Sterling, Colorado

Come in —
the bread is still warm.

We bake small batches every morning at 1100 W Main St, right here in the heart of Sterling. Sourdough, pastries, and a carefully curated selection of local groceries — made with intention and served with a smile.

Explore Our Bakes (208) 615-3163
Daily
Fresh Bakes
Local
Ingredients
Small
Batches
Freshly baked sourdough bread on a wooden surface
Assorted pastries on a marble counter
Open Today
Baking since dawn
Our Philosophy

Baked with patience,
served with pride.

At Orange Leaf, we believe the best bread takes time. Our sourdough ferments for 24 hours. Our pastries are folded by hand each morning. We source our flour, dairy, and produce from neighbors in Northeast Colorado — because food tastes better when it comes from people you can shake hands with.

We're not a chain. We're not rushing to meet a quota. We're a small team in Sterling who show up early, measure carefully, and care about every loaf that comes out of our oven. If you've never tried our rosemary focaccia, you're in for a treat.

Baker's hands shaping sourdough dough
Loaves of bread rising in a rustic oven
What We Make

From our oven
to your table.

Golden sourdough boule with a flour-dusted crust Signature

Heritage Sourdough

24-hour fermented, stone-ground flour, crispy crust, tangy crumb. Our starter has been feeding us since day one.

Fresh rosemary focaccia with flaky sea salt Fan Favorite

Rosemary Focaccia

Olive oil–soaked, topped with local rosemary and Maldon salt. Best eaten warm, right out of the pan.

Buttery layered croissants on a marble surface

Laminated Pastries

Croissants, pain au chocolat, danishes — all folded by hand. Made from scratch every morning before sunrise.

Seasonal cakes and tartes displayed on a counter

Seasonal Cakes & Tarts

Rotating with what's ripe and local. Think peach galette in August, apple crumble in October, citrus tart in winter.

Pour-over coffee beside a freshly baked muffin

Coffee & Pairings

Locally roasted coffee, poured to order. Ask us about our favorite bread-and-coffee combinations.

Curated grocery items including oils, honey, and grains New

Local Grocery Picks

Hand-picked staples from Northeast Colorado producers — honey, olive oil, grains, preserves, and more.

Plan Your Visit

We're here when
you need us.

Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Fresh sourdough comes out of the oven around 8 AM. For the best selection, stop by before noon — popular items sell out by afternoon.
From Our Neighbors

What Sterling
is saying.

"

We drove 30 minutes just to try Orange Leaf after hearing about it. The sourdough alone is worth the trip — we come back every weekend now.

— A regular from Sterling
"

The focaccia is unreal. Flaky, herby, perfectly salted. And the people here? They remember your name. That's the kind of place this is.

— Weekend visitor
"

Finally, a bakery in town that takes bread seriously. You can taste the care in every bite. The local grocery section is a lovely bonus too.

— Local resident
Come Say Hello

Your table is
ready.

Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee and croissant or building a picnic basket from our local picks, we'd love to see you. Walk-ins are always welcome.

See What's Baking Call (208) 615-3163
(208) 615-3163
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