Rehoboth Restaurant Offers Zeppole for St. Joseph’s Day Without Driving to Rhode Island

For St. Joseph’s Day this year, those of us on the SouthCoast won’t have to travel to Rhode Island to get the sought-after zeppole. There’s a new spot right here in Massachusetts that is offering them up on Wednesday and Thursday this week.

What Is St. Joseph’s Day?

March 19 is St. Joseph’s Day, also known as the Feast of St. Joseph. It honors Joseph, husband of Mary and legal father of Jesus.

What Is Zeppole?

A zeppole is an Italian donut made from cream puff dough and filled with cannoli cream, or custard, or jelly and topped with powdered sugar. Many bakeries get even more creative, especially for St. Joseph’s Day.

READ MORE: Providence Highway Sign Promises Plenty of Zeppole

Why Are Zeppole Such a Rhode Island Thing?

Rhode Island has a large Italian American population, and the Roman Catholics traditionally observe St. Joseph’s Day. The zeppole became a treat associated with the Feast of St. Joseph through the Italian population, and now has become a staple of the day.

Even though many bakeries offer them throughout the year, they make make extra special or over-the-top zeppole for St. Joseph’s Day.

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Zeppole Can Be Had Without Dealing With the Washington Bridge

While SouthCoast zeppole fans never mind the short ride to Providence to pick up their beloved pastry, the Washington Bridge partial shutdown can make driving into Rhode Island a nightmare.

Thankfully, a relatively new restaurant here on the SouthCoast is bringing the zeppole to us.

Campfire Tavern & Table in Rehoboth opened in late 2023 and has been whipping up some great comfort food and sweet treats.

Now, the restaurant that is famous for “tableside S’mores” (chocolate, graham cracker and marshmallow served pu pu platter-style) ...

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...will have zeppole on Wednesday, March 19 and Thursday, March 20.

The restaurant’s Facebook page stated the zeppole are “made in house” using “Maria’s famous recipe.”

Campfire Tavern & Table is open from 11:30 a.m. until 11 p.m., but since people go crazy for zeppole, you probably shouldn’t wait too long to get yours.