Bread and Flours is what I've been hunting for since I arrived in Palm Springs: real sourdough, four ingredients, and I asked before I bought. Most bread sold in this country is an engineering problem solved with a chemistry set. Twenty-odd ingredients, half of them unpronounceable, all in service of a loaf that can sit on a shelf for two weeks and still pass for food. I've been reading those labels since I got here, and putting most of them back. So I asked Kristin -- who owns the place with her husband Mark -- what goes into the sourdough. Four ingredients. That was the entire answer. You can watch the argument for it before you taste it. Mark works behind glass at the back of the shop, which means the bread isn't a product that arrives, it's a process you can stand and watch. Most of what's on the shelves is made there. The loaf earns a sales pitch it never bothers to make. The crust is hydrated and resists -- it doesn't shatter, doesn't crack apart, and never makes you work your jaw to get through a bite. Behind it, the crumb is tight and custardy, tears cleanly, and holds under work without saturating. The sour sits somewhere between lactic and acetic, neither overbearing nor understated. The bake is blond, the texture substantial -- chewy without ever becoming exhausting. If you come to sourdough chasing a crust that shatters and blisters, this one will disappoint you. It isn't built for that, and holding it against the loaf would be a mistake. A crust that splinters is a crust that quits the moment you ask it to carry something. That's the whole test, and most sourdough fails it in one direction or the other. Bread that's lovely with butter and jam collapses as soon as you build on it. Bread engineered for a sandwich is dull on its own. This does both without compromising for either -- plain with butter, or loaded up as a gourmet sandwich with everything inside, and it holds. Eleven dollars a loaf. Below what this level of craftsmanship could command. The Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookie is soft, with a properly caramelized exterior and just a hint of sourdough running underneath the sugar. The chocolate manages smooth and sharp at the same time. The Seasonal Strawberry Oat Crumble Bar is built rather than assembled. The oats are chewy and read as sweet oatmeal, not the dry feed most bars settle for; the strawberry is fresh, tart, and clearly deliberate, nothing like the thick gelatinous jam usually spooned into these things. The crumble is buttery and hydrated just enough that it doesn't lodge in every crevice of your mouth. It sits on a crust closer to a well-baked pie than a bar base, and nothing in it overpowers anything else. Both did the thing that separates real baking from the industrial version. You finish and you're happy, ready to get on with your day. Not heavy, not tired. Food is meant to energize you, not slow you down. Most of what gets sold as bread does the opposite. read more

Excellent vegan bakery , my favorite is the wheat sourdough w pepitas in the crust so delicious .. they also make fresh pasta , sauces , and amazing morning treats and muffins .. the tea breads always perfect . Nice nice staff . read more

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Bread and Flours feels like a hidden gem in Palm Springs. Tucked away a bit, it feels special, and honestly I'm surprised there isn't a line around the corner. This sourdough bakery is super cute, the staff is always top notch and genuinely friendly, and everything we've tried has been excellent. The sourdough is exactly what you want: just the right natural tang, a soft interior, and a crisp crust. They also carry and make so many other amazing items beyond the bread itself. The staff gives solid recommendations, and even when they have things we've never heard of, they take the time to explain them well. Their baked goods are consistently fantastic, and the citrus-marinated olives never even make it all the way home because we end up eating them in the car. We do not live especially close, but whenever we are in Palm Springs and have the time, we make it a point to stop by. read more

I havent even tasted the sourdough bread yet but basing it on the sweet potato onion miso butter tart Ill probably be crying its so damn good. Crusty crust texture perfection. Toppings an immaculate blend of umami and sweet. Fresh to death The lady at counter was super helpful and friendly, asked if it was my first time and helped me find the already sliced sourdough I super lucked out and got the last tart read more

Genuinely confused by the five star reviews - everything tasted subpar, unfortunately. Tried their blueberry scone (forgot to snap a photo), the strawberry oat crumble bar, "the bar," and the socal sourdough. The blueberry scone was the only thing that tasted ok, but it's nowhere near the quality of baked goods you can find in SF. (After visiting two separate highly-rated bakeries, I've come to the conclusion that Palm Springs just doesn't have great bakeries.) "The bar" is quite possibly the worst baked good I've ever tasted - this coming from someone who will actively seek out local bakeries in every city visited. The strawberry oat bar was not great either; it tasted like something a child might make by slathering smucker's strawberry jelly on a base made from oats, flour, butter, and sugar. Nothing special about the sourdough. I can appreciate their commitment to baking without preservatives, but it should be possible to do so without compromising on taste. Two stars because they did seem friendly based on a very brief interaction. read more

