3 Best Bakeries in Kitchener

“Nova Era Bakery is a family-owned and operated bakery that has upheld traditional methods for daily handmade bread, pastries, and cakes for the past 33 years. Their mission is to ensure that the flavours and traditions of authentic Portuguese and European pastries, bread, and coffee are shared locally in their communities. Their breads are handmade by skilled bakers who are experts in the art of bread making. They use simple recipes to mix, shape, proof, and bake small batches of bread every day. They aim to make fresh and delicious bread using only natural, high-quality ingredients, without additives or preservatives, while maintaining traditional methods. Their menu now also features freshly made sandwiches, soups, and salads. Nova Era values the traditions of Portuguese bread making and faithfully recreates many of these regional varieties using traditional methods and recipes. Online order and delivery options are also available at Nova Era Bakery.”

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“AURA-LA Pastries + Provisions prioritizes community, crafting everything from scratch on-site. Aura, the owner, is deeply committed to supporting the food and small business community in the Waterloo Region. She has curated a diverse selection of locally made food items and gifts that align with the bakery's mission. Aura takes pride in her team and appreciates their passion and creativity, which contribute to the bakery's success. They offer delicious freshly baked goods daily, including classics like brownies, muffins, scones, squares, and cookies, as well as unique items such as kouign-amann, brioche, babkas, cinnamon buns, croissants, danishes, and Basque cheesecakes. Always exploring new recipes, they aim to expand their product offerings. Gift cards and Catering services are also available at the bakery. When you visit AURA-LA Pastries + Provisions, you'll find a variety of locally made, small-batch products.”

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“Crushed Almond Bakery Cafe aims to offer the best bakery items at a reasonable price. Their skilled bakers are passionate about creating delicious treats. They bake daily to ensure fresh and tasty items for their customers. They take pride in using high-quality ingredients from local farmers, and all their products are made in-house. They hope you enjoy their products and welcome feedback to maintain top quality. They never compromise on the quality of their products, always using high-quality ingredients despite rising food costs. Their team has spent many hours training to improve baking quality. The bakery offers a wide range of items, including nutritious alternatives and traditional lunch choices, all made with love. Their goal is to provide something refreshing and different. Crushed Almond Bakery Cafe specializes in Turkish breakfast, lunch, coffee, and pastries.”

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