PENNSYLVANIA – The sweet aroma of fresh bread and pastries is fading from several Pennsylvania neighborhoods this year. As we move through the first quarter of 2026, the state is witnessing a bittersweet “retirement wave” in the bakery industry. While some closures are driven by economic pressures, others mark the end of multi-decade legacies as celebrated bakers hang up their aprons for good.
From legendary French pastries in Millvale to James Beard-nominated Jewish classics in Philadelphia, here are the Pennsylvania bakeries closing their doors in 2026.
1. Jean-Marc Chatellier’s French Bakery (Millvale)
In one of the most emotional departures for Western…..