The Community Table: Baking for More Than Ourselves

Our bakery may be small, but it doesn’t stand alone. Furl is part of something larger — a local fabric stitched together by morning coffee, spontaneous conversations, familiar faces, and shared tastes. We believe a good bakery nourishes more than hunger. It nourishes connection.

Every day, we see the same faces: the man who buys a loaf for his parents, the teacher grabbing breakfast before school, the couple who sits with coffee and a croissant every Saturday without fail. Over time, we learn names. We hear stories. We become part of each other’s routines.

We set out a bench outside the door for people to rest. We keep the coffee hot. We donate bread to shelters and food pantries. When there’s extra, we wrap it and leave it out with a sign that says, “Take what you need.” Because good bread should never go to waste, and everyone deserves something warm.

We collaborate with local artisans — ceramicists who make our mugs, farmers who grow the berries in our galettes, beekeepers who bring us wildflower honey. This isn’t just about baking. It’s about supporting a whole community of makers.

On Sundays, we host small gatherings — an open table, where neighbors can come and break bread together. Sometimes there’s music. Sometimes it’s just quiet conversation and the sound of crust being torn.

Furl was never just about selling loaves. It’s about creating space. Making people feel welcome. Feeding more than appetite. Making the simple act of eating feel like an act of belonging.