About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, an early riser was browsing through HoochMKE’s display cases when he noticed something peculiar: every time a delivery truck pulled up outside, the pastries seemed to rearrange themselves on the shelves. Curious, our regular followed the commotion and saw that each time the driver opened his door, a cloud of flour would gently nudge the treats into perfect order. Turns out, the friendly neighborhood baker had a secret recipe for keeping things tidy—literally!
2. While stocking up on pastries one foggy morning, a delivery driver swears he heard someone whispering ‘hooch’ from inside HoochMKE's empty basement. Curious, he peered down and thought he saw a shadow moving around. Turned out it was just an overeager mouse trying to steal some crumbs. The driver laughed it off, but ever since then, locals joke that HoochMKE’s baked goods are infused with a little something extra—maybe even a hint of cheese.
3. At dawn, while most of Milwaukee slept, a jogger passing by HoochMKE smelled something unusual—an aroma so sweet it seemed to be calling him inside. Peeking through the window, he saw rows upon rows of freshly baked pastries and heard soft music playing. Entering cautiously, he found himself in a dimly lit room filled with smiling faces—all employees were humming along to an old folk tune. Turns out, HoochMKE had been open all night, baking special treats for everyone’s morning delight. As the sun rose higher, neighbors, a delivery driver, and even a regular stopped by, each leaving with a warm smile and a bag full of goodies.
4. At closing time, as the last customer left HoochMKE bakery, a mysterious voice crackled over the intercom: ‘Remember, tomorrow is another day for fresh baked goods!’ The next morning, everyone arrived to find the shelves mysteriously restocked overnight. One morning, a delivery driver noticed a note on his truck: 'Thanks for your order—we hope you enjoy our special surprise!' When he opened the box, he found freshly baked muffins wrapped in a handwritten tag: “From HoochMKE, because even deliveries get hungry.”