I moseyed into Johan's Pastries on a sun-dappled afternoon, lured by the scent of fresh-baked…read morenostalgia and the sight of... wait, is that a Doric column? Yes, friends, this donut temple is housed in a former gas station with Greek Revival flourishes, now lovingly restored into what can only be described as Art Deco meets Glazed & Confused. A former gas station with a Hollywood-era name, like a movie star who left the screen for something more meaningful. Like donuts. The donuts? Subtle. Soft. Soulful. They're the anti-Crumbl. No technicolor sprinkles, no birthday cake frosting tsunami--just golden rounds of lightly sweetened perfection that whisper, "You don't need to show off when you're this good." Try the Old Fashioned. Then sit out under the overhang like a dignified donut aristocrat and soak in the scene. Johan's isn't just a bakery. It's a vibe. A vintage dream. A fried philosophy. Come hungry. Leave enlightened.

We're visiting for the summer and absolutely love the quaint downtown vibe of Harbor Springs…read more Wednesdays and Saturdays are especially the perfect time to visit downtown because of the farmers market. On Wednesday, after visiting the farmers market, we stopped by johan's for a breakfast treat. My wife had a breakfast sandwich and I had an apple fritter that was as big as my head. No kidding, it was huge. They were both delicious and reasonably priced. The freshly brewed coffee was exceptional. What a fun way to spend a lazy morning. There are so many pastries, muffins, donuts, and sandwiches offered that I could not even begin to list them all here. It would be fair to say that there is something for everyone, including frozen novelties for kids like Sponge Bob Square Pants popsicles. There is a small inside place to sit and a larger covered outdoor patio where you can sit and people watch.

Absolutely delicious cookies and wonderful service. We tried 6 different varieties and each was…read moregreat. Highly recommend.

I will be one of the gazilion others to complement this lovely cookie place making some of the best…read morecookies we ever had! And there are no pictures to prove as cookies were gone in minutes! We had the OG chocolate chunk, chocolate dried cherry, chocolate pretzel caramel and sugar cinammon,all excuisite,huge in size and super flavorful. As for ambiance,there's a cute little "garden" you stand in while waiting in line for your cookies (you buy them at a kiosk-and yes,be ready to stand in a line!),but the service is quick as cookies are already made and ready to pick up upon ordering. Highly recommend for anyone in the area to try this gem out!

Always a treat to visit My Sister's Bake Shop! Great variety and high quality bakery items. The…read moreowner is very welcoming and we always look forward to stopping in when we're in town.

Lots of delicious baked goods available during the summer at the HS Farmer's market (Ham & Cheese…read moreScone and 21 Salute Crackers are my favorites) and yummy soups, salads, dips, etc. available during the winter months at the shop. Owner is very friendly and remembers her frequent customers!

Stopped in while in town for the weekend. Wife and I wanted to make sandwiches and needed fresh…read morebread. Grabbed a loaf of sourdough and we were not disappointed. Great taste and texture overall, everything you'd want from a sourdough. Staff was friendly and shop seemed really clean.

I heard about Crooked Tree Breadworks on a recent trip to Petoskey and dropped by on my last day in…read morethe area. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to visit until near the end of the day and at that point they had sold out of most of their items, including the famous pepper parmesan rolls. They still had a few items left and we decided to pick up two of them. Kouign Amann ($4.95) - The caramelization of the sugar on this pastry is on point. The bottom has a layer of sugar that has melted into a glaze with extreme caramelization, almost on the verge of being burnt. If it had been left in the oven for a few moments more, it would probably have started to develop an acrid taste. Luckily, it was pulled out at just the right time. Even the sides of this pastry have been graced with sweetness and a top layer of thicker sugar crystals/grains adds an amazing crunch. While the kouign amann may not have as many thin laminated layers as a croissant, there is still an excellent buttery interior which helps balance the outside sweetness. The interior is fluffy and layered well into an even honey comb pattern. This kouign amann exceeded my expectations. (5/5) 3:00 O'clock Baguette ($5.90) - Yikes, this is by far the most expensive baguette I've ever bought. I was kind of dreading it when I first felt the baguette through the bag - it seemed a bit soft and limpy. When I tore into it soon afterwards, I found my concerns to be somewhat unfounded. By somewhat I mean that yes, there is hardly a crust on the baguette, but the interior still exhibits a nice chew and the flavor is very well developed. It's a decent baguette, but nothing outstanding. Perhaps the crust would be better earlier in the day when fresh baked? (4/5) I was definitely surprised by the quality of the baked goods at Crooked Tree Breadworks. I'll have to revisit earlier in the day on my next visit to the area so I can try more of their breads and pastries.

How can this place not have made it on yelp yet? To be…read morehonest I could not name most of the pies I have had from here as I was always visiting my parents and there was usually one around and they are wonderful. One exception! I do know the name of the "Canadian Butter Tarts". They are exceptional and I definately remember those!

This place isn't just about the amazing & great food they produce, it's about a place where people…read morecan meet & enjoy time with one another & keep great businesses alive like Johan's. Not some chain restaurant or store that doesn't keep business in our communities. No better way to start your day than with a Coffee & Donut or Pastry from Johan's...

The donuts are large and thick. While they were doughy, they were done well and quite tasty. I…read morethink the appeal is in the density of the donuts I sampled, which are worth it. I also picked up a bag of day old bagels, and they are fabulous. Quite tasty, and toasted are a very nice breakfast item. This place seems to be a cornerstone of the Petoskey area and well worth it to me. I cannot vouch for the negative reviews, and this was my first time visiting and partaking in the delectables. Give it a shot.

This lady is a master at her craft! The cake I ordered was the most delicious creation and…read moreeveryone was going for seconds and more. Jessica is a delight to deal with and she does exquisite, beautiful work. Her ingredients are the best quality and I cannot say enough good about this business!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Beautiful AND Delicious Wedding Cake. Loved her care package to go that helped us to decide what…read moretasted best! It was a difficult decision!Very professional and easy to work with!