When the bakery re-opened in October, 2016, Serpe’s loyal customers were ready to welcome the family business back to the neighborhood.
Serpe and Sons bakes all of their pastries fresh each morning, so there’s always the sweet smell of fresh baked goods lingering in the air.
Google Local / Barry Crimini
The pastry menu here seems like it’s a mile long, and everything is outrageously delicious
The famous Serpe’s heart shaped cake is the way to go if you’re looking to spoil someone special.
If you’re looking for a great bakery in Slower Lower, you can’t go wrong with a visit to the Backyard. See what makes this southern Delaware spot another winning Delaware bakery.
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