THEN……..

 Since the late 1800’s the Servatii Family has been preparing fresh baked goods.  Great Grandfather George started out in Muenster, Germany driving a horse drawn wagon door to door selling his fresh baked goods.  His son, George attended Germany’s most recognizable baking school and received his “Konditor Meister” status – Master Pastry Chef.  During the 1940’s George made fine chocolates and pastries, in addition to baked goods.  In the early ‘50’s, George opened Café Servatii, next to St. Servatii Church, named after an Italian Saint, on Servatii Platz, in the heart of Muenster, Germany.  His son Wilhelm followed in his footsteps.  He earned his Master Status, traveled the world, working in Australia, Poland and on an international freighter before settling in Cincinnati.  “Cincinnati has a strong baking community and Cincinnatians have always demanded high quality and tradition”. He opened the 1^st Servatii on Observatory Ave. in Hyde Park in 1963.  In a one man shop with a bakery in the back he made a name for himself and gave Cincinnati a wonderful tradition for holidays and for every day celebrations.        

NOW…….

The 4^th generation has continued the Family tradition.  Wilhelm’s sons, Gary and Greg both apprenticed in Germany – both earning their journeyman status – Greg in pastry and Gary in baking.  Gary continued his training and earned his Master Baker Certification in 2001, the highest level attainable for baking in the U.S.A.  He is the 3^rd Gottenbusch to reach this level.  Servatii’s has 11 stores throughout the tri-state and numerous wholesale customers.   Collectively, the family works around the clock to ensure that our high standards are met.  Our Bakers, Decorators and Chefs are some of the most talented craftsman in Amercia.  “Together, we are focused on the quality of our products – not the size of our business” - Stated Wilhelm Gottenbusch.  How many organizations can say that about themselves?   Servatii’s is the areas only “Hall of Fame Bakery” – (Cincinnati Magazine) and truly is one of America’s Finest Pastry Shops.  From our family to yours, we invite you and your loved ones to create great memories with Servatii’s.