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Couple debuts coffee shop and community space at base of South Mountain

By Sara Crocker

Aug 14, 2025

Wonderift is ready for hikers hitting the trail and neighbors in search of locally made bagels and coffee.

Former Tartine baker raises the bar for bread at this Valley patisserie

By Sara Crocker

Aug 11, 2025

After honing his skills at one of the nation's top bakeries, this bread expert is now crafting loaves in Scottsdale.

Downtown cafe from Chacónne and Peixoto to open this fall

By Sara Crocker

Aug 8, 2025

The dual-concept coffee shop and bakery is coming to life. Take a peek inside.

A delicious dozen: These are the 12 best doughnut shops in the Valley

By Tirion Boan and Sara Crocker

Jun 4, 2025

When you're craving some sweet fried dough, these local bakeries and cafes have dozens of fresh options ready to enjoy.

Powerhouse coffee and pastry duo team up to open new Phoenix cafe

By Sara Crocker

May 28, 2025

Her coffee is some of the best in town. His pastries win awards. Soon, customers will be able to get both in the same place.

Proof Bread to celebrate downtown Phoenix grand opening this weekend

By Sara Crocker

May 21, 2025

The Valley bakery and farmers market staple brings its breads, pastries and pizza to Roosevelt Row. Here's a peek inside.

No wheat, no worries: Knead Luv perfects gluten-free pastries

By Preslie Hirsch

Apr 22, 2025

When one Valley baker learned she had a gluten allergy, she set out to create treats with recipes everyone can enjoy.

Proof Bread is opening 2 new Valley shops. Here's when and where

By Sara Crocker

Apr 14, 2025

Ukrainian baker brings traditional Easter treat to Proof Bread

By Sara Crocker

Apr 11, 2025

Sofiia Terebova and her son moved to the U.S. amid the war with Russia. Her family's Easter bread offers a taste of home.

How a mother-daughter duo became Mesa's cinnamon roll queens

By Mike Madriaga

Mar 31, 2025

From bake sales and Facebook orders to festivals and a shop, this duo’s rich dough and sweet story are drawing crowds.

Sweet success: Süss Pastries opens first brick-and-mortar bakeshop

By Preslie Hirsch

Mar 21, 2025

The bakery's fruit pockets and pastries have been farmers market favorites for years. Now, Jasmin Smith has her own shop.

Utah cafe chain swiftly shutters 6 Valley restaurants

By Sara Crocker

Mar 13, 2025

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe quietly closed outposts from Gilbert’s SanTan Village to Surprise. Here's where you can still visit.

This Phoenix bagel shop was named the best in Arizona

By Tirion Boan

Mar 11, 2025

Bagels are tricky. But one Phoenix bakery is scoring national acclaim for its version of the East Coast staple.

How a Phoenix home baker became a sourdough superstar

By Zach Oden

Mar 4, 2025

In less than a year, Andres Cano has perfected sourdough in his home kitchen that has wowed the Phoenix food scene.

Top Phoenix bakery and pastry shop debuts new location this weekend

By Cassie Brucci

Feb 28, 2025

JL Patisserie is bringing its expertly crafted croissants, macarons and breads to a new part of town – starting on Saturday.

Satisfy your sweet tooth at the 12 best dessert shops in Phoenix

By Tirion Boan and Sara Crocker

Feb 11, 2025

We love these Valley shops for their cookies, cakes, tarts and baklava because nothing says "I'm sweet on you" like dessert.

Where to find King Cake and Paczki this Fat Tuesday

By Tirion Boan

Feb 12, 2024

These Phoenix bakeries and markets serve king cake, paczki and ponchiki.

Find the best croissants in Phoenix at these 12 bakeries and cafes

By Allison Young

Jan 17, 2024

From classic to hip hybrids, these are the 12 best spots to get your croissant on.

Local cookie company expands with 4 new stores

By Tirion Boan

Jul 19, 2023

Two Gilbert families opened Batch Cookie Shop in 2020. Now, the company is opening new stores around the East Valley.

Barrio Bread, Tucson’s award-winning bakery, coming to Phoenix

By Sara Crocker

Jul 10, 2023

James Beard award-winning baker Don Guerra is bringing Barrio Bread to the Valley.

Baked Goods

Cielito Rosa: A Sweet Mexican Dream in Pink

How one local baker jumped from BMX to bagels

Baked Goods

Cielito Rosa: A Sweet Mexican Dream in Pink

How one local baker jumped from BMX to bagels

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