Collin Street Bakery & Cafe
4.4 
Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
Friday: 07:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 07:00 - 18:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 19:00
Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
Friday: 07:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 07:00 - 18:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 19:00
About Collin Street Bakery & Cafe
We hope that you and your loved ones are staying well during this especially challenging time. We are temporarily suspending the option to dine-in or carry out at all of our cafe locations EXCEPT our Downtown Corsicana location till April 3, 2020.
Collin Street Bakery & Cafe Description
Try one of our Texas locations at. . .
Historic Downtown Corsicana
401 W 7th Ave, Corsicana, TX 75110
Phone; (903) 874-7477
I-45 Corsicana - I-45 & Hwy 287
2035 S I-45, Corsicana, TX 75110
(903) 872-2157
Waco - Bellmead - I 35 & Hwy 31
701 N I-35, Bellmead, TX 76705
(254) 799-5824
Lindale - I-20 & FM 849
17044 I-20 W, Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-9205
Our family-owned-and-operated bakery, located just 50 miles south of Dallas, Texas, has been baking the world-famous DeLuxe® Fruitcake for over 115 years.
The DeLuxe® Texas Fruitcake or Pecan Cake you order today is still baked true to the Old-World recipe brought to Corsicana, Texas from Wiesbaden, Germany in 1896 by master baker Gus Weidmann. He and his partner, Tom McElwee, built a lively business in turn-of-the-century Corsicana which included an elegant hotel on the top floor of the bakery. Many famous guests enjoyed their fine hospitality including Enrico Caruso, Will Rogers, John J. McGraw, "Gentleman Jim" Corbett and John Ringling.
In fact, the bakery was thrust into the mail order business when Mr. Ringling's circus troupe, upon tasting the mouth-watering DeLuxe® Texas Fruitcake, Pecan cake asked to have these Christmas Cakes sent to family and friends throughout Europe. And so began an international Christmas gift tradition.
We are mail order specialists, and whether your order is for one cake or 1, 000, we make sure it is sent exactly as requested. Many years of experience, coupled with our decorative holiday tin and protective shipping carton, ensure your gift will arrive in perfect condition anywhere in the world, fresh delivery guaranteed.
The Collin Street Bakery Story
Makers of the famous Texas Fruitcake & Pecan Cake – Tom and GusFor true fruitcake connoisseurs, 1896 was a banner year for it marked the first year of the Original DeLuxe®, "that famous Corsicana, Texas Fruitcake. " The grand-tasting DeLuxe®, whose recipe had traveled 6, 000 miles from Wiesbaden, Germany, was introduced to this little Texas town by a gentle German baker named August Weidmann.
And if history had left the rest to Gus, this cake's reputation might never have got past the city limits. Happily, though, history brought him a wealthy partner and master salesman named Tom McElwee.
Texas Fruitcake & Pecan Cake– The Old Time BakeryThe shy, perfectionist Gus Weidmann ran his little kitchen in this newly formed Collin Street Bakery and made ready for the busy Christmas seasons. At the same time, Tom McElwee was sending out letters, making sales trips, and lining up an ever-growing list of Bakery customers.
They made a nice team and enjoyed such success that their once anonymous DeLuxe® Texas Fruitcake and Pecan Cake became a delicacy to be sought after by folks from every corner of the globe.
Collin Street Bakery Hotel in Corsicana TexasIn 1906, after outgrowing the original Collin Street Bakery in its tenth year, Tom and Gus put up a structure of such ambitious size that Tom was able to make its whole second floor into an elite private hotel. Only a flamboyant patron of the Corsicana Opera House could have pulled it off. One like Tom, who was accustomed to attracting the nation's best performers to this oil and rail center, home of the first two oil strikes west of the Mississippi.
Interestingly, Mobil and Texaco were both founded here in Corsicana! Tom formed instant friendships with the visiting celebrities and made sure that every guest who boarded the outbound train had an extra cake in his travel trunk.
