Grandma's Grotto Pizza & Bakery

Est. 2002 • Forever in our hearts

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Grandma's Grotto Building

Our Story

"Good food made with love."

To our loyal customers,

After more than 20 wonderful years serving our community, my wife and I have made the difficult decision to close Grandma's Grotto Pizza & Bakery in Willow Grove. This was not an easy choice for our family. We've shared so many special moments with our customers—families, teammates, friends—all gathered around good food made with love.

Grandma's Grotto has been a labor of love from the very beginning, especially as one of the few places in our area proudly serving gluten-free meals and baked goods for the past 16 years. Our loyal customers, many with dietary restrictions, have become like family to us.

Unfortunately, with rising costs and the challenge of a new long-term lease, we simply couldn't keep going. We have worked tirelessly to keep this dream alive, but the financial realities have become too great to overcome.

I'll need some time to focus on my health—there's a surgery I've been putting off for far too long. But my goal is to continue supporting our community on a smaller scale. I'm hoping to launch a new website offering our beloved original and gluten-free products and catering services.

If Grandma's Grotto has ever been a part of your story—whether through a slice shared after a game, a gluten-free treat, or a warm conversation—thank you for being part of our journey. Your support and loyalty over these 22 years has meant everything to us.


Thank you all for your kindness, loyalty, and memories.

With gratitude,
John, Desiree & our whole Family.

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While Grandma's Grotto has closed, we're planning new ventures to continue serving our community. Join our mailing list to be the first to know about our gluten-free products, catering services, and future projects!

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Community Support

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone!

Your incredible support on this post means the world to us. We're overwhelmed to see how deeply loved we are. ❤️ We've now closed Grandma's, but our kids surprised us by starting a GoFundMe to help carry things forward. If you'd like to contribute, here's the link:

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Opened by our children to help us move forward.