Delicious breads and sweet goods are number one on the list in our Artisan Bakery. Our bakers work tirelessly to bring you fresh, delectable breads and sweet goods every day at honest prices because who doesn’t enjoy a warm, fresh out of the oven loaf of bread, or a sweet, tasty cookie?

In our bakery we use quality, natural ingredients like whole wheat flour, semolina and real butter. We bake in small batches in order to keep the freshest breads and sweet goodies available to you at all times. We want you to have a quality product to take home and enjoy. After all, bread is a staple for most meals, and everyone likes dessert!

Breads and sweet goods are not the only delicious items you will find in our artisan bakery however. We have cakes and cupcakes created by our brilliant decorators. Choose from one already in our case or put in a special order. Our decorators will work with you to create a masterpiece!

Erik has over 20 years of experience in the retail baking industry with expertise in bread, cakes, pastries and sweet goods. He began his baking career in the Navy. After returning home to Portland with an interest in baking, he attended Portland Community College where he received his Journeyman License.

Erik started his first retail baking experience at Bale’s Thriftway, where after 4 years he took over as the Bakery Manager. Prior to coming to Chuck’s Produce & Street Market in 2010 he was the Bakery Manager at Cutsforth Thriftway for 4 years.

Erik really enjoys the pace of the bakery operation and the excitement of developing new products.