Louis Swiss Bakery
A true European-style bakery in Aspen, offering authentic pastries, fresh bread, and quick bites.
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Louis Swiss Bakery
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A true European-style bakery in Aspen, offering authentic pastries, fresh bread, and quick bites.
"This is the real deal of a bakery. I wanted one of everything."
Visit Early
Arrive early for the best selection of popular pastries, as they tend to sell out quickly.
Try Housemade Muffins
Consider trying the housemade muffins, a great accompaniment to your coffee order.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Bakery
Price
Mid-range
Phone
(970) 925-8592
Address
400 Aspen Airport Business Center, Aspen, CO 81611, USA
Website
louisswiss.com/Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Authentic Pain au Chocolat
Experience flaky, authentic Pain au chocolat that rivals European bakeries, a true taste of France.
Flaky Cinnamon Rolls
Indulge in delicious cinnamon rolls, noted for their perfect flakiness and crispy texture.
Convenient Grab-and-Go
Perfect stop for quick burritos and bagels before hitting the slopes for a day of skiing or snowboarding.
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from TikTok, Instagram & Reddit
Visit Early
Arrive early for the best selection of popular pastries, as they tend to sell out quickly.
Try Housemade Muffins
Consider trying the housemade muffins, a great accompaniment to your coffee order.
Avoid Peak Hours
Steer clear of peak times to avoid loud music and potentially subpar service.
Don't Forget Savory Options
Beyond sweets, explore savory options like spinach and feta croissants.
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from all over the internet
Visit Early
Arrive early for the best selection of popular pastries, as they tend to sell out quickly.
Try Housemade Muffins
Consider trying the housemade muffins, a great accompaniment to your coffee order.
Avoid Peak Hours
Steer clear of peak times to avoid loud music and potentially subpar service.
Don't Forget Savory Options
Beyond sweets, explore savory options like spinach and feta croissants.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Louis Swiss Bakery is celebrated for its authentic European-style pastries, particularly its Pain au Chocolat and almond croissants. While many praise the quality and freshness of the baked goods, some diners have noted that lunch sandwiches can be bland. Service can occasionally be slow during busy mornings due to understaffing, but the overall consensus points to a delightful bakery experience.
"I just returned from Nice and have been on a mission to find a Pain au chocolat (chocolate croissant) that is even a margin as fluffy as the bakeries there. The chocolate croissant from this spot delivered! I was impressed with the flaky layers — these are hard to achieve and many American bakeries don’t get it right.
P.S. crumbs are part of the experience and signal a good croissant"
Jillian Clark
"As avid fans of MML restaurants, we were excited to try Louis Swiss Bakery while in Aspen. With some time before our flight, we dropped off our luggage and took a stroll over.
First, I must commend the pastries this shop delivers to Swedish Hill; they are absolutely perfect. However, this review is focused solely on our lunch experience at Louis Swiss Bakery.
I ordered the Turkey Salami sandwich, while my wife opted for a turkey sandwich. Unfortunately, both were quite bland and did not leave a good impression. It was disappointing, especially considering our high expectations.
While I'm confident that Louis Swiss Bakery has some great offerings, our lunch didn't reflect that. I'm not sure if we'll return, and I definitely won’t be ordering another sandwich."
Steven J
"Terribly understaffed in the morning. I didn't even order because I waited in line forever and no one was being served because the one person at the counter was spending all their time restocking everything. Woul
d have been happy to try the place but since no one was being served I just left instead of wasting my time. There were plenty of other people working there but nobody at the counter at 6:30 in the morning. Plenty of people in line."
Michael Faughn
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Frequently Asked Questions
Highly recommended items include the authentic Pain au Chocolat, flaky cinnamon rolls, almond croissants, and spinach and feta croissants.
Yes, they offer gluten-free options such as rice brownies, assorted mini pies, almond horns, and coconut macaroons.
Yes, visiting early is advised to ensure a wide selection of pastries as popular items tend to sell out quickly.
They offer convenient grab-and-go options like breakfast burritos and bagels, as well as pastries and coffee.
Yes, Louis Swiss Bakery offers deli sandwiches for lunch, with combo options available.
The bakery is a casual spot, sometimes featuring loud music during peak hours. It's located in a business complex.
According to a TikTok video, donuts may have been removed from the menu, prompting a user to ask for their return.
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Hit up Paradise Bakery (the muffins are delish, and their samples of cookies and other treats are plentiful), Louis’ Swiss Bakery (it’s all about the oversize chocolate chip cookies and lemon bars, if you can resist the puff pastry-enclosed meat pies), Peach’s Corner Café (great housemade muffins, and pastries from Louis’ Swiss), SO Café at the Aspen Art Museum for espresso-walnut brownies with cacao nibs and chocolate ganache, and Annette’s Mountain Bakeshop (heavenly macarons; note it’s temporarily closed due to a family emergency). All great places to curb your sugar jones.
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For gluten-free customers craving a sweet treat, Louis Swiss Pastry is a godsend—think rice brownies, assorted minipies, almond horns and coconut macaroons. Other sweet and savory pastries, such as bear claws, empanadas and croissants filled with spinach and feta, are made every day, but be sure to stop by early before the goods sell out. 400 Aspen Airport Business Center, 970.925.8592, louisswisspastry.com
A Complete Guide to Breakfast in Aspen
Louis Swiss Pastry is another local’s favorite located in the Aspen Business Center (also known as the ABC) between Aspen and Snowmass. Tucked in the back of the business center, a delightful selection of housemade pastries is waiting for you!. Grab your morning hot coffee at the counter too, after ordering your fresh croissant and muffins for your friends.
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If you don’t want a sit down breakfast, go to Louis Swiss Bakery. Louis Swiss not only has fresh bread, pastries (including regular, chocolate and meat and cheese croissants) AND doughnuts and cakes that are baked every morning. Louis Swiss is the local hot spot for those wanting to grab a delicious burrito and cup of coffee on their way to work.
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Experience Swiss mountain heritage right in the heart of Colorado. MML Hospitality, Jill Soffer, and pastry chef Jennifer Tucker have partnered to bring you this Aspen Business Cener gem serving artisan pastries and a mean cup of joe. Keep an eye out for it at the Aspen farmers market and a potential expansion into downtown Aspen.
A Foodies Guide to Aspen
Two other spots for you to try near Mawa’s and French Pastry & More are Louis Swiss Bakery at 400 Aspen Airport Business Center and Francesca’s Pasta Market & Empanadas. Louis Swiss Bakery sells their artisan breads, croissants, bagels, muffins, cookies and pies long with coffee drinks and sandwiches.
Aspen Dining Guide
bakery/to goUltra-flaky croissants, authentic sourdough breads, bagels, pastries, cookies, and cakes, plus breakfast burritos, empanadas, deli sandwiches, and coffee, now operated by MML Hospitality (of Clark’s Aspen, Las Montañas). 400 Airport Business Center, 970-925-8592, louisswiss.comB, L, $
Aspen Saturday Market Guide | Aspen
Fuel up for your shopping adventure with a green juice from the JUS Aspen stall and/or a fresh-baked savory croissant from Louis Swiss. Shopping for dinner?. Pick up some wagyu burgers perfect for summer grilling from T-Lazy Ranch or fresh pasta from Pappardelle’s Pasta.
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