It happened at La Magdalena bakery in the 1800 block of Liberty Street.
Investigators say two men armed with guns entered the bakery just after 8 p.m. One man jumped over the counter and took money from the cash register.
One suspect was described as a black male wearing a gray shirt with long sleeves, a black knit cap, blue pants and white sneakers. The second suspect was described as a black male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a white owl and OVOXO on the front.
Anyone with information is asked to call Investigator C. Heim at (919) 560-4281, ext. 29121 or CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200.