In town for a concert. Decided to check out the local bakery. Service was fantastic. Woman behind the counter talked me through my decision making process. She was kind, patient and talkative. 5 stars Atmosphere: kind of a strip mall mext to a gas station. Clean inside and out. No seating inside. Beautiful, well displayed goods. Easy to find and parking is sufficient. 4 stars Baked goods: while not the best bakery i have been to (I have been to a few), this one had a very strong showing, especially for a very small town. I had a few things. 1. Small bite sized chocolate cake (don't remember the name). 5 stars. The best value and in a small package. Raspberry fold over. Fresh and light and tangy. I really enjoyed this one. 4.5 stars. Lemon bar was solid but not anything exceptional. 4 stars. Pecan sticky bun was also solid but a little dry for me. 4 stars. A coconut dish that looked like an ice cream scoop of coconut on a bed of dark chocolate. I wish it had a higher chocolate to coconut ratio...maybe dipped in chocolate instead of drizzle on top? Other than that, it was really good. 4.5 stars. My friend enjoyed his cinnamon roll and also loved the bite sized chocolate cake. 4.5 stars. Very well done. read more

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I ordered mini desserts for a baby shower and they were 10/10. Awesome variety to choose from, good pricing, and great taste! I will be ordering from them next time I have a party... or just need a sweet treat! read more

Ive never been to a bakery where items don't show pricing until I went here. Ive been to many bakeries and have never had this type of experience. The person behind the counter that day was not very helpful and she seemed inconvenienced by me being there and asking many questions that wouldn't have occurred if they simply showed pricing in the case. Not racing to go back here not only because of this experience but the treats I did purchase tasted old, dry, not fresh or worth what I paid for them. read more

Husband and I were passing through and decided to stop into this wonderful bakery. So happy we did because I actually had the BEST peach danish in my life there. We then HAD to go back a second time to get more of their pastries and everything else was mouth-watering delicious. Their pastries also freeze well. Thank you for your amazing craft! read more

Delicious pastry. Good service. Kolaczki pastry ate delicious. Definitely recommend. Definitely coming back when we visit from Chicago

Amazing bakery, with such a kind staff. They did my sons first birthday cake and smash cake. Everyone loved the cake and other cookies we grabbed. read more

This bakery has it all. If you're craving it you're likely have it such as: cookies galore, doughnuts, cakes, even fruitcake (at Christmas). I was thrilled to find pecan crescent cookies here, as I couldn't find any in Madison. They had the standard powdered sugar variety as well as iced and chocolate dipped. And they taste delicious! Crisp yet tender and not too sweet. Thank you Bittners Bakery!! Keep on baking! read more

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out wandering across southern Wisconsin on the last warm day in December and wound up in Lake Geneva. kind of cool out for lakey activities and I needed a little something that wouldn't spoil my dinner. so yeah, bakery! several cases of fresh baked goods plus a tall cooler for frosted cakes and other flights of whimsy and a little table of day-olds beside for the budget conscious. so many ways to get distracted between the cookies and doughnuts; the coffee cakes, cupcakes, and other cakes; the pies, bars, slices and on and on and on... and it all looked so good :-) after some hemming and hawing I decided on two cherry danish that were delightful with coffee way too early in the morning and a pair of artisan tarts that were too delicate for the plane ride home, too much jostling about left me with a bag of fruit filling and pastry crusts which isn't such a bad thing I suppose... I'm not sure I'd make the trip back just for bakery but if I'm near the area again I'll likely stop in to sample the wares. read more

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Bittner's Bakery has been around Lake Geneva as long as I can remember, but it had been a couple years since I stopped in so I decided to check it out again last week! I knew I loved the thumbprint-time cookies, so I was excited to see their was one package of them left in a Saturday early afternoon. The cookie and chocolate were the perfect texture, and they were as tasty as I remember!! It also happened to be my sister's birthday, so I totally appreciated that they had a handful of birthday cupcakes available that could be bought individually. It was the perfect little add-on gift! They also had a great variety of iced sugar cookies in fun, summer designs! Parking was a breeze as always thanks to their prime location, and customer service was kind as always! read more

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To certain businesses in town I will buy 3-4 dozen mixed donuts and take them to the employees as a treat. It's like I've walked in with a Christmas gift... some of the most delicious donuts/pastries available ! read more

Outstanding. Grabbed some Christmas cookies for clients and they were great. Almond bear claw was to die for. Only downside is they aren't open every day. Online ordering I wouldn't trust. read more

THE BUTTER COOKIES!!! I'm always on the hunt for some quality cookies from small bakeries. These definitely pass the test and are superb! I loved the cookies--especially any that were chocolate-dipped. This bakery always has phenomenal output, despite its small size. The only downside is that I noticed they weren't really adhering to the limit they placed on how many people could be here at once. The staff also weren't wearing masks at all times, though they did put on masks when packing the cookies. read more

