The History of Schmidt's Bakery

Schmidt's is committed to providing the best in authentic German food in a friendly family atmosphere. More than 25 years ago, Harry and Charlotte Schmidt began making the finest German delicacies from scratch, using only the very best ingredients. Schmidt's extensive fresh food selection, impeccable wedding cake creations, and fresh breads and pastries are unmatched in Colorado.

Schmidt's Bakery began in a modest farmhouse on a country road in Berthoud, Colorado in 1982. Looking for a way to recover from a difficult economy, Harry and Charlotte Schmidt began by baking and wholesaling their original family recipe, the Beiroch, handed down from Grandma Lydia Schmidt. Word of the hearty flavor of the Beiroch, known to some as a krautburger, spread quickly. The combination of ground beef, cabbage, onions, and spices baked inside a golden brown bun gained a following, and prompted the Schmidts to develop more sandwiches for those who wanted a wholesome, tasty alternative to fried fast food.

The business quickly outgrew the 400 square feet in the limited farmhouse, and Schmidts moved to West 1st street in Loveland, Colorado, where they opened their first retail space. What began as an afterthought - a few tables and a small pastry case - grew to dominate the business, as more and more people discovered what was at that time Loveland's best kept secret. After a while, though, the secret got out, and customers flocked to Schmidt's for the best pastries, doughnuts, cakes, pies, and deli sandwiches in Loveland. Soon, the wholesale business was overshadowed by retail sales, and it became clear that once again Schmidt's would be needing more space!

Harry found the perfect location, high on a hill in southwest Loveland in an A-frame building which once housed a bowling alley. It offered plenty of room for Harry to build the bakery he had always wanted, as well as plenty of space for tables to serve sit down meals and provide musical entertainment. From the Bavarian architecture outside to the comfortable and charming dining room, to the spacious retail area, Schmidt's is a wonderland of authentic German quality and culinary delight.

Schmidt's Today

Today, Schmidt's remains a family owned business that makes everything from scratch, from a simple chocolate chip cookie to our renowned wedding cakes.

We offer a wide variety of freshly baked delicacies - German specialties including the Bieroch (also known as a "krautburger"), artisan crafted breads, cakes, and pies. Our full service deli includes a variety of bratwurst, imported cheeses, and European style luncheon meats. Our pastry case is overflowing with everything from small finger-size treats to multi-layer decadent tortes. Baking is done daily at our main location in Loveland, Colorado using only the highest quality ingredients and authentic family recipes.

Our restaurant offers breakfast and lunch year-round, including holiday specials on Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Oktoberfest, and Thanksgiving.

In addition to our fresh-baked goods, pastries and pre-made cakes we will personalize for you, we also create seasonal treats, exquisite wedding cakes and custom cakes for all occasions.

Schmidt's bakery items are available in many locations across northern Colorado, including our flagship store in Loveland, the Niwot Market in the Niwot Shopping Plaza, Country Market in Estes Park, and our newest location, Schmidt's Bakery in the Hillcrest Shopping Center in Greeley. Contact each store directly for hours of operation and information about specific products.

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