A Tiny Bakery Called Vienna Bakery In Rhode Island Makes Some Of The Best Danish Pastries

For those of us with a sweet tooth, Rhode Island is a delightful place to call home -- especially if you prefer a perfect pastry over any other treat. The Ocean State is home to some delicious bakeries, including a little place in Barrington that serves some seriously scrumptious Danish pastries. If you've never been to Vienna Bakery, you owe a trip to your tastebuds.

Vienna Bakery is located on Maple Avenue in Barrington, where it has been since 1935.

Needless to say, this bakery has serious staying power.

Vienna Bakery is family owned and operated, and it has remained in the care of the same family since its opening.

The grandfather of the current owner, Joe Balasco, opened the bakery after moving to Rhode Island from Naples, Italy.

The original recipes are still used, which means you'll find plenty of delicious European pastries on the menu.

Cannolis, Sfogliatelli, Eclairs... if it's European, it's probably here.

The shop makes plenty of American treats as well, like donuts and pies...

... but what's truly incredible here are the Danish pastries.

Danish pastries consist of flaky buttery pastry filled with fruit or cream cheese, and when they're made well (like they are here), they'r marvelous.

Order a full-sized Danish pastry, or get a dozen minis and share (or not).

They're baked fresh daily, and they're downright addictive.

Vienna Bakery is open Tuesday - Sunday from 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

If you come at lunchtime from Tuesday - Thursday, you can enjoy a tasty calzone, and they always have pizza by the slice. But nothing tops the decadent Danish pastries.

Vienna Bakery is one of Rhode Island's timeless treasures. This one is another.