Bonfatto's Italian Market & Corner Cafe

Bonfatto's Italian Market & Corner Cafe connects a Bellefonte meal with a family business whose history begins in 1919. The current owner, Michele Shaffer, represents the fourth generation. At its West High Street address, the business combines a café with a market, making ingredients and prepared food part of the same experience.

The Bonanza sub is the most explicit link to that history. John Bonfatto created it in 1958, and the family describes continuing attention to its ingredient sourcing, slicing and proportions. That continuity gives a sandwich a local story without requiring it to be presented as fine dining.

Espresso, pastries and a deli counter broaden the possibilities. The market carries imported meats and cheeses alongside locally sourced and specialty products. It is a useful address for travelers interested in how a neighborhood food business works across several purposes: a coffee stop, a meal and provisions to take away.

Current hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shorter Sunday service matters when planning. This is a café and market choice, suited to breakfast or a less formal meal; its strongest justification is a defined product identity and family continuity rather than the ceremony of a long dinner.

Verified: 2026-09-26 · Official website · Address: 401 West High Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823 · Phone: +1 814-353-3330 · Email: contact@bonfattos.com · Instagram · Facebook · Official logo

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