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Thursday morning I grabbed the famous Portuguese Nata and an Almond croissant. The Nata tasted like a creme brulee at first but then the rich egg flavor took over. It was a delicious bite with a buttery crust. The beautiful almond croissant had so many flaky layers and it was stacked with almost two distinct layers of filling. It was absolutely delicious! I kove the open view bakery and full view windows to see the bakers and the products.
Went here on a quick trip from the office. The pasties and absolutely beautiful and super tasty!! My favorite were the babka (which did contain nuts) and the danish of the day which was guava and coconut. Each one was super flaky and delicious. The staff was super helpful in selections and really nice. There is some seating in there but wouldn't necessarily want to stay and hang. Looking forward to trying some of their full meals
It's a cute little spot with a good amount of things. They have a couple specialty items that were very good! I already forgot the name but the custard pastry is a must try. The woman who took our order was really nice as well and helped me with the menu. I'd recommend this spot if you're in the area and want a baked good or breakfast item.
Their new space is great with both a small indoor and outdoor seating area. I went at 10am on a Friday and they were sadly already out of the churro croissant which I keep missing but they had everything else. Their pastela de nata ($3.50) was flaky and delicious. Their golfeado ($7) is a more acquired taste as it's both sweet and savory with cheese on top and a mild anise flavoring. Almond croissant ($7.50) and babka ($5.50) were perfect. Prices for pastries are not listed at the store hence why I included them here. They have some great looking loaves of bread but I didn't try one at this visit. They also have a full breakfast/lunch and coffee menu. Service was very friendly and helpful.
Wonderful to be reunited with reunion Bredin their new location! Maestro/Chef Ishmael is at the helm as usual and spectacularly successful in recreating the beautiful pastries that gained him so much recognition at his original location. We should be so lucky as to have this caliber of pastry eye wax poetic, thinking of the pockets of buttery goodness that await you from the flawlessly executed croissant to the mouthwatering buttery million layer tartlets who's custard will leave you satiated and forever dreaming of their silky texture. Thoughtful seating is accentuated by sweet floral arrangements at each table and an expressive wall of modern clean euro mod mural awaits your musings. If your white whale is flawlessly baked bread, and perfectly transcendent pastry, then look no farther than Ishmael's brilliant Reunion Bread.
Wonderful baked goods. Come early as they sell out fast. Got here about 1230 on a Saturday and they were out of most items. Small bakery but everyone hand made. The chocolate babka was amazing. Chocolatey and nuts and the slices are cut 3 fingers thick, so not teasing you with a thin slice. We also got the goat toast, which is the babka with goat cheese, whisky jam and pistachios. Definitely like the plate clean. Staff was super helpful, great vibe. Small sitting space with a few outdoor tables.
Probably my favorite butter croissant in Denver. It is just so flaky and airy. Pastel de nata was fine but not standout. Also tried their pecan chocolate chip cookie which was more of the gooey thick types of cookies. They seem to always have a line but it moves at a reasonable pace. Parking in their lot is limited but sounds like they're moving to South Pearl Street in March 2026.
Reunion Bread has moved to its new location on Pearl Street, and it is as busy as ever! If you want a good selection, arrive early, as both savory and sweet items will run out. They open daily at 8am and are closed on Mondays. We arrived on a Saturday at 10am before an appointment in the area, and a customer in front of me scored one of the last cream puff flavors of the day (sadness), so I had to go with a runner-up flavor (still delicious). This location has a more open, airy space with its own cafe seating area and shelves stocked with items from local vendors. A cool hand-painted mural in bright blue adorns the wall by the seating area. My bestie and I split the Spanish Empanada--a great savory treat with a flaky crust. We also shared a cream puff filled with a thick, not-too-sweet cream, pistachio, and mango puree.
This bakery is the real deal. The croissants are light and fluffy with so much flavor. The Venezuelan sticky bun was unique and delicious - a soft and sweet "sticky bun" . The nata, which was probably my favorite, was a flaky, crispy pastry puff filled with a really delicious custard in the middle - not too sweet. The service is quick and the people are very kind. The prices are fair. 10/10 visit.
