The Armstrong Market Menu
523 North 6th Street, Armstrong, IA
Bakery
What you are likely to find at The Armstrong Market: 47 items typical of a bakery, grouped the way most bakerys lay out their counter.
This is a typical menu for this style of bakery, not the bakery's official menu, and prices are not listed. Ask in store or call for today's selection and any allergen information.
Breakfast Pastries & Muffins
Morning staples baked early, from tender muffins to laminated, fruit-filled pastries.
- Cinnamon RollVegetarianYeasted dough spiraled with brown sugar and cinnamon, baked snug in a pan so the sides stay pillowy, then spread with cream cheese icing.
- Bear ClawVegetarian · Contains nutsA slashed, claw-shaped Danish filled with sweet almond paste and topped with sliced almonds and a thin glaze; layered and buttery throughout.
- Apple TurnoverVegetarianPuff pastry folded over cinnamon-spiced apple filling into a triangle, baked until shatteringly crisp and finished with a light vanilla drizzle.
- Cheese DanishVegetarianLaminated dough cradling a lightly sweet cream cheese center with a hint of lemon; golden edges give way to a rich, custardy middle.
- Morning Glory MuffinVegetarian · Contains nutsA hearty muffin packed with shredded carrot, apple, raisins, coconut, and walnuts, warmly spiced and substantial enough to stand in for breakfast.
- Sticky BunVegetarian · Contains nutsBaked upside down in a caramel of brown sugar and butter, these yeast rolls emerge glossy and gooey, crowned with toasted pecans.
- Blueberry MuffinVegetarian · Popular pickA domed muffin studded with whole blueberries and finished with a crunchy sugar top; moist crumb with bright, jammy pockets of fruit.
Breads & Rolls
Daily loaves for sandwiches and the dinner table, from crusty sourdough to soft enriched rolls.
- Jewish RyeVegan · Dairy-freeA deli-style rye speckled with caraway seeds, with a thin crackly crust and a dense, slightly sour crumb suited to pastrami or Reuben sandwiches.
- ChallahVegetarian · Dairy-freeBraided egg bread enriched with oil and a little honey, glazed for a lacquered shine; the crumb is fluffy, pull-apart, and faintly sweet.
- Cinnamon Raisin SwirlVegetarianA white pan loaf rolled with a ribbon of cinnamon sugar and plump raisins, made for thick slices of toast or French toast.
- Parker House RollsVegetarianFolded dinner rolls with a feathery crumb and golden tops brushed with melted butter and flaky salt, a fixture on holiday tables.
- Multigrain LoafVegan · Dairy-freeA hearty loaf combining whole wheat, oats, flax, and sunflower seeds, with a wholesome chew and a crust rolled in more seeds.
- Sourdough BouleVegan · Dairy-freeNaturally leavened round loaf with a blistered, deeply browned crust, an open chewy interior, and the gentle tang of a long fermentation.
- Honey Wheat Sandwich LoafVegetarianA soft-crumbed pan loaf made with whole wheat flour and a touch of honey, sliceable for toast, lunchbox sandwiches, and grilled cheese.
Cookies & Bars
Hand-portioned cookies and pan bars, sold singly or by the dozen.
- Black and White CookieVegetarianA large, cakey drop cookie iced half in vanilla fondant and half in chocolate, a New York deli-counter staple with a lemony crumb.
- Chocolate Chip CookieVegetarian · Popular pickBrown-butter dough loaded with semisweet chocolate chunks, baked to crisp golden edges and a chewy center with a sprinkle of sea salt.
- Oatmeal Raisin CookieVegetarianA rustic cookie made with rolled oats, plump raisins, and warm cinnamon, with crinkly edges and a molasses-tinged sweetness.
- SnickerdoodleVegetarianRolled in cinnamon sugar before baking, this crackle-topped butter cookie has a pleasant tang from cream of tartar and a puffy interior.
- Peanut Butter CookieVegetarian · Contains nutsA classic crosshatched cookie made with creamy peanut butter, sandy at the edges and fudgy in the middle, with a salty-sweet finish.
- Fudge BrownieVegetarianDense dark chocolate squares with a shiny crackled top and a gooey, almost truffle-like center, cut generously from a full sheet pan.
- Lemon BarVegetarianA shortbread base topped with a sharp, silky lemon curd and a snowfall of powdered sugar; bright, citrusy, and cleanly sliced.
Pies
Double-crust, lattice, and cream pies, available whole or by the slice, with fruit fillings rotating through the year.
