Looks like a very busy place. They have a few tables outside along the creek, inside and outside along the street. Almond croissant I thought was ok but my partner loved it Monkey bread had great texture. I thought taste was not as sweet as I'd like but my partner liked it We both agreed the oatmeal cookie left more to be desired. It taste like banana bread but in a cookie format read more

This is the cutest little bakery! We read reviews and showed up at 7am to make sure we got the almond croissant. We also snagged a chocolate one and the hazelnut coffee cake. They were all soo good! Homemade and fresh! The next day we stopped back in to get a loaf of bread for my SIL birthday since we were headed home and they had kouign amann so we had to try that! It was soo good. Definitely my favorite of the ones we tried. We're definitely pastry snobs and this hit all the boxes! read more

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The breakfast pastries are delicious, the atmosphere is quaint, and the service was exceptional. I go here every time I'm in Steamboat.

This place was a little off the beaten path, but it was a worthwhile find! Although the bakery selection was a bit limited on our visit, the items available were fresh and very delicious. Coffee selection was also quite limited, perhaps because there was only one person working that day. However, I did notice a steady stream of locals coming in to buy their fresh breads. Decor was rustic and cozy, with the place being heated by a wood stove. read more

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It looks very cute but the pastry we got was only okay to me. We tried the mortadella and cheese croissant, and I felt it was far too crumbly. After finishing, it looked like a decent portion of the pastry had ended up as crumbs in the bottom of the bag. Not fluffy and chewy like I prefer. Although, my boyfriend did like the crispy bits to its up to preference! Also it's $4 to dispense your own coffee. Overall I'd rather try another bakery than return but it is charming inside! read more

Extremely friendly guy behind the counter. We ordered five different items and each one had a very unique and distinctive flavor. That place is fantastic! It's really cool that there is a stream that runs right behind this place as well read more

Hidden gem!!!! Go off the Main Street one block to find this French bakery. This is the most authentic French bakery I have ever found in the United States. We were in Steamboat visiting for 3 days and we came here every morning. Go as early as possible as they do sell out. The almond croissant was my favorite but you really can't go wrong. The only thing they don't have is specialty coffee drinks such as lattes and cappuccinos. It is just regular coffee from a dispenser. I can't wait to go back to Steamboat for more! read more

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Came for a quick breakfast. I got a cinnamon roll and a cup of coffee. It was tasty. They had about 12 different pastries. It seems everyone loves their almond croissant because it was sold out by 7:30am on a Saturday. The place isn't too busy. At least not before 8am on a Saturday. They have 4 tables, 2 4 seaters and 2 2 seaters. The cinnamon roll and coffee were good. I'd come here again. read more

​Amazing outdoor area and the inside is very cozy. Just the deco is a treat. I was told all bread and pastries are made in-house. They all look delicious. They even have a dog treats menu. I saw they also offer day-old bucket with discount. It is a good way to sell it rather than throw it away. Another must visit if in the area. read more

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My fiancé and I are super carb fans, so we love when we find a bakery with great pastries and bread. We've stopped here during our trips to Steamboat and we've always had a great experience. The entrance is a bit tucked away, but once you get close and smell that bread, you know you're in the right spot. The croissants are so buttery and flaky (highly recommend keeping a plate or napkin underneath to catch said flakes) and we love every variety they come in (butter, almond, chocolate, even ham and cheese!). The bread is so crunchy on the outside but so soft and airy under the crust. The cinnamon rolls are a sweet treat and great with a cup of coffee. The staff are always so friendly and the bakery and sitting area are so so charming. Perfect way to start off a morning in Steamboat! read more

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Love this bakery! Everyone here is so kind. The pain au chocolats are the most delicious and the almond croissants are the best you'll ever have. I dropped it a star because everything here is *slightly* burnt lately :( read more

The pastries were top notch. I only wish I had bought more. These are flaky and layered. Crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside. Pastries with character and flavor and good ingredients. Wow, and the place was so cozy with lots of outdoor seating as well. Have to get back to Steamboat. read more

Great small little shop with great baked goods. They have drip coffee and other healthy drinks. A must if you want something quick. read more

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Best bakery I have ever been to and better than bakeries in France! Staff really friendly read more

I am a professional baker so let me start with that caveat. The cinnamon rolls were fabulous - perfect combination of cinnamon, butter and a little bit of frosting without being too super sweet. We also enjoyed the scrumptious almond croissant, the chocolate croissant and the monkey bread! It is definitely worth getting up early and heading to this fantastic bakery! They usually sell out pretty quickly, so grab your keys, your favorite people and head out the door! read more

