Detour Bakery

Tried several of the croissants and cinnamon breads as well as a small quiche. All of it was very good!! Also got some of the breads to go and everything was very fresh and looked amazing! The shop was very clean and inviting and the owner was very friendly! Definitely would recommend for any coffee or bakery needs. You can also order larger items to go ahead of time such as loaves or bread or large quiches.

My first time here and it’s fantastic. Great variety of pastries, croissants, quiches, and breads. Charming atmosphere. Reminded of coffee shops/bakeries in New England. Very friendly staff. I had the sticky bun, the chocolate/almond croissant, and a drip coffee. Everything was sooo good. Plenty of parking. Six tables inside and a couple of picnic benches outside. I’ll definitely be back! Went back and had a strawberry/cream cheese croissant and took home a cinnamon bun with cream cheese frosting. Both were delicious. I’ve been back many times. My only complaint, especially if you’re going to sit there for awhile, the bell on the door is one of the most annoying things ever.

I always look forward to visiting this mom&pop style cafe. Always an abundance of great treats here. I highly recommend the lemon poppyseed loaf & monkey bread. The day-old is half price if they’ve got it. The owner is an incredible French woman - she knows her croissants which are the star of the front display everyday as well.

Great little bakery for bread, quiche and pastries. The Peach Thing pastry is one of the best things I've had in a long time and the latte was excellent paired with it. Other pastries looked good too. The breads here are outstanding. Service was very good - friendly, helpful and quick. The space is welcoming and comfortable. There was a steady stream of customers while I was there. Though busy, parking spaces were available.

Honestly, these pastries are so good. I went last week and had to come back for a second week in a row. There is a lot of places in Denver that do croissants, but this is exceptional from the quality of butter used in the dough to the overall layers in the croissants to the flavor combos everything is divine. I have tried most of the combinations of croissant, including raspberry, strawberry and cherry, as well as the Nutella croissant, and all of them are baked immaculately. Also the savory with ham, yummm! The vibes and people are so kind and just genuinely happy to be there doing what they’re doing! Can’t wait to be back!

Detour is a fabulous bakery! Legit, good quality baked goods & fresh coffee. First discovered this place around thanksgiving & all of the fresh bread was delicious. Our new go-to trusted spot. Would highly recommend. Try the parm & leek pastry!!!

Such a lovely little hole-in-the-wall cafe! The smells were so delicious and the pastries looked even better. Such a large selection of goodies to choose from. I got a strawberry cream cheese croissant and it was one of the softest and fluffiest croissants I’ve had in Denver, period. The latte was very good and oat milk is available (yay!). Would definitely recommend to a friend, especially if you want a cute and quiet cafe to hide in.

It's a little gem in the neighborhood. I didn't even know was there. A friend told me about it. Obviously they have French bread but they do sell out. They close around 4:00. If you get there late you probably won't get it. They have a lot of different varieties like sourdough and also the baguettes. They will always have croissants and they also have various quiche flavors and coffees The guy there is super friendly. Super helpful. And the breads are always good

I enjoyed every delicious bite of the pastries I picked up at Detour. One of the local Denver social media accounts highlighted Detour so I thought I'd give them a try. The shop is easy to find with a large orange Detour sign (clever). And while the line inside was stout, everyone was in good spirits while the two people manning the stations behind the counter were both friendly and delightful. The gentleman asked the lady ahead of me what her plans were for the day and then engaged in a spirited discussion on board games and which ones were the best. I ordered one of each pastry that looked good, including the last clafoutis and peach thing. Lucky me. They had me rung up in a flash and gave me two large boxes with all my finds. The pastries were flaky, with fresh fillings (chocolate and fruit) and were reasonably priced. All in all, a pleasant experience in a lovely bakery. I will be back!!

Delicious sourdough loaf. I murdered my starter, and cravings were strong. Detour came through!

Cute inside. Very nice server. Viennese cream ok, clafouti very good & chocolate gateau delicious. I look forward to a return to grab the last two plus peach something and bread.

Second time I drove there to get a cinnamon roll and they closed early, looking through the windows I saw items available. You were not open at 3:20 when the sign said 4 pm closing.

One of my favorite bakeries in Denver! The sourdough is excellent and the weekend cinnamon rolls are not to be missed! Come early for the best options -- some of the best stuff sells out quickly!

I love stopping here with my daughter after swim lessons! It's a great neighborhood spot with super friendly service, and it always feels cozy and welcoming. We've been a few times now, and always split a couple of pastries. Their croissants are flaky and buttery, the pain au chocolat is amazing too, and all their fruit pastries are baked to perfection as well. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area!

