European technique, a San Antonio family, since 1963.

Hans B. Nadler trained in Europe, built a bakery and delicatessen in San Antonio, and taught baking techniques for more than 50 years. The family still runs it.

Hans B. Nadler’s white chef’s jacket and toque framed on a brick wall, with a medal on a chain, embroidery reading “World Baker of the year 2011” and a family photograph. — Hans B. Nadler’s chef’s jacket, toque and medal, framed with a family photograph.

A family photograph framed with the jacket: Hans B. Nadler in chef’s whites and toque, standing with four family members. — Hans B. Nadler’s chef’s jacket, toque and medal, framed with a family photograph.

A bakery and a delicatessen

One counter, many reasons to stop.

Family owned and operated, and one of San Antonio’s oldest bakeries.

1962
Hans B. Nadler partners with Hungry Jack’s Delicatessen.
1963
A year later he buys out his partner, and Nadler’s Bakery & Delicatessen begins.
50+ yrs
Teaching the European baking techniques he trained in.
2011
Recognized as the International Baker of the Year.
Today
Still family run. Alexia Janine is Wedding Cake Consultant and Operating Manager.

On the wall

The frame, up close.

Close-up of the framed chef’s jacket: “World Baker of the year 2011” embroidered on one side, “Hans B. Nadler” on the other, a medal between them. — The jacket: “World Baker of the year 2011” and “Hans B. Nadler” in thread.

Close-up of the medal on its chain over the chef’s jacket. — The medal on its chain.

Visit

1621 Babcock Road, San Antonio.

Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:00 pm. Saturday 9:00 am–4:00 pm. Closed Sunday.

Call (210) 340-1021 Get directions

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