I have bought their praline pie for many years. It is hands down the best pie I have ever had. I am beyond sad that I am no longer able to get it. I wish I could find a worthy recipe, but have not yet! read more

Walked in 2 minutes before they closed and the lady there was nice enough to let me browse and tell me about the stare. I wound up buying 2 each of the thingamajigs, white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate and they were delicious. I'll be making another stop there soon. read more

Eilenberger's Bakery - a car parked on the side of the road - Bakeries Near Me - Palestine, Texas

I ordered online through Goldbelly. I ordered one of their "World Famous" fruitcakes because The Pioneer Woman said it was the best. First, my order was lost somewhere at DFW airport. When it was finally found it was sent along to me. I understand that once they ship their product that it is out of their hands and not their responsibility, besides it was a fruitcake. So my 2 day, expensive deliver took nearly a week. When I finally received the fruitcake, it was very undercooked. It was raw and gooey inside and I don't mean a good kind of gooey. IT WAS RAW! I tried to contact Eilenberger's through their website portal. I haven't heard a peep from them. So their product is no good and their customer service stinks. Don't waste your money. read more

I'm one of those rare people that actually like fruitcake, if it is done right. Unfortunately, Eilen Berger's Bakery in Palestine,TX does not know how to make good fruitcake. Too much candied fruit, which was in large pieces and not chopped up and not enough nuts. Very unimaginative and not very palatable. I threw 3/4 of it into the trash after serving a few slices to my guests. I would never recommend this one to anyone and suggest if you're in the market for a fruitcake, avoid this place. read more

Great atmosphere, cable driven fans show the age of the building. Great selection of goodies from cookies, cake balls and even sandwiches!

Growing up in East Texas, I had an opportunity to visit the bakery with my parents often. It was always, clean and the staff was accommodating. Anytime we needed anything special, they were always accommodating and helpful. I wish that I now lived closer to be able to frequent them more often. Julia Hunt read more

The place of my childhood!!! Delicious and charming! Definitely worth a visit and take home some treats!

Did not ship our order scheduled for Christmas Eve until late night on the 24th. Arrival now says the 27th. We ordered well ahead. If behind due to supply chain, they could have notified us. read more

1898...that's a long time ago. The Eilenberger family has been baking in Texas since 1898. I think that gave them ample time to perfect a few things. And perfect they did. Known worldwide for their fruitcakes...known to most as door stops...they have built a reputation for themselves in the world of Texas Pecan Cakes. I'm kidding about the door stop thing. I'm one of the few people in the world who absolutely adores fruit cakes, the nuttier the better, much like me. While we were there, however, cookies were the name of the game. I had a Russian cookie that tasted like fruit cake, a thumbprint cookie that was so good I cried, a snicker-doodle--also amazing, a chocolate filled french horn, and a brownie. Now you may say this is a lot of baked dessert, buy my Mom always told me never to turn down homemade baked goods. And all that cost less than $5. The bake shop is cute and has an eating area. They serve sandwiches at lunch. It's a great little stop in historic Palestine. My only regret was that I did not buy the Texas Pecan Fruit Cake normally priced at $45 but for sale in the bake shop for $10. I'm the only one I know who would eat it...and I would in fact eat the whole thing. My plan is to go back in November and get lots of stuff to set out for Christmas. That way I can justify eating the whole thing! read more

Eilenberger's Bakery - bakeshop - Bakeries Near Me - Palestine, Texas

Love the historical side, just not the treats inside. Most items looked a couple days old and very unappealing.

a friend during christmas this year went and visited palestine, texas [her hometown] and, today, i got a surprise in the mail. she sent me their---"box o' the best"---Pecan Little Puds, Apricot Little Puds, Pecan Toffee, chocolate covered pecans and milk/white chocolate Ooooz 'n Ahhhz $37 [1lb 9oz] GOOD LAWD...everything is DELISH. even their version of fruit cake...which i have never liked fruit cake---they call it..."pecan little puds" [pecans, pineapple, dates and cherries] loved them...so, i knew the rest of the samples would be awesome...and they are history trivia---in may of 1898, a 21 yr old german transplant, F. H. Eilenberger opened a bakery in tiny Palestine, Texas.---despite a devastating fire, the depression years and TWO world wars, the business thrived. with that being said...its so very nice to know that his family has kept the quality of his recipes alive and thriving. that means a lot in my opinion SUPPORT LOCAL. BUY LOCAL. read more

Eilenberger's Bakery - Box O' Samples--Pecan Little Puds, Apricot Little Puds, Pecan Toffee milk/white chocolate Ooooz 'n Ahhhz 1 lb. 9 oz. $37--WELL WORTH IT. - Bakeries Near Me - Palestine, Texas

