Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Premium Pita Breads, Tortillas & Wraps Since 1972
Founded in 1972 by Abuid (Albert) Sam, our bakery began as a small garage operation serving church parishioners and has grown into a nationally recognized commercial bakery. Our century-old family recipe for pita bread, rooted in generations of tradition, forms the foundation of our product line, which now includes tortillas, wraps, and specialty flatbreads. We maintain rigorous quality standards through state-of-the-art facilities in Buffalo, NY, while preserving the artisanal craftsmanship that defined our early days. With over 50 years of experience, we combine heritage with innovation to deliver products that meet evolving consumer preferences.Our team, including third-generation family members, ensures every item reflects our commitment to authenticity, flavor, and versatility. We serve retail, foodservice, and private label clients across the US and Canada through a robust distribution network. Our certifications, including OU Kosher, underscore our dedication to excellence. From humble beginnings to industry leadership, we remain guided by the values of integrity, quality, and community that our founder established.
Services
Pita Pocket Breads
Flavored Wraps
Flour Tortillas
Private Label
Food Service
Retail
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in artisan flatbread baking.
- Our products use a century-old family recipe for authentic flavor.
- We offer nationwide distribution with a robust retail and foodservice network.
- Our team includes third-generation family members maintaining quality standards.
- We produce in state-of-the-art facilities while preserving artisanal methods.
Associations and certifications
- OU Kosher
Services
Pita Pocket Breads
Our signature pita pocket breads combine a sweet taste and moist texture with trans-fat-free, cholesterol-free, and OU Kosher-certified ingredients. These versatile breads accommodate breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert applications while maintaining structural integrity for stuffing. The century-old recipe ensures consistent quality and unique flavor profiles for both home consumers and foodservice providers.
Flavored Wraps
Crafted with authentic spices and natural seasonings, our flavored wraps deliver bold taste and durability. High moisture content prevents tearing while accommodating diverse fillings. Available in spinach, jalapeo, multigrain, and roasted red pepper varieties, these wraps cater to retail and foodservice needs with sizes ranging from 10" to 12" for tacos, burritos, and specialty sandwiches.
Flour Tortillas
Premium white and wheat flour tortillas offer exceptional performance for tacos, burritos, and wraps. Our recipe prevents sticking while maintaining flexibility. Sizes range from 5.5" to 13", including gluten-free, organic, and low-carb options. These tortillas meet OU Kosher standards and foodservice durability requirements for both retail and wholesale distribution.
Private Label
We provide private label solutions for retailers and foodservice operators seeking branded flatbread products. Our capabilities include customized sizes, flavors, and packaging configurations while maintaining quality control through certified production processes. This service leverages our 50+ years of baking expertise to meet specific client specifications and market demands.
Food Service
Our commercial-grade flatbreads serve restaurants, cafes, and institutional kitchens with consistent portion sizes and preparation reliability. Product lines include pre-portioned pitas, large-format tortillas, and specialty wraps designed for high-volume operations. The durability and flavor profile support diverse culinary applications while meeting foodservice efficiency requirements.
People
Abuid (Albert) Sam
Founder
Ordained as an Episcopal priest in 1972, he developed the family's traditional pita bread recipe into a commercial bakery after receiving community encouragement. He continues to guide quality standards while balancing ministry and bakery operations.
William Sam
President
Third-generation leader overseeing daily operations and strategic growth. He manages production, distribution, and product development while maintaining the bakery's commitment to quality and tradition.
Glenn Povitz
Partner
Key operational leader instrumental in scaling production capabilities. He manages facility expansions, equipment acquisitions, and process improvements to maintain quality during growth phases.
Questions
What products does Father Sam's Bakery offer?
We produce pita pocket breads, flavored wraps, flour tortillas, and specialty flatbreads for retail, foodservice, and private label markets.
Are Father Sam's products certified kosher?
Yes, our pita pocket breads and many other products carry OU Kosher certification.
Does the bakery ship outside New York?
We distribute nationwide across the United States and into Canada through our retail and wholesale networks.
Can I purchase products directly from the bakery?
Our products are available through retailers, distributors, and foodservice providers listed on our website.
What makes Father Sam's bread unique?
Our century-old family recipe creates distinct texture and flavor profiles, while modern production ensures consistent quality.
Reviews (5)
Darth Chlamydia
Jul 24, 2021
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This place is a horrible place to work, its like working in a Chinese sweat shop. This isnt a knock against their products, but in terms of employment, STAY AWAY!
Rachel B.
Jun 29, 2021
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Its insulting and a joke that this place calls itself a bakery and claims its food is wholesome and made of whole ingredients. This is the ingredient list for wraps. Its basically entirely chemicals, including disgusting red dye #40, apparently to give the green appearance that these contain vegetables. My husband bought these in a pinch as the only option at the local store and were throwing the entire bag out because its basically just a bag full of chemical poison. This bakery should be ashamed
Elvira Gaumer
Aug 26, 2020
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You must try the food that comes out of Father Sam's. Everything here taste amazing and I highly recommend you order something from here today!
Sandra McMurray
Jan 20, 2020
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Big fire happening right now at Father Sam's Bakery, not a surprise. Management has absolutely no control of things in there, a very dangerous place to work. If you eat at Mighty Taco and find soot on your tortilla now you know why. They need health department oversight on that place, honestly. I have no clue how they are SQF certified. #fathersamsbakery
Cheesy Chick
Nov 30, 2019
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We love Father Sam's products. We use the mini pitas for a
Healthy Option Open Mini Pesto
& we top them with our Philly &
Bflo Chicken too!! Their wraps make the best
quesadillas, wraps and tortilla chips!!
Healthy Option Open Mini Pesto
& we top them with our Philly &
Bflo Chicken too!! Their wraps make the best
quesadillas, wraps and tortilla chips!!
