Manderfields Home Bakery

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Owned and operated by a third generation of Manderfields, we take great pride in a tradition that began over 70 years ago. Voted the best Bakery in the Fox Valley 12 years in a row, we attribute this success to our sincere desire to please each and every customer who comes through our doors.

Our oven is yours, and we hope that once you taste the exceptional quality of our products, you will make Manderfields the home for all your bakery needs. Thank you for visiting us.

Our Customers are the best! Here is what some of our fine patrons have to say about us

"We went a couple miles out of our way because we wanted to get some treats! Mmmm...football cookies, a chocolate mint cake, and lovely coffee pastries LOADED with pecans. Everything in the bakery was superior in appearance and taste. Prices, very reasonable too. Your store is SO clean and beautiful! Taking a peak into the back I was stunned to see how shiny and white all was. Wow, very impressive." Michelle Minaker - Two Rivers

"I've followed the Manderfield's since they were on Melvin Street. They are positively the best bakery with
the best employees at both locations. Just keep in mind mega-stores are not the answer to good business. Keep going the way you are and people will patronize always. Alice Gregorius - Appleton

Their quality is far superior to anything else in the Valley. Their cakes and tortes are enough to make you gain weight just looking at them." Donald West - Appleton

Today, this third generation of Manderfields is teamed with a group of dedicated and talented employees who are committed to providing you with the finest baked goods and customer service possible. The entire family welcomes you to "Taste the Tradition" that has made them one of the most popular bakeries in Wisconsin.

Manderfields Home Bakery was introduced to the Fox Valley in 1934 by Frank and Marie Manderfield. After years of working in Brillion and Kaukauna, Frank began producing baked goods out of Marie's kitchen at their home on Melvin Street in Appleton. Since then, carrying on the family business has become a tradition for the Manderfield family.

In 1956, their son Dennis set out on his own to
establish Best Bakery in Menasha. Married to Lois in 1957, together they successfully operated the bakery for 16 years, and eventually had 7 children, a third generation of bakers. During this time, Frank sold his own shop and retired in 1964, leaving the Manderfield name unused. Dennis sold Best Bakery in 1972.

Inspired by their oldest son Mike's enthusiasm for baking, in 1979 they reintroduced the Manderfield
name when they opened Manderfield's Home Bakery
on the Southside of Appleton. Daughter Lisa helped manage that store until 1982, when she married and moved to Buffalo, NY where she and her husband
Marve operate their own Ohlson's Bakery & Cafe.
That same year, another Manderfield son, Paul, joined the family business, eventually becoming general manager at the location on Calumet Street.

In 1987, the business outgrew its facility, and a second north Appleton location on Ridgeview Drive was constructed to accommodate growing wholesale demands. However, in 1996, in an effort to give full attention to their retail customers, the Manderfields sold this bakery. The Calumet Street location quickly became overloaded with production. So that same year, capitalizing on their Best Bakery popularity, they reintroduced their product to Menasha, opening a store at 811 Plank Road. This facility was expanded in December of 1999, making it possible to bake at both locations. Son Jerry, who joined the family business in 1986, now manages that operation.

Dennis and Lois have begun planning their retirement and have turned over the corporation to sons Paul and Jerry. Recognizing the rapid growth in the Fox Valley, in November of 2006, the Manderfield family opened a brand new facility on Springfield Drive near Darboy, with twice as much production area, ample parking, and a coffee caf. Sadly the doors on Calumet Street were closed after 26 years.

Welcome to Manderfields Home Bakery. We invite you to step through our doors and savor the aroma of a real home town family bakery. We proudly feature the largest selection of freshly baked products in the Fox Valley. Meet our friendly sales staff, enjoy our daily samples of fresh bread and other sweet treats, or simply call either location to place your order by phone.

Thank you so much for helping us with our Boys & Girls Brigade Christmas Giving Fundraiser! We received many wonderful comments on having your famous cinnamon rolls. You have quite a reputation with your bakery!! Delicious, heavenly, outstanding, marvelouscould go on and on. Thanks again for helping us help so many children this Christmas. Cindy Schafer - Neenah

"Thank you! Thank you! For your fundraising help and positive attitude the past 3 years. It is people like you who make volunteering fun. The Monster Cookie Dough is the BEST...I wonder if ours will make it to the oven."
Kim Sjoquist - Hortonville Middle School
"I just want to let you know how much I appreciate your service. You and all the staff at Manderfield's do a great job with providing us with an awesome cookie. Our members at the credit union and our staff are thrilled whenever we get them. Thank you and keep up the great work!" Val VanStappen - Miller Electric Credit Union

"Thank you for Taylor's awesome cake! It was a hit! I'm not sure I can properly thank someone who always caters to our every whim where the kids are concerned." Marcia Wysocky - Make-A-Wish Foundation

"Just wanted to thank you for the beautiful job you did with the cookies for our production of "Oliver". Many people asked where we got them so we were proud to say 'Manderfield's.' We appreciate all your help and support. "
Kim Burby - St. Mary Central High School

Theyve got some tough competition in the Fox Valley and they are the dominant players there.
Dave Schmidt - Executive Director, Wisconsin Bakers Association
For your comments or questions, please send e-mail to doug@manderfieldsbakery.com
I remember back in my fathers day, hed have cars lined up on both sides of the street waiting for our bakery to come out of the oven. Its gratifying to see that.
Pleasing a customer gives you a great feeling of accomplishment.