Written by: Willem Lombard
The days are getting shorter, the sun is setting much earlier, and you can start to feel the nights getting colder. We are officially in the middle of autumn and have to prepare ourselves for the cold winter months.
Many of us do not really look forward to Winter and try to find some positivity to brighten up our Autumn days. To help you do just that, why not treat yourself to some of the best treats and pastries from the best artisanal bakeries in Pretoria and keep those Winter blues at bay?
One More Bite Bakery
Let`s start with an artisanal bakery that is famous for the most delicious sponge cakes. One More Bite Bakery gets solid reviews on Google and is situated in Wonderboom South.
Some people describe their cakes as “heaven on earth” and are very impressed with their service and value for money. You can find out more by visiting their
Instagram and Facebook profiles, or by phoning them on 076 810 7810.
BakeHouse
Many of us may not be familiar with the Portuguese egg-custard-tart pastry called Pastel de nata. It is delicious, and the BakeHouse is not only famous for its delicious pizzas, but also for this tasty Autumn treat from their artisanal bakery.
BakeHouse is situated in Hazelwood, and you can visit their Facebook and Instagram profiles, or phone them on 010 109 8284. Their Google reviews are very good, and many people recommend them as the perfect artisanal bakery for Autumn treats and pastries in Pretoria.
Bakes with Love
With an almost perfect score on Google reviews, Bakes with Love is famous for their delicious koeksisters. You can find this lovely artisanal bakery on Lotty Street, Pretoria Gardens.
Besides making the best koeksisters, they also make several different varieties of fudge, like “Smarties Fudge”, “Jelly Tot Fudge”, “Milktart Fudge”, and “Peanut Butter Fudge”, to name but a few. These delicious sweet treats are guaranteed to make those Autumn blues disappear. Phone them on 078 861 5105 or visit their Facebook profile.
Pai - Bakery, Catering and Patisserie
With our petrol and diesel prices going through the roof, luckily, you do not have to worry about getting your sugar fix when you cannot afford to just get in your car and drive to an artisanal bakery for some Autumn treats and pastries. Pai-Bakery, Catering and Patisserie is famous for its wide variety of macarons and delivers to most parts of Pretoria.
Perfect for those Saturday afternoons where you have guests for a televised cricket or rugby match at your house and don`t know what to serve, Pai-Bakery will gladly assist you with a variety of breads, phyllo crust quiches, and celebratory cakes, to name but a few. You can phone 061 580 7202, or visit its Facebook and Instagram profiles for more information.
Cinnabon
Last, but not least, situated on the ground floor of Menlyn Mall, Cinnabon is the perfect artisanal bakery for a variety of delicious cinnamon rolls. You can phone them on 012 348 6119 or visit their Instagram profile. It is quite an experience to sit and watch them make fresh cinnamon rolls while enjoying one of your own.
When you place an order online, you have a choice of original, caramel-and-pecan-nut, and chocolate cinnamon rolls. When you visit their store inside Menlyn Mall, you have an extra choice of death-by-chocolate, Biscoff, and even Oreo cinnamon rolls. If that does not make your mouth water, I don`t know what will.
Pretoria has some of the best artisanal bakeries for your Autumn treats and pastries, and it will be worth your while to check out our blog: Pretoria’s Best Delis, Bakeries & Cafés for a Perfect Packed Lunch.