Iconic Tampa Bakery Alessi Opens New Location

The 114-year-old business adds a modern twist to its traditional offerings.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 9:55pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring an assortment of freshly baked pastries, breads, and cakes arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic background, representing the bakery's blend of tradition and modernity.Alessi Bakery's new location blends its century-old baking traditions with a modern, elevated customer experience.Today in Tampa

Alessi Bakery, a beloved Tampa institution, has opened the doors to its brand-new location on Cypress Street, marking the second move in the bakery's 114-year history. The new space is designed with the future in mind, blending the bakery's traditional offerings with a more modern aesthetic and customer experience.

Why it matters

As one of Tampa's oldest and most iconic businesses, Alessi Bakery's expansion represents the resilience and evolution of small, family-owned enterprises in the face of changing consumer preferences and the rise of larger corporate chains. The new location allows Alessi to preserve its legacy while adapting to modern tastes and expectations.

The details

The new Alessi Bakery location features an updated design with an open floor plan, natural lighting, and a more streamlined layout to improve the customer flow. In addition to the bakery's classic pastries, breads, and cakes, the new space will offer a selection of specialty coffee drinks and a revamped seating area to encourage customers to linger and enjoy the experience.

  • Alessi Bakery opened the doors to its new location on Cypress Street on Friday, April 17, 2026.
  • The bakery's previous location had been in operation for over a century, since the business was founded in 1912.

The players

Alessi Bakery

A family-owned bakery that has been a beloved institution in Tampa, Florida for over 114 years, known for its traditional pastries, breads, and cakes.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to open this new chapter for Alessi Bakery and continue serving the Tampa community for generations to come.”

— Michael Alessi, Fourth-generation owner

What’s next

The bakery plans to host a grand opening celebration in the coming weeks to welcome customers to the new location and showcase its updated offerings.

The takeaway

Alessi Bakery's expansion represents the ability of long-standing, family-owned businesses to adapt to changing times while preserving their core identity and connection to the local community. The new location allows the bakery to modernize its operations and appeal to a wider range of customers, ensuring its legacy continues for years to come.