The Roots of Rustic Bakery
The Roots of Rustic Bakery
It all began with the search for a perfect sourdough flatbread cracker
Our Founders
In Search of The Perfect Cheese Pairing
Carol LeValley & Josh Harris started Rustic Bakery on a whim in 2005. The couple found their passion for baking in a simple sourdough flatbread cracker that Carol would whip up for friends.
They stopped at the San Francisco Ferry Building outlet of Cowgirl Creamery, and mentioned to owners Sue Conley and Peggy Smith that their cheeses deserved artisan crackers. The Cowgirls bit, literally, into a sourdough flatbread and immediately placed an order for 50 cases.
The first flatbread crackers were produced in a commercial bakery space behind a wine bar which was quickly taken over and turned into a cafe where Carol and Josh served coffee, baked goods and salads accompanied with flatbread crackers.
The Early Days
Building Cafés and Community
We’ve grown since those early days and Rustic Bakery now operates four cafes in Marin County, north of San Francisco. We moved our bakery to a larger facility in Sonoma County. Our cafes are a gathering spot for locals serving baked goods, salads and sandwiches. Our quality has never wavered and we continue to source the highest quality, local and organic ingredients whenever possible. Our chef team creates innovative new items that showcase the bounty of seasonal ingredients from our Northern California home.
The Future of Rustic Bakery
Committed To Quality
Regardless of the growth we’ve enjoyed over nearly two decades, our products continue to be made with the same attention to detail and quality from our early days. We bake everything by hand and always use the best ingredients available.
