Isgro Pastries, the 121-year-old South Philadelphia bakery that has been a staple at the Italian Market, is set to undergo its first-ever expansion, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
The bakery is planning to open a new 18,000-square-foot to 20,000-square-foot facility in South Philadelphia and relocate there. The new warehouse location will be the site of its production operations and will also house a retail shop.
Since going into business in 1904, Isgro Pastries has become known for its wide variety of baked goods, especially its cannolis. Other popular menu items include its biscotti, Italian fruit-filled cookies, almond macaroons, and rum cake, among others.
The bakery was founded by Mario Isgro, a Sicily native.
Now under its fourth generation of ownership, this expansion adds yet another chapter to its strong legacy.
AJ Sarno, who runs the business with his brother Michael, said he hopes to have the production facility will be good to go by the first quarter of 2026. There is currently no timeline for the retail shop.
Its main goal for the time being is to grow its shipping operations and determine its full capabilities at the new production space.
Read more about Isgro Pastries’ new expansion project in the Philadelphia Business Journal.
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Editor’s Note: This post first appeared on PHILADELPHIA Today in April 2025.
