The Baker Behind the Bread
Hi, I'm Arianna.
Every loaf that leaves my kitchen carries a little piece of my grandmother, my kitchen, and my heart.
I'm the baker and creator behind Cynthia's Crumb — a Black woman-owned home bakery proudly serving the Philadelphia and South Jersey area.
Made with intention
Every recipe is developed, tested, tweaked, and baked again until it's exactly how I imagined it. Every loaf on my menu is an original Cynthia's Crumb recipe — thoughtfully created in my own kitchen using long fermentation and carefully selected ingredients.
The heart of the bakery
The bakery is named after Cynthia — my sourdough starter, lovingly named after my grandmother. She was the person who first taught me how to bake and inspired my love for food that brings people together. Naming my starter after her felt like the perfect way to carry a piece of her into every loaf.
Small batch, by hand
Every loaf is mixed, shaped, laminated, scored, baked, and packaged by hand. My goal has never been to make the most bread — it's to make bread that's truly worth sharing.
Thank you
Whether you're picking up a comforting Original Crumb or trying one of my dessert-inspired creations, I hope every loaf brings warmth and joy to your table. Every order supports a small business built on family, creativity, and a whole lot of love.
With gratitude — Arianna & Cynthia
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