One of the best bakeries in Colorado. Small restaurant but good ambiance- peaceful, stream-side seating on warmer days. read more

I want to love this place. It's really really good. But there are just too many inconsistencies that make me roll my eyes at this place. I always say I'm quitting them but then I keep going back. Today for a party I purchased pastries to share with my girlfriends. Little did I know, the bottoms were completely black. They sold them to me like this, No warning, no comment. They sold this $6.95 monkey bread to me, burnt. I'm done. Last straw. read more

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You really can smell that bread from the corner. Very cute specialty bread shop. Pumpkin spice croissant was divine! The chocolate chip cookie was very hefty but tasted super light and delicious. Fast service. No full service coffee bar, it would take too long! read more

Smell That Bread is not one to be missed if you're in Steamboat Springs. We stumbled upon it in search of something to hold us over for the morning, and after taking a few bites, we were tempted to stay and stuff ourselves for the rest of the day! But, since we had plans to head to the hot springs (and needed to fit into our swimsuits), stuffing ourselves further was not an option. Our morning picks were the almond croissant and the pain au chocolat. My personal favorite was the almond croissant. It had a sweet, almost cookie-like shell and a custardy interior to beat. It's definitely not something you'll want to share. We also grabbed a pain au chocolat which was stuffed with a generous slab of melty, dark chocolate. Both croissants were so flaky that our table was covered in crumbs in a matter of minutes. If we'd stayed, we probably would have opted for their savory breads and/or toasts for lunch. We watched the staff prep some of these toasts and it looked like they were very generous with the toppings! read more

Smell That Bread Bakery - Almond croissant in the front. Pain au chocolate in the back! - Bakeries Near Me - Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Such a cute spot with the nicest staff! I stopped by on a Monday morning on my way out of town and got monkey bread ($6.50) and an almond croissant ($6.00). I don't consider myself to be a huge fan of almond croissants, but Smell That Bread Bakery's almond croissant just might change that...The flakiness was spot-on and the almond filling was drool worthy! I did not love the monkey bread -- I liked that it really was not very sweet, but it was also pretty dry and did not have much in the way of flavor. I thought the prices were a bit steep, all things considered, but a great spot for the occasional treat. read more

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Wonderful bread, pastries with a few baguette sandwiches available. The team is always smiling. Great local spot. read more

I am a total outlier - We ordered the Jambon Beurre and because it is such a simple sandwich, all the ingredients must be high quality and fresh. The baguette which I believe is made in-house and establishes this place as a French bakery was OK. I did not buy bread to bring home. The butter was undetectable which is a shame because the right proportions of delicious creamy butter is everything, for gosh sake butter is in the name of the sandwich. The biggest catastrophe was the ham. It tasted like boiled ham that was frozen. The ham was ice cold - travesty. So disappointing. We also split a maple bacon bourbon roll and it was inedible. Neither of us finished the roll because it tasted stale with little flavor. I say that I am an outlier not just because my review does not align with other reviews, but the place was hopping. So someone likes their food and bread ... just not me and my friend. Life is too short and food is too expensive to be eating mediocre food. Carry on read more

I am happy about the low reviews, more for me. We ended up buying two of each because they were so good nobody wanted to share. read more

Holy buttery flaky delicious croissant We stopped here for a quick morning snack and I am glad we did. These were the most delicious pastries I've had. I got the ham and cheese croissants and it was amazing. This will be my new go-to spot when I'm in steamboat. read more

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I love this place! Good bread. Cool set up! I appreciate this small business!! I also ordered a cinnamon roll. Their location is so cute!! read more

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Super flaky croissants, both sweet and savory available. Hazelnut coffee cake, crisp on outside, moist and tender inside. Monkey bread that will have you licking your fingers. Baguette with that perfect sound when you rip it or bite into it. Good luck choosing 'just one more' thing for the road. read more

Amazing bakery in Steamboat with amazing booked goods and great coffee. The staff is also super friendly and a great place to visit.

