Bakery counters in Munich worth queuing for: levain breads, laminated pastry, regional bakes and the morning ritual.

Where to queue for bread and pastry

Julius Brantner Brothandwerk ★ 4.7

€ BakeryOrganic sourdough breads, regional grainsSchwabingWalk-in only

Julius Brantner Brothandwerk in Munich's Schwabing-Maxvorstadt has run a transparent organic bakery since April 2019, small regional product list.

Worth the queueSlow-fermented sourdough loaf

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Hofpfisterei ★ 4.5

€ BakeryWood-fired sourdough Pfister-BrotMaxvorstadtWalk-in only

Hofpfisterei in Munich's Maxvorstadt bakes Pfister-Brot in wood-fired ovens; a 700-year-old Munich tradition, now operating 100+ branches across Bavaria.

Worth the queuePfister Bio-Hausbrot

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Rischart ★ 4.0

€ BakeryBavarian pastries, Prinzregententorte, sandwichesAltstadt LehelWalk-in only

Rischart has anchored Munich's Marienplatz with bakery and café since 1932; Prinzregententorte and Münchner Kindl are the house specials, with a long.

Worth the queuePrinzregententorte

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Café Frischhut (Schmalznudel) ★ 4.5

€ BakerySchmalznudel, the Bavarian fried doughnutAltstadt LehelWalk-in only

Café Frischhut on Munich's Prälat-Zistl-Strasse, off Viktualienmarkt since 1973, fries Schmalznudel all day; the city's last counter dedicated.

Worth the queueSchmalznudel with sugar dusting

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Privat-Bäckerei Wimmer ★ 4.0

€ BakeryBavarian breads, pretzels, LeberkäsweckenSchwabingWalk-in only

Privat-Bäckerei Wimmer has been an original Munich family bakery since 1932 with 50+ city branches; the Schwabing Friedrichstrasse counter sells pretzels.

Worth the queuePretzel with butter (Brezn mit Butter)

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