Manny Benabe Jr was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
At a very young age he found his love for baking and cooking and was either with his mother, Jasmine Benabe in the kitchen, or at his fathers, (Manuel Benabe) restaurants, helping and learning whenever he could. Manny began baking at a very early age and would go around the neighborhood and sell cookies, and set up shop at local venues. Baking has always been a hobby for Manny and something he always enjoyed doing. At 18 Manny decided to join the military and enlisted into the United States Navy, it was then that he realized that baking wasn’t just a hobby but a passion. Throughout his career in the Navy he learned that service members appreciate the little things to boost morale, like a home cooked meal, or some fresh baked goods after a long week of work. It was an honor for him to be able to be the source of morale boost for his crew however, it made him come to the realization that happiness can be spread beyond the service and to the communities around him as well. Manny’s motto is “baked with love and served with a smile.” and that is what comes with everything that is crafted by him.