Crooked Tree Breadworks — Restaurant in Bear Creek Township

Tried a bunch of stuff as it was the highest rated and we often seek out boulangerie and patisserie’s. The best item we tried was the baguette, but it was just good for US standards and not great; whilst overpriced like everything else in this area so just expect prices that are in line with SF and exceed most around Manhattan/Brooklyn. Croissants that day: far too dense and tastes like Costco’s, not to be rude this is just the best comparison. Apple pastry was very very syrupy tasting, like artificial flavoring or something I’m not sure what it was precisely but it was way over the top. Scone was solid, properly soft and moist inside and ingredients tasted high quality. Sourdough was solid, they have a good culture going for sure and probably the only thing I felt was equal value for cost of everything I tried.

Service was rushed and unfriendly from the older lady there, not sure if she was training the boys or what but we were the only ones in the store when we ordered. It was late morning so I’m not sure the rush, maybe too big a cup of joe that day? But it felt unpleasant with it being our first time and coming to try things / spending $40+. Especially if you’re gonna ask for a tip at the end for...

My husband and I stopped by hoping to pick up some bread from what looked like a quaint shop. We were pretty shocked by what happened as soon as we entered this establishment. When we walked through the door I stood off to the side going no further into the store trying to be respectful because I have a service dog. The first words out of the woman who was working there were, “I can’t let you in here with that dog.” Since my service dog had her red vest with the words SERVICE DOG clearly visible on and all required legal tags I was a bit surprised. I replied by pointing out the obvious that she had her vest and license on. This woman then gave me a look of distain, rolled her eyes at me and shook her head. I was still standing at the door trying to be respectful but clearly I offended her instead. I’m a military veteran with a physical injury which has left me 100% disabled and that requires me to be accompanied by my trained service dog at all times. Experiencing that discrimination made me feel sick. Needless to say we will never purchase anything from this...

Such great baked goods. I tried the scones and a giant cookie. Great serving sizes, and they taste amazing. Im already considering a trip back to petoskey just to get baked goods from here every day. (July 2024) Update(October 2024): I actually did make it back, planned a camping trip basically just for their baked goods. The rosemary sticks might just be my favorite. But I grabbed just about one of every type of thing. The shortbread is so buttery and delicious, the scones are amazing, the chocolate croissant has the most perfect balance of chocolate and bread and the best crunch, the rosemary stick has the perfect amount of salt. I would plan another trip to get more 😂 I have tried almost everything in their case now and I can easily say that it’s...