Rheinlander Bakery

The bakery is always busy but for a good reason. Everything was great and they have specific accommodations for food allergies. Gluten free options are prepared in a dedicated space so there is no cross contamination. The employees are super friendly and helpful.

Generally this place excels at the baked goods, but after our most recent purchase, my wife and are hesitant to return for what you pay for. Our Apple pie was pretty underwhelming and under-baked - I can hear Paul Hollywood in my ear whispering it to me. The crumb was also in massive chunks and the apples weren’t cooked through either. Disappointed.

Don't pass up this family-owned bakery just because it's not on a main street. This Old Town Arvada bakery has been baking authentic European goodies for over 60 years so you know it's great and worth finding. Bought several items here and all were fresh, delicious, and beautifully decorated. Enjoyed their strudels, cupcakes, cookies, and more. You can watch them make their delectable delights right behind the counter too. Staff are patient as you try to decide on what and how many to pick. No more store bought pastries for me when in the Arvada area.

This place has been around a long time and is currently owned by Johnson & Wales alumni! (I am also JWU alum so, this when I found this out, I was extra excited. To my delight, everything from here has been so mouth watering, and we've tried a lot of the pastries and cakes they make. Even had a custom cake made for my birthday in 2024 (photo included) that was so so good! The wont steer you wrong here.

Thank you! I absolutely loved how my Monsters Inc cake turned out. The colors were perfect and matched with our toppers. And the carrot cake filling was very delicious!

My first time coming here. This place is amazing and does not disappoint. They specialize in sweet bakery products. I had the Jalapeño turtle and the regular,( the Carmel is silky and buttery). Cherry strudel,( man oh man you have to get it and taste it) cherish every bite....the blueberry lemon strudel. This place is premium 👌 you don't have to buy everything, but there is alot to choose from, so we tried several and all of them we amazing. About 6$ per item and well worth it. They are meant to enjoy and not shovel in your mouth. You will want to, but I promise you will miss out. I am dead serious, you can taste the layers of flavor. Let's just say I will be back

Incredible treats from Rheinlander- I’ve had 6 biscotti during my 3 day stay in Arvada! Friendly service, huge vegan selection. Very very impressed.

We stopped in on our way to the Denver Airport from a week of skiing in Breckenridge. We enjoyed shopping olde town and getting pastries at Rheinlander Bakery! Wonderful memories ❤️

Rheinlander Bakery is located in Olde Town Arvada and should be on your list to check out if you are desserts. This German inspired bakery can be found a few doors down from The Arvada Tavern with street parking available. While walking around Olde Town with my husband and our little girl dog, I saw this bakery and decided to just go inside and see (sometimes that can be dangerous for the waist and the wallet, lol). My husband and our little girl sat one of the few tables outside the bakery. When I came in, I just started to look at all the baked goods in the glass case, trying to figure out what items I would like to purchase (it would really be a shame if I came in a bakery and walk away without anything). Because there were a few other people in the bakery, I had to wait until an employee was free to help me with my order. A friendly employee behind the counter did ask me how he could help me after waiting a short time (maybe 10 minutes?). He was helpful in providing suggestions and also told me what were some popular items that people purchase (such as their cupcakes and eclairs). I ended up purchasing the following: Chocolate Eclair, $5.98 prior to tax and fees- The employee helping me told me that the filling is made with freshly made custard and not just whipped cream. This eclair was definitely good and a good size for sharing. Pistachio Almond Persian Roll, $3.98 prior to tax and fees- I asked the employee what were these Persian rolls. He told me they are a cinnamon roll that is flatten, and with this particular one, it has some marzipan and crushed pistachios. Oh this dessert was definitely delicious and quite sweet. But the crushed pistachios did a nice job of trying to balance the sweetness (but still on the sweet side). Also a very nice size for sharing. Billionaire Shortbread, $5.98 prior to tax and fees- Oh this was very good, very decadent. I can see why it is known as the "billionaire" shortbread. But the shortbread is a little crumbly though and may be a little messy if you do not eat this with a plate. Sticky Bun, $3.98 prior to tax and fees- I got this for my husband and he consumed it the next day. He thought it was good (he loves cinnamon rolls and figured he would enjoy this). ----------------------------- (Total- $23.11 after tax and fees) I did not know this, nor was there a sign, but I was charged an egg fee on my receipt. Just wanted to bring this up for those that are unaware. My husband and I (our little girl got a few bites Persian roll) ate the chocolate eclair and the Persian roll after I purchased it (we sat at one of the 2 tables outside, there is also a bench). There are plates, plastic utensils and napkins inside the bakery, right by the entrance). The shortbread and sticky bun was consumed later on. Although I was charged a hidden egg fee, I still really enjoyed the baked goods that I purchased. If I lived in this area, I would come back to try some of their other baked goods.

