Piedigrotta Bakery of Baltimore
The History of Piedigrotta
The Present...
The couple came to Baltimore in 1995 and worked
to set up establishments for others before finally opening their own shop, 
Piedigrotta,
in 2002. They make everything by hand with the best ingredients available.
From breads to pastries to cakes of all kinds to sandwiches and salads, everything is of
the highest quality, which is why Piedigrotta was voted Baltimore's Best Bakery by the
City Paper in 2003. 
The name Piedigrotta comes from the first bakery where Carminantonio worked. This bakery took its name from a section of Naples near Carminantonio's hometown of Avellino. Carminantonio has always kept the name Piedigrotta because it symbolizes his roots in Southern Italy, the memory of which have stayed with him throughout his travels.
Today, when you go in to the shop, you will
undoubtedly be greeted by the fine customer service skills of Bruna, offering you biscotti
to try and telling you about some new products that are available, while seeing
Carminantonio baking in the back room. You will come in to grab a quick coffee or
pastry and end-up staying for a half-hour of delightful conversation and possibly a tour
of the baking area. For Carminantonio and Bruna, their shop is more than just a
business; it is their profession and it is what the
y love doing. And you will feel the love with which they do
their work every time you stop in for some of their delicious baked goods.
