Pearson's Bordertown Bakery — Restaurant in Momence

I enjoy an independent bakery as most of them have been put out of business by Covid by supermarket chains churning out generic baked goods.

The independents always have a flair with the products they make every day and most have a specialty.

I bought a sampling of items, an apple fritter with maple frosting, a plain crouler, and a cinnamon roll. I really enjoyed them all and found my favorite to be the fritter as it was cooked perfectly and the maple icing was perfect. If you go to a chain bakery the icing always sticks to the paper, not the case here. Oh and the prices are very reasonable.

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Just visited Pearsons for the first time and it was a warm and pleasant experience. Frank waited on us and let us sample a few items at his request. Peanut butter Danish was delicious and my wife really enjoyed the pecan crescent cookies. She also bought a bundt cake she plans to take to her prayer group on Friday. Cool place and Frank was a super guy. Kudos. We drove all the way from Wilmington on a...

I drive past this place everyday and always wondered if it was worth stopping after work to check it out.....let me tell you........Great donuts and damn good bread haha. I got the wheat, buttered up a few pieces and before you know it I devoured 8 slices! So good....