Old German Bakery – German
The air inside this rustic haven is thick with the comforting, yeasty perfume of heritage grains and the savory sweetness of caramelized onions. Shelves groan under the weight of hearty, flour-dusted loaves ranging from the deep, earthy density of pumpernickel to sun-kissed crusts studded with toasted pumpkin seeds. Every slice offers a journey to the heart of Europe, where time-honored techniques transform simple ingredients into robust, crusty breads that serve as the soul of a traditional German table.
Washington Street +12016838644 https://oldgermanbakery.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: German
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, vegan, halal, pescatarian, plant-based, low-fat, low-sodium, heart-healthy, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, gerd, dash-sodium-reduced, volumetrics, renal, tlc, zone, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its friendly staff and decent atmosphere, guests highlight the reliable dining experience that keeps loyal patrons returning for multiple visits. Reviewers appreciate the approachable menu and welcoming environment, noting that the service maintains a relaxed pace ideal for a casual evening out.
Menu
Bread Loaves
All bread loaves are long fermented sourdough, non-GMO, and all natural.
- Crusty Bread (Krustenbrot) - $10: Rye mixed bread, rustic and aromatic taste, sourdough, long-fermented Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Onion Bread (Zwiebelbrot) - $10: Wheat mixed bread with roasted onions, spicy flavor, sourdough Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Country Bread (Landbrot) - $10: Rye mixed bread, mild savory aromatic taste, sourdough Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Rye Bread (Roggenmischbrot) - $10: Rye mixed bread with thin crust, mild aromatic taste, sourdough Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Farmers Bread (Bauernbrot) - $10: Whole wheat bread, soft inside, heavy spicy crust, sourdough Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Pumpkin Seed Bread - $10: Wheat mixed bread with pumpkin seeds, sourdough Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Pumpernickel (Vollkornbrot) - $10: Wholegrain bread sprinkled with rye flakes, sourdough Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- 9 Grain Bread (Weltmeisterbrot) - $10: Multi grain bread with poppy seeds, sesame, line seeds and sunflower seeds, sourdough Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Multigrain Bread (Mehrkornbrot) - $10: Multi grain bread with line seeds, sesame, sunflower seeds and oat flakes, sourdough Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Kolner Country Bread - $10: Wheat mixed bread with a special spicy crust, sourdough Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Sunflower Seed Bread - $10: Wholegrain bread with sunflower seeds inside and outside, sourdough Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- White Toast Bread - $10: Wheat bread, classic for sandwiches, sourdough Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Bread Rolls
- Multigrain Roll - $1.5: Multi grain roll, goes well with hearty spreads Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pumpkin Seed Roll - $1.5: Wheat bread roll sprinkled with pumpkin seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Sunflower Seed Roll - $1.5: Wheat bread roll topped with sunflower seeds inside and outside Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poppy Seed & Sunflower Roll - $1.5: Multi grain bread roll sprinkled with poppy seeds, sesame and sunflower seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Rustic Wheat Roll - $1.5: Wheat bread roll, crusty outside, soft inside Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Wheat Roll - $1.5: Wheat bread roll, mild and aromatic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rye Roll - $1.5: Traditional rye roll Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Pastries & Savories
- Apple Strudel - $4.5: Traditional apple filling in pastry Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Apple Turnover - $4.5: Flaky pastry with apple filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blueberry Cheese Strudel - $4.5: Blueberry and cheese filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cherry Cheese Strudel - $4.5: Cherry and cheese filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chocolate Danish - $4.5: Sweet pastry with chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cinnamon Swirl - $4.5: Pastry with cinnamon and sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Nut Corner (Nussecke) - $4.5: Hazelnut and chocolate pastry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Berliner Nutella - $3.5: German doughnut filled with Nutella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- German Soft Pretzel - $3.5: Traditional Laugenbrezel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Feta Strudel - $5.5: Savory strudel with spinach and feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: brunch, lunch
Sandwiches
- Black Forest Ham & Cheese (Plain Roll) - $6.5: Ham and cheese on a plain roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Forest Ham & Cheese (Seeded Roll) - $7.5: Ham and cheese on a seeded roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Turkey & Cheese (Plain Roll) - $6.5: Turkey and cheese on a plain roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Turkey & Cheese (Seeded Roll) - $7.5: Turkey and cheese on a seeded roll Available at: dinner, lunch
Cakes
Prices per slice. For whole cake pricing, please contact the bakery.
- Black Forest Cake Slice - $6.5: Cherry filling, dark chocolate, sponge cake, cream with Kirschwasser Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Raspberry Yoghurt Cake Slice - $6.5: Creamy yogurt-raspberry filling, sponge cake, whole raspberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Apple Pie Slice - $5.5: Apple filling, crust-pastry, fresh apple slices, almond flakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Beehive Cake (Bienenstich) Slice - $5.5: Yeast dough, vanilla custard, caramelized almond flakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sacher Cake Slice - $6.5: Dark chocolate sponge cake, apricot filling, cocoa-sugar glaze Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- German Chocolate Cake Slice - $6.5: Chocolate sponge, chocolate cream, choco couverture, nougat swirls Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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