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February 10, 2026
100 years. That’s a century of hand-stretched lobster tails, perfectly layered Tiramisu, and a steady promise of quality that has anchored communities from East Boston to Burlington. Since 1926, the LaCascia family has been crafting not just the finest Italian pastries and deli meats, but a remarkable, enduring legacy. Join us as we celebrate the four-generation, family-owned LaCascia’s Bakery & Deli II on this incredible centennial milestone in this month’s Burlington Business Spotlight.
A Century of Tradition: The LaCascia Story
Authentic Italian pastries, the finest breads, imported Italian cold cuts, traditional baked goods and above all else, exceptional customer service are the ingredients to a successful neighborhood bakery business.
The LaCascia family knows this recipe by heart, having refined it since 1926. With the opening of their modest bakery and convenience store in East Boston, Italian immigrants Peter and Phyllis LaCascia established a family-run legacy, instantly recognizable for its dedication to the finest breads, fresh bakery items, and quality cold cuts.
Even at the height of the Great Depression, the family’s commitment never wavered. In 1929, they moved the operation to a family neighborhood in Medford, ensuring the business remained a reliable source of support for the community during hard times.
Over the next few decades, the LaCascia family continued to thrive by adding products, such as imported Italian deli meats, and became one of the first local delis to carry Boar’s Head Brand cold cuts for discerning customers. By 1980, Anthony, the youngest of Peter and Phyllis’ five children, made another move. With support from his three children, Renee, Anthony, and David, as well as his son-in-law, Chris, LaCascia’s Bakery & Deli II opened on Cambridge Street in Burlington, launching a full-service bakery specializing in authentic Italian pastries. Through each generation, the LaCascias remained dedicated to personalized customer service and the goal of not only meeting customers’ expectations but exceeding them.
Tradition and Taste: LaCascia’s Signature Offerings
LaCascia’s heritage is defined by its signature array of offerings, from custom-designed cakes and full-service catering for any event, to a wide selection of handcrafted Italian pastries like their famed Sfogliatelle, Cannoli, Tiramisu, Zeppole, and Pasticiotti, alongside fresh breads, pies, cookies, and the delicate, lost art of hand-stretched lobster tails.
You may find yourself visiting LaCascia’s for their popular cupcakes, cannolis and lobster tails and end up leaving with a tray of LaCascia’s own marinated sirloin steak tips. And who is going to blame you, because everything is delicious, from their sweet treats to their savory entree options!
Catering
Delight your family and friends during your next gathering with LaCascia’s comprehensive catering menu, including hors d’oeuvres, build-your-own-sandwiches, sandwich platters, hot food platters, side items, and, of course, something sweet to end the meal.
The Full Bakery Spread
Using locally harvested fruits, cheeses and eggs for toppings and fillings, as well as imported chocolates and vanilla for their sweets, LaCascia’s offers an unbelievable bakery spread sure to satisfy any crowd. From cookies to pies and an endless list of pastries, you won’t be disappointed by the options available in the aromatic bakery at LaCascia’s.
Custom-Designed Cakes for Every Occasion
Whether it’s for a classic wedding or a milestone birthday, customers love personalizing their LaCascia cakes, selecting every detail from size, flavor, and frosting to filling, lettering, and decor! The bakery team is always innovating with options for designs for sports cakes, baby showers, anniversaries, graduations, communions, retirements and more. Design your own cake to create a special masterpiece, or use photo-to-cake technology to personalize your dessert!
The Authentic Italian Deli
Beyond deli meats, there is always a selection of fresh, homemade items to complement any meal at LaCascia’s deli. These include favorites such as meatballs, chicken cutlets, roasted vegetables and potatoes, stuffed peppers, Arancini (Italian rice balls), and more. For a complete dinner solution, LacCascia’s also offers a full line of fully cooked take-home meals, such as chicken/broccoli/ziti, shepherd’s pie, baked macaroni and cheese, baked ziti, eggplant parmesan, lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, and more.
Join in the Fun! Celebrate 100 Years with LaCascia’s
In honor of 100 years in business, the LaCascia family has been hard at work planning some exciting promotions and specials to mark this occasion. In the coming weeks, they will announce exciting giveaways and opportunities to win fun prizes. Stay up to date on promotions and prizes by following their Facebook and Instagram pages.
Burlington Plays A Role
The LaCascia’s Bakery & Deli tradition may have started in the Italian neighborhood of Boston 100 years ago, but it has been a Burlington landmark for nearly 5 decades, making it one of the most iconic businesses in our region. The patriarch of the LaCascia family, Anthony, made a smart business move by relocating to the burgeoning town of Burlington, where the Burlington Mall area was growing at a record pace. The proximity to many other businesses and its location directly at several highway crossroads put LaCascia’s just a quick drive from neighboring towns, making the deli and bakery a “must visit” for all things sweet and savory.