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Merzbacher's Merzbacher's is an old-school Philly bread bakery with a new-school approach.

We pride ourselves on reimagining classics into delicious, inventive breads using locally sourced ingredients. Our products can be found at grocers, restaurants, cafes, for pick-up at our bakery, and doorstep delivery via our bread truck.

10/14/2026

Our Roasted Butternut Squash Sourdough is a labor of love. And we do mean labor!

First, we roast the butternut squash and scoop it by hand. Then we incorporate it into our sourdough, giving each loaf its soft, tender crumb. From there, every loaf is shaped by hand, scored, and rolled in toasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds before baking.

It’s a lot of work. But we think it’s worth it.

There’s something special about bread made this way, where every step involves a little care, attention, and craftsmanship. And we hope you can taste that in every slice.

Our team loves this loaf, and we’re happy to share that it’s sticking around through the end of the year!

Find it at these shops in and around Philly:

📍 Captain Andy's Market
📍 Kimberton Whole Foods Eagleview
📍 Organnons Natural Market – Wrightstown
📍 Pennsylvania General Store – Reading Terminal & Elkins Park
📍 Pan Pan
📍 Rittenhouse Market
📍 South Philly Food Co-op
📍 Swarthmore CO-OP
📍 NouVaux Market
📍 Weavers Way Co-op – All locations
📍 Zone 7

Don’t see your favorite grocery store on the list? Put in a good word for us! We’d love to bring our bread a little closer to you.

09/25/2026

Last week, we had our friend Johnny from Johnny’s Pizza stop by the bakery to see where the bread gets made and try his hand at baking off a few Gold Rolls.

Johnny’s has been serving their signature cheesesteaks on our seeded Gold Rolls since early on, and we’ve loved watching what they’ve built. Most recently, Johnny’s brought their cheesesteaks (and a whole lot of Gold Rolls) to Citizens Bank Park as part of its rotating lineup of Philly-area independent restaurants.

We figured that was worth celebrating. Thanks for coming by, Johnny. We’re proud to be part of what you’re doing.

09/17/2026

The making of our fall special: Roasted Butternut Squash Sourdough 🍂

It’s naturally leavened and made with locally milled flour, plenty of real roasted butternut squash, and toasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds on the outside. The squash gives it a soft, tender crumb and subtle earthy sweetness, with a little crunch and roastiness from the seeds.

Cozy and distinctly fall, but not in a pumpkin-spice-everything kind of way. Just really, really good bread.

Look for it soon wherever you buy Merzbacher’s. Don’t see it? Ask your local bakery or grocery manager if they can bring it in!

TODAY! Sourdough special at our Germantown walk-up windowOops! We made a few too many loaves today. Instead of letting g...
07/23/2026

TODAY! Sourdough special at our Germantown walk-up window

Oops! We made a few too many loaves today. Instead of letting good bread go to waste, we’re sharing the abundance.

Today only (Thursday, July 23), both our Merzbacher’s Citywide Sourdough and Metropolitan Bakery San Francisco Sourdough are $4 per loaf at our walk-up window.

📍 4530 Germantown Ave.
🕓 Open 4–8 PM

If you’re in the neighborhood, swing by and grab a loaf for dinner, tomorrow’s toast, or a really good sandwich.

Fresh bread is meant to be eaten and we’d much rather see these loaves on your table than sitting on our shelves.

See you this afternoon! 🍞

Ps: First time visiting? No worries! The Walk Up Window off of Berkley St. It is to the left of the front door if you are looking at our Merzbacher’s mural 👀

We’ve been growing!Earlier this year, we welcomed Metropolitan Bakery’s wholesale business into Merzbacher’s, nearly dou...
07/15/2026

We’ve been growing!

Earlier this year, we welcomed Metropolitan Bakery’s wholesale business into Merzbacher’s, nearly doubling our production. It’s an exciting chapter, and we’re looking for two exceptional leaders to help build what comes next.

We’re hiring:
🥖 Production Manager
📦 Packing & Fulfillment Manager

If you’re someone who loves building strong teams, improving systems, and takes real pride in doing meaningful work well, we’d love to hear from you.

These are hands-on leadership roles with real ownership and the opportunity to help shape the future of one of Philadelphia’s growing artisan bakeries.

Learn more and apply at merzbachers.com/careers.

Know someone who’d be a great fit? We’d be grateful if you shared this post.

06/22/2026

Just over three months ago, we shared the news that Merzbacher’s would be taking on Metropolitan Bakery’s wholesale business.

Metropolitan helped define artisan bread in Philadelphia, and we believed that legacy was worth preserving. Today, the ovens are full, the bread is out the door each morning, and we’re working to integrate two bakery traditions under one roof.

We spent the spring working closely with James, Wendy, and the Metro team, soaking in as much of their hard-earned wisdom as possible. We worked out of both facilities for six weeks before bringing all operations to our Germantown bakery. We’ve also been lucky to welcome several longtime Metro staff members into this next chapter.

It’s been a big undertaking—long days, new systems, and learning on the fly. We’ve been humbled by the support, patience, and kindness we’ve gotten from customers, partners, and our team.

We’re still learning. As we continue to find our rhythm, we’re listening closely and appreciate everyone who’s shared feedback along the way.

And if you have thoughts, ideas, or questions, we’d genuinely love to hear from you. Send us a message, give us a call, stop by the farmers market, or say hello the next time you see us. Our inbox is always open.

Thank you for keeping our bread on your tables, in your shops, and as part of your daily routines. We’re glad you’re here.

— Pete & the team

We’ll be at the Rittenhouse Farmers Market this Saturday, March 28, and for the first time this season, we’re bringing a...
03/26/2026

We’ll be at the Rittenhouse Farmers Market this Saturday, March 28, and for the first time this season, we’re bringing a few Metropolitan favorites to the Merzbacher’s stand.

If you’ve been a Metro regular over the years, we’d love to meet you. Pete and the team will be there from 10am–2pm at Walnut & West Rittenhouse.

This week we’re bringing:
• San Francisco Sourdough
• Baguette
• Whole Wheat Baguette
• Chocolate Cherry
• Multigrain
• Olive Thyme
• Levain
• Millet Muffin
• Power Muffin
• Ginger Scones

We’ll also have our regular selection of Merzbacher’s breads available. See you Saturday!

Big news from the bakery.Starting March 16, Merzbacher’s will take on Metropolitan Bakery’s wholesale bread operations. ...
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

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

Hey Bread Fans! We’ve got ourselves in a bit of a jam. A farmers market cancellation left us with an abundance of fresh-...
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!

Address

4530 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19144

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8pm
Tuesday 4pm - 8pm
Wednesday 4pm - 8pm
Thursday 4pm - 8pm
Friday 4pm - 8pm
Saturday 4pm - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

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+12152989141

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