Our next chapter: Opening our sourdough bakery!

From kitchen table to bakery

In April 2021, when baking those first loaves of sourdough in my kitchen and delivering them to a handful of customers, I wasn’t sure what the future held for Wild Yeast Bakehouse. Yet, five years and tens of thousands of baked loaves later, we're officially opening our new sourdough bakery in the Eagle Village Shops in Wayne, Pennsylvania on July 18, 2026!

Firstly, Thank You!! I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for how this growing community of bread lovers has so actively embraced Wild Yeast Bakehouse. Whether through your online support, greeting us at farmers markets, welcoming us at your doorstep for your weekly delivery, or purchasing a single loaf to give us a try, you've all helped to grow this business and give us the confidence to take this next step in our growth story. 

Why now?

I'm often asked whether the retail bakery was part of the plan all along. Honestly, it wasn’t. But as the business grew over the years, it became clear I either needed to find a larger production facility (i.e. commercial kitchen) or had to refocus (i.e. shrink) the business to fit within my home setup.

However, what I learned through my various interactions with each of you was that I wanted to have a location which was as open to you as possible, so finding the Eagle Village space was the catalyst for this new venture. For those of you who aren’t local, Eagle Village Shops is just a couple of miles down the road from my home, in a vibrant area that attracts shoppers from all parts of the region. 

More than a bigger bakery

The new bakery will provide us with more capacity to bring you the best bread we know how to produce. For the community, it allows us a way to offer a broader selection of products in a manner which we hope is even more convenient for you.

We also look to continue to follow our mission to 'nourish the community' through opportunities to present more information about naturally leavened bread, the local economy from which the ingredients are sourced, and through even more participation in local events and other ways to directly support our community.

What to expect when you visit

Here are some details about the new bakery:

• We officially open on Saturday, July 18 at 9am.
• The 1,500-square-foot bakery features an open kitchen, space for small-group workshops and guest speakers, and a comfortable environment to sit and enjoy a sourdough treat and a cup of coffee.
• We'll offer a variety of freshly baked sourdough loaves each day, along with cookies, focaccia, and other sourdough treats.
• We also serve coffee and cold drinks.
• Our retail hours are Wednesday through Sunday, and we're continuing to operate and distribute to our subscribers and wholesalers throughout the week. 

A true homecoming

The journey from my living room to fitting out a retail bakery has been nothing short of thrilling, scary and exciting all at the same time! We’ve expanded our staff, and we're looking forward to meeting many new sourdough lovers every day. We feel like this is truly a homecoming.

We hope to see you in the bakery soon – please stop in and say hi!

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