Side note...

There is another fail proof way of telling your in Germany.
WE HAVE MORE BAKERIES THAN THERE ARE STARBUCKS IN THE US.
Yes, I know, many of you do not think this possible. But while it seems there is a starbucks on every corner over here, in Germany there are alleyways in which every shop is a bakery.

Actually in my home town I don't have a favorite bakery - I have a favorite bakery for every kind of my favorite bread.
I kid thee not.