Naegelin's Bakery

We made a special trip down here on President's Day since we've always wanted to check this bakery out since it's allegedly the first one in Texas. It's in a cute old building in downtown New Braunfels, and while there is no seating inside, they do have a couple tables outdoors. We got five goodies to all share: a sausage and cheese kolache, a cinna crunch roll, a fancy donut, an apple strudel, and a lemon poppy macaron. Everything was average or below, we're sad to say. The macaron tasted like it had been sitting out a couple days but we liked the flavor. The kolache was dry as hell, but the meat was OK. The fancy donut was probably our favorite item, as it tasted fresh, had great consistency, and was piled him with some extra frosting. We also really liked the cinnamon roll that had a similar whipped frosting to the donut and some smashed pecan bits on top for crunch. The apple strudel--their signature baked good--was a big disappointment because it was almost impossible to eat. The pastry had no integrity and the slimy filling just oozed out everywhere and we needed dozens of napkins to wipe our hands. The flavor was nice, but it was such a mess! Pretty sure they were probably making it better in the 1800s!We're glad we came and we wish this business nothing but success because it's a Texas institution, but pastries have evolved and these ones perhaps should too.

Wanted to love this place since it's the oldest in Texas! We stopped by to grab a few treats, and while I enjoyed them well enough, they weren't something I'd drive out of my way for. I had wished there were more German treats since they seem to advertise as being German. The interior is dated and there were a couple flies behind the glass where the baked goods were. The service was quick and kind.Overall if you're visiting New Braunfels I'd still say check it out, but go for the history.

Nice little store with big taste. I was quickly served an entire cherry strudel (about $50.00) to bring to Thanksgiving. Ambiance included a small outdoor cafe

What?!? How have I never left a review??? I come here at least twice a year when visiting the e boyfriend's hometown.The oldest bakery in Texas boasts some of the finest baked goods on the planet.German heritage at its finest.Always the best service.Such a fun and inviting hometown space.Gingerbread people year-round? Heck yeah!!!

Being a tourist for a day in New Braunfels, our first stop was one of the oldest bakeries in Texas... Nargelin's! We were able to park right up front, walked in, and our eyes were immediately drawn to all the scrumptious goodies behind the display counters on the left and the packaged goodies on shelves towards the right). We waited in a small line ( I understand it can get pretty busy), and mentally made a list of what we wanted to order.What made Naegelin famous is their apple strudel, so no doubt we ordered it...in addition to their sausage kolache, bear claw, and strawberry kolache. Absolutely loved the apple strudel! Fresh chunks of apples, a bit of cherry for color, and a hint of coconut. These small additions made this strudel stand out from the usual run of the mill. The bear claw was not my fave and not what I had envisioned. Presentation and taste was more along the lines of a pop tart.Besides apple strudels, they sell a variety of breads, doughnuts, cupcakes, cookies, pies, macaroons, and kolaches. Service was quick, and the ladies behind the counter were sweet.

I asked them to make my retirement reception cake with this design and they nailed it! It looked amazing and most importantly it was delicious! The price was very reasonable for a custom cake for 100 people.

Yes yes, oldest bakery in Texas since 1868. Is it actually good though? Well, yes I certainly think so. Are they the best baked goods I've ever had? No, but it was still good! We got some savory and sweet items on our stop here. I'm more of a savory guy so I really enjoyed the kolaches, especially the bratwurst and jalapeno sausage. We also got one of the sweet rolls and tea ring coffee cake. Both were a bit more sweet for my liking. Nonetheless, they were still good. Other than that, we had good service from one of the gentlemen behind the counter. Would I come back again? Maybe if I was bringing other people. I mean it's the fact that this is the oldest bakery in Texas that brought me here in the beginning, but I think there's plenty of other local businesses in New Braunfels that I would want to check out before making Naegelin's a must-go-to.

Oh wow! I went in for a couple of breakfast pastries and left with 4 bags of different treats! It was so hard to choose between the wide variety of items on sale. It was interesting to watch customers order, knowing specifically what they wanted. It gave me insight as to items to purchase.My favorite items were the cherry fried pies and the cherry strudel. The crusts were flakey, and the cherries tart. Delicious!My friend fell in love with the cream horns--very light and crisp.Next time I'm in New Braunfels, I will be back.

The food was great and the waitresses were able to quickly organize our orders. Makes my stomach rumbling when being served. Good time for my husband and I. We will be back. --KB in Blanco

As soon as you walk in it smells amazing. So many options to select. We tried the cookies and cake balls. Great taste to everything.