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32 of the Best Baked Goods in Denver to Eat Right Now

Date el gusto.

Bakeries in the Denver metro area are having a moment, thanks to Coloradan’s appetites for carb-loaded comfort and a pandemic-driven rise in storefront-free operations. We nibbled our way through the Mile High City to find the tastiest goodies. Go ahead and try them all—you deserve it.

Las panaderías o reposterías están pasando por un momento de gran popularidad, gracias al apetito de la gente en Denver por los antojitos llenos de carbohidratos y un aumento, impulsado por la pandemia, en las empresas sin locales fijos. Fuimos probando por aquí y por allá en la “Ciudad a una milla de altura” para encontrar los postres más sabrosos. No lo pienses mucho y pruébalos todos. Te lo mereces.

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Shortbreads

At three-month-old Süti & Co. , chef Andrea Uzarowski serves buttery shortbreads (pictured above) with a side of serenity. The Boulder shop is modeled after bakeries in her homeland of Denmark, where hygge—the practice of creating ambiences that promote coziness and warmth—is a way of life. Süti (named after a sweet treat following a meal) reflects that philosophy.  Inside the airy, white-walled cottage, leather chairs and puffy-pillow-lined seats are arranged around small tables to invite visitors to engage in conversation or reflection over hand-cut cookies and cinnamon-scented chai, rather than looking at their devices. air a carafe of cinnamon-scented chai with the Anna, a sandwich of lemon zest shortbread and raspberry jam dedicated to Uzarowski’s daughter.

Whether you prefer your cookies big and gooey or crumbly and frosted, the following iterations are good to the last crumb.

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The Dirty Islander Online Last April, Isla and Alexander Thomas started selling New York–style cookies (inspired by Isla’s stint as a college student in the Big Apple ) at local farmers’ markets and online. Chocolate-chip devotees shouldn’t miss the Mum, I’m Preggo—an oversize, cakelike monstrosity studded with gooey chunks of European chocolate . As part of its zero-waste mission, the bakery donates all leftovers to people experiencing homelessness .

Stroopwafels

Colorado Stroopwafels Online When Yolande Schmitz moved from Amsterdam to the Front Range in 2018, she missed the fresh-made, syrup-filled waffle cookies synonymous with the Netherlands. To satiate her cravings, she baked her own. Schmitz’s crisp, delicate exterior layers are made with mostly local ingredients and give way to a caramelly molasses interior. Hot tip: Warm the treats by resting them atop a cup of coffee.

Trompeau Bakery Englewood Trompeau has been treating Denverites to traditional French goûters (late afternoon snacks) for more than 20 years, and among the lineup of comforting baguettes and brioches, lunettes—two shortbread cookies nestled around a layer of raspberry jam—are a beloved indulgence. With a name that means eyeglasses, each lunette has two flower-shaped cutouts that give diners a peek into the interior.

Seasonal Shortbread

Victory Love & Cookies West Highland Kristy Greenwood Bortz found purpose in baking after being diagnosed with cancer in 2006 and now crafts decadent cookies out of the kitchen at Denver Bread Company (which she owns with her husband, Greg Bortz). Her melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies are seasonally inspired, and creations include lavender-cherry and thyme-, lemon-, and black-pepper-infused bites.

Dolce Sicilia Italian Bakery Wheat Ridge The menu at this 19 -year-old pastry palace includes espresso-kissed tiramisu, tricolor rainbow cookies, and pistachio-encrusted cannoli. But don’t miss the more than half-dozen flavors of biscotti, including chocolate and hazelnut, gingerbread, and our go-to, cinnamon almond. The sturdy, ready-to-dunk biscuits are studded with nuts and scented with warm baking spices . 

Tea Cookies

Gateaux Bakery Golden Triangle At Gateaux—which has stocked its cases with fondant-shrouded cakes, glossy fruit tarts, and other beautifully decorated goodies since 1999—tea cookies are a canvas for the changing seasons. For Christmas and Hanukkah, look for Santas, trees, and dreidels, all of which come dressed in the bakery’s hand-piped secret-recipe icing.

Iced Cranberry & Oat Cookies

The Urban Cookie Cheesman Park Baker Denon Moore’s dried-fruit-bejeweled, frosting-drizzled wonders are so popular they earned her Cake Crumbs Bakery an appearance on a holiday episode of the Today Show in 2015. Although Moore sold that Park Hill eatery in 2017, she added the crowd-pleaser to her lineup at nearly two-year-old Urban Cookie, where she now sells a variety of big, chewy beauties influenced by nostalgic flavors.

Make It at Home:

Urban Cookie’s Oat and Cranberry Recipe

Yields about 24, one-ounce cookies 1¼ cup all-purpose flour (bleached or unbleached) 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats ¾ cup dried cranberries (sweetened or natural) ¼ tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. salt ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. Saigon cinnamon ½ cup softened butter ( room temp) 2/3 cup brown sugar (not packed) ¾ cup pure cane cugar 1 egg ½ tsp. vanilla extract

• Preheat a convection oven to 325˚ or a conventional oven to 350˚.
• Combine the flour, oats, cranberries, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together and set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a mixing bowl using a hand mixer, cream together the sugars and butter until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl, add the egg, and mix again until fully incorporated and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla. Slowly add the flour/oats mixture until just incorporated (be sure not to over mix).
• Scoop the cookies with a one-ounce scoop/melon baller or tablespoon onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the freezer until set (a couple hours) or for up to three months.
• When you’re ready to bake them, place the frozen cookies far enough apart from each other so there’s room for them to double in size (12 per sheet is best). Bake for eight to 12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
• Cool on the cookie sheet for several minutes after removing them from the oven.
• Drizzle with your favorite vanilla buttercream or royal icing (or don’t—they are perfectly delicious without).

Upgrade your slice-and-schmear routine with these crave-worthy versions, courtesy of Mile High City bakers who are elevating and embellishing the breakfast standby.

Jewish Bagel

At 37-year-old Zaidy’s Deli & Bakery , a haunt off South Holly Street for latkes, blintzes, and challah French toast, co-owners Beth Ginsberg and Joel and Max Appel (who recently bought the business from founder Gerard Rudofsky) offer traditional Jewish bagels in eight flavors, including onion and pumpernickel. Every day, up to 300 of the circular indulgences are shaped, boiled, and baked to yield the style’s signature thick crust and dense texture. Order the lox melt—which features cream cheese, lox, onion, tomato, capers, and melted pepper jack cheese—on your favored variety.

Turkish Simit

Marla Celik’s three-year-old Istanbul Café & Bakery is a Washington Virginia Vale staple for specialties such as Turkish baklava and coffee. But Celik also makes three types of bagels from her homeland, including the simit, a take that’s lighter than its New York–style counterparts. The hand-size rings are composed of two strands of twisted dough and baked to golden brown for a crispy exterior with a toothsome center; sides of soft feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives make for a perfect savory counterbalance.

Ana Fanakra’s custard-stuffed skoleboller (translation: school rolls) are a quintessential Norwegian treat for pastry lovers of all ages.

Norwegian-born Ana Fanakra comes from a long line of bakers: Her mother and grandmothers passed down their recipes through the generations, and her father would wake up early to make cinnamon rolls. But it wasn’t until she lost her human resources job during the pandemic that her family’s treat-making expertise became the foundation for Ana’s Norwegian Bakeri in Centennial. Sandwiched between two auto service shops, the eatery’s troll-adorned sign is the only indicator of what’s found within: a brightly lit, teal-accented bakery furnished with Norwegian flags and display cases full of tempting comforts.

Fanakra’s father’s four-inch-tall cinnamon rolls are a staple, but it’s the skoleboller—a name that references the frequency with which they are included in school children’s lunches—that keep us coming back. “People would make them at home for celebrations,” says Fanakra, who immigrated to the United States for college in 1999. The lightly sweet, cardamom-zinged bread is oh-so-soft and has a hollowed-out center that holds a pool of yellow vanilla custard. A topping of icing and flaky coconut adds a tropical aroma and a bit of crunch. “The perfect bite is a mix of all of that,” she says, a feat best achieved by tearing off a bit of the outer bun for scooping out the decadent creamy filling.

You don’t have to book a flight to savor Hong Kong–style egg tarts, Sicilian cannoli, or Mexican sweet breads. Find them—and other staples from across the world—at nine Denver-area bakeries offering true senses of place.

France In Parker, La Baguette de Normandy chef-owner Michael Dupont crafts French specialties from his home country. The Paris-Brest , named for the 131-year-old long-distance bicycle race between those two cities, is a wheel-shaped indulgence made of two layers of pâte à choux pastry dough sandwiched around a whipped praline crème mousseline (vanilla buttercream mixed with praline paste).

United States In true melting pot fashion, Thoa Nguyen combines Asian fusion ingredients with French and American techniques at Bánh & Butter Bakery Café in Aurora. To make her ube cupcake , Nguyen adds simple syrup and purple yam in extract and powder form to a pound cake batter and then crests each moist, deeply flavorful base with lavender-hued chantilly cream.

Turkey Middle Eastern– and Mediterranean-influenced appetizers, entrées, and desserts—like honey-soaked baklava—have long drawn diners to fast-casual Jerusalem Restaurant in the University neighborhood. Finish your meal with a pistachio bird’s nest , whose toasted nuts are nestled in a ring of phyllo dough that’s glazed with butter and lemon simple syrup.

China Inside tiny, no-frills Celestial Bakery in South Federal Boulevard’s Far East Center , the counter is loaded with Chinese goodies, including shatteringly crisp jian dui (sesame balls) and golden youtiao (fried dough strips). Don’t miss the egg tarts : puddles of smooth, sun-colored custard cradled by mini puff pastry shells and presented in cupcake wrappers.

Mexico From Panaderia Contreras ’ orange-fronted mercado in the heart of Westwood, bakers prepare Mexican delicacies of all shapes and sizes. Although tres leches cakes and churros are readily available, a self-serve glass case of pan dulce offers treats for all palates. Indulge in a pastel-hued concha : The briochelike bread is patterned to resemble a seashell and showered with a cookie crumble.

Italy Stop into Englewood’s Gallo Italian Supper Club and Bakery on South Broadway for some of Denver’s best cannoli , shaped by the masterful hands of Sicilian-born baker and co-owner Gaspare Licata. The tubes of crisp fried pastry dough are piped with a combination of creamy ricotta and come in versions such as classic vanilla, chocolate, and green-tinted pistachio.

Ethiopia Aurora’s HiRa Cafe & Patisserie is a love letter to the cafes of Ethiopia’s capital city, Addis Ababa, where chef-owner Hiwot Solomon learned about the postcolonial tradition of sliced cake with coffee. Enjoy a mug of single-origin Ethiopian java with a square of the Black Forest , whose thin sheets of chocolate sponge are layered with cherry-liqueur-infused whipped cream and decorated with delicate curls of shaved chocolate.

Argentina Maria Empanada , which has locations in Highland, Platt Park, and Aurora’s Stanley Marketplace, makes plump turnovers for every meal of the day. Most of the pastries are savory, but the sweet Banatella —packed with a medley of Nutella, bananas, and chocolate—is wonderful accompanied by a cup of the restaurant’s yerba mate, an herbaceous tea popular in South America.

