South Philly’s Top Tomato Pies

Joe Cacia and granddaughter with a pan of tomato pie

Story and Photos by Danya Henninger

Why is tomato pie so prevalent throughout South Philadelphia? “All the best Italian bakers came off the boat and settled here!” jokes Joe Cacia, second-generation owner of one of the oldest bakeries in the city, which now sports five locations throughout the region. Whatever the reason, in many neighborhoods, it’s easier to snag a square of tomato pie - essentially pizza without cheese - than it is to find a regular slice. Here are four fine specimens to search out for a light bite.

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