ABOUT PRINCE BAKERY
A Legacy of Quality Since 1938
Prince Bakery was founded in New York with one simple mission: bake authentic Italian bread the right way, every day.
Today, we continue that promise with reliable wholesale production, traditional recipes and fresh daily delivery for New York’s restaurants, delis and retailers.
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
Santo Iacono Arrives in New York, 1918.
Santo Iacono immigrated to the United States from Catania Sicily in 1918, moved to 25 Monroe street in lower Manhattan worked the docks as a long shoreman. Years later started at bakery on prince street which is now soho named Prince bakery in early 1930s. Later as a young boy Sal lacono his son at age 11 started to work their and by 14 was driving a bread truck while his dad watched on. In the early 1950s Sal lacono moved to the bronx and bought an old building which was used as a barn for horses know as 2418 Belmont Ave now known as Prince Bakery. The bakery was painted pink and is a land mark in the neighborhood.
Prince bakery has for years baked bread, hero's, and rolls Supplying bodegas, supermarkets and other wholesale markets for past 100 years. The bread with the golden glow has become the bread of the hood in bronx and Manhattan. Now run by 4 th generation Anthony and Santo Rusciano the grandsons of Sal Iacono
Baked Fresh. Never Frozen.
One promise. Everything that comes out of our Bronx ovens is pan fresco, baked the same morning it reaches your counter. No shortcuts, no exceptions.
This is where it started. Our Italian Bread has been the backbone of Prince Bakery since Santo opened his doors on Prince Street. Crisp crust, soft center, available seeded or plain at 8oz. The loaf generations of Bronx families have known by name.
The Diamond is our version of a classic French loaf, given the Prince Bakery treatment. Seeded crust, 10oz, lighter and airier inside than our Italian breads. A favorite for delis looking for something a little different on the shelf.
This is where it started. Our Italian Bread has been the backbone of Prince Bakery since Santo opened his doors on Prince Street. Crisp crust, soft center, available seeded or plain.
A product with roots deep in our Latino baking tradition. Manteca bread is soft, rich, and slightly flaky, made with lard the traditional way. Beloved in the community for its distinct texture and flavor. Not something you will find at every bakery.
