Everyone knows Racine kringle which is the most famous but not even close to the best. This bakery is a throwback with old glass cases showcasing hand made kringle and other bakery delights. We did a taste test between O&H pecan kringle versus Bendtsen's. They both had different qualities so there wasn't a clear winner. Bendtsen's is flakier and drier than O&H with larger pecans. O&H had more moisture, smaller pecan pieces and a sweeter frosting. Bendtsen's also serves more traditional flavors and doesn't make a Tipsy Elf like O&H which BTW is delicious. They are within a couple of miles of each other so next time you're in Racine it's worth trying them both. read more

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If you're ever in Racine, you should really check out this bakery. Being a huge fan of O&H kringles I had to try theirs. Summer of 2025, QVC was in Racine filming for the Racine Kringle brand and the crew (my sister is a part of) made it a point to try all three in a taste test. Bendtsen's won! They are still handmade unlike their competition. It's a cute little shop and the lady working (not sure her name) was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We could tell she was proud to work there. There were several flavor options left that weekend afternoon and it came highly recommended by my sister to try the spinach and cheese pastry. Ask for it warmed up, delicious! read more

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I contacted Bendtsen's over 4 times, phone messages, 3 emails, and another friend emailed them also. No response...we were inquiring for a reunion Kringle Taste off..for my school class from 1966 to choose our classes favorite Class Kringle. I would have appreciated a "sorry we can't donate for your event", or an acknowledgement. We could have purchased Kringles...if I had ONE response. Sadly, it was one of my favorite bakeries as a kid growing up. read more

The best Kringles vs 0andH... comes out tasty with that special crispy caramelized texture. Great Kringles better than the other company IMO Donuts good too. Cookies are great tasting. Love the muffins but always want the CHOCOLATE which aren't always available. read more

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We were in Racine and had never heard of Danish Kringle. Yummy! The woman working behind the counter was so friendly and told us the history of these pastries and the famous bakery that makes them read more

Many years ago Racine had many bakeries that made kringles like Bendtsens but sadly there is only one that makes them the old fashioned way ! Bendtsens is number one ! read more

Apparently, kringles are famous in Racine because the Danish brought these in 1800s. A friend recommended this place and we had a chat with Beven, one of the store employees. Most of the kringles are frosted except the apples one where they got caramel or sugar topping. Think they start at $11 each and about one pound each. We sampled the pecans one and it was a bit too sweet. Ended up getting the croissants, elephant ears and some apricot pockets. They also sell donuts, bagel, breads, etc. $5 min purchase to use credit card. read more

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I take my Great Grandson there a lot. They have a great assortment of Bakery and reasonable prices. I like that they have coffee and Kringle that's cut up so you can taste them. read more

Best kringle in Racine-- still handmade!!! Flavorful choices and lots of delicious breads and desserts, as well!

I made a trip back to the old home town, and this is one place I will not be driving by, without a stop. Bendtsen's has the best kringle in Racine. I'm not even going to entertain an opposition. In fact, it is the best bakery (IMO) in Southeastern Wisconsin. The wife and I arrived a little late on last Saturday, but late is better than never. The wife is a butterscotch fan. I know, she's 92 year old woman trapped in a 43 year olds body, but you can't deny it is a tasty flavor. We purchased one of those kringle varieties, a couple of croissant donuts, an elephant ear, and we should of gotten that last German Rye, but we just bought two loaves of Italian bread from Cardinalis. Next time for sure. All the items we purchased (and consumed) were outstanding. I mean that whole heartedly. OUTSTANDING. The one thing I didn't score, and was sad about, was a seven sisters. That is my childhood favorite. I will be back just to get me one of those. I will call ahead and make sure it is set aside. Tasting the kringle brought back happy childhood memories. In fact, it was better than when I was a kid!! I'm glad to see you are still in business, and I will be calling an order soon. Keep up the great quality, guys!! read more

Bendtsen's Bakery - Kringle at its FInest - Bakeries Near Me - Racine, Wisconsin

OMG. The Kringle is the best. Like you died and went to heaven. And heaven is the inside loop of a Kringle. I had tried Kringle at a local tourist trap - and the tourist Kringle tasted like a honey bun you get out of a vending machine. But this is the real deal. One of the only places still making Kringle by hand. And it is worth it. $11 for a basic Kringle as of July 2023. read more

Great customer service. Their kringle is the best I've ever had. They also have many other danish treats.

