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Exploring Milwaukee's Bakeries

Taste the Flavors of America, Old and New  

The reverberating thunk of the 1902 Milwaukee Business Directory as it hits the table at the Milwaukee Historical Society elicits stares from other patrons. Archivist Steve Schaffer laughs and says, “It’s the sound of research!” I’m on the hunt for bakeries. When the guide was published, the population of Milwaukee was 285,000 people and rapidly growing. And bakeries? About one per thousand residents.

Joseph Poehlmann was operating on Ogden Avenue. Mary Riordan (widow) ran her home bakery at 629 Grand Avenue (Wisconsin Avenue) while Dora Salzmann did the same on 17th and Wright Street. Stanislaus Wachowiak took care of Grove Street (now 5th Street), and Max Wloszczynski serviced 1st Street. The surnames of these bakers tell the story of Milwaukee’s immigrant history.

Poehlmann’s is the first recorded bakery in Milwaukee history. In 1853 Bavarian immigrant Fritz Poehlmann began building his ovens on East Ogden Avenue in the Yankee Hill neighborhood to serve the needs of newly arrived Bavarian craftsman. Rye bread as enjoyed by the southern Germans was unknown to the first wave of Milwaukee settlers. Poehlmann worked with a mill in Cedarburg to grind rye flour that he could use to make his signature bread. It was wildly popular with both the Bavarian-born new Milwaukeean and his “Yankee” neighbors. The first “ethnic” bakery was a success.

Dave Schmidt, president of the Wisconsin Baker’s Association, says that most family-run bakeries have a lifespan of about three generations. Instead of seeing this as negative, he sees the opportunity for new businesses. “Baking is a growing field. People today are looking for high-quality goods that they can’t make at home.” According to Schmidt, the last ten years has seen the growth in new bakeries coming primarily immigrant communities. “The Hispanic baking community is introducing new products that are now adopted by the general bakery industry.

Entrepreneurship is Universal

The motivation for starting a bakery comes from a confluence of animating spirits. Love and knowledge of the foods. A desire to fill a need in your community. And of course, an entrepreneurial drive. Xin Feng Chen and her husband, Bing Pei Huang, spent two years planning before the opening Lucky Bakery & BBQ in West Allis in 2014. Huang apprenticed at bakeries in Hong Kong and Chicago before making his move north.

I ask Chen if she’s had to change their recipes to accommodate American tastes. She smiled and said, “No. We use the traditional methods and traditional flavors. Hong Kong-style bakery uses much less sugar than other styles. People are learning to like less sugar.” Hong Kong and other Asian baking require complicated steps in mixing, resting and assembly. One happy customer told me as she took her heavily laden bags, “This is too difficult to make at home. And Lucky Bakery makes it better than I could!” A favorite item at Lucky Bakery are the stuffed buns. In addition to baked goods, Huang is a master of Chinese barbecue styles. The stuffed buns are a blend of both light, and airy, buns stuffed with minced barbecue pork and other specialties. As we’re all Americans, Chen offers the kid favorite—the “hot-dog-stuffed bun.” Another customer extolled the stuffed buns, saying, “I discovered real Chinese food when traveling, and I love it. The stuffed buns are great for an easy lunch.”

From One Melting Pot to Another

Also arriving to Milwaukee’s South side, Dirar Abu Qwider knew that he had found the perfect location for his Jerusalem grill. “People mix together here. They all love food!,” he says. Rarely does an entire restaurant emigrate—but that’s exactly what Abu Qwider did when he opened Jerusalem Grill and Pastries on South 76th Street. “I started in Jerusalem in 1996 and came here in January of 2016.” He’s thrilled to bring traditional Eastern Mediterranean street food and pastries to the area. “Where I’m from, it’s a thousand-year mix of people: Syrian, Palestinian, Lebanese … so our food reflects all those influences.”

