Merzbacher's

03/04/2026

Big news from the bakery.

Starting March 16, Merzbacher’s will take on Metropolitan Bakery’s wholesale bread operations. 

For more than 30 years, Wendy Born and James Barrett built a business grounded in craft, consistency, and deep relationships across the city. When Pete moved to Philadelphia, Metropolitan quickly became a benchmark. Proof that quality could scale without losing its soul. 

We’re honored that they chose us to carry the work forward. The bread you love isn’t going anywhere. Same recipes, same delivery, same care.

We started in 2013, renting pizzerias at night and delivering bread by bike, with five accounts and a lot of flour. We’ve grown since then, but our approach hasn’t changed: we make the bread we want to eat.

To Wendy and James, thank you for your trust. We’re honored to keep the ovens on and the bread moving. We’ll do what we’ve always done: show up early, bake great bread, and take care of the people who rely on it.

Pete & the Merzbacher’s team

06/11/2025

I'm really excited about this one. It's called Healthy Vibes, and I've been bringing it home every week since I started working on it.

100% whole grain, made with roasted sweet potatoes, red lentils, and sesame seeds. Two slices: 10g protein, 9g fiber. But honestly, that's not the headline.

The real story is the taste and texture: toasty, a little earthy, just sweet enough to make breakfast feel like a daily pleasure, which is the essence of bread, imo. Hearty but not heavy. Kids love it. I do too.

This is the bread we want on our own tables, so we made it to share.

Want to try it? Say the word, I'll bake you one.

– Pete

09/20/2024

Hey Bread Fans!
We’ve got ourselves in a bit of a jam. A farmers market cancellation left us with an abundance of fresh-baked goodness, and we’d love your help in making sure it finds happy homes.
Tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, we’re having an impromptu bread bonanza at the bakery. Everything’s half off - imagine snagging a naturally leavened sourdough for just $3!
So, if you’ve been meaning to carb-load or just want to impress your neighbors with your sudden bread wealth, come on down. Bring a friend, bring a tote, and let’s turn this little hiccup into a community feast.
See you tomorrow!

09/19/2024

05/02/2024

I wrote a piece for The Shuttle, the monthly newspaper, about my love for great bread and the journey that inspired our Citywide Sourdough. Head to our stories to read an excerpt.

04/26/2024

Meet our newest seasonal special, mushroom focaccia! Made with garlic, thyme, and a bit of magic from local legends . Swipe to see the journey from farm to focaccia 👉

Get yours tonight at our window (4-8PM) or tomorrow at the Rittenhouse Farmers Market (9AM-2PM).

03/08/2024

Merzbacher's thrives on wit and grit, powered by leaders like Tynitta (Business Operations Manager, left) and Sarah (Production Manager, right). They're real life breadwinners.

Celebrating International Women's Day with pride and gratitude!

❤️

03/01/2024

Germantown neighbors and friends beyond Northwest Philly,

Today marks a milestone — 5 years since we moved our operation from a row home in Olney to the bakery of our dreams. On March 1st, 2019, we fired up our ovens and began baking for this lovely community. You've taken us in and made us feel welcome.

As a token of our appreciation and to commemorate this special occasion, we're baking a nostalgic treat — 5-packs of mini Philly muffins brushed with olive oil, made with the original 100% naturally leavened recipe from our first year in business. Available first-come, first-serve for $5 a pack at our retail window. For each pack sold, a pack will be donated to our friends at the .

Thank you for embracing us, supporting us, and making us feel at home. Here's to many more years of delicious treats in Germantown!

With all our gratitude,

02/23/2024

Farewell to an amazing production manager, John McGrath, aka

A baker of rare breed whose hands have crafted excellence and laughter in equal measure. After nearly three years at Merzbacher's, we're turning the page, filled with gratitude and respect.

Can we get a round of applause for this dude, please!?!?

01/26/2024

Gone in a 'pizza' second -thanks for the love!!!

Mark your calendar, we're back the fourth Friday in February (the 23rd).

Germantown rules.

01/21/2024

We're thrilled to announce that Earth to Pizza is coming back this Friday!

📅 Jan 26th | 5-8 PM
🔗 Pre-Order Now: Link in Bio!
🍽️ Menu: Cheese 🧀, Tomato Pie 🍅, Garlicky Greens 🥬, Hot Honey Beef Pepperoni 🌶️🍯