Elliott's Bakery Marks 80 Years of Downriver Sweetness

From doughnuts to delicate pastries, has been satisfying Downriver sweet tooths for 80 years.

The family-owned business first opened its doors in 1931, and this year marks a landmark eighth decade that the cozy bakery at 2636 West Jefferson Ave. has been in business.

"We're family owned, and for a long time me and my brother owned it and made most everything ourselves before (my brother) died," said owner Bill Vidojedski. "Now it's me, my wife, my daughter and a couple of other girls that do it all together."

Vidojedski and his staff said that while everything they make is delicious, the cakes and cookies seem to be the most popular.

Former Trenton native Joyce Jones agreed. "My husband and I now live in Florida," said Jones. "Every time we're in Michigan, we stop at Elliott's to buy dozens and dozens of their raspberry currant cookies for friends and family."

Also very popular are the doughnuts. The staff said they sell a lot of doughnuts to churches, companies and of course many individuals who make a doughnut and coffee stop a morning tradition before work.

"It's tough to say what one thing people like to eat the best, but I can tell you what we're probably most known for," said Vidojedski. "We're a small, family-owned place that's warm and friendly, and people will stop in here before work every day for coffee and something to eat. It's kind of an old-time environment."

In addition to the sweets listed above, Elliott's is also known for its assortment of homemade breads that includes about any flavor one could imagine.

Store hours are 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday.