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Located at the corner of Serene and Eastern, it is inside the shopping center that houses Rubio's and Papa Johns. There is plenty of parking outside.
Inside, the bakery is extremely clean and organized. The staff is friendly and helpful. There are also German goods, like sausages and snacks, that are available for purchase. I picked up some pastries and breads per the staffs recommendations, and went outside to enjoy. (You can't really eat in here because there are no tables, but outside to your left near Rubio's there is an outdoor courtyard with seating and trash cans.)
Pretzel roll - Crispy exterior, and a soft flavorful interior. It's like no other soft pretzel you will have in your life. It has that classic "pretzel" flavor, but it is more subtle, and I liked it a lot. It would make an amazing sandwich.
Almond coffee cake - This is not a traditional "coffee cake" that we are accustomed too (more of a cake), this is more of like a danish, which I prefer. The soft, chewy inside works well with the frangipane filling. I like the fact that they didn't use a a lightened almond filling, but one that uses a higher ratio of almond paste, rather than butter and sugar. It gives it a more "intense" almond flavor. The glaze on top gave it a sweetness, without being overly sweet. The toasted almonds on top gave it a nice crunch as well.
Cherry Strudel - How can I go into an Eastern European bakery and not try a strudel? I chose the cherry, but they have many other flavors. The dough itself was amazing, it was flaky with just the right amount of chew. However, I particularly didn't care for the cherry filling. It was a little bit too tart for me, and lacked flavor. I would like to try some different flavors next time.
Yogurt Cake - One of the employees recommended this as a German specialty. The cake is layers of sponge cake and yogurt filling. The sponge was moist and flavorful. The yogurt filling was spectacular. It tasted like a cross between a buttercream and a mousse. There was also a thin layer of citrus jam that provided a nice punch! The cake sat on top of a shortbread crust, which gave it a contrasting crunch.
For all 4 pastries and breads, I paid around 8.40. Considering the size and quality, I felt like I had really great value for my money. They have a large selection, so I will be back here to try more items. Definitely recommend!!!
Note: The staff told me another signature item they have is the Pretzel croissant, but it usually sells out early, so get here as soon as they open!
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