Central Kitchen
Baked fresh to perfection, Central Kitchen’s scratch-made offerings include sourdough, brioche, focaccia, artisan baguette and pain de mie. Now open until 7 p.m., the local bakery is an excellent pit stop on your way home from work. 320C Lomax St.
Cavaleri’s Kitchen
An Italian neighborhood kitchen in downtown Sinton just might have some of the best fresh-baked breads in the Coastal Bend. The restaurant sells focaccia bread flavors such as garlic parmesan, sundried tomato and kalamata and jalapeno and bacon. Plus, its baguettes are baked to perfection. Visit the restaurant or find its wares at the GROW Local Farmers Markets. 119 W. Borden St., Sinton
La Mexicana Bakery & Tortilla Factory
The perfect spot for homemade tortillas and pan dulce, this local bakery offers an excellent selection of fresh-baked goods daily. Pick up a dozen flour tortillas to complete a delicious meal at home or a box of scratch-made conchas, empanadas, rosca de reyes and more. 6337 S Padre Island Dr.
Twining Tree Farm
Located on a delightful farm in Mathis, Twining Tree bakes artisanal sourdough loaves, bagels, cakes, crackers and croutons. Each loaf and bagel is naturally leavened using the farm’s homegrown sourdough culture, while the other items are made from its sourdough bread. @twiningtreefarm
Let Them Eat Cake & Eatery
Though its brick-and-mortar location is known for its crepes, this local bakery sells delicious bread options at the GROW Local Farmers Market and the CC Southside Farmers Market most weeks. Choose from selections such as sourdough, rye and 12-grain loaves. 4915 Everhart Road
Rustic Ridge Goods
Available at local markets or made-to-order online, here you’ll find sourdough loaves ranging from jalapeno cheddar and roasted garlic parmesan to lemon poppy seed and blueberry lemon. Focaccia varieties include cinnamon sugar and olive and garlic, to name a few.
