Boonzaaijer's Dutch Bakery

What Boonzaaijer's Dutch Bakery does

Boonzaaijer's Dutch Bakery is a privately held, family-owned artisan bakery operating from a single retail storefront at 610 E Fillmore St in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded in March 1999 by Stephen Boonzaaijer, a fourth-generation Dutch baker formally trained at Het Patisserie College in the Netherlands and previously a demi-chef at the Broadmoor Hotel, the business markets itself on four generations of baking heritage tracing back to 1896 in the Netherlands. The bakery handcrafts and sells 289+ products spanning custom and wedding cakes, tortes, Danish, dessert pastries, pies, artisan breads, cookies, petite fours, savory items, Dutch imports (Banket, Oliebollen, Speculaas, Vlaai, Dutch Apple pie, Bulk Licorice, Chocolate Letters), and a full espresso/coffee/beverage program. There is no documented proprietary technology beyond a WooCommerce-based e-commerce website for online ordering with in-store pickup and a custom cake design consultation workflow; no public API, no AI/ML capability, and no integration partnerships are disclosed.

The business model is direct-to-consumer retail with a single physical store supplemented by online ordering for in-store pickup, plus a nascent wholesale category and quote-based custom/wedding cake services. Pricing is unit-based (pay-as-you-go) across categories ranging from $0.85 crusty rolls to $68.00 for a 10" Double Belgian Mousse cake, with custom cake and wholesale pricing delivered on a quote basis via phone (719-264-0177) or a design consultation form. Customer segments are individual walk-in consumers in the Colorado Springs area purchasing daily bakery items, special-occasion cakes, and seasonal/holiday products; the bakery has earned multi-year 'Best Bakery Gold' recognition from The Gazette and The Independent. The company has 11-50 employees per firmographic data, no external investors, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no funding history, and no disclosed revenue. Distribution is limited to a single U.S. geographic market with no stated plans for geographic or channel expansion.

Name

Boonzaaijer's Dutch Bakery

Legal name

Boonzaaijer's Dutch Bakery

Website

https://dutchpastry.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boonzaaijer's Dutch Bakery is a family-owned, single-location artisan bakery in Colorado Springs, Colorado, founded in 1999 by fourth-generation baker Stephen Boonzaaijer. It produces 289+ handcrafted Dutch and European baked goods, custom and wedding cakes, and a full beverage program for individual local consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Bakery

NAICS

Retail Bakeries (311811), Baked Goods Retailers (445291), Bread and Bakery Product Manufacturing (31181)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Artisan & Specialty Bakeries (Sourdough, Heritage Grains) (THAFAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Retail Bakeries (Bread & Daily Bakery) (THAFAFAA), Artisanal & Craft Bakeries (CRAHAGAA), Pastry, Cakes & Tortes Manufacturing (AFAKAAAB)

Keywords

• Artisan bakery products
• Dutch pastries
• Custom celebration cakes
• Artisan breads and rolls
• Wedding cake services

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Bakery Sales: One-time point-of-sale transactions at the physical storefront counter and via the online shop for in-store pickup. Products are sold individually (pastries, cookies, slices) and as whole items (cakes, pies, tortes, breads). Custom and wedding cakes are ordered separately through a consultation process with pricing provided on quote. A wholesale category exists suggesting B2B bulk or business orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Boonzaaijer's Dutch Bakery is a family-owned artisan bakery that produces and sells handcrafted Dutch and European-style baked goods, including whole cakes, tortés, pies, Danish pastries, croissants, cookies, breads, rolls, and beverages. Operations are anchored by a single retail storefront in Colorado Springs supported by an e-commerce site for online ordering and in-store pickup, with custom and wedding cake design consultations and a wholesale product category available. All baked goods are crafted daily in-store using time-honored recipes, premium ingredients, and a signature Bavarian filling.

