Flour City Bread Sourdough
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Naturally leavened sourdough at the Rochester Public Market using organic flour and extended fermentation. The name directly references Rochester's 19th-century identity as the leading US flour producer. Best in the city per Best of Rochester 2025.

Rochester earned the name Flour City in the early 19th century when the Genesee River powered over 20 flour mills and the city was the largest wheat flour producer in the United States. The Flour City Bread Company at the Rochester Public Market takes that name seriously: it mills some of its own flour and uses regional grains where possible. The sourdough program uses extended cold fermentation. The stall operates Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at the Rochester Public Market on N. Union St.

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Flour City Bread Company ★ 4.5

$Artisan BakeryPublic Market

Flour City Bread Company at the Rochester Public Market bakes organic sourdough loaves, baguettes, and pastries, named Best Bakery in Best of Rochester 2025.

TipArrives early on Saturdays; popular loaves sell out by 10:00. The pain levain and baguette are weekly staples for many Rochester families.

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