"Best bakery in Denver" is a tough category to win but Reunion is always at the top. Their move to a bigger space in South Pearl opens them up to all kinds of possibilities and I can't wait to see where Ismael takes it. There's nothing here I haven't tried and loved. A nata is a must-try, it's one of my essential food groups now. You will have to get there early for the best selection and expect a small wait, even immediately after they open but I can promise it's worth it in every way. They have a couple seats and tables inside and out front if you can't wait until you get home to dig in.
Atmosphere: Reunion Bakery has a lively and welcoming atmosphere. There was a line when I visited, which shows how popular it is, but everything moved quickly and efficiently. It was a fun last-minute find, and the energy of the place made the experience even better. Food: I tried one of their croissant-style breads, and it was delicious crispy on the outside, soft and buttery on the inside. It was definitely a messy choice, but completely worth it. Everything tasted fresh, and they also had ham and cheese sandwiches that looked great. I didn't get to try the coffee this time but I'm looking forward to coming back to try it. Service: The customer service was excellent. Everyone working there was friendly, helpful, and quick, even with a line. The staff made the experience smooth and enjoyable. Price: The prices were very affordable. I don't remember the exact pricing, but I believe it was around $15-$20 for three baked goods. Which felt reasonable for the quality and freshness. Overall Experience: Overall, Reunion Bakery delivered a great experience from start to finish. Delicious, freshly made food, friendly and efficient service, a fun atmosphere, and fair pricing. It's definitely a place I'll be returning to.
This bakery is always crowded or sold out. Go early, and you might have options to choose from. The staff is busy, the check out is limited to one person and if the person ahead of you placed a big order, you will have to wait a good 5 minutes. It's worth the wait. I got a nata and a greyere and ham croissant. The nata hits the spot with the subtle and sweet custard. The pocket is crispy. Now, the croissant - i am amazed that the layers did not flake off and make a total mess of my car. It is the first croissant i have encountered that holds its form. The whole experience is even better when you get to park out front instead of the garage.
What a fine bakery Reunion is and even better since they moved from RINO to South Pearl St. Glenda bought the Country Sourdough Bread yesterday and the quality of the dough, crust, crumb, all were superb and exceptional. I liked what I saw from a baking standpoint that I decided to pay them a visit around noon today and had the opportunity to visit with Ishmael, the Venezuelan owner to talk about his baking style and sourdough baking in general. I showed him pictures of my artisanal sourdough baking there was an instant simpatico among bakers. I also ordered a ham and gruyere cheese croissant, an open almond croissant and a Golfeado, a Venezuelan sweet bun, these latter three never made it into the pics as I consumed the ham and cheese and brought the other two back to Glenda to enjoy, which she... and I did! Sorry about that! Ishmael gave me the ciabatta to try and I'll save this for later or tomorrow. Quality and customer service are what Reunion stand for and I'm sure I'll definitely return to try more breads and pastries. Very highly recommended! Btw, every time I visit a bakery, rest assured that I usually get on my running shoes and do another well deserved five to seven miles to work off the caloric load.
