People Are Going Wild Over The Dutch Pastries At This Small New Jersey Bakery
Raymond Goldfield
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On the outskirts of Sussex, in a rural stretch of Sussex County, you’ll find a windmill standing tall – and a line of hungry Garden State residents waiting for some of the best baked goods in the entire state. Holland American Bakery is a unique bakery in New Jersey, serving a combination of traditional Dutch treats and modern pastries. Coming up on 70 years of serving the community, it was founded by an immigrant family from the Netherlands in 1954. Still owned by the third generation of the Valkema family, Holland American Bakery is still keeping the old ways while updating its offerings with the times. The menu changes with the season, but one thing is always consistent. Whether you’re a Dutch expat looking for a taste of home, or someone just looking for a new twist on the classic breakfast pastry, we always feel at home here – and so will you.
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Have you tried the treats at Holland American Bakery? Let us know about your visit to this unique bakery in New Jersey in the comments section. If you want to learn more about what the bakers are whipping up, make sure to visit the official Holland American Bakery website and the Facebook page of this unique bakery in New Jersey. For another unique bakery in New Jersey, check out this Brazilian gem in a gas station.
This bakery really is in the middle of nowhere, but it’s well worth the drive – just make sure you have all your road trip supplies before you set out!
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