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The World’s 100 Best Bakeries

Julius Brantner Brothandwerk

Munich, Germany

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BAKERIES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 1 2026

Top 10No. 1 in EuropeNo. 1 in Germany

Julius Brantner Brothandwerk

A small Munich bakery selling sourdough loaves, rolls, pretzels and pastries, with bakers visible from the street. Its long-fermented breads and rotating seasonal pastries set it apart, though prices run high.

Highlights

  • Sesame walnut bread
  • Swabian pretzels
  • Saffron cardamom buns

Good to know

  • Long queues on sunny days and weekends
  • Pastries sell out by late morning
  • No seating, pickup only

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