While running errands in the area I found myself hungry and in need of a quick lunch. That's when I remembered that I wasn't far from Hof Kelsten and that a friend had highly recommended it to me. It's easy to walk by this bakery and miss it because it doesn't have any large sign out front that easily identifies it. However, you might know you're nearby when you start smelling the tempting aromas of freshly baked bread. Start following those scents and you will find it. The bakery is fairly large inside and seating didn't seem to be an issue when I was there. The place itself is rather bare and simplistic.
If you're planning on grabbing a quick bite they have sandwiches and a small brunch menu on weekends. I ordered a gravlax sandwich. It was a little small given the price but it was tasty and the bread was so soft and chewy and very fresh. I did enjoy it quite a bit. Alas despite the high quality of the sandwich it was no match for the chocolate babka pain perdu which was simply divine. Just writing this review has me yearning for another slice of it. It too was so soft, chewy and very chocolatey. Most importantly all the food here was fresh as fresh can be.
The prices were okay and if memory serves me I paid about $14. Like I said the sandwich could have been bigger given the price but the pain perdu was just right. The quality was definitely there though and I will most certainly be back to try the other items on their menu.