Best bakery

1. Pat's Donuts and Kreme, Lima

Locations: 2102 Elida Road, 1835 Harding Highway

Hours: Elida Road: 24 hours. Harding Highway: 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays, 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Phone: Elida: 419-229-2125. Harding Highway: 419-229-7287

Highlights: Per capita, Canadians consume the most doughnuts, and Canada has the most doughnut shops — but folks in Limaland know Pat's Donuts and Kreme is the place to get great tasting glazed and filled doughnuts and pastries. Best of all, Pat's on Elida Road is open 24/7. When you get that doughnut craving, rush in for a delicious treat.

2. Baked to Perfection, Delphos

Location: 112 E. Fifth St., Delphos

Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Saturday; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday to Friday

Phone: 419-741-7063

Highlights: Get in your car and drive over to Delphos for a wonderful treat from Baked to Perfection. You'll find mouth-watering scones and many hard to find treats in this custom bakery. Homemade candies are new on the menu at Baked to Perfection. Stop for lunch for a delicious treat. Catering is also available.

3. Panera Bread, Region

Locations: 724 Dean Ave., 2330 Elida Road, Lima

Hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday

Phone: Dean Avenue: 419-229-9797. Elida Road: 419-222-3700

Highlights: Fresh-baked breads, pastries and sweets await you at Panera Bread. You'll be obsessed with the apple pastries topped with a cinnamon crunch drizzled with a honey glaze. The bear claws are enough for two and the brownies are a sweet chocolate treat.

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