Josef's European Pastry Shop

Wonderful European pastry shop thats been an eastside staple for years. I stop in whenever I can, earlier the better for the best selection. The service is always kind and generous. And the prices dont break the bank. While everything is really well made, I definitely have my favorites. The apple and cherry turnovers are a close second, but the its the baked apple that really takes home the gold. One of my favorite treats. There is limited space inside the bakery, but it is clean, cozy, and they keep more seating streetside as well.

I've been going here for over 20 years and look forward to each visit. Incredible pastries and cakes. I love fruit tarts, and Josef's are some of the best. I have bought numerous cakes as well, for birthdays and otherwise, and have never been disappointed. Their chocolate cake is out of this world! Put it on your "must try" list if you are over in the Grosse Pointes.

First time trying Josef's and we were not disappointed!We popped in on a whim, mid-afternoon on a Thursday and they had a variety of orders coming in from a pretty consistent flow of customers. We tried chocolat croissants, cannoli, mini sugar cookies, fruit pastries... all of it was very good, flavorful & fresh.We live a couple of hours away but will have a local bring us goodies next time they visit!

Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Delicious own made bead, cookies, pies, caramel apples, and chicken pot pots. I have stood outside in long lines many years for their wonderful Fat Tuesday special filled donuts. Their counters and shop attractive showing off their bakery wares

Have yet to step foot inside Josef's European Pastry Shop, but I have had the pleasure of eating some of their inventory. Thanks to our cousins, my sweettooth got to taste some good stuff.Red Velvet cake was quite nice.Cheesecake was my favorite of the three items I tried.Tiramisu was fine too.Hopefully, the cousins will take me to Josef's the next time we visit Michigan. I'd love to see their shop in person so I can try even more of their sweets.

Found my self in the area and thought I would stop in and treat myself to a cupcake or two. I have to say the inside is just beautiful. I felt as if I was back in Paris as I ordered a chocolate and a bacon cheese croissant to include one of each flavor cupcake: chocolate chocolate, yellow with vanilla icing and a red velvet. The bacon and cheese croissant was not as flaky /buttery as I had anticipated. They have a grand selection of sandwiches and a coffee bar too. All of the items in my order were very good. Staff was very kind and patient with me as I made my decisions! I would certainly return.

high quality choices--been coming here for years--european style bakery...good location--parking at the door....

One of my favorite bakery's for croissants! They are made fresh daily and typically run out before the day is over so go in early if you can! The almond, chocolate, ham & Swiss OR the spinach and feta are AMAZING. I think they put a Dijon mustard on the ham&swiss croissant but we work near by and this is a go to!! In addition to all of their bakery items, they also have lunch sandwiches and offer inside seating! Thank you Josef's

Whoa. This is an institution. Established 1971.GET A NUMBER at the counter, left of the register. You overlook it because the pastry case is overwhelming. If it is your first time, you figure that out once they are shouting numbers.Huge selection. They say they are "European", but it's ALL Italian. Grrreat coffee.Pastries we had were AMAZING. Buttery, flavorful... just wonderful. I have to try another time since I have seen mixed reviews. Mini moos, though. But had heavy cream. I will take it with my coffee. Sweet, friendly service. Street metered parking. Crooning music; Humperdinck, Elvis, and of the like. Extra 4% charge if using card payment. Inside seats 12 with two-top bistro tables.Outside seats about 16.Feels like Seinfeld Soup Nazi episode, but it is a bakery and they're nice. Be prepared with your order and don't hold up the line.Fun people watching.Patriotic small business. No shock why it is an institution.

Usually like most of the pastries Josefs makes, but... This week we bought a raisin bread, which was flavorless and not at all tasting like a good yeast bread, won't eat it, not worth the. Calories. Never again.