In July 1989, Vladimir and Tatyana Gavrilov immigrated to the U.S. from the former Soviet Union with their seven children, seeking opportunity, religious freedom, and a better future. 

Despite the challenges of a new country and language, Tatyana soon began working at a local bakery, starting as a dishwasher and eventually becoming a skilled cake decorator. Her daughter Elena joined shortly after, and together they developed a deep passion for baking and creating gourmet foods. Having been fortunate enough to work alongside talented chefs, they gained tremendous knowledge and experience in creating high quality pastries and delicate desserts, and developed a strong work ethic. This instilled a dream to open a small bakery of their own one day that turned into a reality in 2010 in the beautiful state of Kentucky.

In July of 2010, European Delights Bakery opened its doors in a shopping center located in Brannon Crossing. From the reconstruction of the building, to the opening of the shop, the family worked tirelessly to perfect a menu that would introduce the community to exceptional European pastries. As word spread about the “little European bakery in Brannon,” the customer base grew rapidly. By May 2016, the bakery expanded to include more seating and additional kitchen space to keep up with demand.

Today, with an extremely dedicated team of talented associates, European Delights Bakery produces thousands of cakes, cookies, and pastries every week. But despite how far they have come from that first dream of opening a bakery, they remain true to their roots and humble beginnings. They continue to uphold the highest standard of quality product, using simple but one hundred percent real ingredients. Every morning long before the sun comes up, their team of bakers and cake decorators make a variety of dough, icings, and fillings, and handcraft each pastry and cake. With more than thirty years of collective experience, they are honored to be able to serve the Lexington community and create a space where people can gather around great food to create their own memories and traditions.