The service was great, even when busy. But that's where the positives end. Streusel cookie was beyond dry. And this is coming from someone who loves shortbread. I had 2 petit fours style cakes. The pistachio had pistachios in it, but the overwhelming flavor was almond extract. The keylime was mid and the cake was dry and crumbly. The linzer tart was one of the better options as the jam saved the dry shortbread, but only by a bit. The Bienenstitch Sandwich was similar to the linzer, in that the dryness is only saved by the cream in the center. Speaking of cream. None of what is claimed to be buttercream tastes like real butter. As someone who bakes a lot, I can taste real butter versus a butter flavored shortening. Everything with the frosting had the artificial taste, greasy texture of fake buttercream. The lemon cupcake fell to the same horror. Fake frosting, dry cake, and a lemon flavor that was artificial. Finally, my only real reason to come. The strudel. I had the apple and blueberry cream cheese strudel. They were tough. Strudel made in the proper way should be tender. Pastry rolled so thin that you can read a newspaper through it. This was the opposite. Finally, the streusel rolls fell victim to the other recipes. They were dry and tough. I had to use a paring knife to cut through the blueberry lemon one when I got home. All in all, I think I fell victim to paid TikTok ads. As someone who routinely bakes, I am hard to please, but had high hopes. My hopes fell drastically short and I will never get my 60$, time spent driving, or hydration back.

I stopped in with my Mom to pick up a birthday cake for her. Even though it was the day before Thanksgiving and completely packed, they ran everything so smoothly. I had a very short wait, attentive, mind and friendly service. We chose princess cake, strawberry rhubarb turnover, cinnamon streusel bun, pistachio cream bun, blueberry lemon strudel, a chocolate chip biscotti, a snickerdoodle, and left to enjoy at home. I'm not exaggerating when I say that every single bite was THE best I've ever had. Just absolutely phenomenal. I'm excited that my birthday is only about a month away and I already have my eye on the Black Forest cake.

The incredible smell of baking bread and goodies literally pulled me in from the street. The cases and cases of fresh baked treats are absolutely incredible. I bought myself some cherry streusel as well as some chocolate dipped pretzels the staff was exceptionally pleasant and helpful. The building is immaculately clean and the prices are very reasonable for the higher end baked they are making and selling. I'm super glad this bakery isn't in my neighborhood as I would weigh considerably more than I do. If you like fresh baked breads, cakes, muffins etc, this is the place for you. They have real German sour kraut.

Rheinlander is a nice local spot to treat yourself to a coffee and pastry. I was hoping to find some Bienenstich but apparently it is seasonal. Other Euro pastries were available however (Dobash, Nussecken and the usual Strudels). The coffee served here is very flavorful and smooth (Waldschänke) and available in one pound bags for purchase to take home. Rheinlander does offer non-dairy milk options for a slight upcharge. Outdoor cafe table seating is available but VERY limited.

Just wanted to update to say I continue to love coming here. For a sweet treat for myself , or a cake for a celebration, or a latte to walk around olde town with! The quality is always the absolute best! And they still have things like gluten free dairy free etc etc they have it! Ryan and I tried a little bit of everything the other day and it was such a delight! The people are too !

Got a late and some pastries. They were absolutely delicious. Very sweet. The coffee was well priced and they have lots of syrups to try. The staff were kind. We will definitely be back to try more

Freezing the backed good prior to selling....that why everything is so dry and tastes weird.

Amazing Bakery with lots and lots of Gluten-Free Options! Various cupcake flavors, cannolis, various cookies, biscottis, brownies, Bavarians, eclairs, tortes, razzipans, and everything else you can imagine this is a dream bakery whether you are gluten-free or not. Currently for the holidays they offer peppermint patties--these are yummmmmyyyy! I highly recommend this Rheinlander Bakery in downtown Arvada. It's definitely worth the trip.