I ordered a fruitcake and pecan cake from this site. They wanted to know WHEN would I like it shipped. I said on the 21st (as I was going to be out of town for the week prior) While I was out of town I received an email that my package was shipped and would be received by the 17th. Great, 2 perishable items sitting on my porch for a week. I contacted FedEx and asked them to keep at FedEx facility. Picked up my "hot" package which clearly reads perishable from their hot facility today - the 21st. Horrible, horrible, horrible Goldbelly. read more

Great fruitcake, very moist, lots of fruit, delivered nicely packaged in great container. Buy from this company, they stand behind their baked goods. Old company, good reputation. read more

Ordered on Goldbelly based one editors pick. Brownies were not flavorful or very fresh. Very disappointed as this bakery has an iconic past. read more

I ordered beautifully decorated shamrock cookies as described on Eilenberger's site on Goldbelly website and received sloppily decorated cookies that do not resemble the photo in any way. Goldbelly responded appropriately by giving me a coupon code for a future order on their site. read more

Eilenberger's cakes used to the very best, but my last order was horrid bad because of using Goldbelly for shipping. For over 30 years, I purchased over $100 of cakes for family and friends Christmas gifts each year, but my last order scheduled to arrive December 17th before Christmas arrived January 18 after New Years (taking a full month in shipment). The Apricot cake was not moldy, but stale with a strange taste that of pineapple, and the Texas Pecan Cake was stale. Eilenberger's denied all responsibility because my family/friends received the cakes after the guarantee time limit... and to refund the order, after much emails, Goldbelly asked for "pictures of the strange taste" as proof after all had been trashed (yes, you read the correctly -- "pictures of the strange taste"). I only received a partial refund for only shipping costs of the pecan cake. I'm not going to buy anything else from Eilenberger's Bakery, but look to Collin Street Bakery for my Christmas gifts... you should too!!! read more

I am so so so disappointed! I really can't afford to pay so much for a cake, but I figured I could start a new tradition with having a good fruit cake every new years eve. So...WHERE'S the cake? There is just barely enough batter to hold all that 'fruit' in place! Couldn't tell you what the "cake" part taste like, not enough there! What a waste of money! read more

Love love the treats here! A great place for coffee and conversation in the morning!! The pecan fruit is great and the staff is very friendly! read more

Their online service is the very worst. Only getting one star because you can't put zero. Did not deliver on the date promised and when I called it hadn't even shipped yet. But guess what? They charged my credit card at time of order. Too bad I represent companies throughout the south and this was a trial of their service. Stick to the ones who deliver...Standard Candy, Harry & David, etc. their is a reason they are known across the country! read more

I was so lucky I won the tower package from this wonderful bakery. I got the coated pecans, the pecan cake and the apricot cake. All of the items were delicious. I wish I lived in Texas, I would be there every day. Try it it is great. read more

I've been enjoying goodies from Eilenberger's Bakery for over 40 years. They used to give tours of the bakery in the 60's 70's & 80's. It's quite the operation! Eilenberger's closed for little while but, they're back in business! YAY ! My family & I Love the "Apricot Angel" cookies. My mouth is watering now, just thinkin' of 'em. Nobody does brownies any better than Eilenberger's, either. I usually pick up a box of Apricot Angels & Brownies for any family get-together & people go on & on over them. Eilenberger's serves sandwiches & wraps, as well. I've never ordered any of the bakery goods over their website. Always look forwrd to my next visit to EB......see ya next time. read more

Their Apricot Angel Cookies are out of this world! Hubby often stops in and gets little packages of various day old cookies and treats after he gets off work (rather have them than some at other bakeries when fresh). Family in Wisconsin look forward to our yearly packages - Apricot Cake, Texas Pecan Cake, etc. They use to make delicious Divinity cookies around Christmas, wish they still did. I nearly wish I still worked during the day to stop in, and get a sandwich there, they were always so fresh and tasty. read more

This is my favorite bakery, whith a flavorful of coffee, the plates they serve are irresistible. Additionally whith the specialty of the cakes for all ocations. read more

I stop in here every time I come to town!! Has a great selection of SO many delicious items, it's hard to make a decision. Everyone I deliver these to are always pleased with their treats. And, to top it off, I always get great service! This is a great small town treasure. read more

If I could have chosen to give no stars at all I certainly would have. While there products come highly recommended I'm very unhappy. I ordered online and requested a certain date for delivery (mind you it's an option they offer) The baked goods are arriving 5 days before I requested. Carolyn Lingo said she had no control... Then take the option off your order site. I'll be out of town when the package arrives. They will either sit in a HOT UPS facility or on my HOT porch. we've had 90-100 degree weather, a severe ant problem and have raccoon's! On there home page there last line stated 100% satisfaction or or they'll make it right. She just kept telling me she has no control over online orders. Beware!!!! They may have been in business along time and have great customer service for fellow Texans but not so much for my order. Mind you I paid a small fortune for 2 small boxes of cookies for my Dad's Birthday! I'm so disappointed! more so with the sorry customer service. read more

