{"id":118685,"date":"2023-05-18T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/?p=118685"},"modified":"2023-05-17T14:15:10","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T11:15:10","slug":"coffee-and-pastry-the-bakeries-of-tallinn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/en\/coffee-and-pastry-the-bakeries-of-tallinn\/","title":{"rendered":"Coffee and Pastry \u2013 The bakeries of Tallinn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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R\u00d8ST<\/h2>\n

R\u00d8ST, located in Tallinn\u2019s Rotermanni Quarter, has quickly risen to become one of the most popular bakeries and caf\u00e9s in the city.<\/p>\n

However, the original idea for opening a bakery and caf\u00e9 began back when co-owner <\/span>Sander Allmere<\/strong> was back in university. It was his time as an exchange student in Sweden, though, that cemented the kind of bakery he wanted to open. <\/span><\/p>\n

After nearly ten years working in the tech sector and putting money aside each month with his girlfriend they found the perfect location.<\/p>\n

\u201cRotermann was not developed back then, we wanted to have an authentically old place, with an industrial feel. Somewhere that would feel like it has been open for decades,\u201d explained Allmere.<\/p>\n

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R\u00d8ST was the first to start selling sourdough bread in Tallinn.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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R\u00d8ST is well-known for its cinnamon and cardamon buns.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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When R\u00d8ST opened in 2017, money was tight, and they were unable to advertise. Fortunately, people began to discover the new bakery very quickly. \u201cOur turnover doubled each week in the first few months and we were able to pay off all our loans within a year\u201d adds Allmere.<\/p>\n

Today, the caf\u00e9, where everything is baked on-site, is well-known for its cinnamon and cardamon buns, and sourdough bread, but it is equally popular for its coffee, which is sourced from Scandinavian roasteries.  <\/span><\/p>\n

In total, the bakery sells about 8-10 different pastries, but Allmere states that there is one they have sold from the beginning that he believes is not as popular as it should be. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur cheese buns use an excellent expensive cheese (an old gouda from the cheese shop across the street) are the last thing that sells out each day, but we like it and no one else does it.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

The caf\u00e9, which is open till 6 pm on weekdays and till 5 pm on Saturdays, aims to have sold everything before they close each day. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Pagari-Liisu is located in the basement of the Veltmann home.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Pagari-Liisu<\/b><\/p>\n

The story of Pagari-Liisu is a much older one, dating back more than 30 years to the end of the Soviet times. When Liis Veltmann<\/strong> had a chance meeting with West-German pastry chef Klaus Schostakit<\/strong>. Fascinated by his bakery and after years of dreaming of having a caf\u00e9 and making cakes at home for friends and family, she returned home ready to open a bakery. <\/span><\/p>\n

The first caf\u00e9 was located in the old Tallinnfilm offices opposite Niguliste church in Tallinn\u2019s old town, where Liis had spent many years working as an editor and director. <\/span><\/p>\n

Although the caf\u00e9 in old town no longer exists, the Veltmann home has changed considerably. Where baking started in one tiny room of their basement, it has now expanded to the entire bottom floor of the property.<\/p>\n

Her nephew Peeter Veltmann<\/strong>, who also works for the bakery, spoke of some of the struggles in the early days. \u201cWe make a cherry strudel that is very popular. When they started the oven was only able to fit 7 at a time, meaning the bakers had to work long hours to meet the demand of more than 70 a day.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

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You can also make special orders for cakes at Pagari-Liisu.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Today, at Pagari-Liisu you can get vegan and gluten-free baked goods along with popular Klaus cakes (named after Klaus Schostakit), a Napoleon cake made with crispy layers and buttercream, rhubarb cake, and more that have been on the menu since the beginning. You can even order online and get them delivered anywhere in Tallinn<\/p>\n

All of the cakes and pastries at the bakery are made entirely by hand and to the same recipes. \u201cThe best compliment is when people come back after 10-20 years and say that the product tastes exactly like they remember,\u201d said Peeter proudly.<\/p>\n

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There are many other bakeries in Tallinn, all with their own specialties including:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bekker<\/b><\/span><\/a>, Kopli 27.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Kalamaja Pagarikoda<\/b><\/span><\/a>, Jahu 11.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Karjase sai<\/b><\/span><\/a>, Marati 5.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

K\u00f6\u00f6k & Kook<\/b><\/span><\/a>, Raudtee 33.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

La Boulangerie<\/b><\/span><\/a>, Poordi 3.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Narva Kohvik<\/b><\/span><\/a>, Narva mnt 10. <\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Pagari-Liisu<\/b><\/span><\/a>, Vana-Veerenni 7.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

P\u00f5hjala deli<\/b><\/span><\/a>, Kopli 1.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

R\u00d8ST<\/b><\/span><\/a>, Rotermanni 14.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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