Baked Goodness, or why i missed the bus twice this morning

I know I've blogged about Potito's (1614 Ritner Street) and how amazing they are, but it stands to be repeated. Upon missing the first #2 bus this morning I decided a danish would make me feel much better. I walked south on 16th and before I even rounded the corner onto Ritner I could smell the baked lovliness. I got two danishes--cheese and cherry. The cherry was better, but what I really wanted was a danish with both cherry and cheese. I think I need to become more of a regular however before I can begin making suggestions.

I then looked down 16th again and saw that no bus was coming so I decided to purchase something for lunch as well. I went over to Caccia's Bakery for a spinach stromboli. The bread is fresh and the fillings are amazing. Quite honestly, it's the best bread in the city and I don't take that lightly. Another fabulous option I considered is a mixed pizza. For about $10 you can pick from a variety of pizza types and create your own pizza. You get 12 slices in all and they all will be delicous.

I left just in time to see the bus headed up the block. I considered going into the italian specialty store that's right on the corner of 16th and Ritner, but I didn't want to push my luck.

Sugar Rush

One of the greatest things about South Philly is the food. There's bread and ravioli and cheese and olives and, most deliciously, pastries. Potito's Bakery, located at 1614 Ritner Street, isn't as nostalgic as Termini Bros., it's not as flashy as Vallari Brothers, but it is down right delicious. Everything is made on the premises, and everyone that enters the door is called "hon." My visit took a little longer than necessary as the woman helping me had to pause to scream at her son who was baking in the basement, but that only added to the charm. Most charming of all--3 sticky buns, two danishes and a birthday cake for under $12.