Bakeries near Stephenville

“Banana Nut Bread:I really doubt you have ever had banana nut bread better than this.After the passing of my grandmother (Nonnie) 13 years ago, I had lost hope that I would ever find another banana nut bread that could to compare hers....until my wife and I stumbled across Lida's Bakery while passing through Stephenville in 2021.We saw the reviews online and stopped in for the pastries, but also purchased the smallest loaf of the banana nut bread due to me being more than a tad pessimistic. See every loaf of banana nut bread I had purchased in the preceeding 13 years was either dry, flavorless, hard, or some combination of the above. We journeyed on while enjoying the pastries, especially the scone. However, we held off on the banana nut bread, since it would need to be sliced.When we arrived home ,169 miles away, I began to sample this prized item as my wife asked "Is it good?". I told her "No, it is great!" Memories rushed through my mind of my grandmother and my childhood as my wife joined me of her first slice. It was at this time I fully realized my folly. I had judged Lida's Bakery by the lenses of all others who could not compare and purchased a tiny loaf that would soon be gone.Fast-forward, and it is now August of 2023 and it has been entirely too long , but I just returned home with two large loafs of this fantastic dessert. The staff was very helpful since I was running more than a little behind schedule when I arrived. Thankfully nothing has changed and it is exactly like I remembered it. The bread has a great aroma, is slightly firm with a fantastic flavor. It is moist and has just the perfect bananas/nut ratio, just like the way Nonnie made it. I will now be delivering a loaf to my Mom, Nonnies daughter for her to enjoy.Thank y'all for the delightful dessert and the hospitality. See you soon.Bart“

“The ultimate destination for all the goodies you will need. They have a variety of choices to choose from between savory and sweets. Plus they can customize anything you could imagine!“

“Great produce, meats, and seafood selections. Friendly staff. Good prices. We wish we didn't have to travel so far to get to one. And they're always extremely busy. Could use more, and larger, stores in northwest Texas.“

“Had the opportunity to visit this place on a Sunday, 3 glazed and 1 cinnamon twist. Delicious hot crisp and soft not to sweet! Great customer service and they gave some free donut holes with that! Nice and small historic feel building! Going back!“