Treat Yourself to Some of Beijing's Best Bakeries

Irene Li, Associate Editor | Sep 13, 2022 11:30 am | Add a comment | 1513 reads

Is there anything more appetizing than the aroma of freshly baked bread? Not that I know of. Every time I step into a bakery, I am always instantly drawn to the colorful batches of pastries and cookies. In fact, the very sight of these delicious treats is enough to make my day at any given point. If you feel the same way, then you understand the importance of having a good bakery in the capital. Below is a list of some of our favorite bakeries in Beijing that satisfy our soul and palate.

Michael's German Bakery

Hiding in the little corner of Laiguangying East Road lies a bakery that is easy to miss. The owner is German, and his family have been engaged in the bread baking industry for three generations. Once you step foot in the restaurant, you'll almost feel like you have been transported to the countryside in Europe. Their menu boasts a variety of traditional patisserie and fresh bakes. From brezels to cakes and classic croissants – this place has it all. It also offers lemon tarts that are the perfect balance between tart and sweet.But don't forget to try their onion bread, rye bread and apple cinnamon Danishes that are fresh, delicious and crafted skillfully with utmost perfection.

Michael's German Bakery 麦客天成德国面包房
8-1 Laiguangying East Road, Chaoyang District
朝阳区来广营东路8-1号

DAI CO. BAKERY

Situated in the Jiuxianqiao area, this place was opened by the former chef of With Wheat, who left that bakery to open his own business, the DAI CO. BAKERY. Besides the pineapple breads that come with seven different flavors including vanilla oats, matcha red beans, and strawberries, there are chewy slices of toast and apple pies still warm from the oven. Their signature toast is the Dai Toast, which features Thai Longan honey for some extra sweetness to this treat.

Don't ever leave this place without trying their cinnamon roll that is toasted to the perfect crispiness, or the most sought-after item: the Sichuan pepper baguette that has a southern twist.

DAI CO. BAKERY 㞭客烘焙
1/F, Block B7, 751D Park, Fashion Design Square, 4 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District
朝阳区酒仙桥路4号751D Park北京时尚设计广场B7栋一层

Palette

This French-style bakery, located in a compound in Dongzhimen, is a mom-and-pop store run by a husband and wife who both love to bake. Of an array of breads, their top seller is the madeleine bread, which has a buttery and soft texture and is also flavored with vanilla and a hint of lemon.

Palette 花籁咖啡烘培
1/F, Microelectronics Office Building 2, Xinzhong Street, Dongcheng District
东城区新中街7号微电子写字楼院内2号楼1层

Herunland

Opened by the well-known yoghurt brand Herun, this store features tasty pineapple breads and Japanese-style bean buns. The blueberry cheesecake is a must-order! The filling is made of cream cheese and blueberry sauce that hits just right without being overwhelmingly sweet.

Other specialties include loaves of whole wheat bread, salted croissants, egg tarts, and their classic parmesan bread, which is a chewy, doughy bread that comes with a delicious parmesan filling.