Spokane, Washington

Every loaf tells a story,
every recipe carries
a piece of us

At Bigelow Gulp, we believe the finest things are made slowly — with intention, with care, and with ingredients you can trust. From our oven to your table.

Our Story

Rooted in Spokane,
baked with purpose

Bigelow Gulp began as a quiet conviction: that the bread on your table should be worth savoring. What started as small-batch baking in a home kitchen has grown into a beloved neighborhood destination on East Francis Avenue — a place where regulars know their usual by name and where the smell of freshly baked sourdough is the neighborhood's morning signal.

We source from regional mills and local farms whenever possible. Our flour arrives stone-ground. Our fruits come in season. Our butter is cultured. These choices cost more and take more time, but they make a difference in every bite — and we refuse to compromise on either.

Est.
Spokane, WA
Daily
Fresh Bakes
Local
Ingredients
Artisan bread displayed on a wooden bakery counter
What We Offer

From Our Kitchen to Yours

Every item on our shelves is selected or crafted with the same standard we'd hold at our own table.

Assortment of artisan sourdough and rustic bread loaves

Artisan Breads

Sourdough, ciabatta, focaccia, and seasonal specialty loaves — all leavened naturally and baked fresh each morning in small batches.

Fresh pastries and danishes on a marble surface

Pastries & Sweets

Flaky croissants, fruit tarts, danishes, and seasonal cakes made with cultured butter and real vanilla. Our display case changes with the seasons.

Curated grocery items including oils, jams, and specialty ingredients

Specialty Groceries

A curated selection of pantry essentials — small-batch preserves, olive oils, flours, spices, and regional products from Pacific Northwest producers.

Elegant custom celebration cake with minimal frosting

Custom Cakes & Orders

Celebration cakes, wedding tiers, and special-order loaves — designed with you and baked to your specifications with advance notice.

Seasonal baked goods arranged for a holiday display

Seasonal & Holiday

From pumpkin spice loaves in autumn to gingerbread and stollen through the winter holidays — we mark the calendar with what the season calls for.

Artisan coffee in a ceramic cup beside a pastry

Coffee & Beverages

Locally roasted coffee, specialty teas, and fresh juices — the right companions for your morning bread or afternoon pause.

Flour dusted on a wooden surface
Bread loaves being pulled from a traditional oven
The Craft

Patience is our
secret ingredient

We don't rush fermentation. We don't use improvers or shortcuts. Our sourdough cultures are decades old — fed, rested, and tended the way they always have been. The result is a crumb structure and flavor depth that no commercial process can replicate.

Every morning at 4 a.m., our bakers arrive. By sunrise, the first loaves are out of the oven and on the shelf. That's the rhythm we keep — and it's the rhythm you taste.

18+ hrs
Cold fermentation
100%
Natural leaven
Small
Batch baked daily
Local
Regional mills
Visit Us

Come Share a Table

We're located in the heart of East Spokane, just off Francis Avenue. Stop by for a loaf, a coffee, or both.

Location

4215 E Francis Ave
Spokane, WA 99217

Hours

Mon – Fri: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sat: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sun: Closed

Map view of the Bigelow Gulp bakery location in Spokane
Get in Touch

We'd Love to Hear from You

Whether you have a question about our products, want to place a custom order, or simply want to say hello — reach out anytime.

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