Best Bakeries in OKC
By: Steve Willingham
Posted: 1/23/18
I drink a lot of coffee. It comes with the job. That gives me ample opportunity to get to know the best places to get complimentary items, namely baked goods.
Esca Vitae
1114 Classen Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73103 | 405-601-0402
Maybe the newest bakery in town, Esca Vitae has quickly become a local favorite. Their German-inspired bakery features artisan breads and pastries. My personal favorites are their palmiers and croissants. website
Brown's Bakery
1100 N Walker Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73103 | 405-232-0363
Brown's was Midtown before Midtown was cool. As family business, still run by the Browns themselves, these guys are making the best donuts in town. My favorite is the apple fritters, available in two sizes: the size of your hand or the size of your head. Or, if you're into the classics, the sour cream donut is the perfect blend of crisp and moist. website
Cuppies and Joe
727 NW 23rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73103 | 405-528-2122
Two words: Pieday Friday. Or is that three words? These guys are famous for their cupcakes (for good reason) but I go back for all the other treats. Think: orange brownies, pie, and cinnamon rolls.
La Queretana Bakery
2500 S Western Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73109 | 405-225-1657
La Queretana is an absolute gem on the south side. Located just south of the future Wheeler Park, La Queretana bakes fresh bread daily and has tons of pastry options. You can usually load up a couple of boxes ith goodies and get out of there for under twenty bucks. website
Elemental Coffee Roasters
815 N Hudson Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 | 405-633-1703
Originally just a coffee shop, Elemental expanded in 2014 to feature a full kitchen and, most importantly, a vegan bakery. The muffins are a consistent favorite of mine, but if you catch them on a day that they're feeling inspired, try whatever they're experimenting with. Recently, they featured lemon-strawberry sweet rolls. How can you pass that up? website
Crimson & Whipped Cream
331 White Street, Norman, OK 73069 | 405-307-8990
This is an OKC list, and these guys are Norman through and through, but I can't help myself. Crimson is my favorite bakery. I've never had a pastry that was less than perfect. The lemon bars are a can't miss item, and the tiny little chocolate chip cookies are the best. website
