Rao’s Bakery

Rao’s Bakery was founded in 1941 by Johnny Rao. Johnny Rao and family opened the bakery at its present location, the corner of 10th and Calder in Beaumont, Texas. The bakery was known for its Italian cream cakes, cookies, and cream puffs. Through the years Rao’s had several different owners, but its doors never closed. Not much changed at Rao’s over 58 years and in 1998 Jake Tortorice bought the bakery. Jake’s vision was to restore the bakery to the reputable place he enjoyed as a child.

Rao’s Bakery offers such unique experiences to it’s clientele throughout the years. For over 30 years Rao’s has offered summer bakery camps for children to come into the kitchen, and learn the basics of baking and decorating. During Mardi Gras you will always find a King Cake available for purchase in all of the locations. King Cakes have been a Mardi Gras tradition for centuries and Rao’s ships them to people all over the United States. Rao’s was one of the first bakeries in Texas to produce and sell Gelato. Gelato is Italian ice cream that is made a little differently than American ice cream. Gelato tastes creamier, it’s texture is softer and the fat content is substantially less than American ice cream.

Rao’s Bakery has been delivering smiles to SouthEast Texas for over 70 years. With a re-commitment to superior product, service and ambiance Rao’s is making many new customers smile. Jake Tortorice’s vision doesn’t stop with the current locations he has plans for more. Jake’s sons plan on carrying his vision long after he retires so that the Rao’s tradition lives on.

BAKE CAMP

Rao’s Bakery & Coffee Café has designed a fun learning experience to help your children explore the fun and thrills of baking.  Kids will learn how to read recipes, follow directions, let their creativity blossom, and enjoy snacks and games! 

Rao’s Bakery classes are split into two different age groups 5-8 year olds and 9-12 year olds! 

CAMP: We offer two class options, each class selected is for a ONE day class.

WHERE: RAO’S BAKERY DOWLEN ROAD, NEDERLAND, AND SPRING LOCATION

Be ready to bring home plenty of goodies! P.S. We may get a little messy!

TIME: CAMP STARTS AT 1PM AND ENDS AT 4:30PM

Rao’s Bakery & Coffee Café has designed a fun learning experience to help your children explore the fun and thrills of baking this winter holiday.  Kids will learn how to read recipes, follow directions, let their creativity blossom, and enjoy snacks and games! 

For Winter Bake Camp, we will have a combination of a Cookie and Cake Decorating class with a winter twist!

We offer classes for ages 5-8 and 9-12! Accommodations can be made for all kids in this age range to participate and enjoy learning the fundamentals of baking!

Be ready to bring home plenty of goodies! P.S. We may get a little messy!

REGISTER FOR BAKE CAMP

Classes are $45 per child, per class, and payment is required to secure your child a spot. Classes fill up fast so register early!

WHERE: RAO’S BAKERY DOWLEN AND SPRING LOCATIONS

6915 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379 Tel: 281-251-7267

4440 Dowlen Road
Beaumont, Texas 77706 Tel: 409-347-3400