Our Story

Baking With Heart Since 2010

What started as a small family kitchen has grown into the neighbourhood's favourite bakery. Our mission remains the same: bake with love, serve with joy.

Our bakery

How It Began

From Humble Beginnings To Your Favourite Bakery

Sweet Grain was born from a simple idea: everyone deserves access to real, honest bread. Our founder, Esther Bastan, grew up watching her grandmother knead dough at dawn — a ritual of patience and love that would shape everything we do today.

In 2010, Esther opened a tiny shopfront with just a wood-fired oven and three recipes. Word spread fast. Neighbours became regulars, regulars became family, and that little bakery became Sweet Grain.

Our Philosophy

No Shortcuts. No Preservatives. Just Real.

We source heritage grains from local farmers, ferment our sourdough for 24 hours minimum, and hand-shape every croissant. Our ingredients list reads like your grandmother's pantry — flour, water, butter, salt, love.

We believe food should nourish more than just the body. Every loaf that leaves our oven carries the warmth and care of the hands that made it.

Fresh bread basket

What Makes Us Special

The Sweet Grain Difference

Baked Fresh Daily

Every single item is baked from scratch each morning. No day-olds, ever.

Local Ingredients

We partner with local farms and mills for the freshest, most traceable ingredients.

Handcrafted

Every loaf is shaped by hand. We believe craft makes all the difference.

Community First

From charity bread drives to free workshops, we're invested in our neighbourhood.

The Team

Meet The Bakers

Esther Bastan

Esther Bastan

Founder & Head Baker

The heart and soul of Sweet Grain. Esther's passion for baking started in her grandmother's kitchen and has only grown stronger with time.
Marcus Chen

Marcus Chen

Pastry Chef

Trained in Paris, Marcus brings French technique and creative flair to our pastry counter. His croissants are legendary.
Sofia Rivera

Sofia Rivera

Cake Decorator

Sofia turns butter and sugar into works of art. Every celebration cake she creates tells a unique story.

What Our Customers Say

The best sourdough I've ever had — and I've tried bakeries across Europe. Sweet Grain is special.
James W.

Local Regular

My daughter's birthday cake was absolutely stunning. The team went above and beyond. We'll be back every year!
Maria L.

Weekend Visitor

I stop by every morning for a croissant and coffee. It's become a ritual I look forward to. Truly the gold standard.
David K.

Morning Regular

Come Visit Our Bakery

We'd love to welcome you in. Pop in for a coffee, grab a loaf, or just say hello.

Sweet Grain.

Handcrafted bakery goodness since 2010.

Visit Us

123 Baker Street
New York, NY 10001

hello@sweetgrain.com
(555) 123-4567

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