Product overview

Boonzaaijer's Dutch Bakery is a traditional artisan bakery offering a diverse portfolio of fresh-baked goods. The bakery specializes in Dutch-style pastries and European baking traditions, including custom celebration cakes, wedding cakes, tortes, Danish pastries, pies, cookies, and artisan breads. Key products include Custom Cakes with signature Bavarian filling, Decadence (gluten-free flourless chocolate cake), Vlaai (Dutch yeast crust pie), Banket (almond paste pastry), and specialty items like Speculaas windmill cookies and Oliebollen. The bakery also offers a complete beverage program including specialty coffees, teas, and blended drinks. All items are crafted daily by artisan bakers using time-honored recipes with four generations of Dutch baking heritage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Cakes and Wedding Cakes Made-to-order custom and wedding cakes crafted from scratch with premium ingredients. Single Layer cakes include three layers of cake and two layers of signature Bavarian filling; Double Layer cakes include four layers with three layers of Bavarian filling. Standard decorations are included at no extra charge, and custom wedding cake designs are produced through consultation.
• Whole Cakes and Tortés Pre-made whole cakes, tortés, and cheesecakes including Chocolate Case Cake, Vanilla Case Cake, Tiramisu Torte, Mocha Java Torte, Frasier Torte, Princess Cake, Black Forest Cake, Strawberry Shortcake, Choc Strawberry Case, Vanilla/Lemon Case Cake, Apricot Roulade, Bombe Profiterole, Salted Caramel Almond Truffle Torte, Praline Cheesecake, Double Belgian Mousse (DBM), Single Fresh Fruit Torte, Coconut Tart, Caramel Apple Torte, and Decadence (flourless gluten-friendly chocolate cake). Sizes generally range from 6-inch to 10-inch, serving 8–16 people.
• Pies Handcrafted fruit pies in flavors including Apple, Triple Berry, Strawberry Rhubarb, Dutch Apple, Blueberry, Pecan, Cherry, Apple Cranberry, and the signature Dutch Vlaai (soft yeast crust filled with creamy baked custard topped with cherry, blueberry, or strawberry filling). Priced between $18.00 and $25.00 per pie.
• Danish Pastries Handmade Danish pastries including Pinwheel, Twist, Bear Claw (chocolate almond filled), Turnover, Choc Croissant, and Plunder (cherry and cream cheese filled). Priced between $3.00 and $3.95 per piece.
• Croissants Handcrafted croissants in classic butter, almond (filled with pure almond paste and topped with sliced almonds), and chocolate variants (two strips of dark European chocolate inside, dusted with powdered sugar). Priced between $2.65 and $3.75 per piece.
• Dessert Pastries Assorted dessert pastries including Almond Tea Cake (almond frangipan with apricot preserves and maraschino cherry), Tiramisu, Salted Caramel Almond Truffle, Bread Pudding (vanilla custard with caramel drizzle, served whole or in 10-inch format), Decadence (gluten-free friendly flourless chocolate cake), Cannoli (ricotta and chocolate chip in chocolate-dipped shells), Apple Strudel, Turnovers (apple or blueberry), Bear Claw, Plunder, Pinwheel, Twist, Raspberry Eclair, Cobbler, and Bombe Profiterole. Priced between $2.00 and $5.75 per piece.
• Cookies and Bars Tea Cookies (1.5 lb and 16 oz boxes featuring Shortbread, Butterflowers, Almond Hail, Almond Lace, Cinnamon Pretzel, Butter Spritz), Brownies (Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Turtle varieties dusted with powdered sugar), Speculaas windmill cookies (traditional Dutch spiced windmill cookies, ~54 per package), and Windmill Blonde (butter windmill cookie without spices, ~54 per 11 oz package).
• Petite Fours Mini pastries available in multiple varieties with volume pricing. Minimum order 12 pieces: under 2 dozen at $2.50 each, 2–3 dozen at $2.40 each, 4–5 dozen at $2.30 each, and 6+ dozen at $2.20 each. Chef's Choice for 12–24 pieces or up to 6 varieties for larger orders.
• Breads and Rolls Artisan breads baked fresh daily including Baguette, Ciabatta, Caraway Rye, White Loaf, Seeded Multigrain, Sourdough, Boyle Sourdough Special, Pumpernickel, Jalapeno Cheddar, Crusty Rolls, Wheat Rolls, Raisin Rolls, Dinner Rolls, Cinnamon Raisin Loaf, and Stollen Bread (seasonal). Priced between $0.85 and $13.00 per item.
• Sweet Breads Sweet bread varieties including Banana Poppyseed, Frosted Lemon, and Pumpkin Chocolate Walnut.
• Challah Bread Soft egg-braided bread available with or without poppy seeds, also recommended for French toast preparation.
• Savory Bakery Items Savory items including Quiche, Savory Croissants, Sausage Rolls (also available frozen for at-home baking with provided baking instructions), and Cheese Pockets (apple or strawberry cream cheese in puff pastry).
• Dutch Imports and Specialty Pastries Authentic Dutch specialty items including Banket (almond paste filled pastry in S-shape for Sinterklaas or wreath format), Oliebollen (traditional Dutch fried dough pastry, individually or in packages up to $15.00), Bulk Licorice, Chocolate Letters (traditional Dutch letter-shaped chocolate), and Cards and Candles (imported greeting cards and candles).
• Seasonal and Holiday Items Seasonal and holiday items including Yule Log (Swiss roll-style cake available in Carrot, Vanilla/Lemon, and Chocolate/Strawberry, serves 8), Stollen Bread (traditional fruit and nut bread), and Pumpkin Latte (seasonal).
• Coffee and Beverages Counter-service beverages including Cappuccino (with optional extra shot), Cafe Au Lait (small, medium, large), Americano (small, medium, large), Chai Tea (small, medium, large), Blended Mocha Frappe, Blended White Mocha Frappe, Pumpkin Latte (seasonal, 16 oz), Hot Tea, Hot White Chocolate, Steamer (various flavors), Juice, and Zuberfizz Soda.
• Bulk Coffee and Tea Coffee and tea available for bulk purchase, supplementing the counter beverage program.
• Wholesale Bakery Products B2B bulk bakery supply channel for business buyers, with dedicated wholesale product pages (Wholesale, Wholesale-2). Specific wholesale pricing and terms are not publicly listed.
• Custom Cake Design Consultation Design consultation service for custom and wedding cakes. Customers select or describe designs online and request a quote via the online consultation form or by calling 719-264-0177; the bakery then produces the cake from scratch with standard decorations included.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Levain Bakery: NYC-born bakery famous for handcrafted cookies and pastries, expanded to multi-city retail. Comparable as a specialty bakery that scaled through single-store quality reputation into multi-unit retail.
• Balthazar Bakery: NYC French-style artisan bakery producing breads, viennoiserie, and pastries from scratch. Comparable as a single-city artisan bakery with strong counter-service retail and broad pastry/bread catalog.
• Amy's Bread: NYC artisan bakery with retail locations and wholesale supply to restaurants and hotels. Closely comparable as a handcrafted bakery with both retail storefront and B2B wholesale operations.
• King Arthur Baking Company: Vermont-rooted baking brand with retail bakery, mail-order, and DTC flour/bakeware lines. Comparable as an artisan baking brand that monetizes heritage baking tradition through both retail and e-commerce.
• Carlo's Bake Shop: Hoboken, NJ bakery known for custom and wedding cakes with celebrity-tier brand recognition. Closely comparable in custom-cake specialty, family-heritage positioning, and retail showcase model.
• Grand Central Bakery: Pacific Northwest bakery-cafe chain specializing in artisan breads and pastries with multiple retail locations. Comparable as an artisan bakery that scaled from a single store into a regional multi-unit operator.
• Sprinkles Cupcakes: Specialty cupcake and cake retailer with multi-city presence and custom cake services. Comparable as a custom-cake-forward specialty bakery that scaled beyond a single storefront.
• Tartine Bakery: Iconic San Francisco artisan bakery known for handcrafted breads, pastries, and cakes from scratch. Directly comparable as a heritage-positioned, scratch-bakery with a strong brand and custom cake work.

Broad incumbents

• Panera Bread: National bakery-cafe chain producing artisan-style breads and pastries at scale. Comparable at the category level as a bakery-cafe operator, but serves mass-market customers with a much broader footprint.
• Whole Foods Market Bakery: In-store supermarket bakery producing artisan breads, pastries, and custom cakes at national scale. Overlaps with Boonzaaijer's in custom cakes and artisan breads but as part of a national grocery operation rather than a specialty standalone.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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