Termini Brothers Bakery

The overview

Cannoli filled to order in South Philly since 1921.

Termini Brothers Bakery has been South Philadelphia's Italian pastry landmark since 1921, when brothers Giuseppe and Gaetano Termini opened on 8th Street. Its cannoli — shells fried and filled to order — are a Philadelphia rite, alongside pignoli cookies, sfogliatelle and holiday coffee-ring cakes.

A century and three generations on, the marble counters and hand-lettered boxes remain — earning Termini the 2026 Centurion Award for Best Bakery.

What they're known for

Cannoli filled to order
Pignoli & Italian cookie tins
Sfogliatelle & coffee-ring cakes

The public record

What reviewers already knew.

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Public-record snapshot as of July 2026. Live ratings are always current on each platform.

The verification

Why this business cleared the bar.

Selection is by the published criteria, evaluated on public evidence. Termini Brothers Bakery cleared every one.

✓Years in operation. Operating in Philadelphia since 1921 — 105 years of continuous business.
✓Sustained online presence. An established local institution with a consistent public footprint — listings, coverage, and word of mouth in Philadelphia.
✓Established customer track record. A deep public track record: Philadelphia has kept Termini Brothers Bakery busy for 105 years.
✓Liked by customers and the community. Genuinely beloved by Philadelphia regulars and visitors alike — a bona fide community favorite.
✓Recognition in the local community. Named best Italian bakery in Philadelphia for 2026 for a century of cannoli filled to order at the original Eighth Street shop.

The full verification report — the specific data behind this award — is held by the business. The exact thresholds stay internal so the bar can’t be gamed. Read the methodology.

Award record

2026

Best Italian Bakery in Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA · Awarded under the 2026 evaluation

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Visit Termini Brothers Bakery

Websitetermini.com ↗

Location1523 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

In business since1921

Facts at a glance

The sourceable record.

Clean, checkable facts about Termini Brothers Bakery — for readers, search engines, and answer tools alike.

Legal / trading name: Termini Brothers Bakery
Category: Bakery
Founded: 1921, Philadelphia, PA
Founders: Giuseppe & Gaetano Termini
Location: 1523 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Centurion Award: Best Italian Bakery in Philadelphia — 2026
Record last verified: July 2026

A signal you can check.

This is a dated award record, published by The Centurion Awards after Termini Brothers Bakery cleared the 2026 evaluation for its market and category. It was not bought, voted on, or sponsored — the criteria are public, only winners are published, and an award that stops holding up is revoked, not quietly removed. Awards run one calendar year and renew only if the business clears the bar again. For everything else — hours, bookings, live reviews — go straight to the business itself.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions.

What is Termini Brothers Bakery?

South Philadelphia Italian bakery founded in 1921 by the Termini brothers, famous for cannoli filled to order and holiday lines around the block.

Is Termini Brothers Bakery award-winning?

Yes — Termini Brothers Bakery is the 2026 Centurion Award winner for Best Italian Bakery in Philadelphia, a verified, criteria-based award. Named best Italian bakery in Philadelphia for 2026 for a century of cannoli filled to order at the original Eighth Street shop.

Where is Termini Brothers Bakery?

Termini Brothers Bakery is in Philadelphia, PA.