Fantes Kitchen
| Type | Kitchen supply store |
|---|---|
| Address | 1006 South 9th Street |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Neighborhood | Italian Market |
| Phone | (215) 922-5557 |
| Website | Official site |
| Established | 1906 |
| Founder | Domenico Fante |
| Owner | Fante family |
| Hours | 9 AM - 5 PM (Tuesday-Saturday) |
| Products | Kitchen equipment, cookware, specialty tools |
| Status | Active |
Fante's Kitchen Wares Shop is a legendary kitchen supply store located at 1006 South 9th Street in the Italian Market. Established in 1906 by Domenico Fante, an immigrant from Abruzzo, Italy, Fante's is one of the oldest kitchen supply stores in America. The shop is famous for its comprehensive selection of professional-grade cookware, specialty Italian equipment, and hard-to-find kitchen tools. For over a century, Fante's has been a destination for home cooks and professional chefs seeking quality equipment and expert advice.[1]
History
[edit | edit source]Origins (1906)
[edit | edit source]Domenico Fante founded the store in 1906:
Beginnings:
- Immigrated from Abruzzo, Italy
- Originally sold housewares and kitchen items
- Served Italian Market community
- Grew into specialty kitchen store
Domenico recognized that good cooking required proper tools.
Multi-Generational Business
[edit | edit source]The Fante family has operated the store for over a century:
Family succession:
- Domenico Fante: Founder
- Subsequent generations maintained and expanded
- Over 100 years of family ownership
- Current generation continues tradition
Evolution
[edit | edit source]Fante's evolved with culinary culture:
1906-1950s:
- Basic kitchen supplies
- Italian cooking essentials
- Neighborhood focus
1960s-Present:
- Expanded specialty selection
- Professional equipment
- National reputation
- Online sales
The Selection
[edit | edit source]Italian Specialty Equipment
[edit | edit source]Fante's is renowned for Italian cooking tools:
Pasta making:
- Pasta machines (hand-crank and electric)
- Ravioli forms and cutters
- Pasta boards and rolling pins
- Drying racks
Espresso:
- Moka pots (all sizes)
- Espresso cups and saucers
- Coffee accessories
Other Italian essentials:
- Pizzelle irons
- Cannoli forms
- Tomato strainers
- Cheese graters
Baking Equipment
[edit | edit source]Comprehensive baking selection:
- Professional-grade bakeware
- Specialty pans
- Decorating supplies
- Pastry tools
Cookware
[edit | edit source]Quality cookware:
- Cast iron
- Copper
- Stainless steel
- Non-stick options
Cutlery
[edit | edit source]Knives and cutting:
- Professional chef knives
- Italian knives
- Sharpening equipment
- Cutting boards
Hard-to-Find Items
[edit | edit source]Specialty tools:
- Vintage-style equipment
- Ethnic cooking tools
- Professional-grade items
- Obscure kitchen gadgets
If you need it for cooking, Fante's probably has it.
The Experience
[edit | edit source]The Shop
[edit | edit source]1006 South 9th Street
Atmosphere:
- Floor-to-ceiling inventory
- Densely packed shelves
- Old-school retail experience
- Tools everywhere
Staff Knowledge
[edit | edit source]Expert assistance:
- Knowledgeable staff
- Cooking expertise
- Equipment recommendations
- Usage guidance
Staff can help you find exactly what you need.
Browsing
[edit | edit source]The experience:
- Allow time to explore
- Discover items you didn't know you needed
- Ask questions
- Get inspired
Fante's rewards patient browsing.
Italian Market Location
[edit | edit source]Heart of the Market
[edit | edit source]Fante's is integral to the Italian Market:
Context:
- Surrounded by food vendors
- Near Di Bruno Bros., Sarcone's Bakery
- Complements food shopping
- Buy ingredients, buy equipment
Market Shopping
[edit | edit source]Complete experience: 1. Buy cheese at Di Bruno's 2. Get bread at Sarcone's 3. Pick up equipment at Fante's 4. Go home and cook
Cultural Significance
[edit | edit source]Immigrant Heritage
[edit | edit source]Fante's represents:
- Italian immigrant success
- Craft and quality values
- Family business tradition
- Cultural preservation
Cooking Culture
[edit | edit source]Supporting home cooking:
- Enabling traditional techniques
- Providing proper tools
- Maintaining standards
- Inspiring cooks
National Recognition
[edit | edit source]Fante's has earned acclaim:
- Featured in food magazines
- Recommended by chefs
- Culinary tourism destination
- One of America's great kitchen stores
Online and Shipping
[edit | edit source]National Reach
[edit | edit source]Fante's ships nationally:
Website: fantes.com
- Full catalog online
- Ships across the US
- Hard-to-find items accessible
- Gift options
Tips for Visitors
[edit | edit source]Recommendations:
- Come with time to browse
- Have a list but be open*** to discoveries
- Ask staff*** for recommendations
- ***Italian equipment*** is the specialty
What to buy:
- Pasta machines (excellent selection)
- Moka pots (all sizes)
- Specialty Italian tools
- Professional cookware
When to visit:
- Tuesday-Saturday
- Morning for less crowded
- Market Saturdays are busy
See Also
[edit | edit source]References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "Fante's Kitchen Wares Shop". Fante's. Retrieved December 31, 2025