Father Sam's Bakery is a family-founded commercial bakery that makes pita breads, tortillas, and wraps. It began in 1972 when Episcopal priest Abuid (Albert) Sam started baking his family's bread recipe for parishioners; the bakery began selling bread in 1977 and moved into its Buffalo facility in 1996. The company says it now operates facilities in Buffalo, New York, and Charlotte, North Carolina, and has transitioned to third-generation family involvement.
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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
Ghossain's Gourmet Mediterranean FoodsA Lebanese-American family business with roots in Youngstown, Ghossain’s began in 1970 when Fred Ghossain and his two sons opened a bakery in a neighborhood garage. Still family-run after more than 50 years, the company is known for its pita and flatbreads and now serves local diners as well as restaurants and grocery chains across the country.YOUNGSTOWN, OH
Skally's Old World BakerySkally's Old World Bakery is a family-owned Cincinnati bakery that makes pita bread and bagels. Founded in 1977 after the Skally family sought to bring traditionally baked pita to Cincinnati, the bakery expanded its facility to 75,000 square feet by 1995. It combines traditional baking methods with modern production equipment.CINCINNATI, OH
Mancini's BakerySince Italian immigrant James Mancini began baking in 1926, Mancini’s Bakery has made Pittsburgh bread, including its trademark hand-twisted Signature Twist. Still family-owned and operated, the McKees Rocks bakery uses many of the same old-world techniques while baking around the clock and producing more than 10,000 loaves a day with a team of 48 Pittsburghers. The bakery also runs a retail shop in the Strip District and supplies local retailers and restaurants.MC KEES ROCKS, PA