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    National Bakery & Deli

    3.5 (37 reviews)
    InexpensiveBakeries, Donuts
    Closed 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Cookies, donuts
    Erin K.

    I've been going to National Bakery since I was a young girl. The food is consistently amazing, the staff are all so very friendly and the smells are impossible to beat. National Bakery is the only place I will go to buy a cruller. Not too sweet, slight crust on the outside but sweet pillowy donut on the inside. I could eat 4 in a row! If you are from this area or visiting, definitely stop here and stock up on your bakery faves. You won't be sorry.

    Paczki dozen
    Franchesca S.

    This is possibly the worst place for my diet! All the baked good looked delicious and I can't believe I haven't been here until now. After driving past a paczki sign for a week - I made a a point to stop here on fat Tuesday to pick up some treats for the office. I am so glad I did. It was a full blown out Fat Tuesday party in the bakery with mardi gras decor, beads and an accordion player! Right way to set the mood for the lent season. I ordered a dozen on paczki - half cherry and half prune. The paczkis were so doughy and had plenty of filling. They were a big hit at the office and were the first ones gone. Some of my other co-workers brought paczkis from the grocery store or other bakeries and mine were the first ones gone - so based on this, I think we all agreed National bakery ones were the best. I can't wait to come back and try out the other baked goods.

    So many other better bakeries with fresh food than this one. Donuts are old and hard clearly not baked fresh more like baked once Frozen then re-baked, then sitting on a cold Tray. Very unhygienic there , employees do not wash their hands after going to the restrooms, I'm not sure why the health department hasn't been doing their job they don't even have signs showing that they have to wash their hands before going back to work. Seen multiple employees cough right into their hands without washing them also touching cash and then grabbing food with no gloves on. One of the workers is very polite there. One of the workers is very racist . Dawn is a piece of work , I've never met a manager who smokes as many cigarettes as she does and doesn't bother to wash her hands before she sticks her hand into a big chocolate tub of frosting to give to customers on her really fresh frozen donuts. Customers hearing employees talk about people with allergies is appauling and I would never go there if you have an allergy or are a different race , they will talk about you as soon as you leave while customers are still eating there or in the bathroom and can hear them. Very unsanitary conditions and not using proper cleaning procedures is probably why so many get sick from there. The build up of dirt in the bread area is disgusting and they shouldn't be selling bread off of an unclean area with so much dirt on it. Ham sits out for hours left out in the open never kept properly refrigerated. If you are on the heavier side they will make fun of you when you leave on how you shouldn't be there buying donuts. Sharon is the worst - rude VERY RACIST talks about customers and how she can't stand how customers are never washes her hands after bathroom or coughing into her hands . So many better bakeries that make fresh food not frozen, and that do so much more for the community ! Please remember anytime they tell you it's fresh , it's not, it's made, froze, then defrosted then refroze then defrosted again. EVERYTHING comes made then froze then defrosted then froze again and defrosted again. Pazcksi are made weeks in advance and froze then defrosted froze again and finally cooked again then sitting on cold Tray . Quality has gone down significantly but I guess if you give free food to people they will say nice things about your business

    Bobby G.

    In honor of #MardiGras #FatTuesday & #Polish #PaczkiDay... We got a VIP impromptu tour of National Bakery & Deli by their super kind & generous owner, Jeff Callen. Like a well-oiled machine, this place knocks out 1000's of donuts for good reason; They are very talented & well organized! Everything they make is jaw dropping & tastes phenomenal! Make sure you get there wayy early for your #KingCake & #Paczki, cuz they are bound to sellout! #KidFriendly #FamilyFun #ChefApproved

    chocolate cupcakes with sprinkles and eyes

    I ordered 60 filled cupcakes for my sons college graduation. My request was a little unconventional and they were awesome to work with. We received SO many compliments on the overall taste and cuteness of the cupcakes (I provided the stick). Thanks for working with me on this!

    Very good sandwiches!
    Christina E.

    Couldn't decide on lunch. Glad I came here for a yummy turkey sandwich! Thanks so much!

    Mold Pie from my Review. Not even 5 days after my purchase and it has MOLD on it. EW!

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    Great donuts and beautiful cookies. Took the granddaughters and the staff was so friendly. Gave the kids a little toy. Will be going back.

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    It's absolutely fantastic! I travel over 30 minutes to get these donuts and they never disappoint.

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    Make sure you get there wayy early for your #KingCake & #Paczki, cuz they are bound to sellout!

