Arizmendi’s baking culture is an extension of the cooperative itself: a mix of idealism and pragmatism. While most bakeries emphasize the fluffy and the sweet, we specialize in temptations that brim with flavor and savory goodness, yet pack the kind of nutrition you need to get through your day. So feel free, indulge yourself — without regret. In a nutshell, we think healthy food just plain tastes better.

Our bakers make a range of breads, muffins and pastries—including our famous “wolverines” and cheese rolls—whose aromas have been known to practically make folks float into our stores, just like in an old-fashioned cartoon. And when it comes to fresh sourdough pizzas, game over. Bottom line, Arizmendi is worker-owned and -run, so right off the bat each day starts with the kind of commitment in the kitchen that most bakeries can only dream of. Who says a passion for food, community, social responsibility and business excellence can’t work together?