
Thanks to their taste and convenience, pepperoni rolls became a popular lunch for coal miners during the early 20th century. Today, they are an iconic part of West Virginia's culinary culture. Our real estate agents share their favorite bakeries to pick up pepperoni rolls near Morgantown homes for sale.
- Phoenix Bakery - 89 Kingwood St., Morgantown, WV 26501
What's the secret to the pepperoni rolls from Phoenix Bakery? They're baked in a massive brick oven, which does double duty in the evening as a pizza oven. If you can't get enough cheese and pepperoni, be sure to pick up some of their delicious stuffed ciabatta. Varieties include three cheese & garlic and pepperoni & mozzarella. Hours are 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
- Chico Bakery - 407 Beechurst Ave., Morgantown, WV 26505
30,000 hungry college students can't be wrong. Julia's Pepperoni Rolls® from Chico Bakery have been designated the official pepperoni roll of the West Virginia University Mountaineers. The famed rolls bear the name of their creator, who was the wife of founder Samuel Chico, Sr. Under the leadership of Samuel and Julia's grandson, Sam Chico III, Chico Bakery is now the largest producer of pepperoni rolls in the country. Hours are 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Rogers & Mazza's Italian Bakery - 1877 Philippi Pike, Clarksburg, WV 26301
In the 1950s, Rogers & Mazza's Italian Bakery became one of the first places to make the iconic pepperoni rolls around Clarksburg homes for sale. Known as Marty's Italian Pepperoni Rolls, the original variety is a three-ounce piece of Italian bread wrapped around a stick of pepperoni. Since then, Rogers & Mazza's has added a mozzarella pepperoni roll and hot pepper cheese pepperoni roll, both available in three- and six-ounce sizes. Order online for shipping anywhere in the U.S. Bakery hours are 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturdays.
- Home Industry Bakery - 173 Mount Clare Rd., Clarksburg, WV 26301
In 1984, Mike and Pam Harris ran Home Industry Bakery out of a modest 1,500 square-foot location, with Pam making deliveries from her Ford Escort station wagon. The shop has since moved to a 6,000 square-foot location that produces more than 1,000 dozen pepperoni rolls each day. Options include plain, cheese, and hot cheese. Hours are 5 am. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Country Club Bakery - 1211 Country Club Dr., Fairmont, WV 26554
Purists and local history buffs should head out to Country Club Bakery, just minutes from Fairmont homes for sale. The shop was founded by Giuseppe "Joseph" Argiro, an Italian immigrant coal miner who made the first pepperoni rolls in 1927. Rolls are baked all day, every day, to ensure freshness. Purchase them individually or by the dozen. Hours are 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
- Colasessano's Pizza - 141 Middletown Rd., Fairmont, WV 26554
Does a pepperoni roll by any other name taste as good? Based on the devoted fans of Colasessano's Pizza, the answer is a resounding "yes." On Colasessano's menu you'll find them listed as pepperoni buns, but they're the same savory treat. Enjoy them as is or mix and match additional ingredients. Choose from meat sauce, provolone cheese, and mild, mixed, hot, or banana peppers. Order online, baked or unbaked, for convenient pickup. Colasessano's is open 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Morgantown's blend of cultural tradition and contemporary flair makes it a wonderful place to call home. Contact us at Heritage Real Estate to learn more.