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My only regret is not buying duplicates of every thing I bought! The savory carmelized onion and olive bun was so good I entered food coma territory. Every loaf I've tried is a winner! Came here cause peninsula is closed for summer, and Luna, in yucca valley is on summer break. Glad I found it! Totally a local gem. Great seasoned olives and fresh pasta, too! read more

we got blueberry scones and wow. they weren't making sandwiches at this time of year. read more

It is quite possible that this is the best bakery in Palm Springs! (Vegan or not). No kidding around when it comes to freshly baked bread. Come here for fresh baked breads, fresh pastas, pastries and everything that goes with. Its all VEGAN! There is no other bakery in the valley that is all vegan, so you can trust anything that comes out of their kitchen. They feature a limited menu tightly focused on superb quality above all. (And they succeed) Honestly, their bread is every bit as good as anything i have had in Paris, Amsterdam or Prague. Their baguettes are flavorful, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Just like you get in Paris. Check their hours, they open only two days a week. Then come here directly for the best freshly baked bread in the entire Coachella Valley. Double highly recommend! read more

Lovely and superb. Everyone is friendly and the goods are divine. The Earl Grey Tea bread is exquisite. Mark and Kristen do not use preservatives. The baguettes should be eaten the same day. read more

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This place is amazing! The people are so nice and helpful. What a great place to get some OG sourdough bread. no added preservatives. Love love love. read more

Amazing cookies... We are locals and have enjoyed everything from Bread and Flours. Beyond how good everything tastes, we really appreciate their focus on quality and real food. We very much recommend them! read more

Amazing tasty breads and other delightful goodies like homemade pasta and their vegan egg salad is the bomb! Lovely people who own and run this place with care and attention to detail. You gotta check them out! read more

Incredible bakery with amazing staff. Highly recommend the fresh bread and pasta! We also tried out the homemade pasta sauce which was also amazing. Don't skip the cookies either :) read more

AMAZING the best sourdough I have ever had and the blueberry muffin was incredible. I went in on Christmas Eve looking for yeast to make bagels for my family and they kindly gave me some for free. Sweetest people ever and amazing bread. read more

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Support this small business!!!! The owner is amazing and so is his staff, especially the lady with the glasses. The bread is amazing, the homemade pasta and homemade pasta sauce was the best I have had including in Italy itself. Truly a hidden gem, next to Toucans Bar. read more

Wow, I was excited to find this bakery on a recent trip to Palm Springs. Fortunately they were going to be closed for a few days during my trip so I only got to go one day - otherwise I would have gained a few pounds from all the delicious breads. read more

I cannot say enough about this Vegan Bakery!!! The bread! The cookies! The vegan Brie cheese! The fig olive jam! The bruschetta!!!

Very, very good bread. We had the pan cristal: amazing chewy crust, light and soft inside, but with substance. Really fabulous, versatile loaf. Kind of like a ciabatta, but better: softer and more substance inside. Great flavor. We ate with green olive tapenade--very good. (We also had a ginger molasses cookie that had great flavor. Big cookie, too!) read more

If you are staying in the area for a while and love all things flour but not overly sweet, the best. In any case, worth visiting. Try a muffin! Check their hours... read more

Bread is very dense and inedible. We ordered an array of different baked goods which were all very sad as well. Unfortunately, this place is a miss for us. Whether it's vegan or organic, it simply is not very good or tasty. And I'm solely speaking on the several baked items that we purchased. I cannot speak to the other items on their menu. Service was very nice and as well as the ambience.. I would save money and simply drive to Los Angeles, where we know there are delicious baked goods, and bring them home. Palm Springs is severely lacking in the baked goods department.. read more

Love this bakery because they only use the best ingredients. Highly recommend trying a fresh blueberry muffin. Can't wait to go back and try everything else. read more

Fresh bread fresh bread fresh bread. The focaccia is yum and the sourdough two thumbs up. read more

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Cute little vegan bakery tucked in the shopping center behind Toucans Tiki Lounge with the best sourdough. They also have homemade pasta, tomato sauce and Pesto. The owners were so sweet. Such a hidden gem! Only open Thursdays and Saturdays and the line was out the door 20 minutes after opening. read more

I LOVE this place!! Super yummy bread and cookies always. Its a little higher in price (compared to mass produced bread) but not for handmade ,quality and taste and definitely worth every penny. Fresh, local, kind wonderful owners! We are in and out of Palm Springs and I make the effort to stock up whenever I'm in town. Thanks for being my go to! read more

The Real Deal ... All fresh, local, and sourdough. They are now making sourdough pizza dough., just amazing. Also fresh pasta , red& green sauces . Only open Thursday & Saturday . read more

Bread and flours is the BEST!!! As a local here in Palm Springs. This is my go to! Affordable, convenient, and all around just absolutely delicious!!!! read more

Awesome quality bread, super friendly staff. Really yummy spicy chili garlic pepper bread spread. Only open 2 days a week.

