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Bakeries in Bismarck, ND

Local Bismarck bakeries for fresh bread, sandwiches, doughnuts and specialty bakes. Check each shop’s current selection, ordering arrangements and published hours before visiting.

2 local businesses

Listings checked through 2026-10-09

Bakeries

Bread Poets

Bread Poets in downtown Bismarck makes bread from scratch and serves sandwiches.

Bread Poets has baked in Bismarck since 1998. Its downtown Thayer Avenue shop combines handmade bread with a sandwich counter, and a changing bread calendar helps customers plan around particular loaves. The business is now operated by Peter and Jessica Dargis. Check the current calendar before making a trip for a specialty bread, and telephone the shop about orders or what is available that day. Posted storefront hours are weekdays only.

Bread made from scratch
Sandwiches at the downtown shop
Changing bread calendar

106 E Thayer Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501

Hours, phone and details

Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–3pm; Sat–Sun closed

Phone: 701-222-4445

Email: breadpoetsbismarck@outlook.com

Checked 2026-10-09. Source. Hours and offerings change, so check with the shop before you head over.

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Bearscat Bakehouse

Bearscat Bakehouse in north Bismarck is a family-owned doughnut shop.

Tina and Kevin Cavanagh took over the doughnut business in 2011, and Bearscat Bakehouse now lists several regional locations. This page is for the north Bismarck shop on North 12th Street. Its doughnut selection changes, so call this location if you want a specific variety or are planning to pick up a larger order. The business website also lists a separate south Bismarck shop; use the address and phone on this page for the north location.

Doughnuts and changing specialty varieties
Family-owned regional bakery
North Bismarck storefront

1914 N 12th St, Bismarck, ND 58501

Hours, phone and details

Hours: Mon–Sat 6am–4pm; Sun closed

Phone: 701-222-2911

This listing covers the North 12th Street location.

Checked 2026-10-09. Source. Hours and offerings change, so check with the shop before you head over.

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About bakeries in Bismarck

Bismarck bakers range from storefronts to home bakeries that work under North Dakota’s cottage food rules and take orders by phone or message. Custom cakes, sourdough and gluten-free baking usually need notice.

2 businesses are listed under Bakeries in Bismarck.
All list a phone number.
2 have posted hours here; for the rest, call or check the business’s own page.

Before you call or visit

Order custom cakes and large batches as early as you can, and ask what notice a baker needs.
Ask about allergens and gluten-free options when you order.
Home bakeries list a phone number or service area, never a home address, so arrange pickup with the baker.

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