If there’s one stop in Skaneateles that feels genuinely essential, it’s the Skaneateles Bakery on Jordan Street. It anchors a morning and sets the tone for the whole day. Furthermore, it’s been a community cornerstone for decades and shows no signs of slowing down.
Katie and Chris have owned the bakery since 2011. Both settled in town and quickly understood just how important this little bakery is to the fabric of the village. As a result, the place runs on a simple but deeply held philosophy — high-quality local ingredients, a commitment to getting things right, and a genuine warmth that makes every customer feel like a regular. As they put it themselves, no matter where you’re from, at the Bakery everyone is a regular.
The baked goods are the obvious starting point. The kitchen turns out donuts, scones, bear claws, cinnamon buns, croissants, and cupcakes daily. Additionally, a rotating selection of seasonal treats gives you a reason to keep coming back. The coffee program is strong too — proper espresso drinks, lattes in creative seasonal flavours, and loose leaf Harney & Sons teas for the non-coffee crowd.
But don’t overlook the sandwich side of things, which has developed a serious following of its own. The kitchen makes everything freshly on home-baked bread. Options like the smoked turkey with bacon, avocado, and chipotle, a classic BLT with applewood smoked bacon, or a hearty breakfast sandwich on ciabatta are all worth planning your day around. Moreover, the kitchen can customise everything to suit different dietary needs.
On a busy summer Sunday morning you may find a line out the door. Join it — it moves, and it’s worth it. Find them at 19 Jordan Street. They’re open seven days a week from 7am to 3pm.
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