This bakery, although small, can boast about their big flavors and impressive quality they create so with that being said, its existence is larger than life. As I was running some errands in the very neighborhood where the bakery is located and was getting a bit hungry (it was a little past 10am), getting me a few things from this quaint place simply was a great idea. Upon arrival, I was immediately assisted by one of the workers. She was pleasant and prompt. She also mentioned about a few items that weren't necessarily displayed upfront but were coming out of the oven in a minute. I thought they were sold out; was good to know that they were making more!! I wanted something unique. I picked Churro Dulce De Leche ($6.00; churro croissant with dipping dulce de leche inside.) And to my right was a tray full of Pastel De Nata freshly baked so I asked for one of them as well. They are $3.50 each. The lady said to wait at least 15 minutes before consuming as they were still hot as hell. Well, I ended up not listening to the lady. Once in my car, I started to munch on the Pastel De Nata as my mouth was begging for it! And oh boy! It was hot as hell like she said! But at the same time, I was glad that I ate it hot because the outer part of the tart was so crispy. As I was biting into it it made that sound. I have had the real Pastel De Nata in Portugal 5 years ago but this was as delicious as the one I ate in the very country where they were originated. Impressive does not describe its goodness. And the churro croissant was equally amazing. The dulce de leche cream inside was magical. The two items I got from this bakery made my morning very sweet. They filled my tummy and I didn't get hungry for hours. read more
2 years ago
RiNo art district local bakery by Venezuelan. Within The Source Hotel. Industrial building with fascinating furniture and distinct lighting. About the bakery, airy croissant freshly baked paired with a rich americano that was the perfect shade and levels of flavour. read more
Ham and cheese croissant Might be the best I've had. It's so flaky and warm... like sooooo good! I went the two days it was open while I was in Denver. I should've gotten more to share with my family... The other pastries were good too. I think the Portuguese egg tart was really good! I brought one for my family and they enjoyed it. It wasn't too different than my fav place in NYC. It was good and I would've ordered more but that was in high demand and I wasn't sure how good it would be until I tried it. I've def made the mistake of ordering a lot and then trying it to find out it's not as good. This wasn't the case this time :( I wish I ordered more. If I'm back in Denver I'm def going here everyday... sooooo good and so fresh! read more
1 year ago
Amazing, delicious and top-notch. You gotta go. Perfectly buttery, flaky and quality pastries. Ham and Gruyere croissant was absolute perfection. You won't regret it! read more
stopped in after puppy yoga at the source. have heard great things and this did not disappoint! I think I could survive solely off of baked goods no problem. My friends and I ordered a handful of things, all spot on. My favorite was a guava & cheese pastry. It was basically like cheesecake in breakfast format. Insane. The sticky bun had cheese on top, sweet and salty goodness. Everything was baked to perfection. I've been told that they have the best sourdough in Denver. I'll have to give it a shot and report back. Staff was approachable, patient, and helped us navigate through the options. Looking forward to more guava and cheese!!!!! read more
In a fast growing bakery scene within the Denver metro, this one stands out above the rest. The pure technique alone makes Reunion a number one vote in our opinion. Not only is the layering perfect but the crispiness of each layer is absolutely to die for. I would put their croissants against any of the ones found in Paris or beyond. Get the Pastel de nata and a couple of their different croissants. The bread is also phenomenal! If you haven't been, you're truly missing out! read more
One of the best pastries I've ever had! On a Sunday morning, my wife and I waited in line for golfeados and a slice of Santiago cake. The line is long and moves slowly, but eventually we were enjoying our pastries. The golfeado is like a honey bun with perfect texture. The lemon Santiago cake was divine with great texture too. I don't even like lemon, but this cake was amazing. One thing to note is that it took awhile to get your food. We watched one of the workers collect our items and then got distracted and walked away doing other things. We asked her about it and she said that the box is ready, but didn't give it to us until we asked another employee. read more
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1 year ago
Great small bakery with amazing treats, good vibes, and fair price for the fantastic quality. Located inside The Source bldg with other restaurants and vendors. Great small hidden gem for a quick morning breakfast read more
5 months ago
This place had some of my favorite things I have eaten this year. The croissants here are truly the most light, flakey, and delicious things I have ever had. It was amazing seeing the yummy things they were bringing out of the oven. We got a sweet churro croissant and the breakfast sandwich was out of this world. Great stop! read more
2 years ago
