You’ll Find One of Wisconsin’s Best Bakeries in a Hut on the Edge of a Road

Castlerock Sourdough is the smallest bakery shop in Wisconsin. It`s a must-visit spot near the Mississippi River.

Wonderful bread can be found in some very unexpected places. Among the soaring Mississippi River bluffs of western Wisconsin`s Driftless Area, you`ll find a bakery tucked away in a spot that elicits a lot of double takes—and probably more than a few hard brakes. The Castlerock Sourdough bakery is many things: It`s well stocked, filled with flavors, and its retail shop is open much longer hours than most other independent bakeries. It also just happens to be the smallest bakery shop in Wisconsin. It really is a tiny little place that you have to see to believe—here’s what you need to know about Castlerock Sourdough...

...The magic happens in a white farmhouse tucked into the rugged river bluffs. The bakery itself is only open on Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., when you can go to the door and order a fresh, hot loaf of their 36-hour-rise sourdough from right out of the oven...