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Mission

We are the Wide Awake Bakery. We aim to provide you with the best bread, pasta, and pastries you've ever had.

We are excited to be part of the thriving agriculture and food culture here in the Ithaca area, and we see the bakery as a way to honor and give back to our community.

News & Updates

microbes

May 7, 2013 | 2 Comments

“Without your microbes, you ain’t worth nothin!” — …

Levain

Levain

May 7, 2013 | 14 Comments

Our bakery is built around the oven–tons of hot stone and steel, encased in insulation, and fired by a small but intense wood fire. It would be easy …

Cutting the Rye

Cutting the Rye

May 6, 2013 | 24 Comments

When you next get a chance, try some 100% sourdough rye bread. I know, I know… it’s not soft and fluffy, and it’s not white, and …

Good for the soul!

Apr 27, 2013 | No Comments