Cramer's Bakery Featured In Yardley Historical Program

YARDLEY, PA —The phrase "the cream always rises to the top" can certainly be applied to this business.

As it nears 80 years of operation, Cramer's Bakery will be the topic of discussion during a program on Sunday sponsored by the Yardley Historical Association.

The program at 2 p.m. also includes the association's annual meeting. It will be held at the old library at 46 W. Afton Ave.

The bakery at 16 E. Afton Ave. is a borough institution known for its raisin bars, Philadelphia butter cakes, donuts, gingerbread people, custom cakes, handmade baked goods, trays and gift baskets.

Business hours are Monday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

John Cramer and his family opened a bakery on East Afton Avenue in 1946.

Their "freshly baked every day" pastries, cakes, and pies built a legion of customers from near and far, the historical association said.

Today, Cramer's Bakery is a town icon, still family-owned and operated.

The program will discuss the first bakery and how it grew, the keys to its success, and the Cramer family.

And attendees can indulge in some of the bakery's most time-honored and craved treats.

After the presentation, the Yardley Historical Association Annual Meeting will be held during which a short report of the year's accomplishments will be given and board members and officers elected.

"Come enjoy the company of your neighbors and learn about Yardley's sweet history," the association said.

The public is invited to attend this free gathering.