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Discover the Collin Street Bakery Tour in Texas

Step inside one of Texas’s most iconic bakeries with a visit to Collin Street Bakery in Corsicana. Founded in 1896, this beloved stop is home to the world-famous DeLuxe® Fruitcake and a long tradition of Old-World baking brought by early European craftsmen. Visitors can enjoy free samples, watch bakery operations from the shop floor, and browse an impressive selection of freshly baked goods.
Why it’s special: Collin Street Bakery remains family-owned after more than a century and still uses its original recipes. Known worldwide for its mail-order fruitcakes, it’s one of the few historic bakeries in America that continues producing and shipping classic holiday treats on a global scale.

History/Story of Collin Street Bakery

Collin Street Bakery was founded in 1896 by a German baker and a local businessman who blended European techniques with Texas hospitality. Its fruitcakes gained fame partly thanks to traveling circus performers and entertainers who ordered them to be shipped worldwide. The bakery later expanded with a mail-order system that made its DeLuxe® Fruitcake an international holiday tradition. Today, the bakery still produces goods using many of the same methods and ingredients that made it famous over 125 years ago.

What You’ll See & Do

Step inside a historic Texas bakery known for its century-old recipes
Watch the lively bakery environment through viewing areas (when available)
Sample a variety of fresh baked goods, including the DeLuxe® Fruitcake
Explore a spacious shop filled with cakes, pies, cookies, pecan treats, and gift tins
Enjoy café offerings such as sandwiches, pastries, and coffee

Visiting Information

Hands-On Elements
Visitors can taste complimentary samples, explore the bakery shop, and browse extensive selections of fresh treats and gifts.

Photo/Video Policy
Photography is typically allowed in the public bakery and shop areas. Any operational-zone restrictions will be posted or communicated by staff.

Souvenirs & Extras

DeLuxe® Fruitcakes and other signature baked goods
Holiday tins and boxed gift sets
Café with sandwiches, pastries, and beverages

Pricing
Visiting the bakery is free. Purchases of baked goods or café items are optional.

Practical Info
The bakery generally operates from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday–Saturday, extending slightly later on weekends, and 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sundays.

Nearby

Historic Downtown Corsicana with shops and local eateries
The Pioneer Village Museum showcasing local Texas history
Corsicana’s parks and antique shops for a relaxed day trip

FAQs

1. Do they offer free samples in the store?
Yes. Visitors can often try samples of the DeLuxe® Fruitcake and other baked goods.

2. Can I watch the baking process?
Depending on the day and staffing, you may see bakers at work through viewing areas within the shop.

3. Do they still ship fruitcakes worldwide?
Yes. Mail-order fruitcakes remain a major part of the bakery’s business, especially during the holiday season.

4. Is food available besides baked goods?
Yes. The on-site café serves sandwiches, drinks, and a variety of pastries.

5. Is this location easy to access from Interstate 45?
Very. Many travelers stop here on road trips, and the bakery provides convenient parking.