Vietnam In 1980, the Huynh family transformed the Mile High City sandwich scene with the debut of banh mi hot spot Vinh Xuong Bakery , which now has outposts in the Far East Center and on West Alameda Avenue in Valverde. The eateries also offer an array of Vietnamese desserts such as banh da lon , a steamed, delightfully sticky cake composed of yellow and green layers made with tapioca starch, coconut milk, pandan, and mung bean paste.

“Everything about me is packaged into this branding,” says Not Yo Mama’s Cupcakes (NYMC) owner Angelia Han. “Everything” includes her love of street dancing and hip-hop, her appreciation for global flavors, and her upbringing in Guam as the daughter of Korean immigrants. “It’s so special to me that I get to actually share my creations with the world as a minority Asian American,” she says. Han started her business in Kona, Hawaii, in 2019, but relaunched in the Mile High City in late 2020 after moving to Colorado to be closer to family. We caught up with Han to find out why her colorful creations, such as the It’s A Pandanmic—a cream-cheese-frosting-finished cake made with pandan extract (a tropical plant with an earthy vanilla flavor) stuffed with house-made coconut pudding—are so delectable.

5280: What’s the creative process behind your playfully named treats? Angelia Han: I like to take nostalgic flavors from childhood snacks and things like that and re-create them with more Asian flair. One of my top flavors, Cookiesz N Bae, is ube with black sesame and Oreo, so it’s like my take on an Asian cookies and cream.

How do you keep them so moist? We actually freeze our cupcakes immediately after we bake and decorate them so that they retain the moisture. Our frosting is made with a whipped cream base instead of a buttercream.

What makes NYMC stand out? If you go to the grocery store or an American bakery, the sweets are very sweet because they’re Western desserts—so I wanted to offer an alternative. I let customers who have never tried our cupcakes know that they’re not going to be anywhere near as sweet as any cupcake they’ve had.

Why do you keep baking? I believe my cupcakes will help bridge barriers and facilitate connections at the table because the brand and everything within it is cross-cultural. My favorite reactions from people who try our cupcakes are: Oh, we have that in our culture, too . Or, This is something I had back home or when I was a kid.

Find Han’s pop-up schedule on her Instagram page, @_notyomamascupcakes .

A guide to enjoying Poulette Bakeshop’s showstopping croissant loaf at every meal.

Pastry pros Carolyn Nugent and Alen Ramos are a resourceful pair. Case in point: The husband-and-wife team, who own one-year-old Poulette Bakeshop in Parker, collect and save the leftover trimmings from their French-butter-enriched European breakfast pastry dough. Most people throw that in the trash,” Nugent says. Then they bake the would-be discards into loaves, which are the equivalent of 10 croissants each. This by-the-meal guide will ensure you use up the pillowy, flaky stunners before they go stale.

Breakfast: Cut the bread into hefty slices to griddle into French toast, a dish Nugent recommends finishing with caramelized apples and toasted pecans; whipped crème fraiche and pumpkin or apple butter; or Nutella, roasted hazelnuts, and candied oranges. “Slices should be thick, around 1.5 inches, for maximum custard absorption,” she says.

Lunch: Generous slabs are an excellent foundation for tartines: open-faced sandwiches loaded with sweet and savory accoutrements, from ham, cheese, and béchamel sauce to almond butter and fresh berries. Says Nugent: “The easiest slam dunk is avocado toast.”

Dinner: Brown squares in the oven to make croutons for salads or transform them into the ultimate holiday side. “What would really be over the top,” Nugent says, “would be to make stuffing with some really great stock, onions, celery, and herbs.”

Dessert: At Poulette, Nugent and Ramos sell bread pudding made with cubed bread, which is soaked in a mixture of cream, eggs, sugar, and vanilla. “We put dark chocolate [chunks] in ours, but you could do cranberries, pistachios, or roasted apples,” she says. “Bake it low and slow.”

Whip up a coconut cream pie with the help of Shamane’s Bakery & Cafe .

For Thanksgiving weekend alone, the 19-year-old Boulder store produces more than 1,000 crusted beauties—starring apple caramel crumble, pecan, and other sweet fillings—as well as galettes and savory varieties. Cream-laden options such as chocolate mousse and Key lime are perennial favorites, owner-baker Shamane Simons says, but lately, more customers have been gravitating toward the coconut cream. Use her recipe below to craft your own.

Coconut Cream Pie

Yields two 9-inch pies 2 cups 100 percent coconut milk 4 oz. granulated sugar 1½ oz. cornstarch 1 egg yolk 1 whole egg 1 oz. butter (optional) 29-inch pie crusts* 1½ cups fresh whipping cream 3 Tbs. powdered sugar ½ tsp. vanilla ¾ cup toasted shredded coconut

To make the custard:

• Whisk coconut milk, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook over low to medium heat, whisking frequently, until the mixture is just about to simmer.
• Meanwhile, whisk the egg yolk and whole egg in a medium-size bowl. When the milk thickens slightly (about 10 to 15 minutes), gently pour the mixture over the eggs while whisking continuously until combined. Return the custard to the saucepan.
• Whisk the custard over medium heat until bubbly and thickened (stir continuously to ensure it doesn’t cook onto the bottom of the pan).
• Strain the filling over a wide, shallow bowl and whisk in butter. Cover with parchment paper or plastic wrap and chill for 24 hours.

To assemble the pies:

• Bake the pie crusts. Let cool.
• Whisk the coconut custard slightly until smooth and fill the pie shells to just under the rim.
• Whip the fresh cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla (you can also use the innards of half a vanilla bean) and continue whipping until nearly stiff peaks form. Pipe cream on top of the custard and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Let everything chill for at least two hours before serving.

Bonus: Simon’s Sweet Pie Crust

Yields two pie crusts 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 1/8 tsp. salt 4–6 oz. room temperature butter 2 eggs 1 egg yolk

• In a mixer with a paddle attachment, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add butter and mix until slightly combined. Add eggs and mix until a dough forms. Wrap and chill for at least three hours.
• Roll the dough into 10-inch circles (they should be about 1/16-inch thick). Center the crusts on your pie pans and gently press into the interiors to remove air bubbles. Leave a little overhang and trim the dough around the edges. Chill for one hour.
• Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork or docker to prevent air bubbles (Simons recommends docking diagonal lines to make a flower pattern in the pan). Bake at 350 ˚ until deep golden brown. Cool.

Croissants & More

Talented carb-slingers on the Front Range are churning out colorful croissants, sustainably sourced sourdough, and cheesy rolls. Here, a by-the-numbers snapshot of the scene.

300: Acres of regenerative farmland in Colorado supported by Dry Storage . At the company’s grain mill in Boulder, pros transform batches of sustainably grown heirloom wheat purchased from local growers into flour for businesses—including Dry Storage’s own Arapahoe Avenue bakery, which produces thick-crusted sourdough baguettes —in the state and beyond.

5: Brightly striped varieties of filled croissants available from space-themed Black Box Bakery in LoDo. The colors of the pastries, available for delivery and at pop-ups, are often a clue to what’s inside: The strawberry, for instance, is streaked with layers of red dough that hint at its jammy center.

40: Minutes each yellow-tinted turmeric loaf spends cooking in the Funky Flame ’s mobile, wood-fired oven at the corner of 44th Avenue and Zuni Street in Sunnyside. Chef-owner Allison Declercq Steiner seasons each boule with roasted garlic and adds a thick coating of black sesame seeds for a dramatic finish.

2,750: Pounds of French butter used to laminate the croissants Hearth sold during the 2022 farmers’ market season. In September, owner and head baker Matt Quinlisk debuted a bakery and coffeeshop in Curtis Park, where he makes multiple riffs on the pastry, including a spiral-shaped pinwheel laced with green chiles and cheddar cheese.

8 a.m.: Time of day Babette’s Pizza & Pane in Longmont puts out sheet pans of gorgeously blistered pizza (along with a parade of almond croissants, fruit Danishes, and other goodies). The Roman-style pies use a sourdough crust to yield an airy, crispy-bottomed base for toppings such as sausage, acorn squash, and fennel pollen.

2019: The year that Shawn Bergin—who worked at a pizzeria during high school and honed his dough-whispering skills with the help of YouTube and Instagram—decided to quit his gig in marketing and sales to pursue baking full time. Now, fans wait in line for up to an hour at his Bakery Four in Berkeley for boxes of cinnamon-and-sugar-dusted morning buns and other naturally leavened sourdough marvels.

$15: Cost of a 60-minute tour of Rebel Bread , Zach Martinucci’s bakery and bread school on South Broadway. During the events, guests get a peek at the production facility—where more than 72,000 loaves , including rectangles of olive rosemary ciabtta , are baked annually for area restaurants, including Whittier’s Point Easy and LoDo’s Stoic and Genuine, and retail sale—and leave with their own sourdough starter.

Matt Dulin is smitten with cheesecake—and after tasting his Basque version at GetRight’s, you will be, too.

As a teenager, Matt Dulin was so crazy about cheesecake that he wrote a lyrical ode to the dessert. “My friend and I had a rap group called Hot Sauce and Cheese,” says Dulin, the owner of GetRight’s , a new bakery, houseplant nursery, and event space in Wheat Ridge. The duo broke up, but Dulin’s obsession endured. Cheesecake—particularly a caramelized, crustless style called Basque—is still one of his favorite sweets. So, naturally, he added the specialty to the rotating lineup at GetRight’s, which (after regularly selling out of pop-up and delivery goods since 2020) is set to debut a storefront in early 2023.

The secret to Dulin’s Basque cheesecakes—which feature the usual cream cheese, egg, sugar, flour, salt, and heavy cream—is that he removes them from the oven a few minutes early, while the centers are still jiggly. (Leaving them in longer results in a grainier, New York–style texture.) “This ensures a very creamy, luscious, and custardy interior,” he says. Pick up your own at GetRight’s, where Dulin will also stock other love-song-worthy treats, including pain au chocolat, canelé de Bordeaux (rum-forward custard cake), and citrus tarts.

Make It At Home:

GetRight’s Basque Cheesecake

The night before you plan to make your cheesecake, let the cream cheese sit at room temperature to soften, which will make it easier to whisk the cream cheese to a smooth consistency when mixing the batter.

