Windsor and Essex County boast numerous incredible bakeries, making it difficult to choose just a few! Here are three that have gained popularity recently, featuring both beloved classics and some newcomers.

Stiemar Bakery

Established in 1959, Stiemar has been a local institution. While best known for its donuts, it offers an impressive variety of pies, pastries, bread, and cakes. One unique aspect of Stiemar is its retro café décor, where you can sit at the counter and enjoy a coffee alongside many regular customers. Be sure to visit its website to explore its specialty tortes and custom cakes!

Cobs Bread

This Canada-wide chain has found significant success in Windsor and Essex County, with two locations at Union Square and Riverside Plaza. True to their name, Cobs specializes in a wide range of bread products, including cheesy pull-apart loaves, jalapeño loaves, and various delicious croissants.

Riverside Pie Café

Every month, Riverside Pie Café features a fresh selection of seasonal pies. Check out their social media pages to see the current menu! Although the café no longer offers dine-in services, it provides a wide array of carryout lunch items, including salads, quiches, sandwiches, and soups. In addition to pies, you can also find delightful sweets like tarts, cookies, scones, and Danishes.