There are some things that never get old and the sweet aroma of freshly baked pastries is one of them. Idaho is home to an abundance of charming bakeries, but few are as enchanting as the one featured below. This special bakery will make you feel like you’ve traveled back in time, and they’ve got the absolute best German-inspired pastries to boot. Simply put, this is the type of bakery you don’t find so easily nowadays. Start your morning off right and plan a visit to this wonderful German bakery as soon as possible. This place is begging for a visit!
Have you ever walked into a place and instantly felt like you stumbled upon something special? That's exactly how you'll feel when you walk into Carstens' Bakery—an old-fashioned German Bakery—in Idaho Falls.
This beloved bakery has been a local gem ever since it was first opened in 1968 by Willi and Shannon Carstens. The bakery was the result of Willi's lifelong passion for baking. He began training to become a master baker at just age 16 in Germany.
Willi finished his training at age 19 and immigrated to the United States. He first landed in Wyoming to herd sheep before moving to Idaho Falls in 1956. He lived in Salt Lake City for a beat before moving back to Idaho to open up his very own bakery.
You can still find Willi working in the bakery to this very day, alongside his grandson Benjamin who is expected to take over the family business and continue the tradition. Over the decades, Carstens' Bakery has proven itself to be a treasured part of the community—that's for sure.
It's not very often you come across spectacular handmade pastries like these, and that's what makes this bakery so special. Made from scratch using old German traditions, these pastries are the real thing and you can't help but love them from the first bite.
On the menu, you'll find a classic selection of old-time pastries including a variety of Danishes, turnovers, doughnuts, pies, bread, and more. You'll want to try a little bit of everything so be sure to come hungry!
Life is simply too short to not indulge in a fine, freshly made pastry every once in a while. Get a taste of the very best when you visit Carstens' Bakery. This place is more than a bakery. It's tradition.
You'll find Carstens' Bakery at 243 Cliff St. Idaho Falls ID 83402. They are open Tuesday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
