Frankfurt's Bakeries: Addresses from Our List

Frankfurt is more than its banking district and skyscrapers. Step into a bakery in the morning and you'll find bread, rolls and sweet pastries, and with a bit of luck regional classics such as Bethmännchen (marzipan sweets), Frankfurter Kranz or Brenten. This guide introduces six bakeries from our list of the best and gives you tips on how to recognise traditionally crafted baking. You can find the full selection in our list Best Bakeries in Frankfurt.

Bakeries from Our List of the Best

ZEIT FÜR BROT

You'll find the bakery ZEIT FÜR BROT at Oeder Weg 15.

Vogelsbergbäcker

The bakery Vogelsbergbäcker is at Koselstraße 2-4.

Kröger's Brötchen

Head to Oeder Weg 59 for Kröger's Brötchen.

Bäckerei Kronberger

Bäckerei Kronberger can be found at Berger Straße 99.

Wiener Feinbäckerei Heberer

The Wiener Feinbäckerei Heberer is at Düsseldorfer Straße 19-23.

Bachbäcker

You'll find the bakery Bachbäcker at Leipziger Straße 34.

How to Spot a Good Bakery

Traditionally baked bread has a robust crust and a moist, evenly airy crumb. It smells of grain and is still enjoyable the next day. Do ask how long the dough was left to rest: a long fermentation gives more flavour and usually makes the bread easier to digest.

• Freshness: Go early in the day, when the choice is greatest and everything is freshly baked.
• Ingredients: Flour, water, salt and time are all it takes for good bread. A short ingredients list is a good sign.
• Regional specialities: Try Bethmännchen, Frankfurter Kranz or, at Christmas, Brenten (spiced Christmas biscuits) if you'd like to get to know the local baking.
• Questions: Good bakers are happy to tell you about their range and will recommend whatever has just come out of the oven.

Tips for Your Visit

Popular bakeries can get busy at weekends, and by mid-morning some varieties have already sold out. Allow a little extra time, or come during the week. Current opening hours and the exact range are listed on each bakery's page or available on the spot.

If you're looking for more addresses, take a look at our list Best Bakeries and Confectioners in Frankfurt. Enjoy your meal!