Small Business Spotlight

Provincetown Portuguese

Bakery, Provincetown, MA

"Our loan through SEED helped make our dream purchase a reality. Angie and the team were super throughout the process. They worked hard for it to happen and we appreciate it all."

Charles Stanko and George Carroll, Owners

Provincetown Portuguese Bakery

Provincetown, MA
Project Total: $165,000
SEED Loan Amount: $15,000
Business acquisition, renovations, and working capital
Job Creation: 6
Lending Team: Andrew Foss, CC5, and Angie Laperriere, SEED

Charles Stanko and George Carroll are the new owners of Provincetown Portuguese Bakery, which has been a staple in downtown Provincetown since 1910. They offer a wide variety of products including classic Portuguese sweet bread, custard cups, cakes, and fried dough. Other treats include freshly-baked breads, danish, and tarts.

Provincetown Portuguese Bakery also offers counter-service breakfast and lunch. Customers can order French toast, omelets, breakfast sandwiches, Portuguese soups, and more. Most of the bakery's recipes have been handed down from generation to generation throughout the 111 years Provincetown Portuguese Bakery has served the Cape. The bakery is scheduled to open for the season by May.

Visit their website to learn more about the business.

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