Yields one cheesecake

35 oz. (1,000 grams) cream cheese, room temperature 1¾ cups (400 grams) granulated sugar 1 Tbs. (10 grams) flour 1 tsp. (3 grams) fine ground sea salt 6 (about 350 grams) large eggs 1 cup (200 grams) heavy cream

• Preheat oven to 425°.
• Place cream cheese into bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium high speed until smooth, creamy, and glossy with no lumps. Stop the mixer before adding the next ingredients.
• Add sugar, flour, and sea salt to the bowl and continue to mix until the cream cheese is light and fluffy (this indicates that the sugar has dissolved into the batter).
• With the mixer on medium speed, add the eggs one at a time. Wait until each egg is mixed fully into the batter before adding the next. After the eggs are fully mixed in, slowly pour in the cream and blend everything until it’s the same smooth consistency throughout.
• Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula and stir the mixture manually or using the mixer to ensure there are no lumps.
• Line an eight-inch cake pan with a sheet of parchment paper that covers the entirety of the pan and comes up above the pan by about two inches on each side. Spray the paper with the non-stick cooking spray, then lightly sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over the paper.
• Add the cheesecake batter to the prepared cake pan (it might come all the way to the top). Lightly tap the bowl on the countertop to level and remove any air bubbles.
• Bake on the middle rack for 18 minutes. After that time, the cake should begin to brown on top but needs to be broiled for another five to six minutes to reach the final caramelized look and taste. Check each minute after 18; the color goes from nicely toasted to burnt very quickly. Also be sure to watch the parchment paper and make sure it doesn’t get too close to the heating element or it may catch fire.
• The cake should be removed from the oven when the top has just set around the first one inch nearest to the sides of the pan, but the center will still look very loose and jiggly. This ensures a very creamy, luscious, and custardy interior. If you want a more New York–style cheesecake texture, bake for four minutes longer.
• Let the cake sit at room temperature until cool to touch, then refrigerate overnight.
• Remove the cake from the refrigerator about an hour before serving. This will soften the cake texture, ensure center is super creamy, and bring out the aromas of the caramelized sugars on the edges. Use a sharp chef knife dipped in hot water and wiped clean to cut each slice. Serve with fresh whipped cream and seasonal fruit for any occasion year-round.

Email  [email protected]  with any questions or further assistance on dialing in the cooking process of the cheesecake. 

At House of Bread, the Torosyan family fosters connection over bites from Armenia and beyond, including yojik, a custard-layered cake.

When Jack and Mary Torosyan moved to California from Armenia in 1990, they quickly connected with other immigrants at West Coast bakeries. But in 2009, when they relocated their family to Colorado, they found a less-established Armenian community. To fill the void, they opened their own place for people to gather. House of Bread , the Front Range’s only Armenian bakery, is a humble strip-mall eatery where the Torosyans have prepared family recipes (Turkish coffee, Soviet-era pastries, Armenian lunch fare) since late 2020.

“Half [of our customers] have prior knowledge of [our food], whether it was something that they had when they were traveling or something they always had when they were living in their home countries,” says Allan, the Torosyans’ 23-year-old son. One such delight is the yojik, an apple-size cake named after the Russian word for porcupine. The oven-baked specialty is layered with house-made vanilla custard and covered in a crust of spiky cake crumbs that resembles its namesake creature—making for a head-turning dish that’s sure to serve as a conversation starter, no matter who’s sitting at the next table over.

Sabor a hogar

A tres meses de haber abierto Süti & Co. , la chef Andrea Uzarowsk sirve galletitas de mantequilla con una porción de serenidad. Este negocio en Boulder se diseñó inspirado en las panaderías de su tierra natal de Dinamarca, donde hygge —la práctica de crear entornos que promueven un sentimiento hogareño y cálido—es una manera de vivir. Adentro de la cabaña espaciosa, sillas de cuero y asientos con almohadas están organizados alrededor de pequeñas mesas para invitar a los visitantes a que conversen o reflexionen mientras disfrutan de galletas cortadas a mano y chai con sabor a canela, en lugar de distraerse mirando sus aparatos electrónicos.

Saborea sabiamente

Ya sea que prefieras tus galletas grandes y suaves o crujientes y glaseadas, las siguientes versiones son deliciosas hasta la última migaja.

Colorado Stroopwafels En línea Cuando Yolande Schmitz se mudó de Ámsterdam a la Ladera Frontal en 2018, extrañaba las galletas frescas estilo waffle rellenas de caramelo que todos asocian con Holanda. Para saciar su antojo, empezó a hacerlas ella misma. Las capas externas crujientes y finas que Schmitz hornea están hechas principalmente con ingredientes locales y sirven como envase para un relleno acaramelado de molasas. Consejo esencial: calienta los bocadillos poniéndolos encima de una taza de café.

Trompeau Bakery Englewood Trompeau ha estado deleitando a la gente de Denver con goûters franceses tradicionales (bocadillos para disfrutar por la tarde) durante más de 20 años. Entre las opciones reconfortantes de baguettes y brioches, las lunettes —dos galletas de mantequilla divididas por una capa de mermelada de frambuesa—son un lujo adorado. Con un nombre que significa “anteojos”, cada lunette tiene dos cortes en forma de flor para que los comensales puedan echar un vistazo a su interior.

Galletas glaseadas de arándano y avena

The Urban Cookie Cheesman Park Estas delicias adornadas con frutos secos y azúcar glas de la repostera Denon Moore son tan populares que resultaron en que su negocio, Cake Crumbs Bakery, apareciera en un episodio del Today Show durante la época navideña en 2015. Aunque Moore vendió ese negocio de Park Hill en 2017, agregó las populares delicias a su menú de Urban Cookie, el negocio que abrió hace casi dos años, donde vende una variedad de bellezas grandes y chiclosas con sabores nostálgicos.

Galletas de mantequilla de la estación

Victory Love & Cookies West Highland Kristy Greenwood Bortz encontró una meta en la repostería después de que la diagnosticaran con cáncer en 2006 y ahora crea exquisitas galletas en la cocina de la panadería Denver Bread Company (de la cual es dueña con su esposo Greg Bortz). Sus galletas de mantequilla se derriten en la boca y están inspiradas en las estaciones del año, con creaciones que incluyen lavanda y cereza, tomillo, limón y pimienta negra.

Galletas para el té

Gateaux Bakery Golden Triangle En Gateaux, una panadería que ha estado llenando sus estantes de pasteles con fondant , tartaletas de frutas y otros pastelillos bellamente decorados desde 1999, las galletas para el té son un lienzo que cambian con las estaciones del año. Para la Navidad y Hanukkah, encontrarás a Santa Claus, arbolitos navideños y dreidels (perinolas), todos bañados con el glaseado de receta secreta de la panadería.

Bagels renovadas

Mejora tu rutina de rebanar y untar con estas versiones dignas de un antojo, cortesía de panaderos en Denver que están elevando y embelleciendo este elemento tradicional para desayunar.

Bagel judía Zaidy’s Deli & Bakery , en funcionamiento desde hace 37 años, es un lugar favorito en South Holly Street para disfrutar de latkes , blintzes y tostadas francesas ( French toast , en inglés) con pan estilo challah . El dueño, Gerard Rudofsky, ofrece bagels tradicionales judías en ocho sabores, incluidas con cebolla y pan de centeno. Todos los días, hasta 300 de las exquisiteces circulares se forman, hierven y hornean para crear la típica corteza gruesa y la densa textura del estilo. Pide el derretido lox , el cual incluye queso crema, cebolla, tomate, alcaparras y queso pepper jack derretido, en tu variedad favorita de bagel.

Simit turco Istanbul Bakery & Café , con tres años de antigüedad y propiedad de Marla y Soner Celik, es un lugar esencial en Washington Virginia Vale para comprar especialidades como baklava y café turco. Pero los Celik también preparan tres tipos de bagels de su país natal, incluido el simit , una versión más ligera que su equivalente estilo Nueva York. Los aros del tamaño de una mano están compuestos de dos hebras de masa torcida y horneada hasta tomar un color marrón dorado para ofrecer un exterior crujiente con un centro al dente; acompañamientos de queso feta suave, tomates, pepinos y aceitunas ofrecen un perfecto balance salado.

Los mejores de su tipo

Los skoleboller (traducción: bollos escolares) rellenos con crema de Ana Fanakra son un bocadillo típico de Noruega para quienes aman el pan dulce a cualquier edad.

Ana Fanakra, nacida en Noruega, proviene de una larga lista de reposteros: su madre y sus abuelas fueron pasando sus recetas entre una generación y otra, y su padre se despertaba temprano todas las mañanas para hacer rollos de canela. Pero no fue hasta que perdió su trabajo en recursos humanos durante la pandemia que la experiencia haciendo bocadillos de su familia se convirtió en el elemento esencial de la panadería de Ana, Norwegian Bakeri , en Centennial.

Ubicada entre dos talleres mecánicos, el cartel adornado con un duende de la panadería es el único indicio de lo que encontrarás adentro: un local brillantemente iluminado con adornos verdes azulados, amueblado con banderas noruegas y mostradores llenos de tentadores bocadillos. Los rollos de canela del padre de Fanakra, con cuatro pulgadas de ancho, son esenciales, pero los skoleboller —un nombre que hace referencia a la frecuencia con la que se incluyen en los almuerzos escolares—es lo que nos hace regresar una y otra vez. “Las personas los preparan en sus hogares para celebraciones”, dice Fanakra, quien inmigró a Estados Unidos para ir a la universidad en 1999. El pan ligeramente dulce con una chispa de cardamomo es “oh, tan suave” y tiene un hueco en el centro relleno con una crema amarilla sabor vainilla. Una cubierta de glaseado con hojuelas de coco agrega un aroma tropical y algo crujiente. “El bocado perfecto es una mezcla de todo eso”, dice, una hazaña más fácil de lograr al arrancar un poco del bollo externo para usar como cuchara y sacar el delicioso relleno cremoso.

Pasaporte pastelero

No necesitas comprar un pasaje de avión para saborear tartaletas de huevo estilo Hong Kong, cannoli de Sicilia o pan dulce mexicano. Encuéntralos, y otros pastelillos típicos de otras partes del mundo, en nueve panaderías que ofrecen un verdadero sentido del entorno en el área de Denver.

Francia En Parker, el propietario-chef de La Baguette de Normandy Michael Dupont crea especialidades francesas de su país natal. El Paris-Brest , nombrado por la carrera de bicicletas de larga distancia con 131 años de antigüedad entre esas dos ciudades, es una delicia en forma de rueda hecha con dos capas de masa de hojaldre pâte à choux con un centro de crème praline mousseline batida (natilla de mantequilla a la vainilla mezclada con pasta de praliné).

Estados Unidos Con una verdadera mezcla de culturas, Thoa Nguyen combina ingredientes de fusión asiática con técnicas francesas y estadounidenses en Bánh & Butter Bakery Café en Aurora. Para hacer su pastelillo ube , Nguyen agrega jarabe simple y papa dulce morada en forma de extracto y polvo a una mezcla de pastel de mantequilla, y luego crea cada una de las bases húmedas, esponjosas y sabrosas con una crema chantilly de color lavanda.

Turquía Entradas, platos fuertes y postres con influencias del Medio Oriente y del Mediterráneo, como el baklava remojado en miel, por mucho tiempo han atraído a los comensales al casual y rápido Jerusalem Restaurant en el vecindario de la Universidad de Denver. Termina tu comida con un nido de pájaro, cuyos pistachos tostados se anidan en un aro de masa hojaldrada glaseada con mantequilla y un jarabe simple de limón.

China Adentro de la diminuta y sencilla Celestial Bakery en el Far East Center sobre South Federal Boulevard, el mostrador está lleno de delicias chinas, incluidas las supercrujientes jian dui (bolas de ajonjolí) y las doradas youtiao (tiras de masa frita). No dejes de probar las tartaletas de huevo : charcos de delicada natilla amarilla en una cuna creada por minicaparazones de masa hojaldrada y presentados en envolturas para pastelillos.

México Desde el mercado con una fachada naranja de la Panadería Contreras en el corazón de Westwood, los panaderos preparan exquisiteces mexicanas de toda forma y tamaño. Aunque los pasteles de tres leches y churros están fácilmente disponibles, una vitrina llena de pan dulce ofrece opciones de autoservicio para todos los gustos. Consiéntete con una concha de color pastel: este pan estilo brioche está adornado para parecerse a una concha de mar y bañado con un polvo de galleta.

