TNM Vendor in the Spotlight: TIN ROOF BAKERY

Last summer Downtown Chico became the new home to Tin Roof Bakery, a local favorite known for its delicious breads and pastries and a popular stop at local farmers’ markets.

Tin Roof’s new operation occupies a warehouse-style building on the corner of 7th and Broadway that previously housed a furniture store and automotive services and has helped to bring a vibrant energy to the south-downtown area.

After years of serving as Chico’s premiere wholesale baker Tin Roof Bakery owner, Brandon Siewert, decided to open a storefront bakery that was easily accessible to the public. 

Tin Roof has expanded not only its clientele, but its menu, after moving from their 1,500-square-foot bakery on Highway 32, to their current 5,000-square-foot building in Downtown Chico. In order to house Tin Roof Bakery, the 5,000-square-feet space was completely rebuilt from the floor up to accommodate the electrical and production needs of the bakery. Nearly 4,000-square-feet are used solely for baking, while the remaining space houses the retail bakery and café along with an outdoor patio. The company now employs more than 40 people, from bakers to baristas.

The café which is buzzing with customers from early until close features upscale pastries, handcrafted breads, exotic artisan sandwiches, and a full coffee bar. Since they use many local and seasonal ingredients, their offerings vary from day to day and various breads are available on different days of the week, with the best selection on Saturdays and over two dozen different delicious artisan breads by the loaf. The full service bakery puts emphasis on products that are unique and flavors that are rare and diverse. Tin Roof offers a variety of drinks including Chico Chai and is the only café in town that brews Santa Cruz Verve Coffee.

Tin Roof supplies many of the downtown dining establishments with bread and pastries including Crush, 5th Street Steakhouse, 33 Steaks, Pluto’s, Johnnies, and Sicilian Café.  Customers can pick up a loaf at farmers markets in Chico, Paradise and Grass Valley; and some retail outlets including S&S Produce, Chico Natural Foods and Grilla Bites.

If you’re planning a trip to the Thursday Night Market, make sure and stop by Tin Roof Bakery’s booth in front of Raw Bar and experience for yourself their delicious and creative artisan breads and innovative pastries. For more information on Tin Roof Bakery & Café visit them on Facebook.