The Oldest Bakery in Texas Celebrates Over 150 Years in Business

If you are a fan of baked goods and history, there is a bakery in Texas that has withstood the test of time and it's not slowing down anytime soon.

In 1845, Texas became a state . In 1868, in the middle of the Texas Hill Country, a bakery opened serving residents of the town of New Braunfels, and for 157 years, Naegelin's Bakery has been a big part of Texas and New Braunfels history.

Naegelin's Bakery Celebrates 157 Years in Business in Texas

Naegelin's Bakery is the oldest bakery in Texas and 157 years after first opening their doors they are still serving up doughnuts, cookies, cakes, pies, cupcakes, and of course a lot of bread. And since we are talking about a town with German settler roots, you better believe they have delicious kolaches.

The Oldest Bakery In Texas is a Blast From the Past

According to MySanAntonio.com, the building that bakery sits in is like getting into a time machine with few upgrades made since they moved in. In fact, every recipe remains the same since 1868 except for the newer pastries they have added since their opening. The bakery was opened by Alsatian immigrant Edouard Naegelin who, according to MySanAntonio, arrived in New Braunfels at the age of 19 with just a bag of flour.

Naegelin eventually opened a bakery in New Braunfels and moved into the current space in 1870. Three generations later, Granzin's grandfather, Wilburn, purchased Naegelin's in the 1980s.

"Everything is authentic German," Granzin said. "That's our main goal, keeping history alive."

So when can you visit the oldest bakery in Texas? Naegelin's Bakery is open Monday through Friday 6:30am to 5:30pm. Saturday 6:30 to 5pm, and Sunday 8:00am until 2pm.

Visit their website here.