A century-old San Jose legend bakes its way into hearts through brioche-like cinnamon bread crowned with buttery streusel—a recipe perfected when German-born pastry chef Norbert Geldner acquired the shop from founder Emmett Greenlee's family in 1981. Today, the Geldner daughters carry on the tradition at the original Alameda location, turning out nearly 2,000 loaves a week and serving breakfast burritos so generous that fans drive from across the Bay Area for them.
greenleesbakerysj.cominstagram.comfacebook.comPart of: Old Time Eatery Guide