Ess Bakery Cafe in Norristown, PA
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Ess Bakery Cafe

A bakery café at 145 W Main St in Norristown, PA.

Bakery café Hours listed
Get directions (484) 674-7408 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Eastern Time

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MondayClosed
Tuesday6 AM – 8 PM
Wednesday6 AM – 8 PM
Thursday6 AM – 8 PM
Friday6 AM – 8 PM
Saturday6 AM – 8 PM
Sunday6 AM – 4 PM

80 hours a week across 6 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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145 W Main St, Norristown, PA 19401

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Address145 W Main St, Norristown, PA 19401
Phone(484) 674-7408
StyleBakery café
CountyMontgomery County
Time zoneEastern Time
From city center0.9 mi south

About Ess Bakery Cafe

Ess Bakery Cafe is a bakery café at 145 W Main St, roughly 0.9 mi from downtown Norristown, heading south.

Our Norristown directory counts 15 bakeries in total, which works out to one bakery per 2,405 residents. If you want to compare, Eli's Bakery Cafe sits 0.3 mi from here.

Ess Bakery Cafe opens as early as 6 AM and stays open until 8 PM on its longest day, for about 80 hours across 6 days a week. Weekend visits work too — it is open Saturday and Sunday.

What to order

Typical items at a bakery café like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Morning pastries

  • Butter croissantLaminated pastry with dozens of crisp, shattering layers and a honeycombed, buttery interior; best eaten the morning it's baked.
  • Almond croissantDay-old croissant soaked in syrup, filled with almond frangipane and rebaked under sliced almonds and powdered sugar.
  • Pain au chocolatRectangular croissant dough rolled around two batons of dark chocolate, flaky outside with a bittersweet center.
  • Cinnamon rollSoft, spiraled yeast roll filled with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, finished with a thick cream cheese glaze.

Breakfast

  • Steel-cut oatmealSlow-simmered steel-cut oats with a nutty chew, topped with brown sugar, fresh fruit and a splash of milk.
  • Croissant breakfast sandwichFluffy scrambled eggs, smoked bacon and aged cheddar layered inside a split butter croissant and warmed through.
  • Avocado toastThick-cut toasted sourdough topped with smashed avocado, lemon, chili flakes and flaky salt; an egg can be added on top.
  • Quiche of the dayWedge of deep-dish quiche with a buttery crust, filled with eggs, cream and rotating vegetables or meats, served with greens.

Sandwiches

  • Chicken salad croissantHouse chicken salad with celery, grapes and herbs piled into a flaky croissant with crisp leaf lettuce.
  • Caprese ciabattaFresh mozzarella, ripe tomato and basil with balsamic glaze and olive oil on a chewy ciabatta roll.
  • Ham & brie baguetteThin-sliced ham, creamy brie and butter on a crusty baguette in the style of a Parisian café jambon-beurre.
  • Roast beef & cheddarRare roast beef, sharp white cheddar, arugula and horseradish cream on toasted rye; peppery and rich.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 7 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Ess Bakery Cafe in Norristown, PA
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Display case in a Chinese bakery — illustrative photo
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Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 4 — illustrative photo
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Questions about Ess Bakery Cafe

What are Ess Bakery Cafe's hours?
Ess Bakery Cafe's listed hours are Mon: Closed; Tue–Sat: 6 AM – 8 PM; Sun: 6 AM – 4 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Ess Bakery Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 6 AM – 4 PM.
What time does Ess Bakery Cafe open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 6 AM on Tuesday.
Where is Ess Bakery Cafe located?
Ess Bakery Cafe is at 145 W Main St, Norristown, PA 19401. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Ess Bakery Cafe?
The listed phone number is (484) 674-7408.
What should I order at Ess Bakery Cafe?
As a bakery café, typical picks include Butter croissant, Almond croissant, Steel-cut oatmeal, and Croissant breakfast sandwich. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Ess Bakery Cafe?
Nearby options include Eli's Bakery Cafe (0.3 mi), Sweet Shop (0.4 mi), and Morabito Baking Co., Inc. (0.6 mi).

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