Westwood's Finest Since Day One

Every Crumb Tells a Story

Handcrafted breads, pastry that arrives golden from the oven, and a curated grocery selection — all made with the kind of care that turns a Tuesday errand into something worth remembering.

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Artisan bread being prepared
Fresh pastries on display
Nicholas Kansas bakery interior
Curated grocery selection
Our Story

Built on the Belief That Everyday Food Deserves Extraordinary Attention

Nicholas Kansas isn't a chain. It's a neighborhood bakery and grocery that shows up early, works slowly, and treats every ingredient like it matters — because it does.

From our sourdough that ferments overnight to the locally sourced cheeses and preserves lining our shelves, everything here is chosen with intention. We're not trying to be everything to everyone. We're trying to be the best version of exactly what we are: a place where good food is made properly and sold with warmth.

2904

Independence Ave

Westwood

Kansas, 64124

1-816-214-5929

Give Us a Call

What We Offer

From Our Oven to Your Table

Every item on our shelves or out of our oven is made with the same standard: would we serve this to our own family?

Artisan breads
Signature

Artisan Breads

Sourdough, ciabatta, focaccia, and seasonal loaves — all leavened naturally and baked to a crust that cracks with every cut.

Fresh pastries
Daily Fresh

Pastries & Bakes

Croissants with real butter, danishes, tarts, and cakes — each batch laminated, filled, and glazed the old way.

Curated grocery items
Curated

Curated Grocery

Olive oils, aged cheeses, local honey, artisan coffees, and pantry staples that actually taste like something.

Custom cakes and desserts
Special Order

Custom Cakes & Treats

Birthdays, celebrations, or just because — we'll craft something that fits the occasion and your taste.

Seasonal offerings
Rotating

Seasonal Specials

What's ripe, what's local, what feels right for the moment — our seasonal menu changes with the calendar.

Coffee and beverages
House Blend

Coffee & Beverages

Single-origin coffee, fresh juices, and drinks that actually complement the food — not just wash it down.

Why Nicholas Kansas

We Don't Cut Corners. We Cut Loaves.

There's a difference between food that's made quickly and food that's made right. Ours is the latter — and once you taste it, you'll know the difference too.

No Shortcuts, Ever

Real fermentation. Real butter. Real time. We don't use improvers, accelerants, or shortcuts — just better ingredients and patience.

A Face Behind the Counter

You'll be greeted by name. We know what our regulars like, and we remember the first time you walked in — that's not a script, that's just how we do it.

Rooted in Westwood

We source locally when we can, support our neighbors, and invest in this community the only way that makes sense: by being genuinely useful to it.

Nicholas Kansas bakery interior and counter

Trusted by locals

Westwood & surrounding areas

Visit Us

Come Say Hello. The Oven's Always On.

Whether you need a loaf for Sunday dinner, a last-minute cake, or just a reason to step outside and smell something good — we're here.

2904 Independence Ave, Westwood, KS 64124

Call to Place an Order

Hours

Monday – Friday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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