Bakery · The Isthmus
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Beloved bakery‑café milling Wisconsin grain in‑house; brunch leans artisanal—eggs diablo, croque madame on house loaves, exquisite viennoiserie. A constant on local best‑of lists for pastries and daytime fare.
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