In early 2011, many St. Louisans mourned news that the kosher bakery Pratzel’s was closing after 98 years in business. A few months later, bagel-lovers rejoiced when Jon Mills (pictured, right) stepped forward to purchase the wholesale baking facility located at 9265 Dielman Industrial Court in Olivette. Unfortunately, Mills’ baking days look to be short-lived. As reported by Byron Kerman for St. Louis Magazine, Pratzel’s appears to have shuttered. Kerman notes that paper now covers the bakery’s front door and that he has been unsuccessful in reaching Mills or other Pratzel’s personnel. Over the past week, The Scoop has also made numerous attempts to contact Mills. Phone messages and e-mails have gone unanswered.
This article appears in September 2012.