Handcrafted Sourdough & Pastries
Slow fermentation, local grains, and no shortcuts. Experience the simple pleasure of real bread, baked daily in our neighborhood hearth.
Fresh Out the Oven
Mon–Sat: 7am – 4pm
Sun: 8am – 2pm
Find Our Hearth
123 Artisanal Way, Flour District
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Today's Specials
Every morning we pull a limited number of seasonal creations from the oven. Once they're gone, they're gone.
Heritage Sourdough
$9.50Our signature 48-hour fermented loaf using locally milled rye and wheat.
Honey-Glazed Galette
$7.00Seasonal heirloom tomatoes and wild herbs on a flaky, buttery crust.
Almond Morning Bun
$5.50Twice-baked croissant dough filled with house-made almond frangipane.
Slow Fermentation, Local Grains, and No Shortcuts.
At The Hearth, we believe that time is the most important ingredient. We don't use commercial yeasts or additives. Instead, we rely on a sourdough starter that has been nurtured for over a decade, and the patience to let nature do its work.
Slow Fermentation
Every loaf rests for 48 hours, allowing natural yeasts to develop deep flavor and better digestibility.
Local Heritage Grains
We source our flour from stone-millers who preserve the nutrients and character of the grain.
Ancient Hydration
High hydration levels create that signature open crumb and a crust that sings when it cools.
100%
Natural Leaven
No commercial yeast ever enters our kitchen.
Signature Menu
Crusty Loaves
Country Sourdough
$8.50Our classic 80% hydration loaf with a blistered crust.
Roasted Garlic & Rosemary
$9.50Infused with whole cloves of confit garlic.
Seeded Whole Grain
$10.00Flax, sunflower, and pumpkin seeds toasted for depth.
Walnut & Raisin Batard
$11.00A dark, dense loaf with toasted walnuts and plump raisins.
Morning Pastries
Classic Butter Croissant
$4.50French butter and 27 layers of flaky perfection.
Pain au Chocolat
$5.25Filled with two batons of 70% dark Valrhona chocolate.
Pistachio Morning Bun
$6.00Laminated dough rolled in citrus sugar and crushed pistachios.
Seasonal Fruit Danish
$5.75Vanilla bean pastry cream and fresh market fruit.
Savory Bites
Ham & Gruyère Croissant
$7.50Smoked ham, aged cheese, and a hint of Dijon.
Spinach & Feta Braid
$6.50Sautéed spinach, sheep's milk feta, and sesame seeds.
Leek & Potato Galette
$7.00Tender leeks and Yukon gold potatoes on a flaky base.
Savory Scone
$4.75Cheddar, scallion, and black pepper.
Items vary by day and season. Visit us to see what's fresh out of the oven.
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Elena Rossi
Founder & Head Baker
A Passion for the Traditional Crumb.
My journey began in a small village in Tuscany, watching my grandmother pull steaming loaves from a communal stone oven. That smell—yeast, woodsmoke, and patience—never left me.
After years of training in European boulangeries, I opened The Hearth to bring that same soul-deep satisfaction to our neighborhood. We don't just bake bread; we preserve a craft that's thousands of years old.
Every loaf we sell is a piece of that history. I invite you to taste the difference that time and tradition make.
Elena's Promise
"If it's not perfect, it doesn't leave the hearth."
Loved by the Neighborhood
"The best baguette outside of Paris. The crust has that perfect 'shatter' and the inside is beautifully airy."
James T.
Local Resident
"My kids won't eat any other bread now. We walk here every Saturday morning for the honey galettes and a warm loaf."
Sarah M.
Neighborhood Regular
"The morning buns are life-changing. You can taste the quality of the butter and the time they put into the lamination."
David L.
Food Critic
Visit the Bakery
We're located in the heart of the Flour District. Come smell the fresh bread and grab a coffee while you're at it.
Our Location
123 Artisanal Way, Flour District
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Opening Hours
Get in Touch
(555) 123-4567
hello@thehearthbakery.com
The Hearth Bakery
Find us here every morning