Formica Freitag Bakery,
The Original Atlantic City Sub Bread Since 1919
Formica Freitag Bakery has been crafting ‘The Original’ Atlantic City sub bread for more than 100 years. Today, we deliver fresh, handcrafted bread to families, restaurants, and businesses throughout New Jersey and the surrounding areas using the same authentic recipe that made our bread famous.
A Century of Handcrafted Atlantic City Bread
Formica Brothers Bakery began in 1919 when Francesco Formica and his wife Rosa brought their legendary hand-crafted Italian breads from Italy to Atlantic City. In 1928, the bakery moved to its current location at 2310 Arctic Avenue, home to the original brick oven that burned continuously until 1988.
The Formica Family Legacy
In 1987, Francesco’s grandson, Frank D. Formica, purchased the business from his uncles and father, carrying the tradition into its next chapter. In May 2019, Pat McKenna became the owner and continues to make the same handcrafted Italian bread using the exact recipe Francesco used more than 100 years ago.
The secret behind the famous Atlantic City bread comes from the Kirkwood-Cohansey aquifer beneath the New Jersey Pinelands. This mineral-rich water helps give Formica’s bread its signature flavor and texture.
With over 100 years of tradition behind us, we’re always happy to connect. Contact us below with any questions.
You can also learn more about our fresh-baked wholesale offerings on our Wholesale Supply page.
What makes Atlantic City bread unique?
Simply put, the Kirkwood-Cohansey water-table aquifer. Located under the Pinelands, Atlantic City's water supply is drawn from this aquifer that covers over 3,000 square miles. The aquifer is made up of the Kirkwood and Cohansey Formations, which are a unique combination of geologic units consisting mostly of sand, with minor lenses of silt, clay, and some gravel. The aquifer is prolific, ultimately yielding up to 4,500 gallons per minute. You will not find better bread in Atlantic City and Formica Freitag has been specializing in it for over 100 years.
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