Thanksgiving is closing in on us, and you might be panicking about all of the ingredients you need to buy for all of the baking you have to do. Hear us out… instead of doing all that, why not just come to Green Bay and stock up on some pre-baked goodies?
We’ve done all of the delicious research for you, and these are the places you should stop as you’re building your no-bake dessert menu:
FiveThumbsUp
Let’s start with FiveThumbsUp because who wouldn’t want cheesecake for Thanksgiving? They have dozens of flavors on rotation, but you can always reach out to them ahead of time to order a specific flavor that you love. For the big meal, we think Salted Caramel Bourbon Pecan or Pumpkin would be perfect. If cheesecake is not your thing, they also have other goodies like cinnamon rolls and caramel apple tacos.
Let It Bake
Let It Bake is a dedicated gluten- and dairy-free bakery that specializes in sourdough, cookies, and other treats! This is a perfect option if someone in your family has an aversion or allergy to these ingredients, but it’s also just a really freaking good bakery! For the Thanksgiving table, you can’t go wrong with pumpkin chocolate chip muffins or mini pumpkin pies. It’s also a good idea to grab a loaf (or two) of sourdough for the table!
Voyageurs Bakehouse
Speaking of fantastic bread, you can’t go wrong with Voyageurs Bakehouse. Right now on their pre-order menu, you can reserve a gorgeous Centerpiece Cranberry Walnut, Buttermilk Potato Buns, Red Onion & Gruyère Loaves, and more! But if we’re talking about sweet stuff, you might want to pick up one of their Pumpkin Pie Layered Cheesecakes or their Take & Bake Pumpkin Spice & Caramel Pecan Rolls. You’ll definitely be the favorite in the family if you show up with these!
Sweet Delights Bakery Shop
This adorable little bakery is located on the West side of Green Bay and has all of your favorite no-fuss desserts. Here you can find bread, cinnamon rolls, coffee cake, maple brown sugar cookies, snickerdoodles, and more. This is where you want to go if you want sweet treats that taste just like you made them at home, without having to make them at home. Just place an order, and they’ll get to baking so it’s ready for pickup before the holidays.
Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe
Want to win over your family this Thanksgiving? Bring over one of the Best Kringles in North America from Uncle Mike’s Bake Shoppe. They have over 7,900 reviews that back up that claim, so you’re definitely not taking a gamble with one of these. For fall, they have a Pumpkin Cream Cheese Signature kringle, or you could always go with the award-winning Sea Salt Caramel Pecan Signature kringle for a crowd-pleasing option.
Olde World Pastries Plus
If your family has Danish, Czechoslovakian, or German roots, you are going to be delighted by the offerings at Olde World Pastries Plus. Everything they bake is done with the patience of Olde World baking methods; a labor of love that results in treats that will remind you of simpler times. They are known for their Danish Kringle, but you will also fall in love with their handmade pies, cakes, cookies, croissants, and cinnamon rolls.
The Bakery
The Bakery is locally-owned and family-run, with an emphasis on Mediterranean traditions. For the Thanksgiving table, you might be interested in their bourbon pecan pie, apple pie, pumpkin pie, or chocolate berry tart. Locals also love their sweet and savory stuffed croissants. The sweet one comes stuffed with hazelnut, chocolate, or fruit, and the savory one comes stuffed with meat, cheese, or vegetables. It would make a great appetizer before the big meal!
McKayla Marie Sweets
If you want to adorn your table with colorful and delicious macarons, McKayla Marie Sweets is a great place to stock up! Located in the Stadium District, this adorable sweet shop has a wide variety of not only macarons, but also cake slices, cookies, cupcakes, bars, and beyond. Some of their featured fall macaron flavors are chai, caramel apple, pumpkin spice, banana spice, maple macchiato, and cardamom vanilla. It’s a whole rainbow of deliciousness!