Italia Pasa a visitar Gallo Italian Supper Club and Bakery en la calle South Broadway en Englewood para disfrutar de algunos de los mejores cannoli en Denver, diseñados por las manos maestras de Gaspare Licata, el panadero y copropietario nacido en Sicilia. Los tubos de la crujiente masa de hojaldre frita se rellenan con una mezcla de ricota cremosa y están disponibles en versiones como la clásica de vainilla, chocolate y verde pistacho.

Etiopía HiRa Café & Patisserie en Aurora es una carta de amor a las cafeterías de Addis Ababa, la capital de Etiopía, donde el propietario-chef Hiwot Solomon aprendió sobre la tradición poscolonial del pastel rebanado con café. Disfruta de una taza de café etíope de un solo origen con un pedazo del pastel Black Forest , cuyas delgadas capas de chocolate esponjoso se rellenan con una crema batida al licor de cereza y se decoran con delicados rizos de chocolate rallado.

Argentina Maria Empanada , con locales en Highland, Platt Park y Stanley Marketplace en Aurora, hace empanadas rollizas para cada comida del día. La mayoría de sus creaciones son saladas, pero la dulce Banatella —rellena con una mezcla de Nutella, plátano y chocolate—es maravillosa acompañada de una taza de yerba mate, un té herbáceo popular en Sudamérica.

Vietnam En 1980, la familia Huynh transformó la atmósfera sandwichera en la “Ciudad a una milla de altura” con el debut del bánh mì en la popular Vinh Xuong Bakery , la cual ahora tiene sucursales en el Far East Center y en West Alameda Avenue en Valverde. Los restaurantes también ofrecen una variedad de postres vietnamitas como el bánh da lợn , un pastel al vapor deliciosamente pegajoso compuesto de capas amarillas y verdes con almidón de tapioca, leche de coco, pandán (o pandano) y pasta de frijol mungo.

A comer pastelillos, se ha dicho

“Todo sobre mí está empaquetado en esta marca”, dice la dueña de Not Yo Mama’s Cupcakes (NYMC), Angelia Han. “Todo” incluye su amor por el baile callejero y el hip-hop, su aprecio de los sabores globales y su niñez en Guam como hija de inmigrantes coreanos. Han lanzó su negocio en Hawái en 2019 pero volvió a lanzarlo en Denver en 2020 después de mudarse a Colorado. Nos reunimos con Han para investigar por qué sus coloridas creaciones, como “It’s A Pandanmic”—un pastel cubierto con queso crema hecho con extracto de pandán y relleno de budín de coco—son tan deliciosas.

5 280: ¿Cuál es el proceso creativo detrás de tus bocadillos con nombres divertidos? Angelia Han: Me gusta tomar sabores nostálgicos de mis bocadillos de la infancia y cosas como esas y recrearlos con un estilo más asiático. Uno de mis sabores favoritos, Cookiesz N Bae, es ube con ajonjolí negro y Oreo, así que es como mi propia versión asiática de las galletas con crema.

¿Qué haces para que estén tan húmedos y esponjosos? En realidad congelamos nuestros pastelillos inmediatamente después de hornearlos y decorarlos para que mantengan su humedad. Nuestra cobertura [o merengue] se hace con una base de crema batida en lugar de crema de mantequilla.

¿Qué hace que NYMC sea diferente? Si vas a un supermercado o a una panadería estadounidense, los dulces son muy dulces porque son postres occidentales, y por eso quería ofrecer una alternativa. A mis clientes que nunca antes han probado nuestros pastelillos les digo que no serán para nada tan dulces como otro pastelillo que hayan probado antes.

¿Por qué sigues horneando? Creo que mis pastelillos ayudarán a reducir obstáculos y facilitarán las conexiones en la mesa porque la marca y todo en ella es intercultural. Mis reacciones favoritas de las personas que prueban nuestros pastelillos son: “Oh, también tenemos eso en nuestra cultura.” O, “Esto es algo que comía en mi casa o en mi infancia”.

Encuentra el horario cambiante de Han en su página de Instagram, @_notyomamascupcakes

Pan del día

Una guía para disfrutar con cada comida la barra de pan tipo croissant de Poulette Bakeshop.

Los pasteleros profesionales Carolyn Nugent y Alen Ramos forman una pareja habilidosa. Por ejemplo: el matrimonio-equipo, propietarios de Poulette Bakeshop en operación desde hace un año en Parker, reúnen y guardan los restos de la masa hojaldrada europea enriquecida con mantequilla francesa. Luego hornean lo que en otra ocasión no se usaría para formar barras de pan, los cuales equivalen a 10 croissants cada una. Esta guía para cada comida asegurará que uses por completo estas maravillas esponjosas y hojaldradas antes que se pongan viejas.

Desayuno: Corta el pan en rebanadas gruesas para preparar tostadas francesas ( French toast , en inglés), un platillo que Nugent recomienda completar con manzanas acarameladas y pecanas tostadas; crème fraiche batida y mantequilla de calabaza o manzana; o, Nutella, avellanas tostadas y naranja cubiertas de azúcar. “Las rebanadas deben ser gruesas, alrededor de 1.5 pulgadas, para que absorban al máximo la natilla”, dice.

Almuerzo: Trozos generosos son una excelente base para preparar un tartine : un sándwich abierto relleno con ingredientes dulces o salados, desde jamón, queso y salsa bechamel, hasta mantequilla de almendras y frutos frescos. Nugent dice: “Lo más fácil de hacer es pan tostado con aguacate”.

Cena: Dora los cuadrados en el horno para hacer crutones y usarlos en ensaladas o transformarlos en la mejor guarnición durante la temporada de fiestas. “Lo que realmente sería extravagante”, Nugent dice, “sería hacer el relleno con un consomé realmente bueno, cebolla, apio y especias”.

Una rebanada de cielo

Prepara tu propio pay de crema de coco con la ayuda de Shamane’s Bakery & Cafe .

Solo para el fin de semana del Día de Acción de Gracias, la tienda con 19 años de antigüedad en Boulder produce más de 1,000 bellezas redondas, con rellenos como el crujiente de manzana y caramelo, pacanas y otros rellenos dulces, al igual que galettes y variedades saladas. Las opciones llenas de crema, como con mousse de chocolate o con lima, son favoritos eternos, dice la repostera y dueña Shamane Simons, pero últimamente más clientes han estado gravitando hacia el pay de crema de coco. Usa su siguiente receta para preparar el tuyo.

Pay de crema de coco

Para dos pays de 9 pulgadas 2 tazas de leche 100 por ciento de coco 4 onzas de azúcar granulada 1.5 onzas de almidón de maíz 1 yema de huevo 1 huevo entero 1 onza de mantequilla (opcional) 2 masas de 9 pulgadas para pay* 1.5 tazas de crema batida fresca 3 cucharadas de azúcar glas/impalpable ½ cucharadita de vainilla ¾ de taza de coco rallado

Prepara el relleno:

• Mezcla la leche de coco, el azúcar y el almidón de maíz en una olla pequeña. Cocina los ingredientes a fuego lento o medio, mezclándolos con frecuencia, hasta que estén a punto de hervir.
• Mientras tanto, mezcla la yema de huevo y el huevo entero en un tazón mediano. Cuando la leche se espese ligeramente (alrededor de 10 a 15 minutos), vierte la mezcla lentamente en los huevos mientras sigues mezclándola hasta que se combinen los ingredientes. Regresa la combinación de leche y huevos a la olla.
• Mezcla la natilla a fuego medio hasta que empiece a burbujear y se espese (mézclala continuamente para asegurar que no se pegue al fondo de la olla).
• Cuela el relleno sobre un tazón ancho y poco profundo y agrégale la mantequilla, mezclándola. Cúbrelo con papel de repostería o film plástico y déjalo enfriar por 24 horas.

Forma los pays:

• Hornea las masas de cada pay. Déjalas enfriar.
• Mezcla la natilla de coco ligeramente hasta que quede pareja y llena las masas con la natilla hasta justo abajo del borde.
• Bate la crema fresca hasta que se formen picos suaves. Agrega el azúcar glas y la vainilla (también puedes usar la parte interior de media vaina de vainilla) y sigue batiendo hasta que se formen picos casi duros. Usa una manga pastelera para poner la crema encima de la natilla y espolvorea coco tostado. Deja que todo se enfríe durante mínimo dos horas antes de servir.

Lo mejor de lo mejor

Talentosos productores de carbohidratos en la Ladera Frontal están elaborando croissants coloridos, pan de masa madre de origen sustentable y bollos de queso. Aquí te ofrecemos un resumen numérico del panorama.

300: Acres de terrenos agrícolas regenerativos en Colorado respaldados por Dry Storage . En el molino de cereales de la compañía en Boulder, profesionales transforman en harina para negocios tandas de trigo ancestral cultivado sustentablemente y comprado a través de productores locales. Entre esos negocios se incluye la propia panadería de Dry Storage, Arapahoe Avenue, la cual produce baguettes de masa madre con una corteza gruesa en el estado y más allá.

40: Minutos que cada una de las amarillas barras de pan de cúrcuma se cocina en el horno móvil a leña de Funky Flame , en la esquina de W 44th Avenue y Zuni Street en Sunnyside. La propietaria-chef Allison Declercq Steiner sazona cada pieza con ajo asado y agrega una gruesa capa de semillas de ajonjolí para darle un acabado impresionante.

2,750: Libras de mantequilla francesa usadas para laminar los croissants que Hearth vendió durante la temporada de mercados de agricultores en 2022. En septiembre, el dueño y panadero principal Matt Quinlisk debutó una panadería y cafetería en Curtis Park, donde produce varias improvisaciones con la masa, incluido un arrolladito mezclado con chiles verdes y queso cheddar.

8 a.m.: Hora del día en que Babette’s Pizza & Pane en Longmont saca charolas de pizza bellamente ampollada (junto con un desfile de croissants de almendra, bollos daneses con fruta y otras delicias). Las pizzas estilo romano usan un pan de masa madre para producir una base liviana y crujiente con ingredientes como salchicha italiana, calabaza pequeña y polen de hinojo.

2019: El año en que Shawn Bergin—quien trabajó en una pizzería durante sus años de high school y perfeccionó sus habilidades para susurrarle a la masa con la ayuda de YouTube e Instagram—decidió renunciar a su trabajo en mercadotecnia y ventas para dedicarse a la panadería de tiempo completo. Ahora, sus fanáticos esperan en fila por hasta una hora en su Bakery Four en Berkeley para comprar cajas de roles mañaneros espolvoreados con canela y azúcar y otras maravillas de masa madre naturalmente fermentadas.

5: Variedades rayadas y coloridas de croissants rellenos disponibles en Black Box Bakery , una panadería con un diseño espacial en LoDo. Los colores de los panes, disponibles para entregarse a domicilio o en locales temporales, con frecuencia dan una pista de lo que hay adentro: el de fresa, por ejemplo, tiene capas de masa roja como indicación de su relleno de mermelada.

Un proyecto de amor

Matt Dulin está enamorado del cheesecake , y después de probar su versión vasca en GetRight’s tú también quedarás enamorado.