What sets Jerusalem Grill and Pastry apart from other Middle Eastern restaurants is its full bakery. Arab pastries require not only precise skills, but the right atmospheric conditions. High humidity can easily sabotage a batch of delicate cookies. Bourma—a baked confection comprised of butter-fried threads of dough, stuffed with pistachios, then lashed for three days with honeyed water, then finally pressed into shape—takes three whole days to complete.

Jerusalem Grill and Pastry does catering for weddings and celebrations, in addition to their daily restaurant service. Abu Qwider proudly displays the pastry cases decorated with ornate gold designs imported from Syria. Abu Qwider are encouraged by the hearty welcome they’ve received and encourage their new neighbors to enjoy the flavors of the Levant.

Rosalba Canfora was a young bride when she and her new husband emigrated from Sicily to Milwaukee. They had dreams of opening their own business: a bakery that reflected both their shared heritage, but embraced the diverse community they had joined.

“I love baking. I love sweets,” says Canfora when asked what motivates her to add to her repertoire. “I like to try new things. People ask me to try making something, and then I study. I make it until I like it, then others will like it too.”

Her strategy explains why Canfora Bakery on Oklahoma Avenue in Bay View has earned loyal support since opening in 1981. Before the storefront location, Rosalba and her husband began baking for local restaurants. “My husband is famous for his bread and rolls,” she says with a smile and knowing laugh. Her down-to-earth good humor is part of the appeal of the family bakery. Customers laugh with Rosalba as they share pictures of grandchildren. “Now those kids are grown, and they come from all over the city.”

Canfora’s has many of the bakery items expected at an Italian bakery—rows of delicate cookies, crunchy biscotti and Sicilian specialty cakes, like cassata. But unlike other bakeries, Canfora’s also features Czech kolache, Polish chrusciki and seasonal treats, like soda bread on St. Patrick’s Day, hot cross buns at Easter and, of course, paczki on Fat Tuesday. How does a Sicilian baker turn to into an expert in Eastern European pastry? “I want to keep my customers happy, so we make everything,” laughs Canfora.

Canfora loves her growing Bay View neighborhood filled with young people. She says that younger customers appreciate traditions but are open to trying new things. “They don’t know how it’s supposed to be! They’re much more adventurous.”

Milwaukee is brimming with new immigrants who are introducing new flavors while adopting established “ethnic” styles as they grow their bakery businesses. Just as every person who has stood in line for paczki on Fat Tuesday isn’t Polish, immigrant bakeries serve an important role in our community. They offer us the easiest, most delicious way to “travel” around the world and learn about our newest neighbors.

Lucky Bakery & BBQ 11078 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53227 (414) 329-2688

Jerusalem Grill & Pastry 4171 S 76th St, Greenfield, WI 53220 (414) 323-7799

Canfora Bakery 1100 E Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207 (414) 486-7747

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What do Irish families eat on Christmas? Spiced beef, served hot or cold.

Who stretches the yuletide season into a three-week celebration? The Italians, who don’t exchange gifts until Jan. 6, the Epiphany.

What is the “Polish moon” in Milwaukee? The iconic, four-sided, 280-foot-tall Allen-Bradley clock. (In its shadow are longtime Polish neighborhoods.)

We learn, win little prizes and feed a sugar buzz while bouncing under viaducts and through residential areas during a three-hour and five-stop tour of bakeries from South Milwaukee to Wauwatosa, just west of the city.

Consider the temptations: Pecan fingers. Anise drops. Rum balls. Fudge penguins. Turtly turtles vs. turtle corn. What we can’t sample, we have time to buy.

“We look for locally owned and ethnic opportunities to show off the city – places that you likely wouldn’t see on your own,” says Theresa Nemetz, founder of Milwaukee Food Tours . Her business with husband Wade began in 2008, and now the “hobby gone wild” has 16 part-time tour guides.

This morning begins with a peek at Stone Creek Coffee ‘s factory store, across from Amtrak and Greyhound stations downtown. The 1898 Cream City brick building, devoted to roasting and grinding since the 1990s, soon adds a cafe with house-baked pastries and a training center to turn average people into baristas.

