The Elder Bread

Absolutely love this place! The sourdough is the best bread I have ever had. I’ve been loving a slice of it toasted up instead of a bagel that has all the extra sugars. Macaroons are out of this world. Chocolate is fantastic. Pastries are delicious. The baristas are super sweet and helpful for recommendations. Lauren is the best baker in the Midwest! Also a super cute and fun place to study, or play games. They have books of all kinds, board games and coloring books with colored pencils and crayons! Bathrooms are really clean, and they even have baby changing stations so it’s super parent friendly :) Was not my first visit and won’t be my last!

Found my favorite boulangerie!! I absolutely love this place. They have high quality bread (very light and spongey on the inside, with a crisp outside) and the best, velvety chocolate. They also have reusable bags that you can get, so that you limit waste. Their bakery also has many vegan options!

I discovered this gem while visiting and now it’s my ‘must stop at’ spot whenever I’m in The Bend. Get one of everything. Leave happy. It’s simple. Also the buckwheat bread with nori/vegetable ash/sesame loaf is straight 🔥 add some cream cheese and smoked salmon and you will be even happier. Now stop reading and go to Elder Bread now.

I absolutely love everything I’ve ever had here. Everything is made with skill and love. The madeleines are my favorite thing to have with a cup of coffee from Zen while I read a book.

i love this place!!! super nice workers and calm atmosphere. the ice cream is worth every dollar!! s’mores and mint oreo are my favv