En su adolescencia, Matt Dulin era tan fanático del cheesecake que escribió una oda lírica para el postre. “Mi amigo y yo teníamos un grupo de rap llamado Hot Sauce and Cheese”, dice Dulin, dueño de GetRight’s , una nueva panadería, vivero de plantas para el hogar y espacio para eventos en Wheat Ridge. El dúo se deshizo, pero la obsesión de Dublin perduró. El cheesecake —especialmente un estilo acaramelado sin corteza llamado vasco—es uno de sus postres favoritos. Así que, naturalmente, agregó la especialidad a la lista rotativa de GetRight’s, la cual (después de vender todos sus productos con regularidad en locales temporales y entregas a domicilio desde 2020) está lista para debutar un local permanente a principios de 2023.

El secreto de los cheesecakes vascos de Dulin, con el usual queso crema, huevos, azúcar, harina, sal y crema para batir, es que los saca del horno unos minutos antes, cuando el centro todavía está blando. (Dejarlos en el horno por más tiempo resulta en una textura más granular, estilo Nueva York.) “Esto asegura un interior muy cremoso, exquisito y natilloso”, dice. Pasa a buscar el tuyo a GetRight’s, donde Dulin también tendrá otros pastelillos dignos de una canción de amor, como pain au chocolat, canelé de Bordeaux (pastel de natilla con ron) y tartaletas de cítricos.

Hogar dulce hogar

En House of Bread, la familia Torosyan promueve la conexión mientras la gente disfruta bocadillos de Armenia y otras partes del mundo, incluido el yojik , un pastel relleno de natilla.

Cuando Jack y Mary Torosyan llegaron a vivir a California de Armenia en 1990, rápidamente conectaron con otros inmigrantes en panaderías de la costa oeste. Pero en 2009, cuando se mudaron con su familia a Colorado, encontraron una comunidad armenia menos establecida. Para llenar el vacío, abrieron su propio lugar para que la gente se reuniera. House of Bread , la única panadería armenia en la Ladera Frontal, es un espacio sencillo en un centro comercial al aire libre donde los Torosyan han estado preparando recetas de familia (café turco, pastelillos de la era soviética, almuerzos armenios) desde finales de 2020.

“La mitad [de nuestros clientes] conocen [nuestra comida] de antes, ya sea algo que comieron cuando estaban viajando o algo que siempre comían cuando vivían en su país de origen”, dice Allan, el hijo de 23 años de los Torosyan. Una de esas delicias es el yojik , un pastel del tamaño de una manzana cuyo nombre proviene de la palabra rusa que significa puercoespín. La especialidad horneada se rellena con natilla casera de vainilla y se cubre con una corteza de migajas puntiagudas de pastel parecidas al animal del mismo nombre. Esto resulta en un bocadillo llamativo que sirve para despertar conversaciones, sin importar quién esté sentado en la mesa vecina.

Traducción de Alejandra X. Castañeda

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24 Sweet Tooth–Satisfying Bakeries in Denver

From cakes and croissants to panettone and pan dulce

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Reputation for adventure and fitness notwithstanding, Denverites have always been big on the comforts of bakeries. Since the pandemic, their passion for homey, carb- and sugar-laden treats has only expanded — and so have options for obtaining them.

Because it’s impossible to cover them all, some categories have been excluded here, namely doughnut shops (which have their own map ) as well as mobile and cottage operations without storefronts: To name a few worthy examples, check out Hinman Pie , Raleigh Street Bakery , El Secreto , Black Box , and Funky Flame . Also of note are cult favorite Bakery Four and Syrian Sweets , both of which are about to reopen in new digs.

What this map does is offer a broad overview of the local bakery scene in all its spectacular diversity, from classic boulangeries and pâtisseries to specialists in Armenian, Iraqi, Japanese, and still other international breads and pastries.

Note: This map is not ranked but ordered geographically from north to south. Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; the latest data about the delta variant indicates that it may pose a low-to-moderate risk for the vaccinated , especially in areas with substantial transmission . The latest CDC guidance is here ; find a COVID-19 vaccination site here .

Babettes Pizza & Pane

Longmont got lucky when Babettes bounced from RiNo to the ’burbs. While it’s perhaps most renowned for its first-class breads, there’s really nothing this mom-and-pop operation doesn’t do well, from croissants and cruffins to bubble-crusted pizzas and sandwiches on crusty rolls.

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Moxie Bread Co.

With additional locations in Boulder and Lyons, Moxie lives up to its name by milling its own heritage grains, so buckwheat, spelt, blue corn, and flaxseed may pop up in muffins, loaves, and such; what’s more, it turns out a few items you don’t see much elsewhere, including bialys and fougasse.

Reunion Bread Co

When Babettes left The Source for the burbs, no one could have guessed it would be replaced by an equally special bakery, but it was — national media–attention special, in fact. Diverse influences yield a daily selection that may include Portuguese pasteles de nata (custard tarts) and Venezuelan golfeados (cheese-sprinkled sticky buns) in addition to cardamom buns, chocolate babka, and various bread loaves; for the holidays, it also makes Italian panettone.

Dolce Sicilia Italian Bakery

Cannoli, sfogliatelle, tricolore cookies, baba au rhum, calzones, pan pizza, and the list goes on: This long-standing Wheat Ridge fixture covers all of Sicily’s greatest hits, right down to holiday specialties like zeppole and cuddura cu l’ova (Easter bread).

Rosales Mexican Bakery

At this decades-old panaderia in LoHi, dozens upon dozens of types of pan dulce await in the display cases and behind the counter, from palmier-like orejas and shell-shaped conchas to pumpkin or apple empanadas. Don’t miss the luscious but not cloying tres leches cake and buttercream-filled besos (spherical sandwich cookies).

Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery

Tiny in size but big in spirit, this LoHi fixture puts its all into its pastries, and it shows in above-and-beyond cheese danishes, textbook crumbly scones, and turnovers in hearty flavors like mushroom-potato with mozzarella and caramelized onions. Among regulars, breakfast sandwiches on brioche rolls are in heavy rotation.

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Izzio Artisan Bakery

From morning to night, the Denver Central Market location of Izzio serves up not only its signature kouign-amanns, croissants, cookies, cakes, buns, and breads but also bowls, toasts, and still more; brunchtime brings the likes of Benedicts and croques madames.

Turnover, Darling

With a bubbly retro atmosphere and a sweet-as-pie staff, this new Ballpark parlor specializes in its namesake: fat, flaky turnovers for breakfast and lunch. Selections like the Chicken Pot Pie and the Greek with spinach, egg, dill, and feta come with a choice of sauces, including tomatillo salsa and asiago gravy; also lining the counter are daily-baked sweet treats ranging from tea breads to sour cream coffee cake.

Owlette Bakery

One of Denver’s best — and sleekest — coffee shops expanded to this companion bakery around the corner last summer, and it’s an equally stylish keeper with a penchant for sophisticated flavors: Think arugula-chimichurri focaccia, white chocolate–rosemary scones, gingerbread-pear doughnuts, and kicky berbere cookies. Bonus: On Friday and Saturday evenings, Owlette (which is open Thursday–Sunday) transforms into a wine bar .

Chewy-crusted and tender-crumbed, the bread at this takeout-only bakery on East Colfax is better than good, be it a classic multigrain loaf or an asiago–green onion or blueberry-walnut boule; so are the picture-perfect pastries, ranging from apple fritters and chai cruffins to chicken-meatball danishes. Come and get ’em early — the queue begins to form even before the doors open at 8 a.m. Thursday–Sunday.

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La Fillette Bakery

Season after season, this tiny, adorable Hale outlet always has something new to savor, be it rich and buttery pop tarts in flavors like Palisade peach and apple strudel; mint or peanut butter–and–jelly macarons; key lime or maple-bacon cruffins; or blackberry-lavender or pumpkin spice scones. That’s all in addition to more traditional breads, pastries, pies, and more, not to mention custom cakes.

Rebel Bread

Cacio e pepe croissants with parmesan and pepper; chocolate ciabatta; bagels in the form of rich and tender, Dijon cream cheese–filled puffs and giant “family-size” rings; specials like tiramisù knots and tomato-butter croissant squares: This Saturday-only takeout bakery on South Broadway has a quirky style all its own, and its fans are here for it, lining up outside the entrance at 8 a.m. sharp.

Istanbul Café and Bakery

Phyllo-philes unite at this Turkish cafe in a southeast strip mall, where the counter and display case are lined with not only baklava of all kinds but also poğaça (a type of cheese bun); bagel-like açma; and börek, coiled or flat layers of dough filled with ground beef or spinach and feta. Turkish coffee service is a plus.

Rosenberg's Kosher

One of just a handful of kosher bakeries in Denver, Rosenberg's opens on Fridays and Sundays to offer a wide selection of bagels, bialys, challah, and breads such as rye and pumpernickel, along with schmears, fish, and deli salads.

Cuba Bakery & Café

In addition to a full slate of European-style cakes, cookies, and tarts, this bustling Cuban cafe turns out savory and sweet treats from the motherland, including empanadas and not-to-be-missed coconut pastelitos.

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Detour bakery.

The name fits, as it’s tucked away at the back of a strip mall in a largely residential neighborhood, but this bakery is worth the search for cinnamon rolls, peach danishes, clafoutis, and the like as well as savory items such as leek-parmesan puffs and blue cheese–walnut bread.

Tokyo Premium Bakery

From buns filled with matcha cream, red bean paste, or beef curry to sandwiches on shokupan (milk bread), this Old South Pearl gem has given the classic French bakery a charming Japanese twist — though it’s no less adept at croissants, danishes, and the like.

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Azucar Bakery

Stunning custom cakes are perhaps this bakery’s bread and butter, but it’s also known for South American specialties such as alfajores, piononos, quesitos, and incredibly light, flaky turnovers filled with guava jelly and cream cheese.

Taste of Denmark

Strudel, kringles, and waffle cookies count among the key specialties of this quaint little Lakewood longtimer — along, of course, with light and flaky danish filled with jam and custard (try the apricot). But the list goes on, encompassing cinnamon rolls and twists, bear claws, coffee cake, and much more.

House of Bread

In addition to European confections ranging from macarons to tiramisù, this fabulous cafe and bakery serves up the specialties of the owners’ native Armenia, including the egg- and feta-stuffed bread boat known as ajarski; pizza-like lahmajun; and ponchik, a type of filled doughnut. An equal flair for coffee drinks enhances the experience.

Shahrazad Bakery

Pandemic or no pandemic, there’s room for only one customer at a time at this takeout-only Iraqi bakery — the production area behind the counter takes up most of the space, as various flatbreads fresh from the clay oven line the tables in all shapes and sizes amid racks of baklava and displays of manakish (similar to pizza). Reminiscent of naan, the delightfully chewy khubz is a great place to start here.

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Trompeau Bakery

In search of a bûche de Noël come holiday time? This beloved Englewood fixture delivers on that score just as surely as it does such Gallic staples as pain aux raisins, chaussons aux pommes, chocolate eclairs, quiche, and the croissants it’s perhaps best known for.

Run by two French-Senegalese sisters, this airy cafe serves a full menu all day that reflects both sides of their heritage — fried tuna pies and chicken yassa with French toast on one hand, traditional boulangerie items and dainty confections such as pumpkin madeleines and lemon tartlets on the other.