Our tour guide introduces herself as a Milwaukee native, Marquette University grad, 92 percent German and stocked with brown paper lunch bags (available for us to stash what we don’t immediately eat).

We head into working-class neighborhoods to sample fig-filled buccillati and tri-colored spumoni cookies at Canfora Bakery . Then squares of thick, warm pizza make the rounds as a line of clerks in white uniforms work, watch and smile.

Next comes National Bakery , open since 1925, where co-owner Bryant Krauss offers ham on just-baked hard rolls while a steady flow of customers drains the day’s supply of filled coffeecakes to paczki.

The paczki are glazed or powdered doughnuts filled with prunes to raspberries, sold all year but (by Polish tradition) most popular on Fat Tuesday, before the Lenten season begins. That’s when National Bakery sells around 36,000 of the jelly-filled treats; the line of customers forms out the door and around the block.

There are enough bakeries and candy makers in the area to fill two three-hour tours, without overlap, and this is what Milwaukee Food Tours offers. One stop might involve a quick and easy walk to two or more businesses.

Tom and Cindi Wuethrich of Chicago found their way here while searching online for something fun and filling to do. Steve and Kathy Kramarich of Milwaukee won their tour spots during a silent auction and hadn’t been to any of the stops previously.

That’s not unusual, Theresa says. All stops were new for about one-half of the 21 tour participants.

The bakery tour was the fourth Milwaukee Food Tours outing for John Hutchinson and Cherie Brown of Janesville. Their favorite Milwaukee pizza and gelato come from Caradaro Club, which they discovered during a food tour.

Theresa says the most obvious segment of city heritage is endangered.

“A lot of ethnic traditions are going away,” she observes. “At greatest risk are the German traditions – we no longer have a strictly German retail bakery in Milwaukee.”

Some evidence of these ethnic roots is incidental. Example: “Schnibbles” are scraps of fabric (if you’re a quilter) or food (if you’re a baker). Leftovers are not discarded in the frugal German’s world, and that includes Wauwatosa, where little bags of sweet schnibbles sell for a buck or two.

At La Tarte bakery, end slices of carrot and pumpkin bread are packaged as schnibbles. Around the corner at Ultimate Confections , schnibbles of chocolate (slivers and drips from candy making and decorating) are sold with a recipe for Chocolate Schnibbler Cookies.

Milwaukee Food Tours began with a walking tour of Brady Street businesses, which include Peter Sciortino’s Bakery and its Italian cannoli, tiramisu, macaroons and boconcini (cream-filled pastry puffs).

Now the tour menu includes neighborhood and citywide excursions that involve pizza to high-end dining. The Christmas Around Milwaukee Bakery Bus Tour costs $50 per person and begins at 9:30 a.m. Stops on the Saturday and Sunday routes are not the same.

For more: milwaukeefoodtours.com , 800-979-3370. Private group tours also are arranged.

About 120 bakeries are in the Wisconsin Bakers Association; the peak of membership, around 1960, was almost 500. Dave Schmidt, the group’s CEO, says more groceries with bakeries and less demand for wholesale baking account for the difference.

“Retail bakers have found themselves needing to change,” he says. Small, niche businesses that specialize (breads to cupcakes) tend to be more sustainable than wholesale operations that produce 500 types of bakery per week.

Food TV show popularity and consumer demand for high-quality baked goods will propel “a bakery renaissance,” predicts Dave, who notes that Wisconsin’s culinary training programs have waiting lists.

