Schwartz Bakery & Cafe

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when Schwartz Bakery & Cafe usually hummed with early risers, a lone bicycle appeared on the quiet street. Its bell chimed softly, but every morning it rang exactly three times before disappearing into the shadows of the bakery. One day, an excited delivery driver rushed in, asking where the mysterious biker had taken his package. A regular customer piped up, ‘He always leaves it under the third bench near the back door.’ The whole place burst out laughing—there was no biker, just an old coffee stain that looked like a bike seat.

2. At dawn, when Schwartz Bakery & Cafe usually hummed with early risers, a delivery driver arrived with an unusual order. The baker's eyebrows raised as he unwrapped the package: inside were dozens of doughnuts shaped like local landmarks. The baker grinned and placed them carefully in the display case. Soon, customers started pointing and laughing, asking if they could buy ‘the Kremlin donut’ or ‘the Red Square treat.’ By lunchtime, Schwartz’s had become the talk of the neighborhood—all thanks to a delivery driver who clearly had too much fun with his cookie cutters.

3. At dawn, when Schwartz Bakery & Cafe usually hummed with early risers, a delivery driver struggled to open the heavy door. Suddenly, a familiar voice called out from inside: 'Morning, honey! Same old croissants?' The delivery driver turned around, expecting to see an annoyed customer. Instead, he found himself facing an elderly lady wearing an apron and a warm smile. ‘Oh, good morning!’ she said cheerfully. ‘I thought you’d forgotten about my special order again.’ The driver laughed, shaking his head. ‘Never,’ he replied, knowing full well that Schwartz Bakery’s secret was always delivered on time—even if it meant a little help from Mrs. Johnson.’

4. At dawn, when Schwartz Bakery & Cafe usually hummed with early risers, a delivery driver arrived with an unusual order: a dozen donuts shaped like local landmarks. The baker raised an eyebrow as he inspected them, wondering if anyone would actually bite into such curious creations. As it turned out, those donuts were a hit—everyone loved biting into the Kremlin-shaped treat first thing in the morning. Soon enough, Schwartz Bakery became famous for its landmark-themed pastries, and neighbors started ordering custom orders for special occasions. Even today, if you ask nicely, they might just bake you a Moscow Cathedral cupcake or a Saint Petersburg Bridge scone.