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| - I think I was transported back to my early childhood the first time I had one of Old Heidelberg's Kaiser rolls. I may have even gotten a little misty-eyed. It tasted JUST like the ones I used to go and get from the bakery every morning with my Oma during the summers I spent in Bavaria.
I still get a little giddy every time I walk in and discover something new or rediscover an old favorite. Take the Erdnuss Flips for example- they are like puffed Cheetos, but peanut butter flavored. It takes a moment to adjust to a texture you associate with cheese, but with the "wrong" taste. But once you get over that- boy, have you ever set yourself on the path to addiction.
It is truly bizarre to me that the Christmas chocolates currently in stock have exactly the same wrappers they did 30+ years ago. I used to pride myself on my unsentimentality, and scoffed at tradition. Now look at me...
Besides the Kaiser rolls, the rye bread (yea! no seeds!) and the soft pretzels are fantastic. There is usually a small selection of pastries, and a widely varying selection of jams, other canned and jarred items, candy, toiletry items (the German Nivea cream is different and better-of course!- than the Nivea cream commonly sold in the States), mixes (such as potato dumpling), baking powders, gravies, cookies, and noodles. They also have a refrigerated case with some lunch meats and sausages, usually some imported butter (so worth the price) and occasionally some cheeses. Sometimes they do run low, but they explained to me once that they are often at the whim of their suppliers.
They are closed Sundays and Mondays. Both of the women I have seen working there are helpful and friendly.
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