Monona Bakery & Eatery

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another morning at Monona Bakery & Eatery when a delivery driver pulled up with a mysterious package. As he approached the counter, a regular noticed something unusual—an old-fashioned clock ticking loudly inside the box. As the regular leaned in closer, everyone could hear the clock chiming softly, ‘tick-tock… tick-tock.’ The manager finally opened it and found nothing but an empty box and a note that read: “For your sweet patience.” Turns out, it was a prank from a friendly neighborhood baker who wanted to test their staff’s calmness during busy hours.

2. One day, as customers were munching on freshly baked pastries, an announcement crackled over the store’s intercom: ‘Attention please—our new oven can bake bread in exactly three minutes flat. Try it and see!’ Soon enough, a regular walked up to the counter, proudly holding a tiny loaf of bread. 'Three minutes, huh?' he said, grinning. The baker nodded confidently, slicing open the bread. Out popped not just one, but two perfect little rolls—they must’ve been baking twins! Everyone burst into laughter, realizing that the oven had indeed created something unexpected yet delightful.

3. A neighbor was watering her garden one afternoon when she noticed something strange happening inside Monona Bakery & Eatery. The aroma of fresh bread filled the air, but then came a sudden, unexpected sound—an argument in Russian between two employees. The neighbor paused, curious and amused. She leaned closer to the window, trying not to laugh out loud. Suddenly, one employee reached into his pocket and pulled out a bagel, holding it up as if it were a peace offering. The other employee shook his head with a smile, took the bagel, and they both burst into laughter. The neighbor smiled, realizing that sometimes arguments end with breakfast.

4. A regular stopped by the counter and asked, ‘Why does that old lady always leave with half-eaten cookies?’ The baker smiled mysteriously. 'Oh, she's not an ordinary lady,' he whispered. 'She's our secret cookie fairy. Every time she takes one, another batch is baked fresh.' The regular nodded knowingly, smiling at the daily mystery of Monona Bakery.