The Iowa Bakery In The Middle Of Nowhere That’s One Of The Best On Earth

Storm Lake, Iowa, is home to the renowned Storm Lake Bakery and a collection of lighthouses, making it a charming travel destination.

Iowans know that the best kept secrets are hidden in our little, middle-of-nowhere towns. One such town, Storm Lake, is known for having a collection of lighthouses and a quaint downtown area. Since 1916, Iowans have been flocking to the town to visit a famous bakery that makes the best sweets in the state. Though it was called Page's for decades, it was recently renamed Storm Lake Bakery, and owner Lisa Funk might just be the best baker in the entire state.

Storm Lake Bakery is located at 616 Lake Ave., Storm Lake, Iowa.

Locals make this a morning stop to fill up on freshly brewed coffee and a tasty pastry to start their day.

The Bakery specializes in cakes, breads, donuts, and cookies.

Their seasonal cookies are a huge hit for Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving. You'll love the decorations as much as you'll love the taste!

Their pies are known throughout the state for their fresh, flaky crust and the fruit fillings that burst at the seams.

Storm Lake Bakery's donuts and cupcakes are the perfect sweet treat while you're enjoying the quiet town.

Whether you want a simple but elegant birthday cake...

...or something truly over-the-top, you'll go bananas for the cakes that Storm Lake Bakery turns out!

Storm Lake Bakery is also a cafe that serves up fresh, homemade soups, sandwiches, and chili each day!

It's no wonder the bakery is consistently at the top of "Best of Iowa" and "Best of the Midwest" lists in local and national publications.

So what do you think — are you up for a road trip to a charming town with the best bakery in the state?! Storm Lake is more than just a foodie destination, though. You'll Want to Visit This Dreamy Iowa Town Full Of Lighthouses As Soon As Possible, so let's go!

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