The Golden Crumb Timeline
From a single storefront to six beloved locations — each milestone a testament to our community's love for real bread.
First Loaf, First Love
Maya opens the flagship Golden Crumb Bakery on Elm Street. The first batch sells out in 90 minutes. She bakes until midnight every night for the first six months.
Community Anchors Us
During the pandemic, we launch a bread subscription service that sells out weekly. Our sourdough starter kits ship nationwide. The community keeps our ovens warm.
Expansion & Learning
We open our second location downtown and launch our apprenticeship program, training the next generation of artisan bakers.
Six Locations & Growing
Golden Crumb now operates six bakeries across the city. We mill our own heirloom grains, employ 60+ team members, and still use Maya's original sourdough starter from 2018.
Looking Forward
We're building a teaching kitchen, launching a bake-at-home subscription box, and exploring regenerative grain partnerships with local farms.
