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Covelo, California ยท Est. 2019

Fresh from our
wood-fired
oven every morning

Artisan sourdough, hand-rolled pastries, and single-origin coffee โ€” baked by hand in the heart of the Russian River Valley.

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Interior of The Walnut Grove Cafe with rustic wooden shelves and freshly baked bread

Our Story

A small bakery
with a big
neighborhood heart

The Walnut Grove Cafe opened its doors on Howard Street in 2019, born from a simple conviction: that the best bread is made slowly, with attention, and shared warmly.

We bake everything by hand โ€” sourdough loaves that rise overnight in our starter, buttery croissants folded by hand each morning, and seasonal pastries shaped from recipes passed down through generations.

Located in Covelo, we draw neighbors from throughout the Russian River Valley. Our ingredients come from local farms and millers we know by name. Every loaf, every pastry, every cup of coffee is made with the same care we'd give our own table.

7

Years in Covelo

100%

Sourdough Starter

5

Local Farm Partners

What Makes Us Different

Crafted, Not Manufactured

Slow Fermentation

Our sourdough rises for a full 24 hours. This isn't a shortcut โ€” it's the only way to develop the flavor, texture, and digestibility that fast production can never achieve.

Local Ingredients

We work directly with farms in the Russian River Valley for our dairy, eggs, and produce. Our flour comes from regional millers who stone-grind each batch for peak freshness.

Baked in Small Batches

Everything is made by hand in batches small enough to control. We'd rather sell out by noon than compromise on quality. That's the promise we make to our neighbors.

From the Oven

A Glimpse Inside

Freshly baked sourdough loaves cooling on a wooden rack
Assortment of buttery pastries on a marble counter
Pour-over coffee being prepared at the cafe counter
Wood-fired oven with glowing embers inside the bakery
Warm interior of the cafe with natural light and wooden accents

Visit Us

We're here
when the oven
is warm

Address

23925 Howard Street

Covelo, California 95428

Hours

Monday โ€“ Friday 6:00 AM โ€“ 2:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM โ€“ 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Get in Touch

We'd Love to Hear from You

Have a question, want to place a special order, or just want to say hello โ€” drop us a line and we'll get back to you.

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