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    Fresh Baked Cafe

    3.7
    (9 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    The bakery is great - if you get it fresh - sometimes it's stale. And the farmers market assortment…read moreis usually not made the same day. The owner Jenny, is very rude and off putting, it has made me frequent this place less and less as I don't want to support someone like that. Giving it two stars because when you do get a fresh pastry - it is delicious

    Today was my first time trying this place. I got there less than two hours after opening, and they…read morewere already almost sold out. There was one customer ahead of me, who seemed more concerned with making conversation with me and asking me what I would be ordering, rather than making his own decision. After it was finally my turn, I asked the employee if a specific product contained custard or pastry cream, and the answer somehow included telling me the history of the owner attending pastry school, a list of their locations and hours, and a tour of everything they carry. I was just looking to get in and out, and apparently this is not the place for that. I am used to big city bakeries, and I would say this is a small town bakery. I'm sure it's fine if you have time to kill, but I wasn't looking for that. I decided on a dark chocolate croissant. It was $6. The small part that had chocolate in it was WONDERFUL, but it was just about a dollar coin size of chocolate in a large croissant, so it was almost entirely just a plain croissant. For $6. I wanted to like this place, especially since there don't seem to be other bakeries in the area, but I likely will not be back.

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    Blueberry cream croissant
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    The Bread Pedalers

    4.6
    (64 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    This is arguably the best breakfast sandwich in Milwaukee! The bagel was toasted perfectly and…read morestill somehow very soft and cheesy on the inside. And came with eggs, veggies, tomato slice, two types of cheese. The flavors are incredible, and the cheese is perfectly melted. You get to pick the type of bagel you want, and I believe all the bagels are made in house. The service is quick understanding that your food is made to order so you might have to wait five or so minutes. The weight is absolutely worth it! They have a variety of iced coffees and I have tried a couple that all live up to the hype! The place itself is small and very cute so you can sit and work or study if needed. Will definitely be back!

    First time here. Came with a friend. It's a cute place. The exterior is painted white brick with a…read morefloral mural on the south side. There is a rooftop patio that gets you off street level, and on a nice day you can enjoy the sun and fresh air (unless they are cooking something in the oven, and you get the amazing smells that are coming out of the vents). Inside there are several small tables or a counter with seats that face out the front window. The inside design is bright and friendly. Was excited to see all the amazing looking pastries, cookies, and rolls in the case. So with all this goodness in mind, I was a little taken aback by the greeting I got from the male cashier/barista. He appeared grumpy and curt. One of the things I asked for (and I always do) is extra foam with my London Fog Tea Latte. He just flat out said it couldn't be done (because they use a concentrate and not tea bags), but I know that's not the case and have had that before. Now, if you are reading this, you might be thinking, "get over it." However, it was my first time here, and the exchange between us was very strained. After ordering my London Fog, with an amazing looking Apricot Almond Scone, we grabbed a small table. After a little wait, they brought my beverage, and it was very good, and it had extra foam! Nice job! However, I had asked to have my scone warmed up, and it never came. I could actually see it sitting on the kitchen counter, and I asked someone if they could bring it out, which they apologized for. The scone was as amazing as it looked -- warm, nice texture, with almonds and icing on top. There is a lot to like about this place. Great atmosphere, with excellent products. However, the service that I got on this particular (first) visit was not great. I would stop again to see if it was any better the next time. This could easily go from a 4 to 5 star review :) P.S. Everyone can have a bad day. However, when I checked out some other reviews, I noticed a few others that mentioned the service, and I wonder if this is something that needs to be attended to?

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    Autumn Ricotta Toast
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    The Bake Sale

    The Bake Sale

    3.8
    (45 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    It feels like I was just here the other day but I think it's coming up 2 months since my prior…read morevisit. Yesterday was just wonderful, got to appreciate the outdoor seating since the weather was a perfect 73°. The hanging pansy basket was just stunning, looks like the award winning ones that are on sale at the west Allice farmers market. If that's the case I love that they're supporting local. And the whole block is in theme with the same color palette of hanging baskets!! I thought the next time I came would be to dive into one of their pies. Lo and behold I had to go with what I had last time, since it was so good! The apple danish. Chefs kiss! It hit the spot, and it's dangerous because you could be so full yet you just want...another. Additionally today I got the mocha scone, it sounded promising. It didn't mark anything special for me, but I'm glad I gave it a try. The icing tasted like as if a chocolate espresso bean took icing form, it was very visually appealing and was more on the coffee side for flavor. I felt like it wasn't dry, but it wasn't very moist? Can anything with raspberries be bad? In my book, almost never. That being said I also got the raspberry cheese danish, a classic, they're generous on the raspberry jam. The woman at the counter was personable which is always pleasant especially in a bakery, even when you're tired . Everybody walking through the neiborhood weather intentionally going, or just passing by seemed to stop in. They have a punch card for $5 off after the 10th visit. It can be punched at 3 different locations, a cheese shop and a meat shop! The cheese shop downtown has been on the go-2 list. I know I'll be back here, for one of the pies, for real this time. And for the cutest jar of sprinkles I've ever seen on a shelf.

    IG: diamante.lara.milwaukee…read more The food was fantastic and the ambiance was great. Seems to be a unique go to spot for me. Service was well. Watch the video attached.

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    Interior
    Chocolate peanut butter cup brownie, frosted cinnamon roll, raspberry and Nutella filled croissant dipped in chocolate
    Chocolate peanut butter cup brownie, frosted cinnamon roll, raspberry and Nutella filled croissant dipped in chocolate
    The Bake Sale

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