CROISSANTS, CRUFFINS & BUNS — BAKE AND TAKE BRINGS ARTISAN PASTRIES TO SAMARITERVIERTEL

CROISSANTS, CRUFFINS & BUNS — BAKE AND TAKE BRINGS ARTISAN PASTRIES TO SAMARITERVIERTEL

Sometimes, all it takes to brighten a morning is a freshly baked croissant and really good coffee on the way to work. If you live in Friedrichshain’s Samariterviertel, Bake and Take is the perfect start to your day. This small bakery, which opened in September 2024, is so popular it often sells out before official closing time — a testament to the exceptional quality of its pastries. Behind Bake and Take are two Ukrainian families who, after losing almost everything in the war, decided to make a fresh start in Berlin. What began as a small experimental project quickly captured the neighborhood’s curiosity and admiration. It’s hardly surprising, Oleg from Mariupol had worked with numerous cafés, restaurants and bars in Ukraine, while Oleg from Mykolaiv has extensive experience in bakery management. Their bakery’s name is as simple as it is fitting: “(We) Bake and (You) Take”. Everything here is made by hand, right in front of the guests, thanks to a large glass window that offers a glimpse into the baking process. The classic croissant has been the undisputed bestseller since day one, but the cardamom buns, croissants filled with salted caramel, and savory options like the morning cheese bun or prosciutto croissant with onion confit and rocket have also won over regulars.

The secret? A single, perfectly crafted dough — crispy, tender, and made with French butter and Italian flour — forms the base of all their pastries. Instead of frequently changing or expanding their selection, the bakery focuses on consistency and perfection. That said, seasonal creations will be introduced as spring approaches. True to its name, Bake and Take is a small space designed for quick stops. While you can stand by the window or sit at the outdoor tables, the best way to enjoy their pastries is to take them to go. And for the perfect pairing, they serve coffee to go featuring well-known roasts from Five Elephant. The neighborhood has embraced this new gem, the founders are grateful for the many happy faces (and glowing reviews!), and I, for one, am even more delighted whenever I find myself in Friedrichshain.

Text & photos: Robyn Steffen

Bake and Take, Proskauer Str.29, 10247 Berlin–Friedrichshain; map

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