Numerous Italian and Mexican bakeries dot Wisconsin. Less common are these ethnic favorites:

Clasen’s European Bakery , 7610 Donna Dr., Middleton – A German family since 1959 has produced Black Forest tortes, plum cakes, fruit strudels, gingerbread houses, pfeffernusse cookies and German breads (including a dense pumpernickel) baked in a stone-lined oven. clasensbakery.com , 608-831-2032

O&H Bakery , various locations, Racine – The kingpin of Danish bakeries sells about two dozen types of kringle (filled, flakey and flat, oblong pastry). Bundt-like crown cakes, rugbrod bread and seven-sisters coffeecake (a ring of buttery rolls with custard or other filling) also make the menu. ohdanishbakery.com , 800-709-4009

New Glarus Bakery , 534 First St., New Glarus – Popular are from-scratch Swiss almond and walnut horns, birnbrot (a spiced pear bread), buttery gipfel (like a croissant) and samplers of cookies and breads. newglarusbakery.com , 866-805-5536

Fosdal Home Bakery , 243 E. Main St., Stoughton – Bakers since 1949 have sold Norwegian specialties that include krumkrake and sandbakkel, lefse and rosettes. fosdalhomebakery.com , 608-873-3073

La Baguette , 7424 Mineral Point Rd., Madison – The French-born baker and his wife operate a patisserie that sells brioche, plain and filled croissants, quiche, ciabatta and pastries in a cafe-like setting where both French and English are spoken. 608-827-6775

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Nicknamed The City of Festivals, hear the stories of Milwaukee’s Irish, German, Polish, Italian and Mexican immigrants that came to the city, plus meet the makers carrying on their many food traditions, during this live, interactive 1.5 hour virtual tour. 

Your Milwaukee Virtual Tour Expert During our online experience, your Milwaukee expert will entertain you with lively stories of the city’s history and culture, and share behind-the-scenes videos to see the spaces and meet the people unique to the topic at hand. We are excited to connect and share our stories and knowledge with you right in your own homes.

Add-on a City of Festivals Fudge Sampler Pack to enjoy Milwaukee Fudge Company’s uniquely themed flavors! Box includes 1/4 lb of each of these flavors:

Chocolate Whiskey – A nod to the world’s largest Irish music festival, Irish Fest, our creamy chocolate fudge is infused with Milwaukee’s own Kinnickinnic Whiskey from Great Lakes Distillery.

Cannoli – Cannoli are a Milwaukee Italian treasure just like Festa Italiana, the Little Pink Church, and the most delicious bakery on the corner of Humboldt and Brady Street that inspired this fudge. Our twist on this favorite dessert is an ultra smooth white chocolate fudge base topped with rich chocolate chips and tart diced candied cherries – fudgetaboutit!

Apple Strudel – The echoes of Milwaukee’s German heritage are still felt throughout the city in cuisine, architecture, polka and, of course, beer! Milwaukeeans give nod to the changing of the seasons with German Fest, leisurely afternoons at one the Brew City’s many biergartens and celebrating Oktoberfest! Our luscious caramel fudge is infused with brown sugar, apples, raisins, cinnamon, and walnuts to highlight the flavor of a classic German apple strudel.

Churro – Inspired by our favorite churro in Milwaukee’s Latin Quarter, Walker’s Point, our Churro fudge is lighter than our classic fudge and made with rich caramel swirled with cinnamon and crisp pecans for a heavenly taste right out of the bakery! 

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Nicknamed The City of Festivals, hear the stories of Milwaukee’s Irish, German, Polish, Italian and Mexican immigrants that came to the city, plus meet the makers carrying on their many food traditions, during this live, interactive 1.5 hour virtual tour.  Add-on our City of Festivals Fudge Sampler Pack to make it a delicious experience!

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5 Must Try Ethnic Bakeries in Denver

Take your tastebuds on a worldwide tour by visiting these ethnic bakeries around town.

This August step outside your comfort zone when it comes to your comfort food. We all grew up loving our mom’s baking, but what if we had the opportunity to try other moms’ baking from around the world? Denver has become quite the cultural hub for food and it doesn’t stop at dessert. Check out these ethnic bakeries around town to reignite your sweet tooth and get acquainted with global goodies.

