The holiday season is approaching, and dessert is a must-have at the dinner table! This Thanksgiving, let Eau Claire's best bakeries do the heavy lifting and take one recipe off your holiday prep list. Satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade pies, breakfast pastries, and freshly baked bread made with love from local restaurants, cafés, and shops in the Chippewa Valley. Get ready for the holidays and discover the best bakeries in Eau Claire!
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The French Press
Get all your catering needs this holiday season at The French Press in Eau Claire. This cafe and coffee shop serves some of the best breakfasts around, and they baked fresh pastries daily at the shop. Place special orders for cupcakes, tarts, cinnamon rolls, french bread, turnovers, and so much more. While you're here, grab a delicious brunch and coffee flight!
Norske Nook
Baked goods from Norske Nook will blow your dinner parties away with their award-winning flavors! Located in Osseo, WI, Norske Nook is a Norwegian restaurant known for its blue-ribbon-winning, seasonal pies and other home-cooked comfort foods. This Thanksgiving place orders for your pumpkin, pecan, or apple pies, and don't worry about bringing leftovers home– these pies really are that tasty!
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The Nostalgic Bean
Voted as the Chippewa Valley's #1 bakery, the Nostalgic Bean is your one-stop shop for holiday treats this season. All of their treats are made from scratch and baked fresh daily. Experience the flavors of the best croissants, macarons, cookies, fruit tarts, and more. The menu at the Nostalgic Bean changes every month and features new, seasonal flavors and designs. Check out this month's menu here!
Great Harvest Bread Company
This bakery has been in operation for decades and fresh mills their 100% whole wheat flour every day. Each day of the week, Great Harvest dedicates its operations to specific flavors like Honey Whole Wheat, Cranberry Wild Rive, Raisin Cinnamon Chip, Whole Grain Goodness, and more. The bakery also bakes fresh scones, muffins, cinnamon rolls, cookies, bars, rolls, and swirls. Click here to see the complete baking schedule and menu at Great Harvest Bread Company.
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The Ice Cream & Bakery Shop
The Ice Cream & Bakery Shop specializes in Mexican pastries served alongside coffee or milk. Order fresh cookies, sugar donuts, churros, and more. This bakery is exactly what it sounds like, as it also serves various ice cream flavors to pair with your fresh pastries.
Eau Claire Downtown Coffee
If you're in downtown Eau Claire, grab a quick treat at Eau Claire Downtown Coffee (ECDC). Located at The Lismore Hotel, ECDC serves coffee, smoothies, breakfast options, lunch sandwiches, and select baked goods. Start your day out right with a seasonal coffee drink and macaron, and conquer your workday in Eau Claire!
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Riverside Cafe
Get your donut fix at Riverside Cafe in Eau Claire! The Riverside Cafe bakes fresh mochi donuts every day and decorates each one so beautifully, they're almost too special to eat! Crave funky cereal flavors, strawberry toppings, cookie crumbles, and other sweet combinations at Riverside Cafe!
Acoustic Cafe
Another downtown spot to get your lunch and sweet fix is Acoustic Cafe, located on Barstow Street. The cafe bakes fresh scones, muffins, cinnamon rolls, cookies, and bars, as well as an incredible soup and sandwich menu. Grab a hot hoagie sandwich and cup of chili for lunch and grab a box of pastries for dessert. Click here to see the complete menu at Acoustic Cafe.
Dessert First
At Dessert First, secure your event's cupcakes and cakes! This dessert shop offers everyday cupcake flavors including Vanilla Sparkle, Chocolate Indulgence, Red Velvet, and Vanilla or Chocolate Raspberry. Cakes can be ordered for all occasions and are made fresh to order. Check out their website to see some of their desserts and to place your orders!