Abe Brenner, founder of Brenner's Bakery, probably at store, 1803 Yesler Way, Seattle, approximately 1925

Abe Brenner, founder of Brenner's Bakery, probably at store, 1803 Yesler Way, Seattle, approximately 1925

Courtesy of UW Special Collections

Brenner Brothers

A family-operated wholesale bakery and delicatessen

Brenner Brothers Bakery and Delicatessen was a beloved family-owned Jewish bakery in Seattle, founded by Abe Brenner in the early 1900s. Located on Yesler Way and Cherry Street—an area affectionately known as "Kosher Canyon", the bakery became a central gathering place for the local Jewish community. Brenner Brothers was celebrated for its authentic Jewish rye bread, challah, bagels, and a wide variety of traditional delicacies, many made using recipes passed down through generations.

Brenner Brothers Bakery is featured in the WSJHS exhibit Shalom! Open For Business. View this playlist to hear additional videos associated with this exhibit. You can listen to the oral histories of Ruth, Itsey, and Joe Brenner at the UW Jewish Archives.