How has it taken me this long to try Reunion Bread? The Gruyere and Ham Croissant is to die for. I almost cried out of happiness. Also got the Nata and Golfeado. Make sure you're entering the correct building at The Source, though I encourage wandering around regardless. Everyone is so kind here, and I'm so appreciative of the hard work they put into one of the best bakeries I've visited in Denver! So happy I frequent RiNo often. read more
It's been a few months since we came here but it is... SO good. We tried multiple pastries and they were all excellent. It was soon after we moved to CO and I was honestly worried about finding a good pastry/bakery place since I know it's harder to bake at elevation but honestly so far, the bakeries we've been to have been better than any other place. And this one is impeccable. We came around 10am and had to wait maybe 30-45 min in line; then it was another 15 min or so to get our goods. I don't recall what we had, but I do recall one - that custard thing. SO GOOD! The ambiance is also great, there were a lot of other people, it felt lively. read more
Today, the James Beard Awards Semi-Finalist was announced. Nominees will be named on Wednesday, March 29, and Ismael De Sousa is included under their Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker category! Congratulations!! Good bread should only have three ingredients: Salt, Flour, and Water. A line on a Saturday as soon as the bakery opens at 8 am? Rock star status! Being discovered by no less than the editor of Bon Appétit then without knowing it in 2019. The editor visited the bakery three times! Later wrote about @reunionbread, and on Sept. 11, 2019, Reunion Bread was honored by Bon Appetit magazine as one of the top 50 new restaurants in the country! Guess which pastry put Ismael to Rock Star status? It's the sticky bun called Golfeado! The owner himself, Ismael, is soo nice! He has endless patience and dedication to his craft. He picked four goodies, boxed them, and said try them & lemme me know what you think. So this I can tell you. Do you want something savory? Get the Gruyere and Ham Croissant. It's a croissant wrapped in gruyere and ham. The Golfeado is a must. It's a sticky bun, anise seed, cotija, and piloncillo. The littlest guy of all four, The Pastis De Nata -its Custard, a sprinkle of cinnamon, puff pastry. It is also my second new bite-sized favorite now! But I'm still all about this new addition and my all-time fave for now -Orange Blossom Brioche that light crunch when you sink your teeth and the flavor after that. I'm hooked! More yummy pastry pls! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
A must stop bakery right after DEN. The staff is so kind and thoughtful. They make the best Portuguese egg tarts and perfectly flaky pastries made with precision and care. Everything I've tried is the perfect sweetness, butteriness, and flakiness. My first day in Denver is usually powered by calories from Reunion Bread. read more
6 months ago
It is within The Source market which is a cute market with restaurants and shops. The line was pretty long and it was pretty slow moving. However, the staff was very friendly and they had a lot of available pastries! Everything was very tasty, especially the chocolate chip croissant cookie! Definitely would go here again! read more
2 years ago
8 months ago
I thought only one bakery in Denver could win my heart, but it looks like I'll be two-timing. For nostalgia purposes, I got a lil Nata (Portuguese egg tart) to relive my Lisboa/Porto trip last summer and IT. DID. NOT. disappoint. There was a subtle marshmellow taste on my first bite and i was all about it. Crust flake factor 11/10 The ham and cheese was my savory intermission. The cheese and ham filling holds its own with those in the upper ranks of my mouth memory, but the lamination of the croissant is where it shines. Flake factor 10/10 Currently chomping on the Venezuelan morning bun and this pastry is altering my brain chemistry. The awesome cashier described it as a salty and sweet experience and it is delivering in ways that I am still wrapping my head around. Pizza was the first flavor to come into mind on first bite, then my pre-lab i should be doing instead of writing this, then sweet notes, followed by the uncomfortable reminder that if i need to pee then how do i keep my stuff safe while I'm away from it. Someone might steal my pastry while I'm still forming thought about it. Tragedy. Flake factor n/a Worth a stop. Parking out front is 30 min only, but the garage is free for first hour (at least on the weekdays) then 8$ for 2 hours. 33 minutes to remember im a grad student and not a food blogger. read more
3 years ago
Best bread ever. But what's even more, best ham and Gruyère croissants EVER. Also tried the Venezuelan sticky bun they had last weekend and it was the perfect combo of slight sweetness with a hint of saltiness. Service can be a bit slow/seemingly unorganized, but it is so worth the wait! Limited coffee menu. Located inside the source food hall. read more
Coming back from France and Switzerland I was really spoiled by amazing croissants every morning. Insanely fresh baguettes and loaves of bread for lunch and dinner. And delicate pastries from the various Patisseries we visited. The bread and pastries here are good by American standards. Lovely baguettes and batards. What blew my socks off was the Portuguese egg tart....the best I have had...better than Hong Kong!!! Guava Gouda pastry was good Fine chocolate croissant The Venezuelan bun of which everyone speaks in hushed tons of reverence...I did not get. Yeah it's a nice juxtaposition of sweet and tart but the flavor and textures were not wow....maybe waiting till night to have it made a difference. I would come back but with much more guarded expectations and tad more patience for the lines at Cherry Creek Farmers Market. read more