Open on 1/1/25. Wednesday. Stopped by to see what tickles my fancie and.... ended up getting chocolate croissant, Viennoise - Cream .... and sticky gooey bun. Ate the cream bun, so heavy, filled with fresh cream. Weighted a ton. Always love this store!

Recently, we tried this cozy bakery. The quiche was really good and so was a Nutella croissant. Drinks are pretty minimal. There is no decaf coffee. Service is at the counter where you pay. There are perhaps six tables where you can sit and enjoy your food. It reminded me of trompeau bakery on South Broadway. This is a scaled down version of Trompeau, but it's good for what it is.

The pastries were delicious and reminded me of the bakeries in France. I look forward to going again soon. Amazing!

Absolutely love this place- the fruit croissants, the peach thing, and the Parmesan leak are my go-tos. Staff are always super nice, 10/10!

Excellent croissants and friendly service. The prices are VERY reasonable too! The hours are very convenient and coordinate with my son's swimming lessons at Little Kickers. Trips to this bakery are the highlight of my son's day.

This is small and cute bakery tucked in an assuming neighborhood. Everything smelled so fresh and tasted good! The service is very friendly. It has limited seating inside and a few sports outside. They have limited bakery items but everything we ordered was delicious!

Best filled croissants!, however they need to have MORE FILLING in them. It seems to be more bread than filling . Thank you from a loyal customer.

If you don't come for any other reason, come for the free smells. Everything tastes so good and service is always so friendly

What a great little bakery! Found great pastries for a picky 6 year old and delicious puff pastry quiches for all. Great place to dine inside and out.

Best place ever! wonderful pastries and staff!! I drive from Central Denver to go to Detour. It's that good! Love the clafoutis! ok

The food is amazing! They had a tart called a peach thing that was amazing! My boyfriend and I loved their quiche too with the chorizo and jalapeños and I have never seen that one before! The food is great and the cafe is so cute and cozy! Service is perfect too! very fast!

This might be Detour Bakery, but it is an intended destination from now on. My first visit came on a solid recommendation when looking for something delicious on a Friday morning full of tasks. I immediately loved the amount of parking and the hours on the window that indicated "730AM-ish to 1 PM-ish!" Warmly greeted by the staff, this southeast Denver authentic French bakery met my expectations and raised the bar. I had trouble deciding what to eat with all of the options prominently displayed and a room that smelled so darn good. Next time I will try the "Peach Thing" that was so appropriately named and looked spectacular. Indoor and outdoor seating, elected inside on a rainy morning. Their loaves of bread & baguettes are inviting (next time), and the open space kitchen yields excellent looks at what is being prepared. I tried an outstanding turkey croissant sandwich, added a fantastic luscious chocolate croissant, and sampled my partner's sticky bun decision (wise one). Plus, they offer soft drinks, which is excellent for those who aren't sparkling water or coffee drinkers.

Decent bakery and prices aren't crazy inflated. I ordered a chocolate croissant and a peach thing. The chocolate croissant was flaky and the chocolate was a good dark chocolate. The peach thing wasn't my favorite pastry. Not very flaky and the "custard" was a bit overcooked, almost like i was eating an egg with a peach. Wouldn't order that again.

this is a great local french bakery with a lot of tasty&flaky offerings , the leak parmesan croissant is always good as are all the other filled croissants. We also love their quiche and monkey bread. Super friendly staff - highly recommended!

A solid place for French pastries and bread with a diverse selection and reasonable price point. The seating for this establishment is outside and at times they have music playing which adds to the ambiance. They have a small area where they sell jams and butter and it is a cute place overall. I usually go with the pain au chocolate or a croissant and it is hit or miss as to what the "doneness" will be. I have definitely received some on the charred side which I know some people prefer. The service is always friendly but at times disorganized and I have learned that this is not a place to come when pressed for time.

So happy this is in my neighborhood. Amazing croissants. The sticky micky is the best thing ever. Wonderful people too.

This underrated bakery is located in a strip mall with the most delicious pastries, breads, and more! Skip the wait for pastries/breakfast at the cafe located a few doors down and thank me later ;) The service here is incredible and staff are so friendly! Small space inside but plenty of room to sit outside!

Wow what a gem! Kindest, kindest staff and beyond amazing pastries. Super cozy, felt like being in Europe. Will be coming back!

