NEW: Youth Baking Camp Info is up for Summer 2026! Signups open February 2. More info HERE.

NEW: Baking Classes for February and March 2026! Sign up HERE.

The Crunchy Baker is a bakery and blog dedicated to sustainability and spreading deliciousness to Asheville, NC and beyond. We specialize in creative, locally-sourced and seasonal baked goods for all occasions, as well as baking classes for youth and adults. We even grow and raise some of the ingredients that go into our products on our homestead! Here, you will find ordering information and menus, class signups, more information about our practices, and a blog with recipes and skills to maintain a sustainable kitchen, home, and lifestyle.

The Crunchy Baker: Local. Sustainable. Delicious.