Bendtsen's is a homey fourth generation mom-and-pop operation and the David in the David and Goliath kringle competition in Racine (with bigger and better known O&H Danish Bakery).  While in the area, we were happy to swing by and try one of their kringles.  We were directed towards Bendtsen's a little while back by a couple of famous and kringle loving Yelpers with Wisconsin roots.  They're so famous I don't even need to mention names. We arrived at about 4pm on a Tuesday and there were a few kringles left.  Grace was our lovely and friendly local girl attendant and shared with us that they make the only hand made (versus machine made) kringles in Racine.  We wanted almond (our favorite flavor), but they were out of those so we settled for a pecan.  The wife also picked up a loaf of white bread ($3.75), another basic favorite bakery item of ours.  Most of the kringles go for $10, but a few do go for $12.  Both items were quite nice.  As we both don't have particularly strong sweet tooth(s), we did however find the pecan slightly over-sweet for us, duhh!  It had plenty of pecan filling unlike another reviewer whom I noticed complained about not enough filling, ha. Anyway, t'was nice to try and for now, I'll have to honestly give my kringle nod to O&H, but it's all a matter of personal taste and they both make great kringles.  To make a fairer comparison, we'll try to make it back one day, and at an earlier time, to try their almond kringle. read more

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My first ever kringle spot, and holy smoke do I know how to pick em. This thing was sent from heaven straight to my taste buds. The people here we so warm and welcoming and led me to the perfect decision! read more

Wonderful small business if you are visiting Racine it is a MUST go great quality food, polite friendly service, and great ambiance lights.

Best Kringle in the world. Not open Sunday. Plan wisely. Get the churro, cinnamon roll, blueberry cheese, apple sugar and ohhhh the seven sister cake for heavens sake! read more

I just ate my first roasted pecan Kringle. Life changing. They should sell them in Illinois cannabis shops ... they'd make a killing! read more

Everything was great! Kringles are the best in town with their light flaky authentic pastry.

Best kringle for the best prices by the best people The big guys have nothing on them. So much more here too read more

Today on a summer day in July of 2025 I decided to take my 3 children to get morning donuts and tea they got their donuts were sitting down on their iPads eating their donuts and drinking the lukewarm water k also paid for due to their coolers being down as my son started stimming while enjoying his donut and iPad game I guess they had enough in the back to where the owner came out from and ask d my son in a raged aggressive tone settle down and calm down I begin to explain to her that due to his disability he can not just "calm down" because you say and that wasn't the proper way to to ask nor address a 6 year old child I begin to scold her as she was trying to explain to me that she gets overwhelmed sometimes which has nothing to do with me nor my children being children her daughter then came out in a aggressive panic state saying just give her a refund because I then wanted to return the donuts we were going to take home while yelling to her mom to stop arguing with me as we were headed out another coworker tried to reassure me by saying I have mixed kids so it's not about race as if she could relate to anything in that moment this place is not family friendly and very rude to US KING AND QUEENS I wouldn't recommend you get even a chockalye drop from this 4 generations of racism read more

By far the best Kringle I have ever tasted is sold in this tiny bakery. What is a Kringle? According to google, it's described as a Scandinavian pastry brought to Racine,Wisconsin by the Danish in the late 1800s. I also would just describe it as a coffee cake on steroids. It's thinner than coffee cake but on steroids because it's bursting with sweet delicious flavors. They are also flaky, sweet (not disgustingly sweet), and just so delicious. You just have to try it! I don't believe you will find many Kringles in bakeries in Chicagoland area and although places like Trader Joe's now carried kringle, they definitely do not taste as good as the Kringle found at this bakery I have tried kringles from the bakery down the street and other stores in the Wisconsin area and none compare to the kringles at this bakery. I will make the hour plus drive just to pick some up. It's totally worth it! They have a huge list of fillings they make on their website and you can even order them to ship. My favorite is their pecan! I have tried other items at this store I wasn't a fan of but why get anything else when you can get this most delicious pastry ever? Go to Racine, just for a kringle! Totally worth it! read more

Ordered two Kringles online. Received Heat Damaged and Handling Damaged. I don't blame them for the damage caused by UPS. But I do blame them for not answering my emails and my messaging through their web site. Wasted nearly $50. A bakery that doesn't stand behind their baked goods is a bakery I can live without. read more

Bendtsen's Bakery - This is what you get if you order a Kringle online from Bendtsen's Bakery. A soggy, mushy, misshaped mess. - Bakeries Near Me - Racine, Wisconsin

The roasted pecan is head and shoulders above any Kringle made in Racine! Their cookies are flavorful and chewy, just like grandma used to make! No manufactured hockey pucks here! The donuts and danish are wonderful as well. To ensure the roasted pecan is in stock I recommend calling to reserve or order ahead, it is worth the trip to West Racine! read more

ordered a pecan Kringle for my brother in law bill in Florida as he's undergoing treatment and this is his favorite. it came today and he is beyond happy. so grateful for bendtsens care in shipping it and putting the smile on his face. THANK YOU read more

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Although it might be difficult to pronounce, Bendtsen's Bakery is one of my favorites. Cute and cozy, the store offers a welcoming vibe. The staff is always smiling and friendly. The young girl behind the counter offered suggestions and told us her favorites. She also said they are the last bakery that hand makes their authentic kringle. The shelves are always clean and nicely organized. It always smells sooo good when you walk in. I want to buy one of everything! We bought cronuts with cream cheese topping, a raspberry cheese kringle and an almond macaroon kringle. Yummy! There is ample street parking but be careful, the parking lane is very tight. Someone driving by hit my sister's driver's side mirror while we were inside. read more

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Yes we all know OH has more outlets so it gets voted best Kringle in Racine. But this place is a stand alone outlet and easily has the best Kingle in Racine. . So good . Other fine bake goods as well. So good. read more

Awesome Kringle! We tried the raspberry cheesecake Kringle and a cinnamon roll. They were both wonderful. Highly recommend.

