Our Story

Where it began…

In its prime, Utica, New York was a bustling city of Italian immigrants who sought to start a new life for themselves here in America. With them they brought about a wave of rejuvenation to the city, influencing its development through their unique customs and Italian heritage. One of the most recognized traits was their love for authentic Italian pastries and cuisine, which they produced fresh on a daily basis. 

Years later…

Over time, many of the immigrants would begin to leave Utica, branching out to their neighboring cities and states. Although most of the older generations have moved on, nothing has changed! Despite the city undergoing rough times, the love and desire for freshly baked Italian goods is still going strong, with dozens of bakeries opening their doors daily to the public. 

Today…

The underlying appreciation of food along with its baked Italian traditions is instilled in just about every young bambino's life. This was no different for bakery owner, Vincent DeSimone, who adopted the love for Italian cuisine from his parents, both Utica natives themselves. With overwhelming support, they sent their son to culinary school to better hone his talents. There he earned his degree in culinary arts, along with several other certificates, and placed gold in the ACF sanctioned culinary arts competition. Today he strives to use what he's learned to provide his customers with an unforgettable product.