Kirchhoff’s Bakery & Deli

The 19th century saw waves of German and Prussian immigrants to Kentucky, seeking new opportunities in a new country. One such immigrant was Franz Kirchhoff, a Prussian baker who emigrated to Paducah in 1873 and began selling bread and baked goods to workers and passengers on docked steamboats. In 1884, he moved his business into a new brick building, where the Kirchhoff Bakery continued until shutting its doors in 1957. Forty years later, his descendants reacquired the building and re-opened Kirchhoff’s Bakery and Deli, where it thrives today!

Handmade artisan bread, hearty soups, and heaping deli sandwiches are the daily fare. Pop in for soup and a sandwich in the welcoming historic deli, or take home a crusty loaf of Rustic Olive, Garlic Tuscan, or Cinnamon Raisin bread. And peruse the bakery cases for pastries, cookies, and sweet treats baked fresh daily!