Went just last week for Kringle ( it's the best!!) had to stop myself at four pastries, maybe it was 5 ha ha! I did have an apple elephant ear, couldn't resist! I want 2 of everything, Please.... Very pleasant experience all around, ample free parking in back too. Go, you will not regret it!! read more

There are a lot of bakeries that sell Kringle in Racine and I feel Bendtsens is the best. The crust is always buttery and crisp. There is a lot of flavors to choose from and their prices are more reasonable then the other bakeries. Try it you will love it. read more

I love the Kringle's here!!! One of my first stops whenever I'm in Racine. My favorite is the pecan Kringle. It's large, but I always end up eating the whole thing in about 24 hours. read more

Bendtsen's Bakery - Pecan Kringle!!!! Sweet, creamy, deliciousness!!! A must have every time that I come to Racine!! - Bakeries Near Me - Racine, Wisconsin

My friend's daughter's Bat Mitzvah celebrations are over and it's time to head home. For me, that means driving back up to Milwaukee on Black Friday to catch a 3 PM flight back to San Francisco (via MSP). I decided to get on the road at 6 AM so that I could catch do a little sightseeing in Milwaukee and try out a few places written up in the latest version of "Road Food" by Jane and Michael Stern. The first stop was Bendtsen's Bakery in Racine for a Kringle, "the world's finest danish pastry". A Kringle looks like a ring about a foot and a half across and as big as a Christmas wreath. It has a featherlight buttery crust, almost like a croissant and is available with a ribbon of pecan or almond macaroon paste or a filling of cherry and cheese (along with other fruit choices). I ordered a cherry one which was warm and fresh out of the oven that early in the morning. And it's a lot of food for $8! In fact, I brough the leftovers home and there's probably enough left for a total of 4 individual breakfasts! My Kringle has been sweet and tasty and definitely worth the culinary experience. Please note that the Kringle at Larsen's Bakery just down the street might be just as good, but that may have to wait for the next trip. read more

When I'd go home to God's Country in Wisconsin, I'd usually get Lehman's kringle they have a store close to my mom's house. BUT, someone had given us a Bendtsen's kringle a few wks back and we noticed a difference in the crust. Don't get me wrong...Lehman's is "the jam" too. But there's something unique about the kringle at Bendtsens...their uber fantastic crust. It was a few bucks more, but well worth it IMO. I'll still frequent all the bakeries in Racine for their kringle...to spread the love, but will most definitely be coming back to Bendtsen's. read more

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We prefer their Kringle over the O&H kringle. Bendtsen's pastry is nicer, flakier, and they, thankfully, go easier on the icing.

Bests Kringles in WI! O&H have nothing on Bendtsen's hands down. Awesome customer service too. I recommend the 7 sisters, key lime cheesecake Kringle, strawberry rhubarb Kringle, cheesecake Kringle, cinnamon roll Kringle, Carmel apple Kringle, etc. read more

Got the pecan Kringle. It's really sweet but so good. A slice is all you need. It's flaky like a croissant. It's also soft and somewhat doughy. The pecan is yummy. The Apple elephant ears is okay. It's not as sweet as the Kringle. It's flakey. The Apple filling is good. It's not overwhelming. I feel like it was over cooked though. The cronut is okay. It's so sweet with the cream cheese frosting. It's chewy and soft. The service was great! They're so nice. They answer all your questions. I recommend this place :-) read more

The best Kringle in town! Flaky and delicious. For true quality of Kringle go to Bendstens. never O and H. That's mass produced Walmart quality Kringles. read more

While there is some passionate debate locally, with my family there is no question...Bendtsen's, everytime. By far the flakiest, not overly sweet, always fresh. We got up early, got the same Kringle from a couple recommended places in Racine. Head-to-head battle, all were good, but only one clear winner! read more

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Bendtsen's makes the best Kringle there is, hands down! There bead and pasties are delicious!

When I was working & had to go to Racine, I would stop for a Kringle to take back home. I've tried different stores there but liked Bendtsen's the best. It's located right on the main drag (on Washington Ave) & always had street parking available near the store's entrance. Since I retired, I have ordered my Kringle from here online. I'm not an icing fan. So particularly like that the Kringle I receive comes with a very light sugar topping instead of the icing topping. Kringle's with the icing topping can be purchased in the store. I purchased a Kringle from here just recently that I plan to share when we can get together with our neighbors. One of my neighbors' is allergic to cinnamon. I called the store & received a prompt answer that cinnamon was in the Kringle I purchased & in all the Kringle's except the almond one. I'll just keep this Kringle for my family. I find they freeze well. read more

Best Kringle in Racine. Handmade and there is a difference. Took these to customers all the time. They were preferred over the big company when we blind tested for fun... read more