Founded by brothers Ben, Julius and Carl Davis in 1939, Davis Bakery and Deli makes handcrafted baked goods and serves deli sandwiches for the Cleveland region. The family’s lard-free promise still guides the bakery, whose signature Jewish rye is made with the same sour starter used since 1939. Now spanning the second, third and fourth generations, Davis Bakery is also known for its Coconut Bars and Russian Tea Biscuits.
Corbo's BakerySince 1958, family-owned and operated Corbo’s Bakery has been making traditional Italian pastries and cakes in Cleveland’s Little Italy, with its signature cassata cake and fresh-filled cannoli at the center of a four-generation family tradition. The bakery also serves savory Italian fare through its kitchen, while its made-from-scratch cookies and custom celebration cakes keep Corbo’s closely tied to neighborhood gatherings and festivals.CLEVELAND, OH
Resch's BakerySince Wilhelm Resch and his uncle opened their first Columbus bakery in 1912, Resch’s Bakery has made from-scratch cakes, donuts and other baked goods for the community. The family tradition now spans six generations of Resch bakers, with custom wedding and celebration cakes remaining a central specialty. The bakery continues to use time-tested recipes and bake, frost and decorate each cake one at a time.COLUMBUS, OH
Aladdins' Baking CoFounded in Cleveland in 1970 by two brothers and their cousin, Aladdins' Baking Co. makes pita bread and serves Mediterranean food from its bakery and sandwich shop. An uncle taught the founders the craft of pita baking, and the family-founded business has since become a Cleveland landmark known for its pita, made-to-order sandwiches, and imported Mediterranean goods. It also prepares catering for gatherings and special events.CLEVELAND, OH
Holland Farms Bakery & DeliSince 1955, family-owned Holland Farms Bakery & Deli has been baking from scratch and preparing homemade deli food in Yorkville, now with a second location in Manlius. The business grew from John Piersma’s 1928 door-to-door milk route and remains a multigenerational Central New York institution, best known for its half-moon cookies and jelly buns. Today, founder’s granddaughter Heather Potrzeba runs the company with a staff of about 70.YORKVILLE, NY