1 Ana’s Norwegian Bakeri

Looking to have a “koselig” time? “Koselig” is a Norwegian word deeply rooted in their tradition and refers to a feeling of coziness and being deeply comfortable. At Ana’s, they are baking with a nostalgic heart for home and encourage others to dive into their culture. Around the shop, you will hear Ana Fanakrå and others speaking Norwegian as the bakery is a popular meet-up for Denver transplants from Norway to dine and indulge in their home dialect. The bakery specializes in Norwegian-style Boller (sweet rolls), Solskinnsboller (cinnamon rolls) and Rosin Brød (raisin bread). They also serve baked breads and cakes. But unlike American pastries, they do not use much sugar. Instead, Norwegian pastries rely heavily on cardamon for flavor. Order online or stop by today.

2 Banh and Butter Bakery Café

Brand new to the city this April, Pastry Chef Thoa Nguyen has opened a Vietnamese bakery serving Asian-French-inspired croissants, pastries, mille-crepe cakes, a selection of Banh Mi sandwiches, milk teas and specialty drinks such as Flan Coffee, Egg Coffee and Ube Cold Brew. The shop is quickly becoming known for their Cruffins, a mix between a croissant and muffin, in a variety of flavors like Vanilla Brulee, Strawberry, Matcha, Raspberry Lemon Meringue and Saigon Cinnamon Churro. Their cake flavors offer something a little different than a traditional American bakery—Tasty Thai Tea, Pandan Coconut, Death by Chocolate, Lemon Blueberry, Flan Cupcakes and a seasonal special. The bakery in Aurora is already getting to know locals, hanging a rotation of local artists’ work for sale as decoration for its walls. Stop into their airy, open and peaceful store today to get Banh and Butter.

3 Istanbul Café and Bakery

Taste traditional Turkish pastries like Baklava, famous for its fantastic flaky texture. The bakery’s pistachio desserts are made with original, world-renowned Antep pistachios. Whenever possible, Istanbul Café uses local farms and Colorado-made products. If it isn’t Colorado-made though, they go straight to the original source—importing their Baklava straight from the city of Gaziantep, one of the oldest cities on Earth where Anteps are grown. In the bakery, you are likely to hear English, Turkish, Russian and a smorgasbord of other Eastern European languages. Although the food is only Turkish, abiding by centuries-old recipes, the palette is similar to other cuisines as well: Bulgarian, Georgian, Bosnian, Herzegovinian and others. Try any of their pistachio or baklava desserts, a Simit (Turkish bagel), a Börok (filo dough sheets soaked in egg, olive oil, milk and water mixture, then baked), or the bakery’s savory offerings like Tost and Doner. The café is open seven days a week and offers free delivery on orders over $75 so head there now or place your order online to take your tastebuds on a Turkish vacation today.

One bite into these French pastries and you will be dreaming of romantically strolling along the Champs-Élysées. The authentic French flavor is thanks to expert dessert chef Julien Renaut who trained classically in France before finding himself in Denver. Originally, his baking was only for local hotels and restaurants. Perhaps you tried his pastries without knowing it at Denver’s La French, Capital One Café, Le Bilboquet, Boulder’s Brewing Market or Loveland’s Dark Heart Coffee. But in 2020 when business slowed down with the onset of the pandemic, he opened up to the public. Now, anyone can place their order online for croissants, baguettes, éclairs, sponge cakes, scones, muffins and plenty of gluten-free options. A handful of pastries are made fresh daily, but most are frozen right after baking. Simply thaw and enjoy fresh pastries whenever.

5 Tokyo Premium Bakery

When most people think of Japanese food, they think of sushi and teriyaki. But what about dessert? Manri Nakayama is serving up fresh bakery items daily at Tokyo Premium Bakery . There are two pastry menus—sweet and savory. If you are looking to sample something sweet, try the Almond Croissant, Custard Donut, Mixed Berries Danish, Red Bean Donut or Fruits Sandwich made with Shokupan bread. Tokyo Premium Bakery is known for its Shokupan, a fluffy milk bread made from scratch daily and available for purchase by the loaf. But, be sure to order ahead of time as this is very popular. If you are looking to dig into some savory bakery, order their Beef Curry Wrapped in Dough, Bacon and Egg Brioche Bite, Bacon Epi, Sausage Wrapped in Brioche or the Tuna and Egg Sandwich. They also make coffee to complete your bakery experience. Try their Japanese specialties like the Houjicha Latte or the Matcha Super Green Tea.

