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Herb's Bakery

1020 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123

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From old-fashion cake donuts, hand-made Danish, Kringles and the Soft Bavarian German Pretzel Roll, to elegant and fun custom cakes and desserts, what you see here-we create here.

When you walk in the door at Herb’s, you’re walking into a family baking tradition that began in Germany almost 9 generations ago. Since 1954, Herb’s has been creating and baking delicious, real bakery treats for the Elgin and Fox Valley area. Stop by and let the smells and aromas of our bakery entice you to start your own tradition of enjoying our family tradition!

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