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Built on a Dream, Fueled by Bacon

What started as a food truck and an audacious idea has become Philadelphia's most sizzling dining destination.
One Truck, One Big Dream

One Truck, One Big Dream

In 2019, Chef Justin Coleman and Kelvin Alexander launched a single food truck with one bold mission: transform bacon into a culinary art form. Word spread fast — one truck became three, and the city started paying very close attention.
Bacon Reimagined, Plate by Plate

Bacon Reimagined, Plate by Plate

Gourmet sandwiches stacked with crispy bacon and slow-smoked brisket, creative sides, and decadent sweets — every dish was built to stop you mid-bite and make you reconsider everything you knew about flavor.
South Philly Gets a Home

South Philly Gets a Home

After years on the street, Coleman and Alexander gave Philadelphia something it had never had: a brick-and-mortar bacon restaurant at 1148 S. 11th Street. Neon-lit, warm, and alive — the kind of place you never want to leave.
A Table for Everyone

A Table for Everyone

The menu spans seafood, vegetarian, and vegan options alongside the bacon classics that built the brand. Over 600 Google reviews and a 4.9-star rating say it all.
Cocktails, Community, and Craft

Cocktails, Community, and Craft

Handcrafted cocktails — including the house-famous Bacon Caramel Espresso — share the spotlight with DJ brunches, happy hours, and catering that takes Bake'n Bacon wherever you need it.