A true neighborhood treasure, Hometown Bake Shop in Centerport is a family-run, scratch-kitchen bakery offering both sweet and savory delights. From its inception, the shop has taken pride in making everything from scratch—using fresh, all-natural ingredients, with many gluten-free options and a peanut-free environment.

Menu highlights include:

  • Savory pies and their “Famous Fried Chicken”
  • Breakfast classics like egg sandwiches, fluffy omelettes, and muffins
  • Bakery favorites: scones, cupcakes, crullers, and a variety of pies

Catering and pre-orders are popular, whether it’s for Sunday dinners or seasonal events—customers regularly praise the brisket, noodle kugel, pancake breakfasts, and hearty omelettes.

The atmosphere is welcoming and personal. The owners and staff are described as “the nicest people,” and reviewers say you can “taste the love” in every bite. One TripAdvisor comment captured it:

“The sandwiches are unbelievable… vast array of scones, muffins and other delightful meals and sweet treats!”

While generally beloved, occasional customer service lapses have been noted online, but the quality of food keeps fans returning.

Bottom line: Hometown Bake Shop combines homestyle baking, a warm community atmosphere, and a diverse menu spanning breakfast, lunch, and baked specialties. It’s a perfect pick-up spot for fresh, made-from-scratch meals, indulgent treats, or catering that feels like family.