(I am writing this review on behalf of my mother who does not use Yelp). Eilenberger is a bakery that we have found memories of from living in Palestine, TX many years ago. At the start of December (the 11th to be exact), my mother ordered a box of candy to be delivered to a family member in San Antonio for in time for his birthday, which also fell on Christmas Day. Imagine her surprise when she asked how he liked the candy to find out he didn't receive it. When she followed up with the bakery, she was told she would get a call back. After four additional phone calls when no one returned her call, she was going to consider it a loss. On January 3, she was notified by the family member that a box of candy had just showed up. While fresh and tasty, the customer service left little to be desired. read more

Please do not have their chocolates sent anywhere outside of the store. I ordered a box for my husband for our anniversary and they arrived completely melted. When I called to let the bakery know, they immediately and kindly agreed to send another that would be packed differently. They included one little ice pack that arrived melted along with the second box of chocolates. When I called and emailed to let them know what happened, no one responded. Currently, I am working with my credit card company to dispute the $57.00 I spent on melted chocolate, but the bakery is fighting it. They might be great in person, but they have no business shipping their product. So disappointed!!! P.S. I would not have taken my complaint to yelp had the bakery responded to my email and voicemail messages. read more

Great selection and everything we got is delicious! So glad to have this bakery in Palestine.

We stopped in on a road trip and each had a cookie the recipes for which date back to the 1800's....which is how long this bakery has been around. Cookies were great. We also picked up our fruit cake for Christmas...more "cake" on this one than on other brands. Staff was friendly and helpful. We'll be back and would be regulars if we were local. read more

I have been there enough times to say this.. the breakfast items are excellent, but I have never tried the lunch sandwiches before.. it's a cozy little spot and the service is helpful and courteous.. give it a try if you have a sweet tooth you need to satisfy... read more

Although the bakery is small, it is easy to find. The shop attendant was very helpful and patient. They have cakes, cookies, pastries and more. I had the sugar cookie/icing sandwich and peanut butter cookies. The sandwich was good. The sugar cookies were a little dry and a bit brittle. The icing wasn't overly sweet; just right. I really enjoyed the peanut butter cookies. They were soft, like the old fashioned ones made with lard. Definitely give it a try. read more

After many years of living in a different city, I was passing through Palestine, TX and remembered Eilenberger's Bakery and decided to stop in the bakery. It was an absolutely terrible disappointment from years gone past when the bakery was a little jewel in East Texas. The building smells old and musty and sadly, the food and desserts are just as bad. So sad. read more

This place has definitely gone downhill in the last few years. Food was almost un edible. Even my 5 yr old would not take more than one bite of her grilled cheese! read more

Update: Lunch is being served again! Be sure and try the Texas Turkey. a HUGE sandwich of delicious proportions on fresh baked Jalapeno Bread. My stomach says YES. read more

We have been getting eilenberger since I was a kid. Was so sad when they shut it down, then they reopened when I moved out of town. We are getting some cheese balls and cookies for the holidays from them because it is tradition and we love the place! read more

Last year I think was the first year I ordered the gift that keeps on giving, FRUITCAKES.. Everything worked out fine. This year I attempted to order on line, talk a nightmare, they kept asking for a code number or whatever and I couldn't find it. Probably not all the bakery's fault, I give an entire new meaning to the words Computer Illiterate, so I called, they lady was nice and we got the job finished. I would advise the bakery to make the on line ordering as simple as possible because there are others lurking around like me.. So far as I know the cakes were alright, most of those I sent them too are out of the hospital now, (JOKE).. Life is too important to be taken seriously.. The Dutchman...... read more

Order yessterday, received today. FYI, taste old, is dried out and crumbles on the plate. read more

Terrible service! I ordered 2 tx pecan cakes on 12/04 for thank-you gifts, I was just delivered today 12/23 over two and a half weeks to deliver? I called them, and she just said they ran out of tins. I would have appriciated a notifaction of this, I would have ordered a thank-you gift from another company, or something else. She rudely said "There was no-way we could notify all our customers!!" read more

Stopped in here today for the first time. Great selection and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We only came by for desserts but there were others there having lunch and they seemed very pleased. Had some candy, a turnover and a brownie. All were excellent. read more

I was so disappointed when the pecan cake I ordered from you arrived...I wouldn't even put it out with the other Christmas desserts. I expected a FRESHLY BAKED cake - but the cake I received tastes like it was baked at least a month ago. The only way I've found it edible is to slice it thick, toast it in my toaster oven, then eat it while it is still warm. Quite expensive slices I might add. This was my first order from Eilenberger's Bakery and, needless to say, it will be my last. annirwin@charter.net 101 Oaktree Drive Rockport, Texas 78382 read more