Everything! The pecan sticky buns are the best I've ever tasted! The cinnamon roll was also moist with a delicous cream cheese frosting.

moe is a mind reader and they could talk me into giving them my ssn, amazing customer service the pain au chocolate was so also delicious

I had the kindest experience here today. My grandson has swim lessons in this mall and we had an hour after school to wait. My daughter said he would enjoy a streamed milk from the coffee shop but it was closed. Walked a bit over to Detour. : ) The man was so kind to change up a machine to make a steamed milk and we chose an almond croissant. I got a tea. I love spending time with this kid and I didn't realize at the moment I had walked into a little piece of heaven. My 3-1/2 yo asked the man what he was doing for Easter (so random and cute)and the man took a pause, looked at me, smiled and had a lovely conversation with with this child. We then sat at a table and my boy said the croissant "is so delicious!" His milk was a bit hot and I felt a bit bothersome asking for some cold milk and he didn't even pause. Gave me the jug and let ke take care of it and my boy said "just right!" Such a nice time. A haven. Then the man gave us a couple of little cinnamon rolls and my boy lit up. Thinking about it as I'm at the end of my day, this was one of those precious moments, perfect. The man in the shop was truly interested. Proud of his shop. Kind. Patient. Felt like home. Maybe he is the owner. He acted like it, humbly. In a world in chaos, some other difficult events in my life, my heart hurts and so needed time with my sweet boy. And this little shop, with the delicious treats, attuned to this little one who is so special to me. It was like I entered a haven. He was so kind. Effortlessly. I can't find a way to say how my heart feels so good tonight. All of it. I needed some little bit of magic. Thank you. Thank you so very much dear man.

I really wanted to like this place but the pastries were not good. It seemed that they were all made of store bought phyllo dough. Both quiches were wet and the flavor was not great. The croissants were all soft like store bought. I was so disappointed in everything I got. Maybe it's just this particular style of pastry but it did not seem French by any means.

Always exceeds expectations! The most wonderful authentic pastries and delightful service.

I have been dying to find some delicious French pastries. Mind you I decided to stop in the day before thanksgiving as they had been almost emptied out (great for them, not so great for me). Buuuut even with them not having any fresh bread left I decided to try some of their croissants: regular, almond, and one that has sugar pearls on it. Oh my goodness, they are crispy and so flaky, so buttery, and just perfect each in its own way. If you haven't tried them yet, give it a go. If you love bread you will not go wrong. Why you ask? Because it is just that darn good. The staff was very welcoming and explained the differences in their pastries. Hearing the staff speak to each other in French sealed the deal for me and brought me back to the time I visited Paris. Can't wait for my next visit (to this bakery and Paris, ha).

Saw an article about this bakery a few weeks back and couldn't get them out of my mind, so finally decided to stop in. It is very inviting, clean, organized, the staff is super friendly, helpful and the whole bakery smelled wonderful. All the baked goods looked so yummy, I wanted to buy one of each! I decided on getting the last two HUGE cinnamon buns, a couple baguettes and some foie gras. I also got two complimentary macaroons (so flavorful!). When I got home, I heated up one of the cinnamon buns and it was the most delicious one I have ever had! Just the right amount of gooey goodness and flavor! I am so glad I bought two and look forward to eating the other one tomorrow. I gave one of the baguettes to my parents and the other one I will eat with some hot soup. This is a great French bakery and they also have coffee, tea and other items (I have included a pic of the menu). Will be coming back soon!

Best croissants in Denver! Having tried a majority of bakeries in town Detour is still at the top of the list for best in Denver for me and my family! 10/10 would recommend!

Best almond/chocolate croissants EVER ! The fruit ones are not bad either but if you like chocolate and nuts .....don't hesitate to try it. Such a cozy little bakery ! And the lady that helped us was super nice and friendly as well. Definitely going again !!!

This bakery is fantastic!! So many great pastry and bread options to choose from. The staff is super nice as well.

As you may have noticed (?) I'm on a quiche quest, egged on (?) by my belief that we in Denver now are facing a quiche catastrophe in that there appears to be a large geographic circle within the central and south-central parts of Denver where you can't find great quiche. (Uh, that would be between the 3000 block south on Broadway to the 2800 block north on Larimer). Over the last week or 2 I've been testing out the quiche options in the area. (For a discussion of this issue see the Talk section discussion titled "Quiche: I'm looking for the best . . ." (started 11/22/19)). I got several suggestions of excellent quiche-serving bakeries/restaurants in the Talk discussion and therefore you're gonna see several reviews regarding places that serve quiche hitting my free-to-Yelp-content-pages. So here's the latest: Detour Bakery holds out so much 5-star quiche promise. Their personal pan sized quiche-ettes have just the right amount of spice (a dash of nutmeg signals respect for the classic quiche Lorraine recipe) and a good proportion of onions/scallions/shallots (choose one) and bacon to the requisite Gruyere cheese--sometimes accented with a sprinkle or two of Parmesan--shows that they are serious about this dish. Unfortunately, however, Detour Bakery microwaves their quiche when you ask for it to be heated. This essentially kills the quiche and turns the crust into a nicely shaped collection of mush. If they would simply buy a toaster oven or the even better option--give it a few minutes in a hot convection oven--it would be 5-star-good. Thus ends today's quiche review so sign me, David "egged on" M

The best bakery for classic French pastries in Denver. No gimmicks or outrageously priced items. Very reasonably priced (3.25 for a butter croissant), fantastic staff, and friendly owners. A must-try for Denver locals.

