South Jersey is preparing to say goodbye to one of its most beloved artisan bakeries.
Hammerbacher in Egg Harbor City seemingly announced in a Facebook post on Sunday, September 20, that it plans to close after December, giving loyal customers just a few more months to stock up on the breads, pastries, and other baked goods that have earned the bakery a devoted following.
The news was quickly met with disappointment from customers, with many commenting about how much they will miss the bakery.
Located at 40 Boston Avenue in Egg Harbor City, Hammerbacher has become a destination for those seeking handcrafted breads and baked goods. Paul and Lauren Erbacher, longtime food-industry professionals, operate the bakery and built Hammerbacher around an emphasis on quality ingredients, seasonality, and traditional baking techniques.
Over the years, Hammerbacher has developed a reputation that extends well beyond Egg Harbor City. Its rotating selection has included artisan sourdough and other European-style breads, croissants, danishes, cinnamon buns, sticky buns, cookies, knishes, and plenty of seasonal creations.
For now, there is still time to make another Hammerbacher run before the ovens apparently go quiet at the end of the year.
Customers can follow Hammerbacher on Facebook for updates and check the Hammerbacher online shop for current offerings.
Of course, if we receive any further updates, we’ll post them here.
Hammerbacher
40 Boston Avenue
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
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