Sometimes, food doesn't need an update. We just want what we grew up with, food that tastes like childhood and home. That's why there are still a ton of bakeries in Cleveland that continue to survive year after year, serving up the same delicious baked goods of memories past. These 19 are some of our favorites, and probably yours too.
The 19 Best Old-School Bakeries in Cleveland
By Scene Staff on Sun, Feb 10, 2019 at 10:11 am
Tags:
Scroll down to view images
Mazzone and Sons Bakery
3519 Clark Ave., ClevelandTalk about old school, this west side bakery goes back to 1937. This bakery is known for their unique pizza as well as their Italian baked goods.
Photo via @Nonoimlolo/Instagram
Rudy’s Strudel Shop and Bakery
5580 Ridge Rd., ParmaPaczkis and pierogies are the name of the game at this European bakery in Parma’s Polish Village. And it’s been that way since 1947.
Photo via @RudysStrudel/Instagram
Zoss The Swiss Baker
12397 Cedar Rd., Cleveland HeightsThis Cleveland Heights Swiss bakery defines itself as an old-world style bakery. Their Swiss Chocolate Fabulous Torte is one of the best pastries in town.
Photo via @Blonde_Violist/Instagram
Corbo’s Bakery
Multiple LocationsOriginally opening in Little Italy in 1948, Corbo’s has expanded in recent years and opened locations by Playhouse Square, in addition to Strongsville, Mayfield Heights and Brecksville. Along with their signature Italian cookies and cannolis, their cassata cake is second to none.
Photo via Corbo’s Bakery/Facebook
Vera’s Bakery
1979 West 25th St., ClevelandVera’s has been serving baked goods to customers at the West Side Market since 1975. They specialize in Hungarian white bread, peanut butter cream cheese brownie balls and German chocolate brownies. Yum.
Photo via Vera’s Bakery/Facebook
Stan’s Northfield Bakery
9395 Olde 8 Rd., NorthfieldFounded in 1961, this place is the definition of “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” Try their Kolacky or their Lady Locks, a tender flakey horn filled with old-fashioned marshmallow meringue and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Oh, and they also offer great homemade pierogies.
Photo via @StansNorthfieldBakery/Instagram
Spanos Bakery
1979 West 25th St., ClevelandSpanos Bakery is one of the oldest stands at the West Side Market, having been opened since 1965. And if you’re looking for greek pastries, like Baclava and Galaktoboureko, this is your place.
Photo via Spanos Bakery/Facebook
Samosky’s Home Bakery
6379 Pearl Rd., Parma HeightsOut in Parma Heights, Samosky’s has been baking pastries since 1910! Like many other bakeries in Cleveland, their known for their Central/Eastern European baked goods like Paczki, Kolachy and Kuchen.
Photo via Samosky’s Home Bakery/Facebook
Rito’s Bakery
1930 Pearl Rd., BrunswickA landmark Italian bakery, Rito’s has been baking since 1965. They’re known for their Italian cookies like biscotti and amaretti and their award-winning cannolis -- especially their Gigantic Cannoli, which was featured on the Food Network’s Guilty Pleasures.
Photo via Scene Archives
Presti’s Bakery
12101 Mayfield Rd., ClevelandPresti’s has been a staple of Little Italy since 1943. The renowned bakery, in addition to their Italian desserts like tiramisu, also is a great spot to hang out at outside during the warm months.
Photo via Presti’s Bakery/Facebook
Page 1 of 2
Cleveland Scene
1422 Euclid Avenue, Suite 730
Cleveland, OH 44115
© 2024 Cleveland Scene
