A Little Slice of Germany
Hand Crafted Baking Methods
The Black Forest Pastry Shop is located in the heart of downtown Greenwich. We bake custom creations, seasonal specialties, as well as German pastries, cakes, pies, tortes, chocolates, cookies, danish and more everyday right on the premises.
For that special day, the Black Forest Pastry Shop’s wedding cakes are the perfect balance of elegance and flavor, custom crafted with the finest ingredients and inspiration.
So whether you’re out for your morning latte, breakfast pastry, or looking for the perfect treat to any special occasion, stop by for a little slice of Germany in downtown Greenwich. Though it might be bustling outside on the Avenue, our friendly staff, personal service, and cozy atmosphere will make you feel right at home.
A Little Bit of History
The Black Forest Pastry Shop was founded by Ed & Louise Mueller in 1982. Ed & Louise built the foundation upon which the Black Forest Pastry Shop has become known for: using traditional hand-crafted baking methods to produce delicious high-quality sweets and cakes.
Being raised in the family business since childhood, in 1991, their son Herb traveled to the Black Forest region in Germany to begin an intensive apprenticeship at the Cafe Roeder in Bad Duerrheim, Germany. After successfully completing the Gesellepruefung, Herb moved on to the Culinary Institute of America, graduating from Baking and Pastry Arts in 1994.
On October 31, 1995, the business transitioned onto Herb, who partnered with Dan Puffer to continue on the baking traditions while focusing on creating authentic and contemporary pastries.
For the next 2 decades, Dan made sure every customer came in and out of the store with a big smile on their face, and Herb made sure all the sweets were perfectly delectable.
Sadly, on November 19, 2024, Dan passed away from a lengthy battle of pancreatic cancer. His memory lives on every day at Black Forest.
Today, the retail aspect of the business is managed by Matthew Edwards who was welcomed to the team in February 2023. You can find him behind the counter with a smile on his face always looking for a new way to make your visit great!
To learn more about us, please visit the following:
Greenwich’s Black Forest Pastry Shop: Baeckermeister on Lewis Street | Greenwich Free Press
The caring and community building spirit of the Black Forest Pastry Shop | Greenwich Sentinel