From New York bagels to pistachio croissants to açaí bowls, you can sample practically every breakfast trend in Munich. But nothing beats a good slice of simple bread with fluffy crumb and a crispy crust. A new ranking listing the top 100 bakeries in the world shows that no one has perfected the art of breadmaking quite like we Germans have. Three of the top ten are in Germany, and the number one spot even goes to Munich: Julius Brantner Brothandwerk tops the list.
A remarkable success story
Julius Brantner grew up in Swabia in a family of bakers; his passion for baking was practically instilled in him from birth. When he ventured into the trade himself, he was quickly disillusioned: many bakeries lacked creativity and high-quality ingredients. This led to the idea of starting his own bakery, which he finally put into action in 2019. Julius Brantner Brothandwerk was born and quickly gained great popularity.
The bakery relies on high-quality organic ingredients, a passionate team, and artisanal craftsmanship. You can even watch the bakers at work. All three locations feature large display windows that offer a direct view into the baking rooms, where sourdough breads, Swabian pretzels, and cardamom rolls are crafted. The quality and dedication that the team at Julius Brantner Brothandwerk demonstrates every day have now been recognized. A recent international ranking places the Munich bakery at number 1 on the global Top 100 list.
Julius Brantner Brothandwerk takes the No. 1 spot!
Now that Neulinger recently announced it would be closing its locations after 25 years, we in Munich are happy about every bakery that still bakes its own goods and prioritizes quality ingredients. It’s all the more wonderful when precisely such businesses receive the recognition they deserve. Julius Brantner Brothandwerk can now celebrate such an honor and can even call itself the best bakery in the world.
The German travel magazine *Worth a Journey* has published its 2026 rankings, including the top 100 bakeries worldwide. Three bakeries from Germany are among the top 10, led by Julius Brantner Brothandwerk in first place. *Worth a Journey* prides itself on being objective. No one can buy a spot in the rankings or even apply for one. This makes the joy and surprise all the greater for Julius Brantner that his bakery is ranked number 1 worldwide. If you want to see the quality for yourself, stop by one of the three locations.
📍 Locations: Nordendstr. 23, Kreuzstr. 1 & Pariser Platz 38