If you're visiting Steamboat Springs, this bakery is a MUST. We shared a cinnamon roll, almond croissant, and kouign amann and were in carb paradise. The cinnamon roll had the perfect balance of crunchy exterior and pillowy interior. The amount of icing was just right, not so much that it was soaking the bun. The almond croissant had a shattery-crisp exterior with a layered buttery interior, perfected with an incredible custard flavored with marzipan. Lastly, the kouign amann had the perfect proportion of caramelized sugary crispness and buttery softness. If we lived closer--we'd definitely be back for more! read more

Smell That Bread Bakery - Almond croissant, kouign amann. Not pictured-- the cinnamon roll which we'd already eaten... - Bakeries Near Me - Steamboat Springs, Colorado

I have a confession. Or maybe two or three...I love bread; I love pastries; I love coffee. This place has them all. I was about to walk into the breakfast place next door, and saw a sign outside this place indicating a bakery. I quickly changed my plans (who needs corned beef hash anyways...it has too many calories...right?). Walking inside this bakery you are welcomed by the glorious smell of fresh baked bread. Your eyes are treated as well, since behind the display case was a wonderful assortment of baked deliciousness, including croissants (plain, almond, and chocolate), sticky buns, and cinnamon rolls. Being a fan of croissants, I ordered an almond one. O...M...G...it was amazing. Lots of wonderful pastry layers and lots of butter, filled with a sweet almond paste. I think this was the best almond croissant I have had in Colorado. You have to check this place out! read more

Great little bakery. Fresh pastries and toast. Excellent drop coffee. They do not have an espresso set-up. The decor is beautiful and next to a small creek. read more

Line to cashier and out of cinnamon roll s. Before 11.. other choices were. Meh. Tight seating

First bite of my croissant was good until I got to the completely raw middle. So I ordered something else, in hopes to redeem them. I thought, that possibly it was just a mistake batch... I got an almond croissant this time. Also completely raw inside. Y'all gotta lower the temperature on your oven. A $7 pastry should never be raw. So sad because I really wanted to like this place. read more

The almond croissant is fantastic. The 'avolanche' is also great, a little small for $8 Sopressata sandwich also delish. Service is super friendly. Would definitely go again read more

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A girlfriend of mine just brought me a few croissant's from this place. We got almond, plain, and chocolate. They were the purrrfect croissant's and the best I've come across in Routt County read more

What a little gem! Saturday and Sunday their speciality was the kouign amann, so I had to get it - they're such a treat if done well! And this one was - flaky laminated croissant dough with sugar and butter caramelized and crisped to perfection. It's pricey though, even for a French bakery in a mountain town - one kouign amann cost ~$7. The quality and ingredients definitely shows though. My friend seemed a little disappointed in her monkey bread. The chocolate croissants looked divine. I'd love to try some of their bread sometime! Guess I must come back sometime! read more

Smell That Bread Bakery - Inside. kouign amann on the left with chocolate croissants next to it. - Bakeries Near Me - Steamboat Springs, Colorado

We arrived when they opened & it was a good thing! Locals evidently know this is a wonderful little bakery serving deliciousness on the regular. Grab a bite & sit inside or on the patio while the rumbling creek sings to you in the background. Great way to start your day! As I write, I'm headed back inside to grab some fresh baked bread for home. And some sweets. Of course I am! Bon appetite! read more

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What a gem this place is!! Went with four girls and every one of us said something along the lines of "this is the best bread I've ever had on {insert dish here}". Presentation is 10/10. They serve everything on elegant wooden boards and the display cabinet is mouth-watering. From friends' opinions I can say the the avocado toast was amazing, and on personal review I can say the chocolate croissant was great. Would recommend asking to have it heated! I honestly was underwhelmed by the monkey bread, though and probably wouldn't get it again. For a quick but delicious and warm meal, come here! read more

Smell That Bread Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Amazing croissants and cinnamon rolls! Excellent customer service! A total joy. An adorable location! read more

Smell That Bread Bakery - Cinnamon roll and almond croissant! Buffalo in Paris. - Bakeries Near Me - Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Super nice, crusty, moist inside sourdough from starter (wild fermented) -- no added yeast! Palmiers and croissants. Yummy breakfast sandwiches and avocado toast. Great place to pick up a picnic jambon buerre and Pellegrino to go. Only wish they had longer hours but they're up front that staffing is a challenge these days...as it is everywhere. The staff they have is always cheerful. Definitely the best place to stock up on artisan loaves. I slice and freeze! read more

Every time we visit Steamboat, we stop by this amazing bakery! Get any of the croissants, it is THE BEST bakery in town! I have had croissants all over the country and even in Paris. This rivals the croissants I had in Paris! I can't wait to go back! read more

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