Oct 2024 - Beautiful bakery with a large selection of yummies We got lucky with parking :) Line wasn't long and there was a large collection to select from The Danish and biscotti's were rich & tasty ! We will be back to this beautiful town and bakery in our next visit

From the moment you're near the shop you can smell the wonderful aroma of baked goods. Upon entering we were greeted by the attentive employees as we gazed at all the delicious items to choose from. We decided on the Apple strudel slices and cherry streusel roll. We sat outside in their seating area and devoured the one of the delicious treats. It was amazingly tasty and was happy we had another treat to go.

Great service. Great pastries. Large selection of amazing looking options. We support local businesses, especially when they are this good.

A German bakery that doesn't have German Chocolate cake is a miss. The rest of the goods looked good enough but needed a specific item.

The pastries looked beautiful and inviting. We tried several items while visiting family. Some, like the carrot cake and tiramisu, could have been better, but overall it was still an enjoyable experience.

I tried a handful of pastries and they were all delicious. If I had to pick my favorite one, I'd probably say the Billionaire's Shortbread because I'm a lover shortbread. Layers of shortbread cookies, caramel, chocolate ganache, and sea salt, just perfection. However, anything you order from here would be a yummy treat. Service was wonderful, I asked from some recommendations and all of them were great. Atmosphere reminds me of traditional bakeries with long cases filled with goodies. They have a large selection of items, I look forward to coming back here and trying more.

Wow one of the best pumpkin pie I've ever had! We will continue to order our pies from this bakery!

Ordered a cake for the wife's bday with marzipan icing, white wine and strawberry filling. It was amazing! Highly recommend.

Be careful when you go to this place because it's very dangerous... to your diet. Daily they make exceptionally delicious baked goods and they have them in glass display cases where you can easily see them! And the more annoying part is I could clearly hear most of these baked goodies calling my name! :-) If you're looking for a quality, old-fashioned bakery, it's worth your time and effort to drive to Arvada to check out all the goodies this place has to offer.

I usually just pre-order birthday cakes, which are delicious. Give them at least 3 to 4 days if you want the freshest cakes. I've tried other pastries & strudel, but they are kind of high priced for what u get. But they also have gluten free, which is a plus.

Absolutely amazing vanilla apple strudel. Just like Germany. They also have a ton of coffee flavors and other baked goods. Will definitely try next time I return.

Delicious! Make sure to stop by this old town Arvada German Bakery! It lives up to the hype. I tried the apple strudel and I asked for a slice of the princess cake so they recommended the strawberry wine tort. along with a 16oz latte, it came to $16 with tax. The yellow cake was so moist, with layers of creamy custard, the strawberries, with marzipan buttercream. Sweetness is just right. I finished it in one setting. There is outside seating to sip the coffee and pastries. I would come back and try their different cakes.

I'm reviewing this one simple cupcake. It was the end of the day and they were closing and yes, we were served very quickly. That being said seven dollars for one cupcake that was a little bit hard was rather disappointing. It's a cute bakery and I will try it again and under different circumstances but at first try it is a no

I was immediately drawn to the colorful and beautiful looking pastries. We were visiting our son and his wife and bought several items to share and enjoy. The items did not live up to the expectations. The carrot cake was gummy and floury. The tiramisu had very little Italian flavor. We really wanted to love it....but it isn't likely we would ever try it again. It's pretty....just not tasty.

Loved the pastries here. So many options and the people were nice as well. Was pretty crowded on a Sunday but the store is big. We had the vanilla eclair thing, Black Forest cupcake, horseshoe macaroon, and strawberry and wine cake. The vanilla eclair was pretty sweet but the pastry part was yummy. The Black Forest cupcake was dry and a bit too sweet as well. My favorite was the wine and strawberry cake. The flavor was really good and not too sweet. Didn't get too much wine flavor but I would definitely get that again. I also liked the macaroon and it was an interesting shape. It was pretty moist as well.

Amazing German bakery in downtown Arvada. Stopped several times and everything we've had was amazing.

