Serving Austria for over 50 years Backerei Ströck remains family owned in its third generation, locations throughout Vienna opening early to provide guests with Sandwiches, Bread, Tartes and Viennoiseries.
Mostly a take-away operation across 70+ stores, the promise of fresh bakes and a lack of leavening agents part of the business since day one, it is upon entry that one will notice an abundance of options including several organic choices displayed across racks and cases.
Low-priced compared to more artisan competitors, many Pastries available under €2, Ströck's Baguette is predicably less intricate than what one might find at Josef or Öfferl, the addition of Pork and Cheese making up some ground while an Almond Croissant was unfortunately build on Frangipane and immediately flaccid.
Much improved in the Marmelcroissant with Apricot Jam, though Pastry layers are still poorly separated, look to the Birnen Tarte Bourdaloue for something classic and delicious as cooked Apples settle into a delicate base with Sugar and Nuts. read more