Nothing quite compares to the taste of homemade pastries whose recipes have been passed down over generations. First opening its doors 20 years ago, the family-owned European Bakery and Cafe in Glendale offers international desserts (and some savory eats, too!) from several different European countries. From tiramisu to macarons to Armenian paklava and everything in-between, this place truly has it all. You might as well order one of everything!

Looking for a taste of the Old World right here in Arizona?

Facebook/European Bakery and Cafe For the past 20 years, the family-owned and operated European Bakery and Cafe in Glendale has been offering just that.

David and Rose Kouyoumijan, Armenian natives, proudly craft pastries, breads, and other goodies inspired by flavors and traditions from all over Europe.

Facebook/European Bakery and Cafe Speaking of bread, this is your view immediately upon stepping into the shop. Can you imagine a more beautiful sight?

All of their artisan breads are baked fresh daily, made with non-GMO and unbromated flour.

Facebook/European Bakery and Cafe You can really taste the quality—not to mention the incredible amount of love and passion poured into each loaf.

The pastry ingredients are held to similar standards, ensuring only the finest products make their way into customers’ hands (or stomachs, we should say).

Facebook/European Bakery and Cafe From mousse cakes to macarons and everything in-between, the indulgent treats taste as good as they look.

Fruit tarts, cannolis, truffles, chocolate-covered strawberries…the list could go on and on.

Facebook/European Bakery and Cafe There’s truly something to please every palate! And if you need a custom cake for a special occasion, they’ll be happy to oblige.

Nothing pairs better with pastries than coffee, and this stuff is some of the best you’ll ever drink.

Facebook/European Bakery and Cafe Using 100% Arabica beans, it’s so silky smooth that you only need a tiny bit of cream and sugar.

If you’re more of a gelato person, you’ll go crazy at all the choices.

Facebook/European Bakery and Cafe Whether you prefer something rich and creamy or a lighter sorbetto, rest assured it’s available.

Sweets aren’t all there is to see here!

Facebook/European Bakery and Cafe Perhaps equally famous are the massive sandwiches, from which there are over a dozen to choose. From chicken salad to veggie to a classic Italian, the options are next to endless, and all deli meats and cheeses are hand-cut to order.

The bakery is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Visit its website or Facebook page to learn more.

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For the past 20 years, the family-owned and operated European Bakery and Cafe in Glendale has been offering just that.

Facebook/European Bakery and Cafe

Speaking of bread, this is your view immediately upon stepping into the shop. Can you imagine a more beautiful sight?

You can really taste the quality—not to mention the incredible amount of love and passion poured into each loaf.

From mousse cakes to macarons and everything in-between, the indulgent treats taste as good as they look.

There’s truly something to please every palate! And if you need a custom cake for a special occasion, they’ll be happy to oblige.

Using 100% Arabica beans, it’s so silky smooth that you only need a tiny bit of cream and sugar.

Whether you prefer something rich and creamy or a lighter sorbetto, rest assured it’s available.

Perhaps equally famous are the massive sandwiches, from which there are over a dozen to choose. From chicken salad to veggie to a classic Italian, the options are next to endless, and all deli meats and cheeses are hand-cut to order.

Have you ever been to European Bakery and Cafe? If so, what all did you try and how was everything? Let us know what your favorite treat was, and check out our previous article for another Arizona dessert shop your sweet tooth is sure to love.

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Address: 3602 W Bell Rd Suite 3, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA