Cream puffs are practically a Wisconsin food group, and finding a good one is a happy little mission. Some are giant, some are dainty, and one comes with its own state fair fame.
This list rounds up four bakeries across the state where cream puffs are worth the parking hassle and the wait in line. Whether you are cruising through Milwaukee or making a small-town detour, here are four spots that do this classic pastry right.
1. Peter Sciortino Bakery, Milwaukee, WI
Brady Street has plenty of ways to spend an afternoon, and this longtime Italian bakery has been anchoring the neighborhood for decades. It is the kind of old-school shop where the cases are packed with cannoli, specialty cookies, and housemade breads.
The cream puffs here run big, which fits right in with a bakery known for going generous. Alongside the puffs, you will find lobster tails, tiramisu, Nutella croissants, and hard rolls that regulars grab on the way to work…