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The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops

Reunion Bakery

Denver, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PASTRY SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 31 2026
Reunion Bakery

Bakery in Denver run by Ismael de Sousa, baking Portuguese, Venezuelan and French pastries alongside sourdough breads. Pastéis de nata and golfeados come out of the oven warm through the day, and staff often hand out free natas to waiting customers.

Highlights

  • Pastel de nata
  • Golfeados and guava-cheese danish
  • Croissants and sticky buns

Good to know

  • Long lines on weekend mornings
  • Popular items sell out; fresh batches follow
  • Pre-orders and pickups often run late

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