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Poulette Bakeshop

This is the definition of a destination. From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, husband-and-wife owners Alen Ramos and Carolyn Nugent — whose joint résumé is as exalted as they come — and their veteran team put all their star-powered experience into a diverse repertoire that might on any given day yield ham-and-cheese bear claws and BBQ chicken handpies, Berliners and Spandauer (or actual Danish-style danishes), gâteau Saint Honoré, and maple-buttermilk–glazed apple fritters. Watch their Instagram for news of an eventual bread program.

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Once known as Denver’s “South Side,” Baker is one of the city’s historically rich enclaves. Since the late 1800s, Queen Anne churches and schools, Denver Square and bungalow-style homes, and streets laid out for a long-gone streetcar system have defined the area, but present-day Baker has lots to offer 21st century Denverites, too. Here’s just a short list of its many gems.

🎞️ The Mayan Theater

This 1930s art deco masterpiece was thankfully saved from demolition in the ‘70s and continues to be a landmark of the neighborhood. The little art house serves up everything from quirky indie flicks to blockbusters and every kind of movie between.

🍖 Smokin’ Yards BBQ

Born in the high elevation of Idaho Springs, this smoked meats joint made its way down the mountain a few years ago. While the Yard family’s traditional BBQ options are what it’s known for, Molly Martin at Westword also recommends the chicken fried steak for a hearty hunk of meat with the perfect crispy, greasy, fried exterior.

💜 Town Hall Collaborative

With something to engage your brain, heart, or body any night of the week, Town Hall Collaborative’s busy calendar showcases everything great about Denver. The multi-purpose, woman-owned community space hosts local political events, dance parties, trivia, night markets, and just about anything you can dream up in an accessible and inclusive environment.

🧙‍♂️The Wizard’s Chest

Hundreds of ready-to-wear costumes, stage make-up, and wigs galore are bursting from the racks of this legendary Halloween shop and cosplayer’s dreamland. You’ll also find games, puzzles, and brain teasers for all ages, plus weekly Magic the Gathering meetups, Dungeons & Dragons duels, and board game nights hosted in its cool basement lair.

🚸 Dailey Park

This modest greenspace in the middle of a bustling Baker offers welcome respite with plenty of tree shade, a playground, and picnic tables for relaxing. Catch a game of half-court basketball, walk the park’s loop, or wander across the street to the La Familia Rec Center for an indoor swim!

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Best bakery, bakery four.

Shawn Bergin moved to Denver with dreams of starting a bakery business, but his original small operation quickly outgrew its Highland home. In March of 2022, Bakery Four debuted in a new, expansive space that allows Bergin to make much larger quantities of his sought-after, naturally leavened pastries, bread, bagels and more. There is a line almost daily, and rightfully so, as fans load up on everything from flaky cream-filled cruffins to savory sausage rolls to sandwiches on fresh baguettes. Next up for Bergin: adding a second, bagel-focused concept dubbed Rich Spirit in Wheat Ridge.

• 4150 Tennyson St., Denver, 80212 Map
• bakeryfour.com

Best East-West Bakery

Banh & butter bakery cafe.

Banh & Butter, where have you been all our lives? Pastry chef Thoa Nguyen, whose family formerly owned New Saigon restaurant on South Federal Boulevard, debuted her own bakery in April 2022. It's an excellent emporium of flaky sweet nothings, including green tea cruffins, French apple tarts, crêpe cakes, savory Danish and other pretties piled high with ube (purple yam) cream. It's also a banh mi sandwich palace and an East-meets-West coffeehouse where you can order an espresso or a Vietnamese coffee poured over housemade flan. Don't think twice: This East Colfax gem is going in the right direction.

• 9935 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, 80010 Map
• 720-512-3895
• banhandbutter.com

Best Bakery for Cakes

Eternal flavors bakery.

The Spring Fling cake was a signature at Larimer Square staple the Market until it closed in April 2020 after 42 years in business. For nearly three decades, Melchor Ocampo served as the Market's head baker, and now he and his family are bringing back some favorites from the shuttered business, including the much-loved fruit-filled cake. But every cake at Eternal Flavors Bakery is celebration-worthy. Stop by for single slices, or pre-order whole cakes for any occasion...or no occasion at all, because you don't need an excuse to eat cake this good.

• 5600 W. Dartmouth Ave., Denver, 80227 Map
• 720-309-4721
• www.facebook.com/EternalFlavorsBakery/

Best Edible Arrangement

The botanical bakery of denver.

What began as a love of the outdoors and also the kitchen blossomed into a botanical-inspired bakery, aptly named the Botanical Bakery of Denver. Located inside South Broadway plant shop Birdsall & Co., the bakery, which opened in September 2022, spreads whimsy and joy with its tasty pastries and events. Owner and baker Dylah Ray finds inspiration in nature to bring unique flavor pairings to a daily offering of mini pies, scones and croissants. Plant-forward pastries come topped with fresh herbs and colorful edible flowers, like the signature lavender shortbread pansy cookies, so you can have your plant and eat it, too.

• 2880 S. Broadway, Englewood, 80013 Map
• www.botanicalbakeryofdenver.com/

Best Cheese Shop

The truffle cheese shop.

Denver's longest-running cheese shop, Truffle Cheese originally opened in 2001 and is now run by Lisa Morris, who started working at the store part-time when she needed a break from the nine-to-five of her accounting career. Now she's all in on the cheese game. With a knowledgeable and energetic team that includes her son, Samuel Farber, Truffle Cheese turns a visit into way more than a shopping trip; it's also a chance to learn more about the rotating selection of cheeses from around the world, all of which are cut to order. That makes it a must-stop for anyone putting together a board for a picnic, party or simple at-home snacking.

• 2906 E. 6th Ave., Denver, 80206 Map
• 303-322-7363
• www.denvertruffle.com

Hits the Spot Diner

Denver's diner scene has dwindled in recent years, but it's certainly not dead, as evidenced by this eatery that claims to make "the fastest egg in the West." Founded by Manuel and Trish Gatsiopoulos in 2011, the aptly named Hits the Spot is more than just a speedy fix. The rotating pie cases are filled with tempting options, and the counter seats offer a view of the tasty plates coming through the kitchen window, from pancakes and cinnamon-roll French toast to pork chops and breakfast burritos smothered in the diner's excellent (and gluten-free) green chile.

• 5637 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 80214 Map
• 303-284-6278
• hitsthespotdiner.com/

Best Late-Night Diner

Pete's kitchen.

Late-night food is hard to come by in the Mile High these days, and 24-hour joints are even rarer, but the pancake-flipping neon chef above Pete's Kitchen remains a beacon on East Colfax for those who need to sate their hunger in the darkest hours of the night — on weekends, at least, when the eatery keeps the grill hot all day and overnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Owned by the Contos family since 1988 — and bearing the name of patriarch Pete Contos, who passed away in 2019 — Pete's satisfies like no other, whether you're there for a gyros omelet, a burrito smothered in green chile, or just a burger and fries.

• 1962 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 80206 Map
• 303-321-3139
• www.petesrestaurants.com/petes-kitchen

Best Addition to the 16th Street Mall

Little finch.

The 16th Street Mall has long gotten a bad rap — and sometimes for good reason — but that's (finally) beginning to shift as more local business owners opt to open new concepts along the stretch that runs from Union Station to Civic Center Station. In 2023, chef Mary Nguyen, the owner of Olive & Finch, introduced its sister concept, Little Finch, a welcoming all-day cafe that's the perfect place to post up with a laptop while enjoying a pastry and espresso, meet with friends for happy hour or take down a healthy lunch — and everything in between.

• 1490 16th Street Mall, Denver, 80202 Map
• 303-728-9746
• www.oliveandfinch.com/little-finch

Best Food Hall

Edgewater public market.

Entering its fourth year in business, Edgewater Public Market offers a variety of food, drink and retail vendors to satisfy a wide range of visitors. The convenient and easy layout allows patrons to grab a Belgian-style beer at Barquentine Brewing Co. or a cocktail at Roger's Liquid Oasis (which offers all-day happy hour on Mondays) before deciding which food stall to hit. From tacos and empanadas to Ethiopian and Greek fare, the market hosts an appealing assortment, including its newest addition, Black Box Bakery, which offers truly out-of-this-world pastries. Beyond the eats, you can check other to-dos off your list, too, like getting a haircut at True Grit Grooming or a new tattoo at Ink Den.

• 5505 W. 20th Ave., Edgewater, 80214 Map
• www.edgewaterpublicmarket.com/

Best Food Truck/Cart

Maíz denver.

Maria Rangel officially launched her food truck, Maíz, in May of 2021. Rangel's love of gorditas inspired her to make a big life change, transitioning from her work as an EMT to the food business to share her passion with the community. Even more inspiring is that Rangel had to overcome a fraudulent food truck fabricator before she could embark on her new career. With her struggles now in the past, she's focused on her food, using fresh corn masa to make a variety of deep-fried gorditas inspired by her mother-in-law's recipe, with fillings like chorizo and potato, corn and squash, and eggs and cheese. Rangel also delivers a big punch with her stellar green chile, and all of her dishes are gluten-free. Find out where to get in on this goodness through Instagram or on the truck's website.

• No Address, Denver, Map
• maizdenver.com/

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11 of the Top Bakeries in Denver

• 1201 E Colfax Ave Ste 103 Denver, CO 80218
• (303) 832-7174
• https://frenchforsugar.com/

• 4000 Tennyson St Denver, CO 80212
• (303) 635-6748
• https://coloradocherrycodenver.com/

• 1886 S Broadway Denver, CO 80210
• (720) 283-3294
• https://azucarbakery.com/

• 1931 Sheridan Blvd Edgewater, CO 80214
• (720) 798-5642
• https://crumblcookies.com/edgewater?utm_medium=paidmain&utm_source=yelp

• 520 Zang St Ste M Broomfield, CO 80021
• (303) 537-4864
• http://theenchantedoven.cafe/

• 5245 Raleigh St Denver, CO 80212
• (303) 709-1020
• http://raleighstreetbakery.com/

• 2908 East 6th Avenue (6th Avenue and Fillmore Street) Denver, CO 80206
• (720) 328-4073
• https://maggieandmollys.com/orange-chiffon-cupcakes/

• 277 Broadway Unit B Denver, CO 80203
• (720) 458-5432
• http://sugar-bakeshop.com/

• 1520 E Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80218
• (303) 597-3666
• https://www.voodoodoughnut.com/

• 2418 W 32nd Ave Denver, CO 80211
• (303) 999-0327
• http://woodenspoondenver.com//

4150 Tennyson Street Denver, CO 80212

• https://www.bakeryfour.com/

If you want a sweet treat with a piping hot cup of Java, then you need to check out the best bakeries in Denver. When you’re looking for donuts, cupcakes, brownies, sandwiches, and drinks aplenty, you won’t be disappointed. Whether your taste buds dance for a decadent Italian Tiramisu, French Crème Brulé, or some gooey American dessert, this list will help you find the right place.

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on  September 20, 2021  and last updated on  April 12, 2023 . Please refer to restaurant websites and social media pages for the most up-to-date information.

