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A Global Tour of Bakeries With Fascinating Histories

A Global Tour of Bakeries With Fascinating Histories

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 on 2021.10.13
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10 Places
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"From Slovenian pastries on an island to Bukharan Jewish sweets in Queens, these places work wonders with flour, sugar, and salt." By Diana Hubbell, Gastro Obscura Editorial Fellow
atlasobscura.com/lists/worlds-best-bakeries

Tahona da Herminia

Permanently Closed

"A pastry shop specializing in Sephardic sweets serves historic recipes in Ribadavia’s Jewish quarter."

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/herminias-bakery
AMAIANOS

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."

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/barrio-bread
CAROL RAVITZ

Naegelin's German Bakery

Bakery · New Braunfels

"Texas's oldest bakery serves authentic German pastries, including legendary strudel."

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/naegelins-bakery
MALITA512

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."

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/nahoum-sons-kolkata-jewish-bakery
ADAM

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."

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/abus-homestyle-bakery
REINA GATTUSO FOR ATLAS OBSCURA

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."

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/printen-museum
ATLAS OBSCURA

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."

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/bled-island-potica-slovenia
CIARAN ROARTY

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."

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/holtermanns-bakery
SAM O'BRIEN/ATLAS OBSCURA

Back Door Donuts

Bakery · Dukes County

"Martha's Vineyard's most beloved speakeasy sells late-night pastries."

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/back-door-donuts
BAKEDINTHEHOLE

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."

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/rokhat-kosher-bakery
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A Global Tour of Bakeries With Fascinating Histories

10 Places
"From Slovenian pastries on an island to Bukharan Jewish sweets in Queens, these places work wonders with flour, sugar, and salt." By Diana Hubbell, Gastro Obscura Editorial Fellow
atlasobscura.com/lists/worlds-best-bakeries
Tahona da Herminia
Permanently closed

"A pastry shop specializing in Sephardic sweets serves historic recipes in Ribadavia’s Jewish quarter."

Barrio Bread
Bakery

"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

"Texas's oldest bakery serves authentic German pastries, including legendary strudel."

Nahoum and Sons Private Limited Confectioners
Bakery

"This Jewish bakery, among the last in the region, sells legendary sweets from a century-old storefront."

Abu's Homestyle Bakery
Bakery

"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

"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

"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

"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
Bakery

"Martha's Vineyard's most beloved speakeasy sells late-night pastries."

Rokhat Kosher Bakery
Bakery

"Serving Central Asian breads that range from cracker-crisp to warm and fluffy, this bakery brings Bukhara to Queens."

"From Slovenian pastries on an island to Bukharan Jewish sweets in Queens, these places work wonders with flour, sugar, and salt." By Diana Hubbell, Gastro Obscura Editorial Fellow
atlasobscura.com/lists/worlds-best-bakeries

Tahona da Herminia

Permanently Closed

"A pastry shop specializing in Sephardic sweets serves historic recipes in Ribadavia’s Jewish quarter."

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/herminias-bakery
AMAIANOS

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."

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/barrio-bread
CAROL RAVITZ

Naegelin's German Bakery

Bakery · New Braunfels

"Texas's oldest bakery serves authentic German pastries, including legendary strudel."

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/naegelins-bakery
MALITA512

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."

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/nahoum-sons-kolkata-jewish-bakery
ADAM

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."

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/abus-homestyle-bakery
REINA GATTUSO FOR ATLAS OBSCURA

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."

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/printen-museum
ATLAS OBSCURA

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."

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/bled-island-potica-slovenia
CIARAN ROARTY

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."

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/holtermanns-bakery
SAM O'BRIEN/ATLAS OBSCURA

Back Door Donuts

Bakery · Dukes County

"Martha's Vineyard's most beloved speakeasy sells late-night pastries."

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/back-door-donuts
BAKEDINTHEHOLE

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."

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/rokhat-kosher-bakery
EPIC EXPLORERS