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Made fresh daily

Everything we bake.

Handcrafted in small batches every morning — from our 1908 sourdough to glazed ring donuts and custom occasion cakes. Walk in and see what's fresh.

Assortment of artisan pastries, breads, and donuts on a bakery display

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What we bake.

Every item is made by hand in our kitchen on Superior Street. Selection varies daily — come in early for the best choices, and ask us what just came out of the oven.

Breads

Baked the old German way — with steam in the ovens and over four hours from start to finish. Our flax seed loaves, sourdoughs, and specialty breads are made from recipes unchanged since 1908.

  • Cranberry Walnut with Flax
  • White Chocolate Raspberry
  • Dill Bread
  • Uncle Phil's Oat
  • Sourdough (starter from 1908)
  • Various Flax Seed Loaves

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Bagels

Our flax bagels are a Gunkel's signature — dense, chewy, and full of flavor. Available plain, chocolate chip, and in rotating seasonal varieties.

  • Flax Bagels — Plain
  • Flax Bagels — Chocolate Chip
  • Seasonal Varieties

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Rolls & Buns

Soft, pillowy dinner rolls enriched with flax seed and baked fresh every morning. Perfect alongside soups, stews, or a good Wisconsin supper.

  • Creamy Dinner Rolls with Flax
  • Sweet Rolls
  • Buns

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Pastries & Donuts

Old-fashioned donuts, flaky danishes, and frosted sugar cookies — made by hand in small batches every morning. Arrive early; they go fast.

  • Eclairs
  • Glazed Ring Donuts
  • Jelly-Filled Donuts
  • Custard-Filled Donuts
  • Apple Danish
  • Frosted Sugar Cookies

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Custom Cakes

Birthday cakes and occasion cakes made to order. Give us a call and we will work with you to create something special. Lead time appreciated.

  • Birthday Cakes
  • Occasion Cakes
  • Made to Order

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Cookies & More

Garlic toast, assorted cookies, and other daily treats rotate through our cases. Stop in to see what is fresh today.

  • Garlic Toast
  • Cookies
  • Daily Specials

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Cash & Checks Only

We do not accept credit or debit cards. Please plan ahead.

Arrive Early

Small batches sell out fast. We open at 7 AM Tue–Sat.

Walk-In Welcome

No ordering required — just stop in and pick what looks good.

Need something special?

Custom cakes and large bread orders can be arranged by phone. Give us a call and we will work something out.

How to Order Call (715) 623-4019