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How did you incorporate the builder’s Mediterranean Modern style in to your space? Beautiful Habitat started with a traditional Mediterranean material in terracotta tiles, but reimagined them in a modern way with a large-scale herringbone pattern. Next, they took inspiration from the arched doorways that are so prevalent in Mediterranean architecture. They also reimagined that shape in a modern way by repeating the element literally in wall art and figuratively in the wallpaper.

What can a homeowner incorporate to make their (kitchen, living room, foyer, mudroom, powder bath, etc) have the look and feel your space has? Add a WOW element to make people curious and draw them into a side room. Here they do that with wallpaper, which peeks through from the back wall when the door is open. It sparks curiosity and invites people to come in for a closer look.

What is your favorite element in your space, and why? Studio Shelter’s favorite element in the primary bath is the ombre shower tile from Bedrosians. It’s nestled behind the vanity walls, so it is like a piece of art framed by the arched shower entrance. It’s sort of like a little surprise that works with the softness and warmth of the space without overpowering it.

How did you incorporate the builder’s Mediterranean Modern Style into your space? They incorporated the Mediterranean Modern style by allowing themes of softness, warmth, and organic shapes drive their design. A mix of soft earth tones are grounded with neutrals. Soft material elements of rattan, linen, alabaster, and woven rope underscore the Mediterranean theme and add textural interest. Additionally, repeated organic shapes and rounded edges were used to make the spaces feel welcoming and cohesive. Semi-circles are prominent on the sideboard as well as in the wall mural that play into the arch shapes seen throughout the home.

What’s your favorite element and why? TruDesign’s favorite element is the wallpaper ceiling. The ceiling is often left untouched rather than exploring the creative possibilities that a large, clear surface has. Just like any wall, it’s another blank slate that has the potential to bring some serious design, style, and impact to a space. A much richer visual experience is created by adding wallpaper that resembles Spanish tiles to the ceiling.

How did you incorporate the builder’s Mediterranean Modern style into your space? Mediterranean Modern style is characterized by layers of texture – the wallpaper ceiling, rich wall color, and luxurious drapes all tie together to create a color palette that embodies the warm spirit of the Mediterranean. To balance this out with a modern flare, modern lines were brought in from the desk and accent chair, which added architectural interest with the storage cabinet, and wrapped it up with a touch of whimsy that can be found in the desk chair and artwork. TruDesign is truly inspired by the level of bold design that this style allows.

What’s your favorite element in your space, and why? Studio LW’s favorite element in the space is the wallpaper. The contrast of the black and white pattern draws your eye to the designed wall, and pops against the room’s subtle colors. It brings a fresh and youthful element to the room.

What can a homeowner incorporate to make their (kitchen, living room, foyer, mudroom, powder bath, etc) have the look and feel your space has? It is important to install “fixed” items such as wallcoverings and window treatments to achieve a higher level of creativity and visual appeal. These items make a permanent statement to the design of the home. The furniture can be swapped out for different pieces, but the fixed design features are what will define the style of the room.

What can a homeowner incorporate to make their (kitchen, living room, foyer, mudroom, powder bath, etc.) have the look and feel your space has? To incorporate the feel into your space, look and see what natural elements are in the surrounding environment. For example, Colorado has many beautiful trees and mountains, so although there is a Mediterranean scheme to the home’s architecture, they wanted to pay homage to the actual area by including the mountains in the headboard with warm tones known to Mediterranean décor.

How did you incorporate the builder’s Mediterranean Modern style into your space? Is there a signature element you always use in your designs, and what is it in your space? A signature element for sTABle is to layer in lots of textures, patterns, and to have fun with color. With that being said, it’s important to make sure that design decisions are made for and with the client, as the space is always ultimately created for their specific desires and functionality requirements.

