Madison, WI
For Bakeries in Madison, the local food press points to Madison Sourdough, Greenbush Bakery, and Batch Bakehouse. Picks from Isthmus and Madison Magazine, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Isthmus and Madison Magazine. Updated June 2026.
Madison Sourdough · Willy Street
Madison Magazine 2025 Best Bakery. Bread (Gold) and Isthmus pick. Naturally leavened loaves using Wisconsin-grown wheat, rye and corn; pastries and breakfast.
Greenbush Bakery · Near West
Madison Magazine 2025 Best Bakery. Sweets (Gold) and Isthmus pick. Kosher-certified doughnuts, cake-batter varieties, sour-cream old-fashioneds and cinnamon rolls.
Batch Bakehouse · Willy Street
Madison Magazine 2025 Best Bakery. Sweets (Bronze) and Isthmus pick. Daily baguettes, ciabatta, challah and a sourdough with 100% whole-wheat starter, done by hand in small batches.
Clasen's European Bakery · Middleton
Madison Magazine 2025 Best Bakery. Bread (Bronze) and Isthmus pick. Old-World German breads since 1959; kalamata olive artisan bread, Alpine Six-Grain, croissants.
Bloom Bake Shop · Middleton
Madison Magazine 2025 Best Bakery. Sweets (Silver) and Isthmus pick. Vegan and gluten-free cinnamon rolls, doughnuts and homemade pop tarts.
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