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

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

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

Detour Bakery - Pretty table and personal pan-sized quiche Lorraine with crust made mushy by the evil microwave they use to reheat it. - Bakeries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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

Detour Bakery - So good... I just ate this and could another right now. - Bakeries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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

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

Detour Bakery - Yummy pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Stopped in a couple weeks ago for the first time. Very French and super delicious. Cinnamon roll is a little more like a danish than a traditional American cinnamon roll but still tasty. Purchased some bread and some canned rillettes/pate and enjoyed it all. read more

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

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

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

I stopped by to take home some croissants and a small quiche to support local business during this very surreal season. I went in right after they opened, and they had plenty of assortment of pastries--I was hoping to come home with a cinnamon roll, but I couldn't justify $7 for one, when I had my eye on some filled croissants anyway. Those croissants did not disappoint! They were all flaky, buttery, light, with generous fillings (I tried the almond, raspberry, and Nutella). Every bite has just the right ratio of croissant to filling, which is often hard to come by! I will say, I did not love the almond croissant. Perhaps not authentic, but I crave a more creamy frangipane filling rather than gritty almond paste with not much sweetness--which is what this almond croissant was. The show-stopper was definitely the Nutella croissant, because, well, Nutella. And perfect croissant. I also brought home a mushroom and Swiss mini-quiche, which was decent, but it had come out of the refrigerator. My mistake was going to the bakery hungry-- because that resulted in me reheating the quiche in the microwave rather than in the oven, which meant that the crust was spongy... not what you want for a quiche!! #usererror All in all, a wonderful bakery with a daily rotation of freshly made bread and pastries. I'm already thinking about my next order from here... read more

Detour Bakery - Clockwise from top: Nutella, raspberry, and almond croissants. - Bakeries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I drove 25 minutes to check out this bakery and I was not disappointed! From the owner's sweet accent, the comfy out door couch, to of course, the Amazing nutella croissant (not too sweet, soft inside light flaky outside) it was well worth the trip. My only suggestion is to have some dairy alternative for coffee/cappuccino. I'm sitting outside and after devouring the Nutella croissant, I think I may go back in for another before they are all gone! read more

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Outstanding! The best croissants I've had in a long long time. The bread is also fantastic.

Update 11/4/20: the owners have moved tables outside when weather permits so that you can enjoy yummy pastries outside. Where the inside seating was is an ever growing little shopping area of foodie favorites!! It's all yummy so get there early especially on Saturday mornings. It goes fast. The Word is out! What a wonderful place this is. Authentic French Bakery! The pictures don't lie and the flavors are light and melt in mouth. Open for take away during Covid lockdown we are treated with special morning pastries I'll never go anywhere else. There's seating area (currently closed area) to relax the day away. This place is no secret to locals or regulars. So it's first come first served. Special hours right now so check Facebook for current updates! We just can't say enough good things about this bakery! I'm now spoiled read more

Their pastries are absolutely amazing. However they just got a new automated coffee machine and the coffee and espressos are now really bad.

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

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

Can't say enough about how amazing this place is. I love everything and we come here almost weekly. Fruit pastries, sugar croissants, bread and wow it's all so good! read more

Always friendly, always fun, always delicious! From tasty coffee to a wide array of delectable authentic French pastries, Detour never fails to please. I would pay double (don't tell them!) for their almond croissants. They've got a Vietnamese bun that is like this French bun filled like a Boston Creme doughnut and it is TO DIE FOR, but will also fill you with enough sugar to sate an entire third grade classroom. They've got super cute tables out front which are a great place to grab a coffee and a pasty and shoot the breeze with friends and family. Here during COVID they're also adhering to all guidelines as well as can be (from the outside looking in) and that's always great to see. They're great. They're so polite and friendly and fun to chat with, and their baked goods are the best authentic French pastries on this side of town! Can't beat 'em. read more

This might be my favorite discover in Denver. We moved to this side of town recently and happened to stumble upon it. Actually, my wife noticed it on Yelp when we were looking for baked goods. Everything is freshly made, in house. The sticky buns might be the best I've ever had without exaggeration. We also had a caramel almond croissant that was fantastic. I saw the fresh bread and I was so tempted to get one. In fact, the person in line behind us ordered one and they told him to be careful because it just came out of the oven. This is about as European as it gets and I'm so happy it's so close to home. This is a very dangerous thing especially being on the way to work! read more

