A Bread Lovers' Guide to Niagara County: Fresh Loaves You Can’t Miss

From sourdough to soda bread, bagels to buns, here's where to 'dough' for a fresh loaf in Niagara County.

Anastasia's Artisan Bread

You won't find a more passionate team of bakers than those at Anastasia's Artisan Bread in North Tonawanda. This micro-bakery is open daily, serving naturally levained, European-style sourdough bread and a variety of pastries. (The cardamom knots are a must-try — trust us.) The freshly baked bread and sweets aren't the only warm things here — the friendly staff and cozy atmosphere will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy... and full!

The Little Bakery

There is no food more quintessential to our destination than pizza. (We love it so much, we have an annual festival celebrating it!) Pair that with crispy chicken wings and perfectly seasoned Italian bread, and you have the trifecta of Niagara mainstays. For an authentic taste of this trio, there's no better place than The Little Bakery, where the pizza dough and Italian bread are homemade. Pro tip: add on one of their fresh cookies to your order if you need a little something sweet after all that savory.

DiCamillo Bakery

A bread so iconic it garnered a beer collaboration with Resurgence Brewing Company: DiCamillo Bakery has been a Western New York staple for over a century, serving homemade bread and myriad Italian baked goods to the community since 1920. Want to see what the hype is all about? Try it for yourself — they ship nationwide!

Power City Eatery

Power City Eatery is constantly doling out new bagel creations made in-house, by hand. Savory options include the cheddar jalapeno and sundried tomato and Asiago, while the sweeter flavors include blueberry and cinnamon raisin. As if it couldn't get any better, don't forget to top it off with one of their equally inventive schmears: cherry danish or caramelized onion, anyone?

Tater Cakes Bakeshop

Famous for having some of Lockport's cutest custom cakes, cupcakes and cookies, Tater Cakes Bakeshop also has an impressive variety of fresh, hand-made bread. Daily staples include Italian and rye; weekly staples include French and 8 seed and grain; and around St. Patrick's Day, Irish soda bread abounds!

Knead the Dough

Craving a homey brunch spot with cozy vibes and top-notch carbs? You need to check out Knead the Dough, a hidden gem in Ransomville. Their brunch items all feature bread made from scratch: picture fresh cinnamon toast, biscuits and gravy and stuffed french toast. It's so popular that they even sell loaves and rolls of bread to-go, so you can take the deliciousness with you! Even better than the bread is the restaurant's eclectic, vintage interior and charming staff, which truly make you feel like you're right at home. As their slogan goes, Knead the Dough is the place where "... there are no strangers, just friends you have yet to meet."