About Baker's Restaurant

From Milk Bar To Local Landmark

Our Beginnings

Since 1958

Baker's Restaurant began as a small country store known as the Milk Bar, with just a handful of stools and a couple of tables. In 1958, Tom and Sallie Baker purchased the space and began serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner alongside everyday staples like bread, milk, and soda.

Their hard work and dedication quickly drew a loyal local crowd, leading to the first expansion to accommodate the growing community. By 1968, a second addition was completed, and Sallie renamed it Baker's Restaurant, establishing what would become a true Cecil County landmark.

A Family Legacy

In 1972, the restaurant was passed down to the next generation when Tom and Sallie sold it to their son and daughter-in-law, Tucker and Barbara Matthews. After more than two decades of continued growth and care, the tradition carried on once again when their son Robert and his wife Wendy took over. Today, Baker's remains family-owned, built on the same values of welcoming service and home-style cooking. Many guests who visit now first came as children with their grandparents, a reflection of the lasting connection this restaurant has with its community.