Boy, this German native was super disappointed by this bakery. :-( I was really hoping to find some good quality, authentic German baked goods, but there was almost nothing of the sort to be found. They have Bienenstich, which is authentic, but it's not my favorite so I didn't try it. The Black Forest cupcakes were decorated with what looked like cheap, lard-based frosting, and topped with a - gasp - maraschino cherry! So wrong. Didn't dare try that one, either. The Lemon "Moose" cake had hardly any mousse in it to speak of, and the filling that was there was just the lard-y kind, instead of yummy, fresh, actual whipped cream like I would have expected. The blueberry-lemon Streusel bun was alright, and the best of the four different items I tried. If you've had true German pastries, I suspect you'll be similarly disappointed. Otherwise, they certainly do have a big selection of baked goods that are a bit fancier looking, but qualitatively similar to what you'd find at King Soopers.

I have no idea how anyone walking past the Rheinlander Bakery can escape the smells overtaking the air on the street outside. Once you float into the bakery, decision paralysis hits. Every item looks amazing. On my latest visit, I purchased homemade peppermint patties, a hamburger sugar cookie, and a couple other items I consumed too fast to remember. Definitely a must stop for all your sweet needs when in Arvada!

The best bakery that exists on planet Earth and it's been around for a long time. It's a Germany bakery and everything in here tasted like heaven. Stop whatever you're doing and head here right now.

Looking for a breakfast spot or bakery while in Arvada and found Rheinlander Bakery... Wow... So many incredible options!! I bought several things... all of them were delicious!!

Got the apple streusel and Bienenstich and both were delicious. My German boyfriend approved!

What a fun place to discover! I actually heard about this place from a tiktok. I was surprised because I am in the area a lot and I've never noticed this bakery. I tried two desserts and it was hard to stick to two because there might be atleast 100 options!!! The two I got were awesome - one was a confetti torte and I can't remember the other name but they had this style of dessert in a couple different flavors. Mine was the snickers and it was very good. I loved the style of the dessert but I'd get one without nuts next time. I'm taking a star off because of the style of service. They really rush people and the amount of items they have is so overwhelming. I asked for recommendations and was told caramel and red velvet - 2 flavors I don't care for but he kind of looked annoyed when I said that so I just hurried up and picked. There was a huge line and no real way to look at everything in there while remaining in line. If they add a better more organized process, I bet they would sell more.

Rating - 4.5 - Went here on 7/4/24. First time here. Found them on IG. Very friendly staff. Very attentive. No seats inside. A couple right outside their door. But in Old Town Arvada you'll find quite a few tables along the sidewalk. We ordered a Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookie, Key Lime Cake, a lemon cake and a chocolate cake. All small pieces. Everything was good. The cookie could have been more chewy. Then there're could have been more lime flavor in the cake. But will definitely be back and try more things.

I have stopped here three times on my trips through the Denver area. I'm always impressed by the quality and variety of this delicious business

If you haven't been run to this bakery for y or t next cake order. It was super easy to order online but they were out of the red velvet online so I called and they said they could make it since I was picking up three days from when I called. I picked it up slightly after the 11am pick up time I had requested on a Sunday morning. The place was packed with people picking up cakes and ordering pastries and other sweet treats. We used the cake for a birthday celebration and everyone raved about how delicious it was without being too sweet. I will be back to try the lattes and other sweet treats..

Very good recommendation from one of the girls working at the bakery. I don't remember the name of the dessert and it didn't last long enough for me to take a picture. The picture I took was of butter beer, but that is not the dessert that I am writing about. The butter beer was okay it had a peanut butter and chocolate flavor, but it was not my favorite. Because it was a bit too salty.

Rhinelander is THE place to get baked goods. I ordered my third Black Forest whipped cream cake from here, in 3 years for a birthday. We have also had plenty of pastries and cookies from here over the years. Great bakers, great service!

I got cupcakes for a small birthday celebration, I had to the chef selection as they all looked amazing, and they were fresh and a huge hit.

Great little bakery. They have everything to standard baked goods to strudels. I go mainly for the streudels. I've had some of the other things, but I felt like they were somewhat standard (good, but also could get anywhere). I would say go for the strudels, personally. It's not a sit down place at all, but you can order a pastry and a coffee and then you need to find someplace to eat it. Not the cheapest place but it's a good place to get some quality baked goods for a special occasion. Also, just have some patience when you are there. They are often busy (but worth the wait!)