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Chicago's dining scene is second to none, thanks in large part to the city's diversity. Many different cultures comprise our neighborhoods and with it, lots of variety when it comes to food. Sweets are no exception and while a slice of cake or some chunky chocolate chip cookies are always nice, there are also plenty of underrated treats to be discovered. Whether you grew up on egg tarts and pączki or are just trying them for the first time, these international bakeries offer traditional goodies that any first-generation grandmother would be proud of.

So the next time that sweet tooth craving comes calling, consult the list below and munch on something different. From Chinese and Indian to Mexican and Georgian, the dizzying array of delights comes from all corners of the globe. They're tasty, inexpensive and might even provide a much-needed sugar rush. It's a pretty sweet deal, no matter your background.

Argo Georgian Bakery

Out in West Rogers Park, residents are savoring Georgian breads and pastries from this neighborhood gem. A traditional dome-shaped oven sits in the middle of the room, producing lots of simple but delicious carb-y snacks. Highlights include khachapuri, bread filled with cheeses; tapluna, a baklava-like pastry; and a medley of fruit pies.

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Chiu Quon Bakery and Dim Sum

Head to this Chinatown bakery for the best bang-for-your-buck. Load up on an assortment of Chinese staples, ranging from sweet and savory buns to egg custard tarts, almond cookies, moon cakes and more. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or a full meal, you’ll be amazed at how much a few dollars can buy. Two other locations in Uptown and McKinley Park.

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Delightful Pastries

Every day is a good day for paczki at Delightful Pastries. The family-run bakery offers the best Polish doughnuts around—filled with flavors such as plum jelly, raspberry jelly and custard—along with a varied selection of European pastries and breads. They’re available year-round so you won’t have to wait until Fat Tuesday to satisfy that craving. Additional locations in the Chicago French Market and Jefferson Park.

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Dinkel's Bakery

Almost one century since opening its doors, Dinkel’s is still delighting customers with some of the finest baked goods in the city. The iconic bakery’s signature item is its stollen, a German fruit bread that’s soaked overnight in rum and brandy, glazed with melted butter and dusted with powdered sugar. Other treats include strudels and pfeffernuesse cookies, all of which can be shipped domestically to spread holiday cheer in the coming weeks.

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Middle East Bakery & Grocery & Café

For more than 35 years, Middle East Bakery & Grocery has been a one stop shop in Andersonville. Keep the pantry stocked full of Middle Eastern foodstuffs and indulge that sweet tooth with baklava, cookies, cakes, candies and chocolates.

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Nuevo Leon Bakery

Not to be confused with the mainstay Mexican eatery that burned down last year , this Pilsen panaderia provides all kinds of sugar highs. Thanks to wallet-friendly prices, customers can order a quinceañera’s worth of goodies, including classics like pan dulce, flan, churros and tres leches cake. There’s also a number of vegan options available as well.

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Pan Hellenic Pastry Shop

Baklava is great but it’s not the be-all, end-all of Greek sweets. This cozy, mom-and-pop café has been around for decades and boasts an impressive mix of Grecian cookies, cakes and pastries. Branch out and try options like galaktoboureko, a milk custard dessert encased in filo; or kourabiethes, almond butter cookies. But if you must, the baklava’s pretty good too.

Swedish Bakery

Just about everything is drool-worthy at this popular Andersonville spot. Coffeecakes, Swedish cookies and lemon rolls are all superb, but the marzipan princess torte is a can’t-miss. This Scandinavian favorite is a layer cake is filled with whipped cream and vanilla custard and frosted in green marzipan.

Tahoora Sweets & Bakery

Curries and samosas are likely the first things that spring to mind when it comes to Indian cuisine, but sweets are just as essential. Cool down from all of the spices with traditional specialties like gulab jamun (fried milk balls) and barfi (condensed milk and sugar confection in a variety of flavors).

