You’ll love the loaves at these 9 organic bakeries in Arizona

Craving organic pastries made with local ingredients? Check out these nine bakeries in Arizona, from brick-and-mortar shops to local pop-ups.

You know the feeling: the one you get when you walk into a local bakery and catch that first whiff of freshly baked pastries, hot coffee, and warm sourdough bread. Or when you take the first bite of a flaky chocolate croissant or a soft cranberry scone. Or maybe it’s the feeling of anticipation as you wait in line at the farmers market on a Saturday morning, scanning all the options and trying to figure out how you’ll possibly choose only one baked good, only to end up ordering at least three.

And while that feeling is hard to beat, it’s an even better feeling when you can enjoy your baked goods knowing that with every bite, you’re nourishing your body with organic and local ingredients.

And lucky for us, the Phoenix metro provides an oasis of organic bakeries to choose from, including brick-and-mortar shops, home bakeries, microbakeries, and pop-ups. Here are our nine favorites.

Organic Bread Cafe

Location: 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale

Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed on Sundays

A menu favorite: Sourdough loaf

Well, the name about says it all. Organic Bread Cafe, tucked inside the Holland Community Center in Carefree, is a warm, unpretentious hidden gem serving up healthy and delicious organic breads, pastries, and coffee. Stop in for lunch and you’ll also find a solid lineup of sandwiches, soups, and desserts. No matter what you pick from the menu, you can expect it to be thoughtfully made and exactly what you’d want from a neighborhood café.

Noble Bread

Location: 4525 N. 24th St., Phoenix

Hours: Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A menu favorite: Jalapeño cheddar loaf

As the name suggests, Noble Bread takes a thoughtful, back-to-basics approach to baking. Each loaf is made with just a handful of organic, non-GMO ingredients, flour, water, sea salt, and an organic levain starter, and given a full 36 hours to develop flavor and texture. With more than 30 different breads in rotation, there’s always something new to try, though their beloved country loaf is a constant favorite. You can visit the bakery itself, find Noble Bread at AJ’s and local farmers markets on the weekends, or head to Noble Eatery, their modern deli, for salads, pizzas, sandwiches, hummus, bowls, and, of course, plenty of great, organic, bread.

Knead Luv

Location: 7000 E. Mayo Blvd. #1002, Phoenix

Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A menu favorite: Cinnamon roll

All you need is love… and a really good loaf of organic bread. Knead Luv is a 100% gluten-free, organic bakery that quietly proves gluten-free can be just as delicate, flavorful, and satisfying as its gluten-filled counterpart. What started as a passion for creating delicious gluten- and soy-free baked goods has grown into a go-to spot for everything from fresh bread and cinnamon rolls to cakes, crepes, pies, and muffins. If you’re looking for something a little more special, they even offer a high tea experience, along with custom-made cakes and cupcakes for celebrations big and small.

Essence Bakery 

Location: 3830 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A menu favorite: Gruyère croissant

While Essence Bakery isn’t 100% organic, this European-inspired neighborhood restaurant is deeply committed to quality, seasonal ingredients, sourcing organic whenever possible and working closely with local farmers. The result is food that is both thoughtful and rooted, with a commitment toward flavor and environmental care. Essence serves breakfast and lunch alongside beautifully made pastries, breads, and drinks, but the real standouts are their award-winning macarons. These delicate (gluten-free!) treats come in flavors like French chocolate, raspberry rose, espresso, Meyer lemon, and more, including seasonal flavors. With plenty of variety and weekly specials, there’s something new to try every time you visit.

Bloom Bakery 

Location: Various pop-ups

Hours: Varies; online ordering available

A menu favorite: Sourdough chocolate chip cookies

Bloom Bakery is a small, but mighty, family-owned microbakery in the North Valley. It’s lovingly run by Lexie, a mom and home baker with a passion for good bread and its ability to bring communities together. Her organic sourdough is long-fermented and naturally leavened, made with locally milled heritage wheat and baked into soft, fluffy loaves with a perfectly golden crust. You can find Bloom Bakery breads at various pop-ups around the Valley, as well as regularly at Blue Sky Organic Farms and the Arrowhead Farmers Market.

Knead and Nature

Located: Home bakery

Hours: Ordering Monday-Thursday, pick up on Saturdays

A menu favorite: English muffin loaf

If you’re searching for bread straight from the oven, Knead and Nature is a lovely place to start. This organic home bakery in Phoenix is built around the belief that good bread can both nourish the soul and care for the environment, especially when it’s made with high-quality organic flours and grains, free from additives, preservatives, and artificial flavorings. All loaves are made to order, with convenient pickup available. Orders are open Monday through Thursday, with baking done on Fridays and pickup on Saturdays.

For the Love of Sourdough 

Located: Home bakery in Mesa, AZ

Hours: Order online and pick-up on various dates

A menu favorite: Gluten-free goat cheese and caramelized onion Ssurdough

For the Love of Sourdough is a small, organic microbakery with a story behind it. What began as an urban homestead has grown into a sourdough-focused bakery rooted in organic, locally sourced ingredients. Along with their classic loaves, they offer sourdough inclusion breads, fermented cookies, cinnamon rolls, focaccia, and even a gluten-free sourdough. If you’re curious about baking your own bread, they also host sourdough classes onsite and around the Valley. Learn about their classes here.

Valley Baked

Located: Home bakery in Queen Creek

Hours: Pre-order for porch pick-up or find them at pop-ups and markets

A menu favorite: Take & bake brown butter chocolate chip cookie dough

The Valley has no shortage of great sourdough microbakeries, and Valley Baked is another standout. This made-to-order bakery offers long-fermented, handcrafted sourdough made with high-quality organic ingredients. Along with classic loaves, you’ll find sourdough muffins, cookies, bagels, and other baked goods that feel both thoughtful and comforting. They also offer sourdough classes, including private lessons for two—perfect for a hands-on (and delicious) date night.

Mother Culture Sourdough 

Located: Home bakery in Vistancia

Hours: Pre-order online and pick up in person

A menu favorite: Einkorn sourdough pancake mix

Mother Culture has a different approach, and the result is delicious organic sourdough and baked goods. Their breads are made with just four ingredients: organic bread flour, organic einkorn flour, filtered water, and sea salt. Flavored loaves are made with simple, organic add-ins. At Mother Culture, they’re professionals about both sourdough and patience. Everything is long-fermented for over 48 hours, allowing each loaf and baked good to reach its full potential of yumminess. All of their goods are made with einkorn flour, which is an ancient grain that hasn’t been hybridized or modernized, making it naturally lower in gluten and higher in antioxidants, minerals, and B vitamins. Their menu varies from month to month; you can check out their current menu online or visit them at a local pop-up or market.