The Spice Rack

The Spice Rack French style pastries made the Rocky Mountain way! Add a dash of happiness to your cooking from our Spice Shop

06/16/2026

Recap!
We will be open Wednesday thru Sunday 🥰
7am to 1pm unless we sell out! We will post if we do!

We are changing our hours again. We do not have enough staff or afternoon traffic to stay open later. We tried this sche...
06/15/2026

We are changing our hours again. We do not have enough staff or afternoon traffic to stay open later. We tried this schedule last year and again last week, but it is too demanding for our small team, and we began to lose laughter in the kitchen.
Last week was the first time I felt a sense of dislike toward my little bakery. Some of you may not know our story: this bakery was not something Donna and I originally signed up for. It began as someone else’s dream, and when they gave up, we stepped in. Then we fell in love with it—with the joy it brings people and with all of you. I do not want to lose that feeling. I was once told that bakeries run on passion, and I have found that to be true.
So, for those that say we are always closed or it must be nice to only have to be open 4-5 days a week…I apologize for this. We want to not only see the sun but feel it. Spend time with our families and pets that did not sign up for this. Eat healthy. Sleep! We identify as a morning spot and that gives us a healthy work-life balance.
For anyone frustrated when we sell out or who feels our prices are high, there is a reason authentic laminated pastries are rare. They take a lot of time and skill. The process can span over three days, and lamination is truly an art. The dough, butter, and room temperature all must be just right, and even after hours of work, the warmth from a table or our hands can damage those delicate layers. There are even Worldwide competitions for lamination (Korea won last year) And then there’s chasing the perfect proof, waking up at 2am to start baking by 3am ( Just ask Donna!)
Our goal is to be open until 1pm or until we are sold out. Weds-Sun.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. It took a lot to admit we just can’t do it. And it took a lot to tell the people pleaser in me to “STOP”
We hope for your understanding and see you weds!

We have a new chef in the house " Bee" from Turkey and she is making all these wonderful healthy grab n go goodies for o...
06/12/2026

We have a new chef in the house " Bee" from Turkey and she is making all these wonderful healthy grab n go goodies for our new cooler! We,also have our curry chicken sandwiches available as well.

What a hot day! I'm finally able to work with my dough at 10pm without our delicate butter layers melting. Kitchen is f...
06/11/2026

What a hot day! I'm finally able to work with my dough at 10pm without our delicate butter layers melting. Kitchen is finally at 65 degrees which is still pushing it! Definitely a work of passion! Chocolate croissants are on the menu tomorrow. With our house made Chocolate batons. I'll be sleeping but Donna will be baking starting at 3am! It's definitely a team effort ❤️

06/09/2026

This week starts our new summer hours! Weds- Sun 7am-3pm!

06/07/2026

Sunday morning line up!

Its a good morning! Nothing like coming in to a perfect proof! Happy Sunday !
06/07/2026

Its a good morning! Nothing like coming in to a perfect proof! Happy Sunday !

Looking for opinions here! What are your thoughts on these cups. Yes, they have that drinking out of a paper straw feel....
06/07/2026

Looking for opinions here! What are your thoughts on these cups. Yes, they have that drinking out of a paper straw feel. I was able to get over it. I just love the no plastic lid approach. Im so tired of the trash we create. Please share your thoughts on these and whether or not we should make the big switch. My vote is yes but my customers opinions matter too.

Christian did it ! One man and Jeep made it happen! My Hero!!
06/06/2026

Christian did it ! One man and Jeep made it happen! My Hero!!

We will have these yummy breakfast burritos today! Gold potatoes, bell peppers, onions, mixed cheeses , eggs and sausag...
05/31/2026

We will have these yummy breakfast burritos today! Gold potatoes, bell peppers, onions, mixed cheeses , eggs and sausage. Vegetarian version also available!

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2470 State Highway 66
Estes Park, CO
80517

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Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 7am - 3pm
Friday 7am - 3pm
Saturday 7am - 3pm
Sunday 7am - 3pm

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