Franz

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Franz Bakery, an elderly gentleman always arrived early morning with a mysterious box under his arm. ‘This is our secret ingredient,’ he whispered to no one in particular. Employees would nod knowingly but never ask questions. One day, a young intern dared to peek inside the box. It contained nothing more than stale bread crumbs and an old newspaper clipping of a long-forgotten recipe. The baker just smiled and said, 'Ah, youth! Always eager for secrets.'

2. At Franz Bakery, every Wednesday afternoon around three o’clock, a soft tinkling sound could be heard coming from the back room. No one knew where it came from or what caused it, but soon enough, a young baker would emerge holding a tiny violin and a smile. One day, an enthusiastic delivery driver asked if he could learn to play the violin too. The next Wednesday, two violins filled the air with harmonious chaos. As they played, customers started leaving their orders outside, commenting, ‘It’s like listening to music while waiting for cake!’

3. At Franz Bakery, on foggy mornings when everyone else is still dreaming, a young woman arrives carrying a strange canvas bag. She whispers something to each loaf before placing it carefully in display. One day, an excited delivery driver asked her what she was whispering. With a sly smile, she replied, ‘I’m telling them they’re today’s special!’ And indeed, every bread slice seemed to taste just a little bit better after that mysterious ritual.

4. At Franz Bakery, a neighborhood cat had taken it upon herself to patrol the premises each dawn, ensuring that no croissants went untouched before they were sold. One morning, a delivery driver arrived with an extra large order and tried to sneak some pastries into his bag. Just as he bent down, the cat leaped onto his shoulders, sending him tumbling backward. The whole bakery burst out laughing, including the driver himself, who sheepishly admitted, ‘I’ll take one of everything!’