Jasmin Bakery European Bread / Al Watan Bakery

Included in another thread was a recommendation to try Jasmin Bakery at 3825 Bardstown Road (corner of Bardstown and Bradford). I went there today and tried it out. The gentleman who waited on me was so kind (I could kick myself for not asking his name ... I will on the next trip). I bought one big loaf of bread, four wheat rolls (they are HUGE), and a delicious bread that is braided and has spinach in it. The whole shebang cost me $7.00 ... yes, that's right ... $7.00 for everything. I've had the spinach bread for lunch and it is absolutely divine. Chewy bread with just the right amount of spinach and cheese. It is so good, I believe I drooled!

The gentleman asked me how I heard about Jasmin Bakery and I told him through Louisville HotBytes forum. He then proceeded to give me one apple and one cherry turnover, free of charge. An extremely charming gentleman who knows his breads. If you haven't treated yourself to this bakery, YOU NEED TO! Oh my goodness .. it is so very good.

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Since I was also in the neighborhood, I stopped at Alwatan Bakery (3711 Klondike Lane). Listen to this bounty .... all for $19.56.

20 fresh baked pitas
4-15,5 oz. cans chickpeas
7 ozs. Ground Cumin
32 ozs. tahina

If I wasn't restricting my calories, there would have been baklava on that list ... Alwatan baklava is one of my favorite treats in Louisville (plus, I have the aforementioned turnovers to deal with!). Their pita is baked fresh daily and is so very good with homemade hummus!


Both of these local bakeries are gems hidden in the Hikes Point / Beuchel neighborhood. They are worth the drive. I PROMISE that you will not be disappointed.


(Disclaimer: I have nothing to gain from either one of these bakeries except girth.)

The gentleman asked me how I heard about Jasmin Bakery and I told him through Louisville HotBytes forum. He then proceeded to give me one apple and one cherry turnover, free of charge. An extremely charming gentleman who knows his breads. If you haven't treated yourself to this bakery, YOU NEED TO! Oh my goodness .. it is so very good.


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There's a very good chance that you spoke to either Jasmin himself or his brother at the Jasmin Bakery. Both are extremely friendly and give away freebies, unprompted, all the time. Sometimes they look for an excuse to give you something for free.

When you walk through the door it's like getting smacked in the face (in a good way) with a gigantic loaf of bread. They should make you pay for those smells.

Jasmin has a very ethnically and linguistically diverse customer base. You're likely to hear 2 or 3 different languages while visiting. It's a really cool little place.

Jasmin has a very ethnically and linguistically diverse customer base. You're likely to hear 2 or 3 different languages while visiting. It's a really cool little place.

Yes, that happened to me already! I felt like I was in Europe again!! Very, very nice people.

The best gyro's in town. Jasmin alway's gives you extras without charging. The smell of the fresh baking bread is worth the trip. Doug Chin

The best gyro's in town. Jasmin alway's gives you extras without charging.

Hey Doug, right on with the gyro...I have had many around Louisville and still think they are the best, but isnt it more accurate to say the gyro is from BosnaMak? I have never ordered a gyros from the bakery, I always go into the deli/international food store at the end of the building. Have you seen them cut off the meat in the bakery? As a side note, much more than gyros at the BosnaMAk ,Kebabs,grilled meat,beef cutlet,roast lamb,cevapi suasage and of course goulash. Robin have you ever did a review of this palce? We were in just yesterday for another great gyros. Nice antique store next door as well.
http://bosnamak.com

John,
You can order and eat in the bakery as well as the store that is connected.
Doug

[Robin Garr]

Robin have you ever did a review of this palce? We were in just yesterday for another great gyros. Nice antique store next door as well.
http://bosnamak.com

You know, John, I've reviewed Sarajevo, the very small, very Bosnian (not too much English) place that is or was at the other end of the row, but my bad, Bosna-Mak keeps falling off my radar. I need to get out there, as I keep getting glowing reports ... and I do like Yugoslavian food, having done some travel over there (Slovenia and Croatia, not Bosnia, but the cuisines tend to be kin).

I agree, Jasmin's is SO VERY GOOD! Every ingredient is always fresh and flavorful and everyone who works there is sincerely nice. They make us feel like we're part of their family. Please check it out if you have not already! - Sohee Lacey