17/09/2026
😋🥖 "Panificio Gentile": the oldest bakery on (and the cheapest in Sicily!)🍕🥪🍪
Let's continue our journey through the faces and historic shops of Via by visiting the warmest, most fragrant place of all: Francesco Gentile's ! 🥐
In this ancient bakery, the day begins long before the sun comes up. Every single day at around 1am, Francesco wakes up to head to the bakery and start production, strictly following the teachings of his father, who was also a , passing down the secrets of a craft built on passion, hard work, and endless patience.
🫶🏻Kneading in the dead of night, waiting for the dough to rise just right, and standing before the roaring ovens: this is the true tradition kept alive every single day.
🥹Walking down Via Verdura, it is impossible to resist the call: the unmistakable of freshly baked bread, homemade biscuits, and traditional treats fills the air, guiding passersby straight to his door. Alongside , , brioches, and braided pastries (zuccherini in Sicilian), two absolute stars stand out: his authentic Sicilian (thick, soft, and topped to perfection with tomato sauce, onions, anchovies, and cheese) and his famous pizza, available both round and by the slice. A delicious pizza that holds an unbeatable record: starting at just 3 euros, it is the cheapest you will find not just in Termini, but all over Sicily! 🍕
🙏🏻And let's not forget that during the magical, traditional night of the festival in , Francesco and his wife are always ready to welcome you with a smile and the fairest prices in town.
Francesco’s products taste like home, genuine sacrifices, and a past that refuses to fade away.
What are you waiting for? Stop by his shop on Via Verdura, let yourself be won over by traditional flavors, and come try the cheapest (and tastiest!) pizza on the island. See you there! 💙
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