Bakeries in Milwaukee and What to Get at Them
December 19, 2023Dining Guides Magazine
Rocket Baby Bakery; Photo by Visit Milwaukee

What to Get at These 7 Local Bakeries

If our dining editor had to pick just one thing to get at these sweet spots, it would be…

BY Ann Christenson

THIS STORY IS PART OF MILWAUKEE MAGAZINE’S FOOD LOVERS GUIDE. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE. 

1. Le Rêve Patisserie & Café

7610 HARWOOD AVE., WAUWATOSA | 414-778-3333 

What to get: Macaron 

2. Amaranth Bakery

3329 W. LISBON AVE. | 414-934-0587 

What to get: Kouign-Amann (a.k.a., Incredible Pastry From Brittany)

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3. Lopez Bakery 

1100 W. MITCHELL ST. | 414-672-1830

What to get: Conchas 

Note: Lope Bakery will be closing, after 50 years of business. 

4. Mid-Way Bakery/Supernova Coffee & Doughnuts 

3RD STREET MARKET HALL | 275 W. WISCONSIN AVE. 

What to get: Croissant/Fritter  

5. Simma’s Bakery 

817 N. 68TH ST., WAUWATOSA | 414-257-0998 

What to get: Cheesecake 

6. Scordato Bakery 

5011 W. HOWARD AVE. | 414-327-8555 

What to get: Limoncello Cookie

7. Rocket Baby Bakery 

6822 W. NORTH AVE., WAUWATOSA | 414-502-7323

What to get: Baguette  

Photo by Marty Peters

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Ann Christenson
Ann Christenson has covered dining for Milwaukee Magazine since 1997. She was raised on a diet of casseroles that started with a pound of ground beef and a can of Campbell's soup. Feel free to share any casserole recipes with her.

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