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John William's European Pastry Shop

Your guide to this Polish & Eastern European bakery on 20 Mechanic St #1, Bradford — hours, map, menu and directions.

Polish & Eastern European bakery Hours listed
Get directions (814) 362-6637 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Eastern Time

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Monday7 AM – 2 PM
Tuesday7 AM – 2 PM
Wednesday7 AM – 2 PM
Thursday7 AM – 2 PM
Friday7 AM – 2 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

35 hours a week across 5 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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20 Mechanic St #1, Bradford, PA 16701

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Address20 Mechanic St #1, Bradford, PA 16701
Phone(814) 362-6637
StylePolish & Eastern European bakery
CountyMcKean County
Time zoneEastern Time
From city center1.7 mi west
Wheelchair accessYes

About John William's European Pastry Shop

You will find John William's European Pastry Shop at 20 Mechanic St #1 in Bradford, about 1.7 mi west of central Bradford.

Bradford has 2 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them, which works out to one bakery per 3,769 residents. Nearest alternative: BK Donuts at 124 S Kendall Ave, 1.7 mi away.

John William's European Pastry Shop opens as early as 7 AM and stays open until 2 PM on its longest day, for about 35 hours across 5 days a week. Sunday is a closed day, so stock up on Saturday.

Wheelchair users should find step-free access.

What to order

Typical items at a Polish & Eastern European bakery like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Pączki & Fried Dough

  • Chruściki (Angel Wings)Thin ribbons of dough twisted into bows, fried until shatteringly crisp and buried under powdered sugar.
  • OponkiRing-shaped cheese doughnuts made with farmer's cheese, giving a moist, tender interior and a sugared crust.
  • PączkiRich, eggy fried doughnuts that are denser than American versions, filled with rose-hip jam, plum butter or custard and dusted with sugar or glazed.
  • Custard PączekPączek filled to bulging with vanilla pastry cream, finished with powdered sugar for a softer, creamier variation.

Cakes & Babka

  • SernikPolish cheesecake made with twaróg farmer's cheese, dense yet light, often with raisins and a lattice or chocolate top.
  • MakowiecRolled yeast cake spiraled with a thick filling of ground poppy seeds, honey, raisins, walnuts and orange peel.
  • SzarlotkaPolish apple cake with grated or sliced tart apples between layers of crumbly shortcrust, scented with cinnamon.
  • Napoleonka (Kremówka)Two sheets of crisp puff pastry sandwiching a thick layer of vanilla custard, dusted heavily with powdered sugar.

Cookies & Small Sweets

  • PtyśPolish cream puff with a crisp choux shell filled generously with whipped cream or custard.
  • Kruche CiasteczkaShort butter cookies with a sandy texture, sometimes decorated with jam centers or chopped walnuts.
  • KołaczkiDelicate cream cheese pastry squares folded around apricot, raspberry, prune or poppy seed filling and dusted with sugar.
  • MazurekFlat Easter tart on a shortbread base covered with caramel, nuts and dried fruit arranged in decorative patterns.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
  • Closed on Sundays — plan weekend treats for Saturday.
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Bread at a Massachusetts bakery — illustrative photo
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Questions about John William's European Pastry Shop

What are John William's European Pastry Shop's hours?
John William's European Pastry Shop's listed hours are Mon–Fri: 7 AM – 2 PM; Sat–Sun: Closed. Holiday hours can differ.
Is John William's European Pastry Shop open on Sunday?
No, John William's European Pastry Shop is listed as closed on Sundays.
What time does John William's European Pastry Shop open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 7 AM on Monday.
Where is John William's European Pastry Shop located?
John William's European Pastry Shop is at 20 Mechanic St #1, Bradford, PA 16701. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for John William's European Pastry Shop?
The listed phone number is (814) 362-6637.
What should I order at John William's European Pastry Shop?
As a Polish & Eastern European bakery, typical picks include Chruściki (Angel Wings), Oponki, Sernik, and Makowiec. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near John William's European Pastry Shop?
Nearby options include BK Donuts (1.7 mi), Bacha Bakery (8.3 mi), and Main Street Sweets (12 mi).

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