- Cherry Lattice PieVegetarianSour cherries in a ruby, sweet-tart filling beneath a woven lattice crust sprinkled with coarse sugar for extra crunch.
- Pecan PieVegetarian · Contains nutsA Southern holiday classic of toasted pecans set in a caramel-like custard of brown sugar, corn syrup, and eggs inside a crisp shell.
- Pumpkin PieVegetarian · SeasonalSmooth spiced pumpkin custard with notes of ginger, clove, and cinnamon in a fluted crust, typically baked from fall through Thanksgiving.
- Key Lime PieVegetarianA graham cracker crust filled with tangy lime custard made from sweetened condensed milk, topped with whipped cream; cool and puckery.
- Banana Cream PieVegetarianLayers of sliced banana and vanilla pastry cream in a baked shell, piled high with lightly sweetened whipped cream.
- Strawberry Rhubarb PieVegetarian · SeasonalA spring and early-summer pie pairing ripe strawberries with tart rhubarb, thickened into a jammy filling under a golden crust.
- Apple PieVegetarian · Popular pickThick-sliced tart apples tossed with cinnamon and nutmeg under an all-butter top crust, baked until the juices bubble through the vents.
Cakes & Cupcakes
Layer cakes, cheesecakes, and cupcakes by the slice or whole, with celebration cakes typically ordered ahead.
- German Chocolate CakeVegetarian · Contains nutsMild chocolate layers sandwiched with a cooked coconut-pecan caramel filling, often left unfrosted on the sides to show off the layers.
- Coconut Layer CakeVegetarianTall white cake layers filled with coconut cream and coated in fluffy frosting and shredded coconut, a Southern celebration favorite.
- New York CheesecakeVegetarianDense, creamy cheesecake on a graham crust, baked slowly for a smooth texture and served plain or with strawberry topping.
- Strawberry ShortcakeVegetarian · SeasonalSplit buttermilk biscuits layered with macerated fresh strawberries and whipped cream, offered mainly during berry season.
- Red Velvet CupcakeVegetarian · Popular pickA cocoa-tinged, crimson cupcake with a velvety crumb and buttermilk tang, crowned with a tall swirl of cream cheese frosting.
- Yellow Birthday CakeVegetarianGolden vanilla butter cake layered and frosted with fudgy chocolate buttercream, the nostalgic choice for birthdays and office parties.
- Carrot CakeVegetarian · Contains nutsSpiced layers made with grated carrot, crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts, finished with a thick, tangy cream cheese frosting.
Doughnuts & Fritters
Fried fresh each morning, from airy yeast rings to craggy fritters.
- Jelly DoughnutVegetarianA round, sugar-dusted yeast doughnut injected with raspberry or strawberry jam, pillowy with a sweet-tart center.
- Glazed Yeast DoughnutVegetarian · Popular pickA light, airy ring of fried yeast dough dipped in a thin vanilla glaze that sets into a crackly, translucent sheen.
- Old-Fashioned Cake DoughnutVegetarianA craggy, ridged cake doughnut with a crunchy exterior and a tender, nutmeg-scented interior that soaks up its sugar glaze.
- Apple FritterVegetarianA sprawling, knobby fritter of yeast dough folded with cinnamon and diced apple, fried until crisp-edged and coated in glaze.
- Boston CreamVegetarianA filled yeast doughnut piped with cool vanilla custard and topped with a glossy layer of chocolate icing.
- French CrullerVegetarianTwisted rings of choux pastry fried until puffed and hollow, with a delicate, eggy interior and a honey glaze.
Drinks
- Caffè latteVegetarianEspresso with plenty of steamed milk and a thin microfoam layer; mellow and creamy, often finished with latte art and offered with oat or almond milk.
- Flat whiteVegetarianA smaller, stronger cousin of the latte: a double ristretto under silky, barely-foamed milk for a dense texture and pronounced coffee flavor.
- MochaVegetarianEspresso, chocolate sauce, and steamed milk, sometimes crowned with whipped cream; a dessert-leaning drink balancing cocoa richness with coffee bite.
- Cold brewVeganCoarse grounds steeped in cold water for twelve hours or more, yielding a smooth, low-acid concentrate served over ice with chocolatey undertones.
- Iced vanilla latteVegetarianChilled espresso and cold milk shaken or poured over ice with vanilla syrup; a sweet, refreshing staple of bakery counters in warm months.
- Hot chocolateVegetarianSteamed milk whisked with cocoa or melted chocolate, frequently topped with whipped cream or marshmallows; a caffeine-free favorite for kids with a cookie.