Leavened
PASTRIES (SANDWICHES)
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BREAD (Classic Sourdough)
Made with a blend of white flour and local whole wheat. A thick, dark crust with a creamy and chewy interior.
Kalamata Olive Sourdough
Dark kalamata olives, seasoned with citrus and herbs, folded into our classic sourdough.
Fruit & Nut Sourdough
Dark dried cherries and toasted walnuts folded into our classic sourdough.
Whole Wheat Sourdoughsourcing signal
Made with local, organic whole wheat flour from Stutzman’s farm, this hearty loaf is topped with toasted sesame seeds.
Jalapeño-Cheddar Sourdough (AVAILABLE THURSDAYS ONLY)
Spicy, roasted jalapeños and hand- cut chunks of creamy white cheddar folded into our classic sourdough.
Garlic-Parmesan-Black Pepper Sourdough (AVAILABLE FRIDAYS ONLY)
A generous portion of golden-roasted garlic, seasoned with black pepper and heaps of parmesan, folded into our classic sourdough.
Focaccia (SPECIALS FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY)
Fermented overnight in a bath of olive oil, then topped with even more olive oil, rosemary and sea salt and baked to a golden brown. Thick and hearty, this focaccia is a meal in itself. Additionally, specialty focaccia is available Friday through Sunday, with toppings changing weekly.
Pain de Mie
Classic French-style sandwich bread, made with white and whole wheat flours, with a touch of milk and honey. This loaf is soft, pillowy and comforting.
Baguette
Classic French baguette. A crisp, thin crust surrounding a complexly flavored crumb with substantial chew. Available as full size, demi or epi.
Deli Rye (AVAILABLE TUESDAYS ONLY)sourcing signal
Classic deli-style rye bread with caraway seed, made with local, organic rye flour from Stutzman’s Farm.
Spiced Apple-Cheddar Sourdough (AVAILABLE WEDNESDAYS ONLY)
Cinnamon and ginger spiced apples and big chunks of white cheddar folded into our classic sourdough.
Black Bread (AVAILABLE SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS)sourcing signal
A dark and dense German-style rye bread. Made with local, organic rye flour from Stutzman’s farm and a touch of coffee from Duck Rabbit coffee. Topped with nigella seed.
Croissant (SEASONAL & SPECIAL FILLINGS OFFERED)
Light and flaky, these classic croissants are made with high-fat European style butter and are fermented for over 48 hours for a complex but delicate flavor. Varieties include classic butter, chocolate, toasted nuts, and meat and cheese.
Cinnamon Bun
Buttery, rustic-style cinnamon bun drenched in our house-made molten brown sugar, cinnamon, and touched with a hint of citrus.
Pepperoni Roll
Rustic-style, stuffed with pepperoni, mozzarella and provolone, rolled up and baked golden brown.
Buttermilk Scones
Flaky, crumbly and delicious, these scones are available daily in sweet and savory varieties.
Cookies
Chocolate Chip | Salted Peanut Butter | Citrus-Hazelnut | Vegan Double Chocolate Rye
Cardamom Bun
Made with our croissant dough, this buttery, flaky pastry is rolled in Cardamom sugar for a slightly spicy, citrusy finish.
Cruffin
Made with our croissant dough, this buttery pastry is filled with seasonal jams made by local producer The Home Pantry and topped with confectioner’s sugar. Like a jelly donut but better.
Twists
Available coated in sesame and poppy, or cinnamon sugar, these delectable treats are buttery, flaky and perfect dipped in coffee.
Hand Pies (SEASONAL & SPECIAL FILLINGS OFFERED)
A buttery hand-held pie offered daily in savory and sweet varieties, with fillings changing throughout the year.
Bread Pudding
We toast our cinnamon buns, chop them up and soak them overnight in a rich custard. Then we add candied pecans and rum-soaked raisins for a delectable, dense treat.
Assorted Selection (DAILY VEGAN OPTION AVAILABLE)
An ever-changing selection of hearty grab-and-go lunch sandwiches available daily at 10am.
Vegan Charred Tomato Soup (AVAILABLE DAILY)
This classic soup is thick, hearty and smooth. Specialty soups available occasionally, depending on ingredient availability. Available with half of an epi for the perfect light lunch.
Rustic Neapolitan Pizza (AVAILABLE FRIDAYS, 3:00-6:00 PM)
Whole pies and slices to-go every Friday: Cheese, pepperoni, and spicy pickled veggie available weekly, with weekly specials available while ingredients last. We will gladly make you a vegan (cheeseless) pizza.
Assorted Selection (MADE FROM LOCALLY-ROASTED BEANS)
We offer a full coffee bar using beans from Duck Rabbit Coffee here in Cleveland. We make specialty drinks with either Califia Oat Milk or Hartzler Whole Milk. Vanilla, Chocolate, or Honey added to espresso drinks by request.
Leavened Artisan Bread & Pastry (1633 AUBURN AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH)
A locally owned and operated bakery and cafe located in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland. All of our breads and pastries are handcrafted from scratch, and are baked daily in our bakeshop.
Menu as captured Sep 1, 2026 · source ↗
Tied with 4 other venues on equal evidence.
We hold 105 venues in Cleveland, OH and could score 17 of them. Positions are counted against those 17.
v1.7.4 1.7/100 = sourcing 1.2/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 0 distinct, attribute 1 distinct [class=certification-word x1.00], buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 0.4/18 (capped at 35% of the 1.2-point evidence base).
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Attribute“& Nut Sourdough Dark dried cherries and toasted walnuts folded into our classic sourdough. Whole Wheat Sourdough Made with local, organic whole wheat flour from Stutzman’s farm, this hearty loaf is topped with toasted sesame seeds. Jalapeño-Cheddar Sourdough”
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| Sunday | 8am – 2pm |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6:30am – 3pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30am – 3pm |
| Thursday | 6:30am – 3pm |
| Friday | 6:30am – 6pm |
| Saturday | 8am – 2pm |
Hours checked Aug 30, 2026 · source ↗ · these hours were read from the page text rather than published schedule data, so we show the week instead of calling it open or closed · Always worth confirming with the restaurant.
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