Will Rogers - Fan of Texas Fruitcakes & Pecan CakesFolks who worked at the Bakery then remember getting glimpses of Will Rogers, Enrico Caruso, "Terrible Tempered" John McGraw and "Gentleman" Jim Corbett. They remember the great John Ringling and tell of the afternoon when Ringling's whole circus traipsed over and ordered Christmas cakes for circus friends in every corner of the world (the Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus buys DeLuxe® Fruitcakes to this day! ). It brought a few nostalgic sighs when Tom McElwee's glamorous diggings were transformed, room by room, into an arena of executives and clerks and jangling phones. But prosperity clears its own path. The Collin Street Bakery was getting waist-deep in a new and thriving mail-order business.
Though Tom McElwee and Gus Weidmann died less than a year apart, the management of the Collin Street Bakery passed smoothly into experienced hands. Nothing fundamental in its operation has changed. Cakes are still baked to order and shipped direct from Corsicana, Texas. And our Bakery officers still personally handle every order the Bakery receives. Moreover, the present-day operation is far from lacking in color and drama. This year alone we will ship Texas Fruitcakes, pecan cakes, and other delicious pastries to 196 foreign lands.
More about Collin Street Bakery & Cafe
Collin Street Bakery & Cafe is located at 401 W 7th Avenue, Corsicana, Texas 75110
+19038747477
Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
Friday: 07:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 07:00 - 18:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 19:00
Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
Friday: 07:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 07:00 - 18:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 19:00
https://cafe.collinstreet.com/
Reviews
David R.
I was unimpressed by Collin Street Bakery & Cafe. The coffee was nothing special, and the ambiance was lackluster at the 401 W 7th Avenue, Corsicana, Texas 75110 location. I won't be recommending it to anyone.
Rosa U.
My visit to Collin Street Bakery & Cafe was a delightful coffee adventure. Located in 401 W 7th Avenue, Corsicana, Texas 75110, this café is a coffee lover's dream come true. The cortado I ordered was a perfect blend of espresso and steamed milk, and it hit all the right notes. The café's modern design and soothing background music set the perfect atmosphere for a relaxing coffee break. It's a place I'd recommend to anyone seeking a great cup of coffee.
David C.
My recent visit to Collin Street Bakery & Cafe had its ups and downs. The coffee was great, but the service was slow. It's worth a visit if you have the time to spare.
Weston Z.
Collin Street Bakery & Cafe at 401 W 7th Avenue, Corsicana, Texas 75110 is my new caffeine sanctuary. The pour-over I tried was brewed to perfection, hitting all the right notes. The café's rustic charm and dim lighting make it a cozy hideout. The staff here is so passionate about coffee that they practically recite love sonnets to every bean. I'm hooked!
Joseph E.
The experience at Collin Street Bakery & Cafe was unforgettable. The Ethiopian Yirgacheffe was a revelation, and the tranquil setting made it even more special. I'll cherish the memory.
Caleb X.
Collin Street Bakery & Cafe is a coffee aficionado's dream come true. The coffee menu is extensive, and the baristas are like coffee wizards. Yes, it's a bit pricey, but the quality is worth it.
Ella W.
I had high expectations for Collin Street Bakery & Cafe, but it fell short. The coffee was disappointingly bitter, and the slow service at the 401 W 7th Avenue, Corsicana, Texas 75110 location left me frustrated. I'm uncertain if I'll return for another visit.
Penelope S.
Unfortunately, my recent visit to Collin Street Bakery & Cafe left me disappointed. The coffee was served cold, and the staff at the 401 W 7th Avenue, Corsicana, Texas 75110 location seemed indifferent. I won't be giving it another chance.
Farrah I.
Collin Street Bakery & Cafe in 401 W 7th Avenue, Corsicana, Texas 75110 – where coffee dreams come true. The espresso was so good it should be illegal, and the staff? Friendlier than a Golden Retriever at a dog park. I could hang out here all day.
Zoe P.
What a gem Collin Street Bakery & Cafe is! The cold brew was refreshing, and the barista's warm welcome made my day.
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