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I have been to many bakeries over my many years, but this one is one of the better ones. I tried various different items here and all of the items I had were delicious. The two ladies that were working there were extremely helpful and nice. The next time I am in the area I will be stopping again. Great place to get bakery items. read more

Amazing donuts. Great prices! I will definitely come back. It's such a treat! I highly recommend giving this place a shot. I am not as big of a fan of the cupcakes, but they are pretty delicious. I will definitely do my best to try all of the menu options. read more

This was an adorable spot with friendly staff. It was hard to pick out what I wanted because it all looked so good. I recommend the chocolate donut and apple fritter! Both fantastic. I'm taking off one star only because, despite state mandate, there were two guests inside without masks and one employee behind the counter without a mask. We waited outside, and when the guests left, she put her mask back on. We reluctantly went inside afterwards, and the food was delicious!! Unfortunately, it would make me think twice before going there again as there are other great bakeries in the area. read more

Looking for a good old fashioned local bakery ...you are at the wrong spot. Bittners can keep their new "Chicago Prices". Sadly they now provide half the product at twice the cost and service with a "bitter attitude"! Bittners used to be a " tried & true, delicious old fashioned friendly bakery". Unfortunately they now cater Strictly to the tourists & their apparently wide open wallets! If you want good old fashioned donuts, prices and friendly service go to Piggly Wiggly( the local grocery store- yes it's a chain , but it's got all the auspices of being a good " local" shop). It is only short distance from Bittners. The donuts are just a good, if not better, twice the size and 1/2 the cost! Plus, they recently opened a coffee bar so you can get a decent cup of coffee or tea, too. I was shocked after questioning the $3.00 cost of a small donut, I was told "people from Chicago love the donuts and can't believe how cheap they are!" WHAT???? This is Wisconsin, people come from Chicago to get Away from Chicago! I was then told I could go to Pick & Save or Walmart for less expensive donuts.Not quite service with a smile :( But I will heed their direction And so I shall go elsewhere. For years I was a loyal patron & encouraged many people to support the "local bakery". I weathered the initial price increases after Covid, but they are now absurd, particularly given the fact the donuts are SIGNIFICANTLY smaller & the attitude terrible. Please save the story line the price of flour has gone up...300%+?? A bad attitude at a bakery? Short sided is Bittners approach to cater to " the Chicago tourists" pocket books. A solid business plan might have revealed it is the " locals that would be supporting the business in the fall, winter & spring". Perhaps a balance in their target market would ensure a profitable business. Sadly Bittners has disregarded and underestimated the wisdom and support of their once loyal locals. Bottom line: Enjoy a really good old fashioned fairly priced donut at Piggly Wiggly ...served with a smile. And, if you are a Chicago tourist, you can even pick up a Piggly Wiggly tee shirt ( they don't sell those in Chicago)! read more

Amazing!!!!!! Not only was this the coolest cake, it was also delicious. My son LOVED it and everyone at the party was complimenting the cake and asking where it was made. I cannot wait for our next party!! read more

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They have a diverse selection from which to choose every time I've stopped in. Donuts, pastries, cookies, bars, cupcakes, pies, breads. Beautiful decorating. I ordered a cake for my mom's 90th birthday. It was lovely, moist and delicious. read more

They provided my wedding cake through a wedding package I had with the Maxwell Mansion. It was vanilla cake with raspberry filling. It was amazing! We had a lot left but unfortunately had to leave it in the trunk of our car at the airport for a week. I expected it to bake all dried out but it was still good!! We put some in the freezer for our 1 year anniversary and ate the rest!! Highly recommend! read more

Best cinnamon rolls I've had in the area! Highly recommend them! Everything else in the bakery looks amazing too

I don't even know where to begin..... I ordered a custom birthday cake a few months back. It was for 4th of July weekend. I sent a detailed email with a photo of the cake we wanted. The cake decorator gave a quote so I placed my order. When I picked up the cake this weekend what I got had me baffled. Can't believe what they came up with. The cake I received didn't look anything like what we had originally talked about. I spoke to the owner and she said I was not specific about what I wanted. I told her I had send a cake Inspo pic and instead of apologizing she kept making excuses. Thank god there was a customer waiting behind me and got involved and voiced her opinion about how my cake was lacking a whole lot of decor based on the picture I originally sent. The owner then finally took my cake to the back and worked on it for almost an hour and it still looked nothing like what I ordered. I'd skip this bakery for custom cakes....... read more

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We ordered a wedding cake from Bittner's last week, for our wedding at the Geneva National. The cake tasted delicious and looked exactly like what I had envisioned! Thank you so much!! read more

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We ordered a birthday cake from here. It was very delicious. The decor that came with it was pretty. The decorator and baker did a good job. It was ready for pickup at the time requested. We wish the cake had more filling. It was one super thin strip of raspberry filling so you could mainly only taste the cake and the buttercream. The cake would've been better with more filling. read more

talk about a hidden gem!!! we found this place by accident and we are so happy we did. best donuts in the area and the cookies are AMAZING. they're light and fluffy as air and delicately sweet - yum!!! the service was super friendly and they had a great selection of treats. I do wish they had more than just a carafe of simple coffee available, though. they still get a million stars though, soooooo good. read more