Under the original owners, this was a fantastic place for wonderful French goodies. Now, with new owners it wasn't worth the stop. Couldn't find lemon or cream cheese in the LCC croissant. There might have been 1 1/2 teaspoons of apricot in the other one. Prices went up, while quality went way down. Pastry was okay, though

I tried 3 pastries here and all were delicious! I had a raspberry croissant, chocolate almond croissant, and a parmesan leek pastry. They were pretty busy Saturday morning so it might be a struggle occasionally if you want to dine in. The woman at the counter was super friendly and helpful in helping me pick what to get.

Simply the best French/European style bakery within... oh, I'll say a ten mile radius. The owner and head baker is from France. Natural leavening and baking leads to a great crumb and crust on their loaves. I typically go with a simple, leaner baguette or loaf, then grab some decadent pastry to eat with coffee or share with loved ones, co-workers, and friends. Stop in and grab something or meet a friend there for breakfast/lunch, it will be in the top tier of any baked good you've had in your life.

Oh lord, oui oui oui Detour Bakery is a bakery force in Denver! I was looking for a bakery to check out during my time in Denver, and I am so glad yelp directed me to Detour. The bakery screams hardcore French fluffiness and quality of pastries. It's located in a strip mall kind of parking lot which means lots of parking YAY! They have a few picnic tables and seats outdoors if you plan on eating your goodies there on the spot, but most people were doing takeaway orders. They have food items to order, but I mainly came here for the freshly baked goods. Their selection isn't as grand as Lucky's in Boulder, but they are made with amazing quality and freshness. I got their chocolate croissant/pain au chocolat and vegetarian quiche which was so delicious. My friend enjoyed the pain au chocolat and even tried to lick up all of the flakes from the croissant (yes, THAT good). My quiche was delicious and so flavorful. I felt very comfortable stopping by with their COVID precautions, and everybody was doing good with staying their distance from the other customers. I highly recommend stopping by if you're looking for pastries at 110% French quality and goodness.

Delicious baked goods and beyond. The croissants are flaky and buttery, the pastries filled with delicious fruit such as apricot and staff is friendly and helpful.They also have savory options that we did not go for on this venture. Detour was busy on a Sunday morning around 9:30am when we stopped by. Whether you grab something there and stay a while or take to go this is detour you'll be happy to take time and again.

Wow- I stumbled upon this hidden gem because it's in the same parking lot as my son's swim lessons and am I ever glad I did! First of all, shop is clean and cute. Secondly, the guy working there is super friendly, which is always a plus. Finally, ITS SO GOOD!!! I've tried 2 types of baguettes- both were very yummy- my husband liked the chewy one better and I liked the crunchy one better- and we've tried the following croissants: chocolate, almond, apricot, cherry, and blueberry- all delicious! I'll definitely be stopping in after swim lessons every week...I'm already looking forward to buying bread next week and trying more of the fantastic pastries.

Amazing! Just like Paris! We had plain croissants, a cinnamon roll (huge enough to share), baguette, and cappuccino. Closed on Sunday and Monday, we came on a Saturday at 7:30 am right when they opened and already a line out the door! We ate on their outdoor patio and they constantly had a line even when we left at 9 am. This place is that good! Took a second cappuccino to go-best one in Denver and almost as good as Paris.

Fantastic bakery; pastries are excellent and the service was friendly. We bought a large variety of items a number of days in a row to bring down for grieving family members...on the last day we stopped by, the staff threw in some extras treats. Everything was delicious and enjoyed by a group that was paying very little attention to anything else. We were very grateful how easy it was to satisfy everyone's taste (savory/sweet, etc) in one stop.

Highly recommend. The savory leek pastry is one of my favorites. The pastry itself is so buttery and delicious, you can't go wrong.

The best French pastries, esp their croissants, outside of Paris!!!! Kind, helpful people at the counter!!! Love this place!!!!! I highly recommend it

Oh my yum! Where to start! The pastries in the cases are all fresh and perfectly flaky and laminated. I couldn't decide what to get - a classic butter croissant? A chocolate? A chocolate pecan? An almond? A savory? I went savory - an egg and leek croissant. It was to die for - creamy and flavorful and fresh. My sister's spinach and egg croissant was about as flaky as you can get too. Definitely stop here if you can! Yum!

AMAZING bakery, our go to! Just gotta plan it out if you want to go and make sure you go early in the morning, because it gets busy!

So glad I found this little neighborhood bakery! The quiches are delicious! I plan on trying many other things as well! Service is great too!