Living Bread - artisan sourdough bakery & mill

My go-to for sourdough bread. They have plenty of other baked goodies, too. I love the cardamom buns & walnut/dark chocolate cookies. They stone mill organic & local grains - this is the way bread should be!!

Absolutely love this place — such an incredible new addition to the neighborhood! The owners are genuinely kind, welcoming people, which makes the experience even better. We arrived around 1:00 PM and they were almost completely sold out, which says everything about how popular (and well-deserved) this spot already is. They had just six sweet breads left with little bits of fruit, and I bought all of them for my staff — everyone LOVED them. Perfectly light, delicious, and not overly sweet. Truly a 10/10. The space itself is also so cool. Tucked away down a small alley, it has an amazing speakeasy vibe and occupies what looks like an old, abandoned Chinese restaurant — such a unique and charming setting. I only wish they were open more days because I’d be there constantly. I can’t recomm

The most amazing sourdough bread I’ve ever had. My husband said the same thing. Locally sourced wheat from a local farm, milled. Literally farm to table. Yelena is also super kind and passionate about what she does. I highly recommend her bread. I drive 25minutes to get this bread and it’s so worth it.

The testiest sourdough in the NJ area (and beyond). Crunchy outside, fluffy and soft inside. Perfect plain, with butter, cheese, or all combined. And, if you, like me, care about where the ingredients come from, Living Bread is the best sourdough loaf you can ask for. They use organic freshly milled local flour and always fresh & organic herbs, olives, cherry tomatoes and more. My absolute favs are focaccia with tomatoes and olives, and sesame sourdough loaf.

I may regret not gatekeeping this bakery, but I’d be remiss to not highlight something special happening in Rutherford. I frequent the top bakeries in NYC and the tri-state, and this is by far the highest quality sourdough (or overall bread) you will find in NJ. It’s clear they’re putting careful attention into each loaf, and Living Bread is getting better at their craft with every bake. The country sourdough, olives and herbed, and the rye is the best I have come across (plus guilt free because it’s so healthy) and I am impressed every week to pick up my loaf to find a tastier bake. They’re also finally on Shopify! Excited for what’s to come.