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The Wrecking Crew Bakery & Cafe

4.3 (54 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Karen M.

What a sweet place! Colfax is a quaint historic gold rush town nestled in the Sierra Nevadas. The Wrecking Crew Bakery is the perfect place to stop for a delicious cup of coffee and a yummy treat! We ordered a coffee and an oat milk decaf latte and they were both delicious. My husband ordered a ham and bacon croissant and I ordered the dark chocolate raspberry scone. Both were made to perfection! The historic building is super cool too! Brick walls, tall ceilings, and such. They have board games and toddler toys, books and sidewalk chalk for customers' delight. What a wonderful stop! Thank you, Wrecking Crew!

Damian M.

Beautiful coffee & breakfast spot in historic Colfax. Full menu of coffees and smoothies, sweets and pastries, and Bagel Bombs (a local invention). Very comfortable seating and couch. Owned by a very nice family. I stood in every time I drive through Colfax.

Karl D.

Here are the pictures I took last week and forgot to post... Such a nice quiet environment to relax, read, and enjoy the delicious food, pastries, coffee and teas. The staff and owner are really wonderful. God bless you all.

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This is a cozy place with a variety of baked goods and a grill. The apple cake is very good and they brewed a decaf for me.

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Thank you Wayne.

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Thank you!! We appreciate you!! See you soon.

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Awe! Thank you Amanda ! You and Joe are a great addition to Colfax !

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9 months ago

Wide variety of menu choices, friendly staff, and great atmosphere. An excellent alternative to your usual fast food choices.

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Thank you Wally for stopping in!

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They are the nicest people & the goodies are delicious. I love their bagel bombs the most.

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Thank you Heidi! We appreciate your great review!

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Thank you Laura!

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10 months ago

The lady that made our coffee was wiping her nose with her hand and using it to make the coffee. The place was also dirty and unhygienic.

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1 year ago

Service excellent and oh the pastries. Colfax's little gem. Pleasant atmosphere. Walk right in and you feel right at home.

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Thank you for the nice review!

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I loved it. It's cozy. Food was great and they allow dogs best if all! People were very friendly an accommodating.

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Thank you Laurie ! Hope to see you again!

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Thank you so much Carol! Hope to see you often.

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Thank you for coming in and for a great review. See you soon!

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“This cute, small coffee shop and bakery along the train tracks in downtown Colfax is worth the drive even if you aren't local to this town.”

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