Vanille Patisserie

Even if you can’t take a trip to the City of Light, you can still experience its exquisite treats at this chic patisserie. Live like a Parisian and enjoy a beautiful collection of petit fours, cakes, croissants and macarons. Also located inside the Chicago French Market. Bon appétit.

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Wolkonsky Bakery

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If you wanna get scent of true Moscow - do it! This cozy boulangerie/cafe perfectly located nearby Kitai-Gorod subway station (the central part of Old Moscow). Amazing atmosphere of XIX century. Friendly personnel, very good service. And the real Kingdom of baked goods in French... style. Breakfast, lunch, dinner - menu is always full of delicious things. And my favorite thing - Wolkonsky is offering probably the best bread in Moscow! I LOVE IT! Lots of sorts - from classic to special, with seeds, flavors and smoked cheese. Chic coffee! Ideal place to fall in love with More

If I was to name my personal heaven in Moscow, then I'd most certainly mention this place. Not only it offers best bakery (from various fresh bread loafs to buns and cookies), but also some delicious options for a light lunch. People flood in and... out, and sometimes it's hard to get a table inside; however, most of food is available for takeaway. Delivery is available, and you can order most of sweets and bakery goods via their site. Staff is always polite and welcoming, and they can recommend you some good treats to your taste. Volkonsky is also connected to some charities, and you can ask cashier for further details. More

Nice cosy place (any of the chain), French style (boulangerie), fresh tasty pastry, but.. too expensive. I took macaroni once, and these were just the freshest and tastiest ever! Though not sure I was not just lucky ) Bread is very fresh and crispy, good... croissants. Would visit it much more often if it was not so pricy. More

I love this place - they have a huge selection of pastries and a breakfast menu for your usual fare of eggs, cheeses and bacon, etc. I had their fried eggs with toast, a cup of hot kakao and an almond croissant to go -... absolutely delicious. I can see that this place is a favourite with locals catching a quick bite before they go to work! More

Rather expensive - what to expect from boulangerie which brings its flour from France! it is a franchise of the French chain Maison Kayser. The quality is good. One of the first to introduce mid-priced macaroons - ready for take out. And many other stuff... like bread and pastries. Open 24/7. More

If you want a good treat in the afternoon, this is the place you have to visit. The macarons are delectable.

Fair enough bread, especially croissants are ok. But they loose on the staff. Rude, hasty, never smiling... Reminds a bit doviet style...

Before Christmas I buy presents for my Family, it were a ginger home, Christmas gingers and chocolates. All things were best quality and best view.

This place is delightful- great friendly service and perfect food. I had a amazing open beef sandwich on sour dough, tea and the best caramel brownie I have ever tasted. My husband had an excellent expresso and cheesecake with fresh fruit. Dont miss going here.... It is a delight. More

Cosy, homely, elegant, cushy cake shop. Here everything is build into one; it's a cake shop/restaurant with different style of chairs and inviting. To top it up the cakes are delicious, i'll pay another visit in May when i am back in Moscow

I spent my two breakfasts in this sweet cafe. Lovely people are working here and You´ll get a great omelet and the chocolate croissant was the best I´ve ever get. So I recommend this cafe to start Your Moscow-expedition!

Not a big fan of the cafe (the sandwiches, while reasonably priced, are mediocre), but do love the baked goods here. The loaf of cheese bread is, in a word, sublime. Grab that plus 200 grams of the chocolate chip cookies and you're good to... go. More

This bakery/coffee shop is comfortable and cozy. The coffees are really not bad. The buns and cookies are delicious, and I'd even say they are more flavorful and less greasy than the similar ones (croissants; danishes) from that mega-popular Brothers Karavaevs bakery.

Very cozy place, delicious food, moderate prices, good service - love it! Been there 2 times and will go there again!

I always goes there when I want to please my employees, I bring them danish , croissants, bread, apple or fruit tart, and an assortment of eclairs. I think the best place in Moscow, a little pricy but if it is once in a while... why not. More

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