Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences happen in the most unassuming places, hiding in plain sight while locals exchange knowing glances about their treasured secret.
Gerry Frank’s Konditorei in Salem, Oregon is exactly that kind of place—a European-style bakery and café where dessert transcends mere food to become something approaching artistry.
The modest red and white exterior on Kearney Street doesn’t scream for attention, but those in the know make special trips just to walk through these doors.
You might drive past it without a second glance if you weren’t aware of the magic happening inside…