Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Bakery in Sterling Heights, MI
Mannino's Bakery has been crafting exceptional baked goods in Sterling Heights since 1983. Founded by John and Nancy Mannino and Sam Mannino, our bakery continues to uphold the traditions of quality and customer care established by the Mannino family. With over three decades of experience, we specialize in creating custom wedding cakes, artisan pastries, and fresh daily breads using secret family recipes passed down through generations. Our head baker Santo and cake designer Lisa bring over 25 combined years of expertise to ensure every product meets our exacting standards.We pride ourselves on offering personalized service for special occasions while maintaining a welcoming environment for everyday customers seeking premium baked goods. From our signature cannoli cream to our extensive selection of Italian specialties, every item reflects our commitment to authenticity and excellence. Our bakery remains a local favorite by combining time-honored techniques with modern innovations that keep our regulars returning year after year.
Services
Wedding Cakes
Custom Cupcakes
Daily Pastries
Breakfast Pastries
Artisan Breads
Cannoli Specialties
Dessert Tables
Cake Consultations
Holiday Bakes
Photo Cakes
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of bakery expertise with family recipes passed through generations
- Our custom wedding cakes combine exquisite designs with exceptional flavor profiles
- Daily fresh-baked breads made from traditional Italian and European recipes
- Personalized service for special occasions with minimum two-day advance notice
- Award-winning cannoli cream featured in hundreds of positive customer reviews
What people say
Best cassata cakes
Beautiful wedding cake
Addicted to glazed croissants
Amazing Italian specialties
Personal touch
Services
Wedding Cakes
Our award-winning wedding cakes combine exquisite designs with exceptional flavor profiles. Available in multiple batters, fillings, and frostings, each cake can be customized with decorative elements and specialty dips. The bakery offers consultations at least six months in advance for optimal planning.
Custom Cupcakes
Personalized cupcakes for special occasions feature custom designs and flavor combinations. Available with advanced notice, these desserts showcase our bakery's attention to detail and creative presentation skills while maintaining superior taste.
Daily Pastries
Over 20 varieties of pastries made daily using traditional recipes include cannoli, eclairs, and cream puffs. These items showcase our commitment to quality ingredients and time-honored preparation methods that have satisfied customers for decades.
Artisan Breads
Daily baked breads include Italian, French, and rye varieties with both seeded and unseeded options. Our breads combine traditional baking techniques with modern quality standards to deliver consistent freshness and authentic flavors.
Cannoli Specialties
Signature cannoli featuring our proprietary cream filling have become a regional specialty. Available in traditional and innovative presentations, these desserts demonstrate our bakery's expertise in Italian pastry making techniques passed through generations.
People
John Mannino
Co-Founder
Co-founded Mannino's Bakery in 1983 with his brother Sam and wife Nancy. Brought decades of baking experience to establish the foundation for the bakery's success through traditional methods and family recipes.
Nancy Mannino
Co-Founder
Helped establish Mannino's Bakery's reputation for quality baked goods through customer service excellence. Worked alongside her husband John to create a welcoming environment that continues attracting loyal customers.
Sam Mannino
Co-Founder
Co-founded the bakery with his brother John and sister-in-law Nancy. Contributed to developing the business operations that enabled Manninos to become Macomb County's top bakery destination for special occasions.
Santo
Head Baker
Serves as head baker with over 10 years of experience creating the bakery's signature items. Maintains consistency in quality while overseeing daily production of breads, pastries, and specialty desserts.
Lisa
Cake Designer
Lead cake designer with 15+ years of experience creating custom wedding cakes and specialty desserts. Combines artistic talent with technical skill to produce visually stunning and delicious creations for special occasions.
Questions
What types of wedding cake consultations do you offer?
We provide in-person consultations at least six months before your wedding date. These sessions include flavor sampling, design discussions, and delivery arrangements to ensure your perfect wedding cake.
Can I order custom cakes with short notice?
We recommend at least two days advance notice for personalized cakes. While we accommodate last-minute requests when possible, advanced notice ensures availability of your preferred flavors and designs.
What are your most popular pastry items?
Our signature cannoli with house-made cream, cassata cakes, and specialty pastries consistently rank as top sellers. We also feature seasonal items for holidays and special occasions.
Do you offer wholesale or bulk ordering options?
We accommodate bulk orders for businesses and events. Contact us directly to discuss your specific requirements for large quantity purchases of our baked goods.
What are your holiday baking hours?
We close for major holidays including New Year's Day, Easter week, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and December 25-26. Regular hours apply for all other days to serve your baking needs.
Can I get bread sliced fresh at purchase?
All breads can be sliced fresh upon request. Our staff will prepare your bread order to your preferred specifications when you visit our Sterling Heights bakery.
