About The Bread Peddler
The Bread Peddler opened on July 17th, 2006, in Downtown Olympia. Since opening we have been enthusiastically welcomed by the Olympia community. We are an artisan bakeshop. All of our products are made from scratch and are baked with the utmost attention to ingredients and technique. Our goal is to provide you with the best tasting breads and pastries. Enjoy!
Breads
Every morning, we combine simple organic ingredients with old world technique to form the beautiful crusty pains and baguettes, that we sell. Many of our breads are made using a levain, a traditional French leavening method that relies only on the wild yeasts in the air. This results in a chewy rustic loaf where the flavors of the grains are prominent. Other breads use a combination of a preferment and a tiny bit of yeast resulting in a flavorful, but more tender bread. All of our breads are shaped by hand, a time-consuming method that is gentler on the dough. Stones tiles in our oven and ejected steam give the loaves a rustic caramelized crust, distinctive of European breads and old world methods. Our passion for our craft and our commitment to quality, assure you fresh superior artisan bread each day.
Pastries
From croissants and pain aux raisins, to our Mud Bay Crunchies, our pastries capture the flavor of a Paris boulangerie and the spirit of the best of American artisan baking. We use premium butter and traditional European techniques for our flakey pastries, resulting in a product that is superior in both quality and flavor. Fillings and garnishes made from seasonal fruits, roasted nuts, dark chocolates, and artisan cheeses mean that flavors are subtle and fresh and not overly sweet. Rustic tarts are reminiscent of classic European coffeehouses; perfect for picnics and romantic celebrations. Special dessert and pastry orders can be made with our retail staff-we typically need 48 hours notice.
Retail Café
The Bread Peddler is located in downtown Olympia on State and Capitol, the historic site of the first territorial legislature of Washington. Today we are a meeting place for the community for both locals and visitors. Featuring French Press coffee and a full range of espresso drinks. Our sandwiches, reflective of French bakery fare, are crafted with the same care as our bread and pastries. Simply garnished, ingredients feature premium meats, artisan cheeses, local produce, and slow cooking techniques designed to bring out flavors. Since opening in August of 2006 we have enjoyed fantastic support from the community. We are 7 days a week offering bread, pastries, coffee all day and sandwiches, bistro fare, and wine from 11am until we close.