A Global Tour of Bakeries With Fascinating Histories

Tahona da Herminia
Permanently Closed
"A pastry shop specializing in Sephardic sweets serves historic recipes in Ribadavia’s Jewish quarter."

Barrio Bread
Bakery · Tucson
"From working out of his garage to the James Beard semifinals, one Tucson baker has kept his fan base—and his grains—local."

Naegelin's German Bakery
Bakery · New Braunfels
"Texas's oldest bakery serves authentic German pastries, including legendary strudel."

Nahoum and Sons Private Limited Confectioners
Bakery · Ward 46
"This Jewish bakery, among the last in the region, sells legendary sweets from a century-old storefront."

Abu's Homestyle Bakery
Bakery · Bedford-Stuyvesant
"This family-owned bakery is one of the last places in Brooklyn to sell the Nation of Islam–inspired bean pie."
Printenbäckerei Klein
Candy store · Aachen
"This bakery and museum offers tours of the tastes and mythology of Aachen's signature spice biscuit—just don't ask for the recipe."

Bled Island
Island · Upper Carniola
"On a small Slovenian island, diners can mix and match a classic cake into dozens of sweet and savory flavor combinations."

Holtermann's Bakery
Bakery · Fresh Kills
"In the middle of suburban Staten Island, a nearly 150-year-old bakery is preserving the art of a disappearing New York treat."
Back Door Donuts
Temporarily Closed
"Martha's Vineyard's most beloved speakeasy sells late-night pastries."

Rokhat Kosher Bakery
Bakery · Rego Park
"Serving Central Asian breads that range from cracker-crisp to warm and fluffy, this bakery brings Bukhara to Queens."