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FRENCH FOR SUGAR

1201 E Colfax Ave Ste 103 Denver, CO 80218 (303) 832-7174

If you live in the Denver area, you will quickly discover what amazing treats await you at French For Sugar. They’ve been in operation for over nine years, and their quality work and good reviews make them a place to experience. From oversized macaroons to scrumptiously moist cupcakes, the locals love this dessert hot spot. They have gluten-free offerings, as well as being a woman-owned and operated eatery in the area. Locals rave about the owner and the staff that make everyone feel so welcome. Make sure you stop to see what all the fuss is about.

COLORADO CHERRY

4000 Tennyson St Denver, CO 80212 (303) 635-6748

When you want an established bakery that’s stood the test of time, look no further than the Colorado Cherry. They’ve been in business since 1929, so they have a large fan base and well-established recipes. Their specialty is pies of all kinds, and we guarantee there are some you’ve never heard of before. You can enjoy the traditional cherry, apple, and berry pies, or you can try something more savory like a pulled pork pot pie. They have a $5 lunch special that’s affordable and delicious. Whether you want something for a special occasion or a meat pie for dinner, this is the place to be.

AZUCAR BAKERY

1886 S Broadway Denver, CO 80210 (720) 283-3294

If you’re looking for breathtaking and delicious handmade cakes, pies, and other goodies, then this is the spot for you. They specialize in cakes of all kinds as well as mouthwatering Peruvian desserts. You’ve never lived until you’ve tried one of their Alfajor cookies, which is a mega-seller. Try pairing a unique dessert with a filling of Dulce de Leche cream, and it’s like an explosion of flavors in your mouth. They even have homemade pop tarts that will blow your mind. From weddings to birthdays and every occasion in-between, they have a sweet treat for you.

CRUMBL COOKIES

1931 Sheridan Blvd Edgewater, CO 80214 (720) 798-5642

If you’re a cookie connoisseur, then you won’t want to miss Crumbl’s. They have a rotating menu, so customers don’t become bored with their offerings. When you want piping hot cookies but don’t want the mess, Crumbl’s can deliver them right to your door. Forget traditional chocolate chip varieties as they offer combinations like waffles, cone delights, old-fashioned donuts, and banana bread cookies. This cookie dream was the inspiration of two crazy cousins, and their hunch paid off big time. They opened the doors in 2017 and offered soft, chewy cookies that melt in your mouth.

THE ENCHANTED OVEN

520 Zang St Ste M Broomfield, CO 80021 (303) 537-4864

Would you like to try some Japanese-style baked goods? If you’ve never had such a sweet, then you’re in for a treat. How about a slice of jiggly mango cheesecake or a heaping helping of matcha tiramisu? The owner was born and raised in Japan, and though you will see some traditional American treats, the Japanese ones are the ones that has everyone raving. Though they’ve only been open for three years, they have established a cult following. Offering things like sandwiches on curry buns and their high mastery crafts is why they’re sold out almost every day.

RALEIGH STREET BAKERY

5245 Raleigh St Denver, CO 80212 (303) 709-1020

At this bakery, it’s all about the bread. When you find something, you do good, then focus on that specific thing. They’ve perfected the loaf, and you can find anything here from sourdough to gluten-free offerings. The owner moved across the country from Pennsylvania with a dream to make his bakery a success. In 2014, they opened the doors, and they’ve never looked back. Their quality is supreme because they make each loaf by hand and cook them in a hearth oven. The use of freshly milled flour and organic ingredients is another reason their loaves of bread are outstanding.

MAGGIE AND MOLLY’S SWEET LIFE

2908 East 6th Avenue (6th Avenue and Fillmore Street) Denver, CO 80206 (720) 328-4073

Whatever suits your fancy, they have it. Why not try some tantalizing hydrangea cupcakes with buttercream frosting or some orange chiffon cupcakes? This is the kind of offerings you will find at Maggie’s. It’s a great place to get your sweet fix with a wide variety of cakes, pies, cookies, candy, cake pops, bars and brownies, and delivery options available. They have gluten-free options as well as many holiday treats to ease your workload during these special occasions. They’ve won many awards for their wedding cakes, so they’re sure to please.

SUGAR BAKESHOP & COFFEE HOUSE

277 Broadway Unit B Denver, CO 80203 (720) 458-5432

Do you want super friendly service and a selection of amazing pastries to fill your sweet tooth? Then look no further than the Sugar Bakeshop & Coffee House. Locals rave about the smores cookies, but there’s also a cultic following for the cinnamon maple tart. If you like to sit outside and enjoy the ambiance while eating, you will love their patio area. They’re only open Friday through Sunday, but the place is always packed. Get there early because they will sell out, and you don’t want to miss the sweets they offer.

VOODOO DOUGHNUT

1520 E Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80218 (303) 597-3666

If you want a donut so good that it’s magic, then you should be sure to check out Voodoo Donut. There’s something special here for everyone. The bacon maple bar is a modernization of the Long John with a savory kick. Their donuts are handmade and yeast-raised, which gives them a taste that’s out of this world. This establishment is a part of a national chain, but they play up the voodoo aspect of their cooking. You will find eyeball donuts, vampire-shaped delights with a stake through the heart, and many others to choose from. Don’t let this fantastic bakery pass you by, as you’re in for a spooky good treat.

WOODEN SPOON CAFE AND BAKERY

2418 W 32nd Ave Denver, CO 80211 (303) 999-0327

This bakery was voted the best in Denver, which is a significant achievement since it’s only been open for two years. How about a spot of tea and a scrumptious quinoa salad? This little gem has French pastries that are out of this world. Maybe a prosciutto & Swiss croissant would tempt your taste buds or a blackberry lemon scone? The delicious pastries and coffee pack the house, and you better come early. There’s not much seating, and the inside is small, but the food is worth the wait. Once you sink your teeth into one of their delicious pastries, mouthwatering sandwiches, or a rich cup of Joe, you will understand the hype.

BAKERY FOUR

Bakery Four is a whole grain-focused, naturally-leavened bakery (you know it’s legit from that description!) that has taken Denver by storm. The menu rotates each day, but some of the constant presences are their bagels on Thursdays – Saturdays and the Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches on Sundays. You can also always count on finding classics like Pain Au Chocolat, Morning Buns, and their Country Loaf. Make sure you get there early because they sell out in no time at all, and there’s no telling which items will go first. So show up early with a clear schedule and an open mind, and you’ll be a very happy customer. 

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DAF hosted a  special in-person walking tour of the Baker Historic District with Kevin Henderson of the Baker Historic Neighborhood Association. This tour had a limited eight-person capacity and was offered THREE TIMES – Saturday, January 23rd, 10:00-11:30am,   Saturday, January 30th, 10:00-11:30am and Saturday, February 20th, 10:00-11:30am.

About the tour:  This interactive walking tour offered a rich history of Baker. The tour included local points of interest, as well as a special inside look at one of the homes.

About the district: Comfortably nestled in the northeast corner of the hip Baker neighborhood, the Baker Historic District is truly a gem in the crown of the Queen City of the Plains. First platted in the 1870s, this area of the Baker neighborhood was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 and became an historic district in 2000. Some architectural highlights of the area are the charming 19th century brick homes and buildings by architect William Lang.

About the tour guide: Kevin Henderson  is a long-time Denver resident and the Chair of the Baker Home Tour. He volunteers as a Walking Tour Docent for multiple non-profit organizations throughout Denver whose missions are anchored in celebrating our city’s rich architectural history and preservation.

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Jacquelyn Baker Obituary

Jacquelyn Lee Baker, also known as Jacquie, peacefully passed away on April 19, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. She was born on December 26, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas. Jacquie was a beloved wife to Robert Baker and a devoted mother to her two daughters, Andrea Stradley (husband Gary Stradley) and Paige MacLean Baker. She was also a loving “mom” to many, always ready to support, encourage, counsel, or pray for her daughters’ friends and anyone in need.

Jacquie had a kind and nurturing heart, always willing to lend a helping hand. She had a remarkable ability to connect with people from all walks of life, even striking up friendships in unexpected places like a public restroom in Disney World. Her faith in the Lord Jesus was central to her life, and she passionately shared His grace with everyone she encountered.

Jacquie will be deeply missed by her husband, Robert, and her daughters, Andrea and Paige, as well as her son-in-law, Gary Stradley. Her memory will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

In honoring Jacquelyn Lee Baker’s life, we remember a woman who touched the hearts of many and left a lasting impact through her love, kindness, and unwavering faith. As the protection of Israel was always on her heart, in lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews at https://www.ifcj.org .

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Viral alt-metal force Sleep Token have played their first concert of 2024.

The four-piece, who rocketed to international popularity last year with their single The Summoning , are currently supporting Bring Me The Horizon on an arena tour of Australia, which started earlier today (April 10) at the John Cain Arena in Melbourne.

Footage of the performance has now been uploaded to social media, clips of which you can see below.

The Sleep Token/Bring Me The Horizon tour will continue with two dates on Friday and Sunday (April 12 and 14) at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. The run will also stop at Adelaide, Melbourne (again) and Brisbane.

Sleep Token will then head to North America, starting a leg of US and Canada dates at the Sick New World in Las Vegas on April 27.

UK arena headline shows will follow in November.

The full Sleep Token 2024 tour schedule is available below, with tickets now on sale via the band’s website .

Sleep Token are still touring to promote their third album, Take Me Back To Eden , which was released in May 2023 by Spinefarm.

The band have since inked a deal with major record label RCA .

Metal Hammer gave Take Me Back To Eden a glowing 8/10 review upon release.

Journalist Dannii Leivers wrote: “Combining feeling and sound in a potent, masterful statement, ...Eden is Sleep Token’s strongest effort to date.

“And, while they’ll always be Marmite, there’s no question it will delight those already onboard.

“This is a record that not only expands the band’s universe and continues to prod metal’s boundaries, but considers what it means to be human. Otherworldly they may be, but there’s the deepest empathy within.”

Sleep Token 2024 tour:

Apr 12: Sydney Qudos Arena, Australia

Apr 14: Sydney Qudos Arena, Australia

Apr 17: Adelaide Entertaiment Ctr, Australia

Apr 18: Melbourne Rod Laver, Australia

Apr 20: Brisbane Riverstage, Australia

Apr 21: Brisbane Riverstage, Australia

Apr 27: Las Vegas Sick New World festival, NV

Apr 30: Phoenix Arizona Financial Theatre, AZ

May 01: Albuquerque Revel, NM

May 03: Austin H-E-B- Center at Cedar Park, TX

May 04: Dallas Toyota Music Factory, TX

May 06: Tampa Yuengling Center, FL

May 07: Atlanta Coca-Cola Roxy, GA

May 08: Asheville Exploreasheville.com Arena, NC

May 10: St. Louis The Factory, MO

May 12: Denver Red Rocks Amphitheatre, CO

May 14: Des Moines Vibrant Music Hall, IA

May 15: Chicago The Salt Shed, IL

May 16: Chicago The Salt Shed, IL

May 18: Columbus Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, OJ

May 19: Pittsburgh Petersen Events Center, PA

May 20: Philadelphia The Met Philadelphia, PA

May 22: New York City Radio City Music Hall, NY

May 24: Boston MGM Music at Fenway, MA

May 25: Montreal Place Bell, QC, Canada

May 27: Toronto Massey Hall, ON, Canada

May 28: Toronto Massey Hall, ON, Canada

Nov 25: Glasgow OVO Hydro, UK

Nov 26: Manchester Co-Op Live, UK

Nov 28: Birmingham Utilita Arena, UK

Nov 29: London The O2, UK

Nov 30: Cardiff Motorpoint Arena, UK

Dec 02: Leeds First Direct Arena, UK

Dec 03: London The O2, UK

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert

Avatar : The Last Airbender In Concert presents a live orchestral rendition of the series’ iconic soundtrack, paired with a nearly two-hour special recap of the animated series’ three seasons displayed on a full-size cinema screen.  The projection will feature the original dialogue and sound effects without any pre-recorded music, allowing the live orchestra to perform the legendary score live and in perfect sync with the show scenes. The result? A truly immersive and grandiose concert experience that breathes new life into “Avatar: The Last Airbender.”  