Expensive, the bread is unwrapped and my expensive loaf was so hard I couldn't even cut a slice. It became birdfood. Owner/Manger pleasant but not too attentive to customers. read more

Rude, arrogant customer service. This is Palm Springs; it's not going to cut it. Don't act like you're the only bakery in town, and everybody is desperate for bread. Pro tip: rinse the vomit off the sidewalk from the adjacent nightclub before opening your doors. read more

Great service and very friendly. However the sourdough was extremely dense and not much sour taste. I will be going to Village Bakery in Calimesa from now on. Was hoping to find something closer in Palm Springs. read more

I had the pleasure of doing some light electrical work at this wonderful bakery. During the duration of my project I had about 3 visits to this location and every single time I I was gifted delicious loaves of fresh bread, blueberry muffins, granola etc. what a treat!! I could go on and on about the quality and freshness of their products, but I rather highlight the quality of human beings the owners Mark and Kristen are. They are some of the kindest, hardworking people I have ever met. What a gem to have experienced interacting with them and enjoying the fruits of their hard labor. I highly recommend this wonderful bakery!! read more

We are visiting Palm Springs and were looking for a loaf of sourdough to get us through Christmas. Lo and behold, we found Mark's place. He was tending shop while his wife and mom were in back. What an absolute pleasure to meet him! We ordered a loaf of his sandwich sourdough, a loaf of cornbread, a cinnamon raisin loaf, a blueberry muffin and a peanut butter cookie - I know that's a lot, but just want to show the breadth of skill here. Everything we had was absolutely delicious. We basically made a meal out of the cornbread. The sandwich sourdough is amazing - not too sour, fantastic crust and crumb. The blueberry muffin lasted a New York minute, it was fantastic. Same with the cookie. Wow. We wish we could leave 10 stars. Couldn't ask for a better bakery, much less a better baker. Thank you, Mark! We will be back! (we would've attached photos, but um, it's all gone). read more

It is Thanksgiving Day morning. Despite all the odds I went on the hunt for some fresh bread. As I arrived at Mark and Kristen's place it was obvious that it was closed. But ... there was Mark stepping outside and offer me his bread, nevertheless. This delicious cranberry, pecan loaf and baguette. He clearly loves his work like everyone should do and every step in the day, predictable or unpredictable, means the world to him. This is a place of determination and a big vision. My kind of place. read more

We are thrilled to have discovered this hidden gem out on a neighborhood walk. Open on Thursdays and Saturdays. All of their breads and other prepared foods are vegan!!! Also delicious. The owners are very friendly and appreciative of their customers. We want to try everything on the menu! Cannot recommend the wheat sourdough or the pumpkin bread enough. Spectacular! read more

Amazing bread! Friendly service. So happy to have a great bread option. Pumpkin bread is delicious.

OMG. I am addicted to this place. It should be spying bread wrapped in plastic on the shelf for who knows how long when Mark gives it his all and everything I've ever bought there. It's awesome. Oh yes, Kristin Mark's better half mix one hell of a soup, you won't be disappointed, but remember it takes so much work that you can only purchase on Thursday and Saturday read more

It pains me to say this, but I did not love the loaf of bread we bought here. We tried the sourdough and while the slices were dense and had a nice chewy texture, none of us particularly enjoyed the flavor. The three stars are for the owners who are so incredibly sweet. I wish them well and hope they find a strong fan base. read more

Just made it in today after seeing they had pumpkin bread and so glad I did . Kirsten was so friendly and welcoming even though she was finishing up with a customer that arrived before me. I selected what I wanted and chatted with Kirsten for a moment as no other customers were in the store. I'm so used to a nasty attitude from another French bakery that the customer service I received here has made my day. The bread and pumpkin bread are delicious and I HIGHLY suggest going to Bread and Flours. This is a fine example of small business doing it right. read more

Wonderful and organic baked breads and goodies! Excellent sourdough. All sorts of products that are great accompaniments as well.

Don't do what I did and assume you can last a week with just one loaf of bread. This place is amazing. Hands down the best bread I've had + the staff (assuming owners) were so great, helpful and appreciative. Highly recommend! read more