I couldn't help myself and I got too much. I got the Venezuelan bun of course and it was indeed worth getting to try that slightly savory cheese + sweet combo. Even more impressive though was the lox and cheese croissant - the croissant was so airy and the everything bagel seasoning was complementary. Only thing is that I wish the lox wasn't as overcooked as it seemed to be. I also got the Portuguese egg tart which had a super flaky pastry but the custard had a tad bit too much cinnamon for me. I also got a slice of the chocolate babka which was fine, and inferior to Breads Bakery (NY) as a comparison. The slice also really unraveled. read more
1 year ago
Reunion is always a great experience overall. The owner Ismael is engaging and extremely friendly. He focuses on quality which I truly appreciate. The guava pastry is to die for. And the natas are extremely fresh, and a perfect balance of sweetness. The open bakery is a great concept as well to watch them making everything gives a great ambiance. read more
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Came back for more pastries. Thank you Ismael for accommodating my sugar fix. I love the Dubai croissant. The pistachio filling is so great. I have never never had croissant made fresh in my whole life. people were surprised when I told them I came from CA, took a bus for this. read more
3 years ago
I showed up early first in line to grab the crookie. I had heard about it from Instagram and really wanted to try it out. I had plans at 10 am so I was hoping it wouldn't take too long. I got my order taken right at 8 am and the cashier told me it would be 10 minutes. 20 minutes later they started handing out crookies. One after another started going out without my name being called which was weird since I was the very first one to place my order. Me trying to be patient and polite figured these people had ordered online. I'm seeing the inventory dwindle down and they finally said, 30 minutes in might I add, they wouldn't have anymore until 20 more minutes later. I spoke up to one of the bakers and voiced my complaint that I had been the first one to order and had not received the TWO $7 crookies I ordered. To understand their system when you order a crookie they write down your name, and how many you want on a piece of paper and then as they give them to you, they cross your name off of the paper. As the guy said that they wouldn't have any more for the next 20 minutes, he has thrown that piece of paper away. When I voiced my concerns to him, he got that piece of paper out the trash and realized that my name was at the top of that list and he had skipped over me. Thankfully, there were literally only two more crookies left. The other bakers kind of gave him pushback on trying to give me the last two, but he just went ahead and gave them to me, because at the end of the day they were in the wrong for not giving them to me in the first place, and skipping over me. Now to get into the taste of them, the outer shell was very crisp and the sound that it made was like biting into a crispy heaven. The inside was like a decadent cookie, and I loved the chocolatiness of it all. Despite the taste, however, it doesn't feel right in my gut to give them a super high rating because of the service that I received. I also had to reschedule my activity that I had at 10 o'clock because of them taking so long to get me my treats which was unfortunate. I don't know if I could say I would come back here. read more
11 months ago
When I was playing tour guide with my friend and took him to The Source, I could smell freshly baked goods wafting towards me as I opened the door. I told my husband we had to get some breakfast here Sunday morning. We came back and everything looked just as good as it smelled. It was hard to narrow down the choices, but we ended up getting a plain croissant, almond croissant, pastel de nata, and a naturally leavened olive loaf. Everything was delicious, which is so dangerous knowing this place is less than 10 minutes from me! The croissants were tasty and not as heavy as some artisan croissants I've had. Pastel de Nata was great reheated later on to have as dessert for dinner. The olive loaf was absolutely delicious with a crumb that was airy but not too open so that spreads fell through. I can't wait to come back to try more baked goods! read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Holy cow this was delicious! I went in with my son the other day since he really wanted croissants. We finally found it a little after noon (there is free parking, but the lot is small and very busy. If I wasn't with my toddler I definitely would have found street parking and walked) and got in line behind a man who bought their last croissant. However, this was not a big deal because they had other delectable looking treats that my son was fine with substituting. We ended up choosing a sticky bun and a slice of Santiago cake. Both were amazing. I'm not usually a sticky bun fan but this one was really good. It managed to be sweet without having the normal overpowering sticky sickly sweet goo typical of sticky buns. As a result, the pastry part was outstanding too. I really liked the Santiago cake too, but my son, who originally chose it, mainly wanted to lick the powdered sugar off the top and leave the cake part for me. But the cake was good enough for this part not to matter...too much. read more
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1240 S Pearl St
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