On Michigan Avenue in downtown Marshall, Louie’s Bakery wakes up the block with the comforting scent of warm sugar and toasted cinnamon. The vintage sign is simple, the display cases are brimming, and the legendary nut rolls that people rave about carry over seven decades of local history.
It’s the kind of place where neighbors talk in specifics: the perfect crunch of a fry cake, the arrival of paczki on Fat Tuesday, and the frosted cookies that have defined December for generations.
As we savor the early months of 2026, this bakery remains a cherished constant. Stepping through the door feels like stepping back into a simpler era, where the bells on the entrance announce your arrival and the staff knows exactly which loaf of bread you’re looking for…