Crust

Crust is a full-service retail and wholesale artisan bakery located in downtown Fenton, Michigan, dedicated to preserving traditional baking methods while serving both retail customers and commercial accounts. Operating from a distinctive 104 W. Caroline Street location identifiable by its bright yellow awnings, Crust occupies a nearly block-long s... pace that prioritizes transparency and craftsmanship, featuring large glass windows that showcase classically trained bakers working alongside an impressive Verona, Italy bread oven. The facility uniquely integrates production and retail within a single open warehouse-styled environment, a design choice that reflects the company's commitment to revitalizing the historic downtown property rather than constructing a purpose-built facility elsewhere. The retail space draws design inspiration from bakeries in Montreal, Toronto, and New York, featuring custom artwork including a chandelier of interlocking glass Cs created by a local artist, alongside repurposed seating and display pieces sourced from regional antique and consignment shops. Crust is owned and operated by the same families behind The Laundry, a established dining destination in downtown Fenton since 2012, and the bakery concept emerged from a long-term vision that materialized when the ownership group was offered the opportunity to revitalize the W. Caroline Street property, requiring thirteen months of renovation before opening in February 2012. The company produces over 120 different handcrafted baked goods using all-natural ingredients sourced locally and organically whenever possible, with all flours being unbleached and unbromated, sourced from non-GMO wheat suppliers. Crust's operational philosophy emphasizes artisan principles and excellence, positioning the bakery as a community-focused enterprise that combines traditional production methods with a commitment to ingredient quality and sustainable sourcing practices.Read More