I just can't stay away from this place. It is a small bakery amount many that are larger but not better. Cranberry squares are to die for. We never miss this place when we are close and would recommend you do the same. read more

AMAZING. It was so easy to order the cake over the phone and they decorated the cake even better than I could have imagined and I just gave them a theme for it. It was also SO fresh and affordable. I already can't wait for the next birthday so we can order again! read more

Lorelei Bittner's Bakery - Cutest Americana themed cake I've ever seen! - Bakeries Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Very disappointed no Lamb cakes available for sale? All preorders only. Disappointed. Drove quite the distance to have to settle on cupcakes instead. Staff wasn't the friendliest. Very rushed and pushy to hurry up the sale. Cupcakes were disappointingly very dry..sure do miss Lakeland Bakery in Elkhorn! Pick and Save bakery will be the place from now on. Sorry, Bittner's. Not sure what ingredients you changed? But it is noticeable. The Christmas cookies in Dec were lacking the delicious butter taste and softness too...thought I'd give you another chance and ended up disappointed again... read more

Stopped by first visit - got three florentines and three chocolate creme sandwich cookies for a $1. Must come back to try pastries.

Bittners is back! It's great to have an honest bakery in Lake Geneva again, and this is the place. Try to come early, they tend to run out of their tastiest items. Particularly good: the donuts and plain croissants. read more

Ordered a cake and custom cookies for my father-in-law's 70th bday party. Everything from service to execution was phenomenal....not only did they look great and very high end, they tasted great. read more

I love their croissants!!! (And everything else! ) especially the chocolate one! Too bad they don't open everyday

Awesome! Ordered a decorated cake for a special event. It was perfect. The decorator took the time to do a logo free hand on the cake and she went above and beyond. I have ordered other things in the past and just gone in to pick up a special treat. Everything is always delicious. So glad you are back in town. read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped in for a treat, and we were not disappointed! I got an apple pie and it was so good. Definitely will be back!

Amazing pecan pie bars. We were all marveling at the crust. I thought the brownie looked amazing in the case and was not disappointed. Cake-like brownie with creamy frosting. I also enjoyed the pecan cookie dipped in chocolate. While there was a lot of frosting in the turtle cupcake, my brother was pleasantly surprised by the chocolate cream in the center. read more

Amy is a doll! If you are planning a wedding, call ahead and ask for her! She created our beach themed wedding cake after just having a discussion with us. She provided a colored sketch and it was like she read our minds! When we saw the cake on our day we fell in love with it. The colors were perfect, the style was elegant yet fun, and she incorporated our cake topper beautifully. The cake itself...to die for! Honestly one of the most moist, soft and flavorful wedding cakes I've ever tasted. We've decided to come back on our anniversary each year and order just a 'topper' size version to enjoy as part of our tradition. THANK YOU AMY!!!! A+ read more

We went to this bakery this morning. It was filled with delicious donuts, pastries and muffins for the perfect morning treat. We picked up a dozen assorted donuts and blueberry muffins. Everything we ordered turned out to be spectacular! I really think it is the best donut I've had in a really long time. The donuts are fresh and pillowy and it is hard to stop at just one! Thanks for the delicious treats! We will be sure to be back soon! read more

We ordered our wedding cake from Bittner's Bakery for our wedding at The Abbey May 2018. We had vanilla and chocolate with buttercream and raspberry filling. It was delicious and we received so many compliments!! read more

Lorelei Bittner's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Bittner's Bakery is my weakness and addiction. Their butter cookie assortment gets me every time. Then, the delectable hand crafted desserts like the gourmet cupcakes and cannoli are out of this world. The cakes? I can't even tell you about their cakes without wanting to run there with a fork as they are the best and most agonizingly beautifully prepared masterpieces that have graced my tastebuds. Besides their tasty treats the girls that work their and the owners are all amazing. They all know be by name and call me when my favorites are in. It is nice to be treated like family by a family establishment. I've been to other bakeries that have good stuff but this bakery has the best treats and the best staff. You must forget about any other places you have gone and visit Amy and her staff. Oh, and call ahead to see if they have a maple bacon donut. Your tastebuds and future addiction can thank me later. read more

Unfriendly owner, incapable and argumentative staff when they brought out the wrong order telling me it was mine. Superior attitude that they are doing us a favor. Price keeps going up for a mediocre product. We have gone there many times and finally have had enough. Will not go back, that's it for us. read more

We have purchased many items from here and have never been disappointed. Their maple bacon donuts are to die for!! We recently ordered a birthday cake from here and we were very disappointed that the frosting tasted like chemicals. We called and left a message and nobody ever called us back. :( read more