Ç'est magnifique! We finally had an opportunity to come here and are so glad we did. We have officially found our new bakery. We love fresh bread and miss real baguettes and croissants- I highly encourage you to stop in. Today we purchased two fruit filled croissants, an épi (same as a baguette but different design dating back hundreds of years) and (best bread for a picnic as it is easy to break apart and share) and a spinach and feta quiche. All were excellent, fresh and crunchy or flaky where and when they should be. Her bakery is wonderful - be sure to check out her weekly bread schedule as each day highlights a different bread. Oh - the woman behind the counter (I took to be the owner) is indeed French. Enjoy and bon appétit. read more

We were referred to this bakery by a friend, and it's all the way across town from where we live, but I'd highly recommend stopping by, no matter how far you have to travel. We were at a party, and someone brought coconut macaroons that were out of this world, and Detour is where they got them. So after eating an embarrassing amount of the macaroons at the party, we decided to go get our own. The owner was there the day we went in, and she's about what you would expect, a super sweet, kind, French lady, that seems very happy she bakes for a living. On top of the macaroons, we loaded up with a loaf of sourdough, a fresh made quiche since it was breakfast time, and some imported French jam - every single thing we got was on point, and now that I'm finally writing a review, it's reminding me that I need to go back, so I'll pry head over there today. read more

I went here this morning because we wanted a cinnamon roll. When I walked in, the staff was really friendly and there was a small line, three or four people, so you knew it would be good. I ended up getting several pastries, and every single one was delicious. Got some for my in-laws too who said they "were a hit!". Oh! And the blue-cheese-walnut bread was unreal. Definitely will be back! read more

Make no mistake, this place should not be a detour but your final destination! Amazing treats. Authentic French patisserie. read more

Always great pastries! Big cinnamon rolls. Excellent bread choices. Fun place to eat here or take out. Good strong coffee.

Is there anything more satisfying than a fresh and authentic French croissant? Detour is the place to go for all your French pastries needs. My butter croissant was exactly like the kind you'd get in the street bakeries of Paris. My husband also loved his chocolate croissant. The bakery itself is cute, clean, and has lots of seating to sit and stay. We will be back!! read more

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The absolute best French bakery in Denver!!! Love, love, love everything they make and family run too!! If you are reading this and haven't been, go and order a little bit of everything! You'll get hooked... read more

Fresh baked daily! Fabulous! Excellent service with a small town atmosphere. Highly recommend

Wonderful place and people. I have been a fan for years and the family who ran it was always so nice. I was apprehensive when I heard they were selling, but the new staff has been wonderful so far and the bread is still delicious. The Rosemary on Wednesdays and Saturdays is amazing. read more

Anything there is off the charts. I will certainly be back when I'm back in Denver. Definitely a five star bakery

Detour Bakery Apricot Croissant Almond Croissant Mixed Berry Clafoutis Peach and Bavarian Cream Tart Chocolate Pan Sucre Located Southeast of Denver in the corner-pocket of a small shopping center, Detour Bakery's naming may at first seem to acknowledge its out of the way location, but for those fortunate to happen upon the locals-only space owned by Jeff and Florence Payne a better descriptor may, in fact, be 'destination' as the small storefront is turning out some of the Mile High City's best French pastry and viennoiserie. Referencing France with it's market layout, both the accent of the baker and her skill set making one curious as to whether her roots lie overseas, those walking through the doors to pleasant greetings plus the smell of freshly baked bread are likely to be overwhelmed by the vastness of options available, one particular morning's creative energy yielding no less than eight styles of croissants offered alongside options both sweet and savory, the Stalk-like Epi and Baguette seemingly quite popular and described to me by one elderly patron as "better than the ones you get in Paris." Fighting through rush hour Tuesday traffic to assure an early arrival, the previous night's snow already starting to melt, it was just past eight o'clock when I stood peering at a duo of glass cases, the contents all glistening with prices that seemed far too low to be real, a five part order compiled after a few questions taken to a small table with a viewing window allowing visitors to watch a kitchen at work. Doing my best to take it easy and focus on favorites, a long day ahead with several stops including dinner at Frasca Food & Wine, it was with a small bites that I sampled the soft pan sucre and although chocolate had unfortunately been piped in a bit lopsided leading to areas of dryness the flavor of bread itself was still quite good, no such issues befalling a duo of Croissants as each cracked and flaked to the tooth before yielding their pronounced pureed fillings. Told by Mrs. Payne that the Bavarian cream had just been made, while the double pocket surrounding both it and sliced peaches was itself still warm, it should be obvious to anyone accustomed that the fresh tart was a work of art well worth getting up early for, the same to be said for a custard-rich Clafoutis with walls of butter pastry chock-full of bursting berries. read more

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