Artisan bakery and confectionery in Dortmund: bread, rolls, pastries, cakes, snacks and custom-made tortes since 1905.
Bäckermeister GROBE GmbH & Co. KG
Dortmund (Oesterstraße 119, 44309)New on Amplifa
About Bäckermeister Grobe
Bäckermeister GROBE GmbH & Co. KG is an owner-managed, medium-sized craft business from Dortmund. In its own bakery in Dortmund-Brackel, more than 70 bakers, confectioners and master craftsmen produce bread, rolls, pastries, cakes, snacks and tortes daily using artisan methods – according to the company, 100 percent handmade. The range includes, among other things, breads made from rye, spelt, wheat and whole grain with characteristic sourdough aromas, the in-house mixed bread 'Grobe 1905', as well as snacks and seasonal products such as St. Martin's pretzels made from yeast dough or gingerbread. In the confectionery section, photo, design, number, buttercream and cream tortes are made to order, including with motifs printed on sugar paper, marzipan coverings and couverture decorations. Sales and distribution take place via 66 of the company's own BackCafés and specialty shops in Dortmund and the surrounding area, as well as via volume orders with delivery, e.g. for kindergartens and clubs. The company was founded in 1905 and has received multiple awards, including the Honorary Award of the German Bakery Craft (iba 2025) and repeatedly 'Meister.Werk.NRW'.
- Site
- Dortmund
- Processes
- Baking (bread, rolls, pastries, cakes, tortes, snacks), Torte production (photo, design, number, buttercream, cream tortes), St. Martin's pretzel production (yeast dough, handmade), Custom-made tortes (photo, design, motif tortes), Volume orders (e.g. St. Martin's pretzels) with delivery, Delivery service from 70 pieces minimum order quantity
- Materials
- Rye, Spelt, Wheat (yeast dough), Whole grain, Cream, Marzipan, Couverture chocolate, Chocolate
- Certificates
- German Bread Institute – award-winning baked specialties, Honorary Award of the German Bakery Craft (iba 2025), Meister.Werk.NRW, Apprentice Seal of the Dortmund Chamber of Crafts
- Founded
- 1905
- Industries
- Bakery/Confectionery craft, Food retail
- 01
Dough preparation (e.g. sourdough, yeast dough)
- 02
Baking in the Dortmund-Brackel bakery
- 03
Confectionery production (tortes, decoration)
- 04
Distribution via 66 specialty shops/BackCafés
- 05
Delivery service for volume orders
Ingredients and dough types
Rye
Ingredient of the rye-spelt mixed bread 'Grobe 1905' with sourdough aroma.
Spelt
Used, among other things, in the mixed bread and in snack products such as the Spelt Crispy Chicken.
Wheat (yeast dough)
Basis of the handmade St. Martin's pretzels.
Whole grain
Used in bread products and the whole-grain St. Martin's pretzel without sugar sprinkles.
Cream
Basis of cream and buttercream tortes in various flavors.
Marzipan
Used as a torte covering and for decorative elements such as signs.
Couverture chocolate
For coatings and decorations, e.g. on the house torte.
Sponge cake
Base and spiral for torte classics such as strawberry cream and gentlemen's cream torte.
Sugar paper
Carrier material for printed photo tortes using food coloring.
Locations
Dortmund
DEBakery (Brackel) and headquarters
- Lot size
- Single items to volume orders (e.g. St. Martin's pretzels 1–500 pieces, beyond
- Materials
- Rye, spelt, wheat, whole grain, cream, marzipan, couverture, chocolate
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baking (bread, rolls, pastries, cakes, tortes, snacks)Plastics | – | – | up to 1 kg (rye-spelt mixed bread) | – | Rye, Spelt, Wheat (yeast dough), Whole grain, Almonds, Hazelnuts |
| Torte production (photo, design, number, buttercream, cream tortes)Plastics | – | – | – | 1 piece (lead time 2-4 working days) | Cream, Marzipan, Couverture, Sponge cake, Quark, Eggs, Strawberries, Chocolate, Sugar paper, Food coloring |
| St. Martin's pretzel production (yeast dough, handmade)Plastics | – | 60x40 cm (baking tray size) | – | 1 piece (pickup) / 30 pieces – 500 pieces (more on request) | Yeast dough, Whole grain, Sugar sprinkles |
Additional services
Quality and Awards
The products were tested by the German Bread Institute in 2024; the company bears the title 'Innungsbäcker' (guild baker) and received the Honorary Award of the German Bakery Craft at iba 2025. In addition, the company has been awarded the 'Meister.Werk.NRW' distinction of the state of NRW multiple times.
| Evidence | Dortmund |
|---|---|
| German Bread Institute – award-winning baked specialties | |
| Honorary Award of the German Bakery Craft (iba 2025) | |
| Meister.Werk.NRW | |
| Apprentice Seal of the Dortmund Chamber of Crafts |
History
- 1905
Foundation of the company; according to the order form: '100% handmade. In Dortmund. Since 1905.'.
- 2024
Quality tests by the German Bread Institute confirm the product quality.
- 2025
Award of the Honorary Award of the German Bakery Craft at the iba.
- 2026
Awarded 'Meister.Werk.NRW' of the state of NRW for the thirteenth consecutive time.