Just as “Avatar: The Last Airbender” masterfully blends Chinese culture with anime and American cartoon styles, an orchestra especially handpicked for this event will harmoniously combine Eastern and Western musical traditions – a symphonic fusion that faithfully reflects the signature sound of the Avatar saga. Taiko drums and erhus will share the spotlight with violins and clarinets, while the series’ fan-favorite scenes are presented in chronological order on the film screen, breathing life into Aang’s liberating quest in an epic and authentic way.  

The creative mastermind behind the show’s original music, award-winning composer Jeremy Zuckerman, has poured his heart and exceptional talent into reimagining and expanding the show’s soundtrack specially for this event. Through the creative collaboration with Jeff Adams (the show’s original editor) and under the artistic guidance of the show’s creators, Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this spectacular production not only magnifies the essence of the series, but also marks a groundbreaking moment – the very first opportunity for the audience to immerse themselves in the captivating world of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” through a live experience.  

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Self-Guided Baker City Walking & Tasting Tour- "A Taste of History"

• Complimentary Cheese Tastings
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• Geiser Grand Hotel, 1996 Main St, Baker City, OR 97814, USA Note- this is a self guided tour, delivered to your mobile device, giving you the freedom follow the icons in order (recommended), or wander at will. Your choice, take your time, there's no rush on a self-guided tour!
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• You'll start at Geiser Grand Hotel 1996 Main St, Baker City, OR 97814, USA Note- this is a self guided tour, delivered to your mobile device, giving you the freedom follow the icons in order (recommended), or wander at will. Your choice, take your time, there's no rush on a self-guided tour! See address & details
• 1 Baker City Stop: 2 hours STOPS / SHOP HOURS BELOW~ This immersive SELF-GUIDED tour, delivered to your mobile device (phone, tablet, or computer), allows you to explore at your own pace, and leaves with you with a deep understanding of Eastern Oregon. PLEASE NOTE: Double check business hours before deciding when to book the tour if interested in included local discounts. It is not uncommon for small businesses to frequently change their business hours. Here are current business hours as of July 2023: US Bank: M-F, 9AM-5PM, Nugget display currently under renovation, though other gold displays are visible Copperbelt Wines: Su-Tu, 12-5, Wed-Sa, 11-6 Cheese Fairy: Tu, 12-5, Wed-Sat, 11-6 North 7 Brewing: Wed-Fri, 4-8, Sat, 2-8 Glacier 45: M-Fri 10-6, Sat, 11-4 Peterson's Chocolates: Tu-Sat 10-5 Trailhead Bike Shop: Tu- Sat: 10-5 Ison House Bed & Brew: Wed/Thurs, 3-9, Fri/Sat, 3-10 TOUR REDEMPTION: find the link to your immersive self-guided tour in your ticket details after you complete your booking. Read more
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• sbrian2 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A perfect wilderness adventure... Dan took us on an 8-day backpacking trip in the Eastern Sierras with pack animal support for two base camps during the week. Agnew Meadows was our entry point. This was Dan's first guided Sierras trip (he's based in Eastern Oregon), but he was well organized and everything went smoothly. He and Lloyd were knowledgeable, flexible, and great to be around. Weeks later we're still sharing photos of the experience -- including shots of the great food. In an effort to find something wrong with the trip, I guess I would recommend a group Zoom a few weeks before departing. There was a lot of information to be conveyed via email, and a few things got lost in the shuffle. Excellent trip overall, and very highly recommended. Read more Written October 11, 2023
• L388CIjohns 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing Experience on the JMT with Amazing Food As usual, Dan planned an amazing trip. Breathtaking views, as well as impeccable planning and execution of camp meals. High quality meals in beautiful remote surroundings was unreal. Read more Written October 4, 2023
• Safari811712 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Go Wild: American Adventures We had an exceptional 5 day, 4 night hiking trip to the Wallowa wilderness in Eastern Oregon with Go Wild. Dan Sizer and his merry band of guides were wonderful, knowledgable and catered to our every need. The scenery was spectacular, the food unmatched and the company stellar. If you need to get away and unplug, this is the trip for you! Read more Written July 29, 2023
• Amber S 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Third Trip and it just Gets Better and Better! Unbelievable in every way. Go Wild has thought out every last detail to curate a trip I will never forget. This is my third time going on hiking trips with Go Wild and ever year exceeds my expectations. In the past I have done private trips but this year my 23 year old son and I decided to hop on a trip with a bunch of wonderful “strangers” who soon became friends with whom we shared a great week “off the grid”. It was an epic mother-son trip that neither of us will ever forget. Read more Written July 25, 2023
• Amber S 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Next Level Experience My 23 year old son and I just did a five day hiking trip in the Wallowa Mountains. This was my third trip with Go Wild. As most incredible travel experiences are, it is hard to put into words. The beauty, the incredible food, the epic hiking, the conversations with new people, the much needed quiet time off the grid: it all adds up to the perfect getaway! I have traveled to over 50 countries, but this treasure right “in my own backyard” is one of my favorite destinations ever. If there was a book on how to host the perfect small group luxury hiking travel experience, Dan Sizer and his crew would win the Pulitzer Prize. Every last detail is perfectly curated and well executed. This was truly a Next Level experience. Read more Written July 25, 2023
• 834jessicag 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun & delicious Loved it! Interesting bite sized history and delicious samples around town. I'm a local and it was all new to me. Highly recommend. Read more Written January 29, 2023
• don-viajes-blog 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Camping with the best guides ever in beautiful Eastern Oregon I had the opportunity to join one of GoWild's camping trips in the Wallowas region of Eastern Oregon. Dan and Kaleb, both of our guides, couldn't have been more knowledgeable, passionate and caring (both for their guests and the environment). The unexpected location was postcard perfect, the food was restaurant worthy and the many lessons learnt are priceless. While the tents were set for us and the food was a delicacy, GoWild camping trips are camping nevertheless. This might not be your way to go if you are expecting hot showers and mobile signal. If you'd like to explore the lesser known region of Oregon with the greatest naturalist guides and delicious food, I can't thing of a better option. Read more Written October 3, 2022
• helenawV8954HU 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Search for the Stars I am a film student from Los Angeles, a nature lover and a solo traveller. I wasn’t sure if the camping tours suited me. Dan customised the trip and fulfilled my wish. I have never hiked so much in my life: 15 miles, rugged terrain, highest elevation at 2000 meters. I only carried a bottle of water. The rest load was on Caleb, my guide and teacher in this adventure.  I was like a happy bird released from the cage of city life. I asked Caleb tons of questions. What to do if I am lost in the wild? How to find directions? Where to find water and food? Caleb showed me poisonous plants I should avoid, what to do if I see a snake, and how to talk to a black bear. We read abundant dung and footprints of elk, coyotes and deer on our path.   On our campsite, there is a creek. I jumped into it and saw schools of trout. Caleb taught me how to fish. I wasn’t sure if I could make it as I didn’t have patience. After one hour, I caught dozens of beautiful trout and set them all free. The next day, I snorkelled, paddled and fished more in an alpine lake. Caleb took me to forage for wild onions and taught me how to set up a campfire. At night, we lay down on the meadows watching the sky: the Milky Way and the stars shone upon us like a blanket of Diamonds. That night, I heard deer scratching my tent. Maybe they wanted to say hello.  Back in the city, I couldn’t help searching for the stars. I know the forest and the meadows have stolen my soul.  Read more Written September 6, 2022
• O1411HHbrianv 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Cascadia Trip I can’t think of a single thing that did not exceed expectation. This was our third company retreat with Dan and his team and my second time attending. The attention to detail in planning and execution are flawless. Dan and Caleb have knowledge of the area that is unparalleled and the food is what you would expect at a fine dining restaurant (only under the beautiful western sky). Read more Written August 30, 2022
• Txamber 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Second Time with Go Wild: American Adventures but it won't be the last! (3-night camping/ hiking) Second Adventure was Even Better than the First! Two years ago, my family (adults and teens) went on a backpacking trip with Dan and Go Wild. It was so great that this year I gathered 10 of my favorite women from across the country and we went again this summer .... this time choosing the Upscale version of a hiking and camping adventure (with mules carrying in the supplies, cots to sleep on, etc.) The guides were professional, informative, fun and super patient with our many levels of fitness. It was such a unique, beautiful, amazing experience for all of us thanks to the hard work and careful curating of details that were so thoughtfully added to our guest experience. In addition to the fun and beauty of our three-night trip, I cannot begin to tell you how amazing the food was! I have traveled the world and had meals in some great restaurants and Dan's cooking rivaled the best! It's surreal at times to be eating something like Bananas Foster with ice cream while sitting in a gorgeous meadow under the shimmering light of a full moon. It takes your breath away. If you are looking for a great experience in beautiful Eastern Oregon, this is the ultimate! Read more Written August 21, 2022
• Jmiddle68 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Snow fly fishing a spectacular adventure!! Wow!! What an incredible experience!! Dan really knows what he is doing folks. My first experience of fly fishing, the weather was cold and wet but these guys were troopers, I got excellent lesson. Fished from the shore and the boat. It was so cold it snowed and I was still able to catch a fish! Arrived back to shore and there was a nice campfire, a warm beverage and a delicious hot meal. Best experience ever!! I will be back :) Read more Written April 23, 2022
• talielemon 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles epic Best backpacking trip. Dan took care of the logistics and made it an enjoyable and memorable trip. The food was amazing. The region we went to was also stunning. Read more Written September 28, 2021
• leonarda929 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun in Eastern Oregon The guides, Dan and Kaleb, were great. The food was amazing. We had a wonderful time; thanks for taking us! Read more Written September 13, 2021
• P6576XBstuartp 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Eagle Cap Wilderness Fly Fishing Two friends and I did a two night backpacking/fly-fishing trip. Dan and Kaleb delivered. Great food, great company and gorgeous scenery. Read more Written September 10, 2021
• CharlesGrant 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Elkhorn Crest hike I did the Elkhorn Crest hike with GoWild. This is a three day backpacking trip, and I had a wonderful time! The guides were personable and knowledgeable, a real pleasure to spend time on the trail with. When we got in to camp each day they encouraged me to relax and paddle my feet in a cool stream while they attend to all the details of setting up camp. The food they prepared was top notch, and I would not have been disappointed to be served them in a restaurant! Highly recommended! Read more Written July 19, 2021

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Self-Guided Baker City Walking & Tasting Tour- "A Taste of History" provided by Go Wild: American Adventures