This is a very good bakery, with an incredible pastry and cake selection. There was also a very large gluten-free pastry selection. I tried four different pastries and one streusel. All the baked items were delicious. There were numerous cakes to choose from, I will order cake during one of my next visits. I wanted tea to drink with my dessert, and the tea selection was very large and affordable. This bakery has something for everybody, and the staff are extremely friendly and willing to assist customers.

The store itself is really cute. There is so much selection, and everyone was really welcoming. However, the actual baked goods were just average. I will not be coming back. The marshmallow was grainy, the baklava was way too sweet, the cookie tasted so eggy, the cupcake was decent, but still not great for the price. Everything was expensive...and not worth it in comparison to other bakeries. The only decent thing was the baby king cake.

Great gem in downtown Arvada. German bakery with an amazing selection of baked treats and coffees. Hard to pick just one treat. Friendly and fast service , it was busy when we went but still got helped quickly. Quaint little bakery. Everything we tried was top notch! Got cute decorated cookies for kids too

So after spending over $400 on our annual holiday gifts for our clients, I cannot be believe for 1 secod how badly II was treated, and the the absolute lack of quality in every single one of these boxes, unbelievable. . The young man you had working in the front was super vexed by the fact that I had ordered so mich. 11 dozen treats is suxh a huge ask??? Better believe he charged me for the one decorated treat per box and seemingly your entire crew never once tried to get anyone above him/management to help I'm better off just getting pilsbury cookies. I should have 100%. listened to everyone in Old Towne Arvada, and not gone back! Never again garbage bakery. Sincerely, Emily Rettich 50 year resident of Old Town Arvada, the founder ot the old town arvada cruise ride.And now your most vocal critic against what a rip off piece of crap, people are going to overpay for.

Stopped in after leaving So Radish, which is just a few doors down. There weren't a lot of vegan options. I tried a chocolate truffle brownie and a vanilla cupcake with fudge buttercream icing. Both were gluten-free and delicious. If I was in the area, I'd stop by to try more of their vegan pastries.

Super cute bakery in an adorable part of Denver that I've never been to. They have a huge selection of baked goods and also coffee to accompany the delicious sweet treats. The lady who took care of us was super nice and patient (we were with a 2year old who wanted to get everything) and also helpful. Definitely would go back there to buy more goodies if I'm ever around.

I love this German Bakery located in the heart of Old Town Arvada. I went in around 2:30 pm on a weekday and they still had ample fresh treats available for purchase. I got a mix of 5 things for my boyfriend and I to share. A slice of blueberry cream cheese streusel, apple streusel, baklava, billionaires shortbread and chocolate toffee cake (tasted like an upscale ho-ho). Even in the afternoon, there was a line but it moved quickly. The breakfast pastries were both delicious. The baklava was both of our favorites and also the best baklava either of us have ever had which is wild. The other two authentic pastries were bland. $6 a pop was a bit steep given the size of the pastries, but it was fun to try them all. It won't be a regular spot but definitely somewhere for a special treat on occasion.

Great selection of streusel and gluten free also. You can pick up a piece or the whole thing. Everything is delicious and lines tend to move quickly. Remember to park in the public lot a block away to make it easier to pick up.

Have not been since before covid but we were in the area so thought it would be nice. We were wrong. It tasted like from frozen box mix vs. fresh bakery. Not sure what happened to the quality here but it's not what we remembered.

WOW. I was trying to find a good bakery in Denver and I'm SO glad I found this place. The reviews are not kidding - this is an amazing bakery and everything I got (a smattering of about six pastries) were amazing. The only thing I didn't like was the flow of the bakery. There's no clear place to order and the aisles are a bit small so it's kinda tough to view everything before placing an order if there are other customers. But let's be honest - this small annoyance is not enough to knock this place down by a star. The pastries are *excellent*.

5 star customer service. I needed an order with piping/message on it & they did it in a matter of minutes. Very impressed in this day and age by a small business that has such incredible and kind service. And the deserts speak for themselves! Phenomenal! Must visit spot in old towne! Snickerdoodle cookies are amazing, and we got 4 streusel rolls :)