Wild yeast, Better culture.

Serving NM since 2012

We use local and organic ingredients.

Our location & hours

Farm to Bakery

Wild Leaven Bakery is a small family-owned and operated business specializing in long-fermentation artisan sourdough bread, pastries, sweets, and soups/ stews using high-quality (local and organic) ingredients.

We support farmers, ranchers, and producers in the Northern NM and Southern Colorado bioregion to strengthen our local food economy while prioritizing heritage and heirloom grains.

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Getting to Wild Leaven Bakery

Our shop is located at 1189 Parkway Dr. E3 in Santa Fe and open Tuesday thru Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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"10/10 experience, support this local business!"

The wife and husband who own and operate the bakery are so sweet and warm. The hot chai is exceptional and the wife told us it is a special recipe the husband made for her. We enjoyed buttery and flakey chocolate croissants, citrus raisin cardamom scones, and red curry, all of which were perfectly balanced and easy, light eating.

Leilah O'Keeffe

"Wild Leaven Bakery is more than just a bakery"

Wild Leaven Bakery is more than just a bakery – it's a philosophy and Andre Kempton and Jessica Foumena Kempton are dedicated to their mission of creating wholesome products using high-quality, organic and regionally and locally sourced ingredients. With the warm welcome Wild Leaven is receiving, Santa Feans are clearly hungry for this new addition.

The Albuquerque Journal

"Wild Leaven Bakery wants to strengthen the local food economy"

The loaves of bread lining the shelves at Wild Leaven Bakery don’t look like the loaves you’ve likely seen at other artisanal bakeries. They are shaped into long rectangular tender moist bricks made from organic heirloom grains.

Edible New Mexico

"Wild Leaven Bakery is the truth"

I grew up in San Francisco, and I've lived in Santa Fe for over 30 years. And for that entire time, I've craved my beloved Sourdough only to be disappointed by the lack of SOUR...until now. HALLELUJAH!! Yes, Santa Fe, we have Real Sourdough! Craft Bread, organic grains, and the sourest of sourdough. WILD LEAVEN IS THE TRUTH!!

Ramon L.

"Go with the Grain: This bakery rises like yeast"

With his wife, Jessica, handling marketing and promotion, Kempton focuses on sourcing organic and regional heritage and heirloom grains. The unique long and slow fermentation process of his sourdough starters delivers a fuller flavor, longer shelf life, lower glycemic index, and happy microorganisms that pre-digest some of the gluten. As for the flavor? Well, one bite of the Chile N’ Cheese sourdough will hook you. Ten varieties of bread plus pastries and homemade soups round out the menu.

New Mexico Magazine

Chef André & Dr. Jess share their mission with the public.

Our Offerings

Sourdough Breads

Soups, Stews & Drinks

Gluten-Free (GF) Food Items

Pastries & Sweets

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By placing an order on our online store for our BOPIS program, you agree to our pickup and refund policies. Thank you for carefully reading the instructions.

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From our kitchen to yours, with love.

Our long fermentation process comes with benefits including delicious full sourdough flavors, lower glycemic index numbers, breakdown of anti-nutrients in grains like phytic acid, breakdown of gluten and carbohydrates by microorganisms, longer shelf life, and an easier digestion. 

Our offerings are available at our shops and our Taos Farmers Market's booth only.

Why sourdough?

How To Store Your SD Bread

Now that you have purchased your favorite sourdough bread from your favorite bakery (i.e., Wild Leaven Bakery), your next question may be: How do I store this wonderful and tasty handcrafted food item?

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Food Allergy Notice

Attention customers with food allergies!

Please be aware that our food items may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as milk, dairy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and wheat. Our soups and stews contain ingredients such as onions, garlic, and different spices.

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EST. 2012

Made in New Mexico, USA