Unfortunately, it's in the area of my old neighborhood from 19 years ago! I had to drive over there this morning...and it was worth wrenching myself from my warm, cozy bed at 6:30 am!
As you drive up 12th Street (toward Esplande), you'll see the old Peter Pan advert on the side of her building:
And then you see the wee sign out front:
The front of the building:
and if you were heading down 12th Street toward the East Village, you'd see the sign thus:
Walk inside and you'll find the owner, Nikki!
She's been in business three years now, and is a well-kept secret in Davenport! I had to find out about her through the owners of Dewey's Cafe in Bettendorf...
I was there at 7:40 am and look how ravaged her cases are at this point!
I may have been seduced...yes, those are my bags on the counter next to Nikki:
She told me that she uses no shortening in her baking. As I said, "So if it doesn't go "Moo" (butter, milk, cream) you don't use it?" She laughed and said, exactly!
Neapolitans as big as your head, and just divine!
And here, apricot danish, cherry turnover, cream puffs:
Cream Puffs - as big as my fist - with creamy filling inside, and I had a small portion, the rest went to a friend. *swoon*
And the cherry turnover, light, buttery, great texture!
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need a wee lie down with a book...and maybe a nap. But y'all? If you're in my neck of the woods? Go visit with Nikki, she's a wonderful person and has fantastic pastries available!
East Side Bakery
1330 E 12th Street
Davenport 52803
563-323-1475
Owner is Nikki, who makes pastries, breads, pizzas, and special orders!
Open Tuesdays - Saturdays, 7 am to 6 pm(no website yet!)
