Business Details
Artisan Bakery & Coffee Shop in New Hazelton
At Skeena Bakery, we are dedicated to crafting exceptional natural breads and baked goods that nourish both body and community. As a model supported workplace operated by the Skeena Supported Employment Society, we provide meaningful employment and training opportunities for individuals with disabilities in the Hazeltons region. Our skilled bakers and trainees work side-by-side to create daily fresh breads using organic flours, natural ingredients, and time-honored techniques. From sourdough to specialty grain loaves, our bakery offers over 20 varieties of handcrafted breads alongside an extensive selection of sweet and savory pastries. Our coffee shop serves locally roasted Mercedes Beans coffee to complement our baked goods, creating a welcoming space for community connection.With every purchase, customers directly support our mission to foster inclusive employment opportunities. Our commitment to quality extends to using organic grains, fresh dairy, and premium ingredients like Callebaut chocolate in our baked goods. We maintain rigorous standards in both product quality and social impact, ensuring every item we produce reflects our values. Our team combines professional baking expertise with a deep understanding of local tastes and dietary needs. Through this unique business model, we've become a vital community hub that celebrates both culinary excellence and social responsibility.
Services
Artisan Breads
Pastries
Coffee Shop
Wholesale Baked Goods
Custom Orders
Highlights and features
- We provide supported employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities
- We use certified organic flours and natural ingredients in all baked goods
- We offer over 30 varieties of handcrafted breads and pastries daily
- Our skilled bakers combine traditional techniques with modern innovations
- We directly support local community development through our business model
Services
Artisan Breads
We produce over 20 varieties of handcrafted breads using organic flours and natural ingredients. Our daily baked goods include sourdough, multigrain, and specialty breads like German Rye and Harvest Grain. Each loaf follows traditional baking methods while incorporating modern nutritional considerations.
Pastries
Our bakery offers a wide selection of sweet and savory pastries made with organic ingredients. From sticky raisin buns to savory sausage rolls, our daily baked pastries cater to diverse tastes while maintaining strict quality standards using premium components like Callebaut chocolate.
Coffee Shop
We serve locally roasted Mercedes Beans coffee alongside a selection of teas and natural juices. Our coffee shop provides a welcoming space for community members to enjoy quality beverages paired with our fresh baked goods in a socially conscious environment.
Wholesale Baked Goods
We supply premium baked goods to local businesses and retailers throughout northwestern British Columbia. Our wholesale program extends our mission by providing consistent quality products while creating additional employment opportunities through expanded production needs.
Supported Employment Program
As part of the Skeena Supported Employment Society, we offer vocational training and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Our program integrates trainees into daily bakery operations under professional supervision, fostering skill development and community inclusion.
Questions
What makes Skeena Bakery unique?
We combine artisan baking with social impact by providing supported employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities in a fully operational bakery and coffee shop.
What are your regular business hours?
We're open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, closed weekends and statutory holidays.
Do you offer custom orders?
Yes, we accept special orders for baked goods. Please call us at (250) 842-0010 to discuss your specific requirements.
What ingredients do you use?
We prioritize organic ingredients including flours, oats, and dairy, using premium components like Callebaut chocolate in our baked goods.
How can I support your mission?
Every purchase directly supports employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities in the Hazeltons community.
Do you sell coffee beans?
Yes, we offer Mercedes Beans Organic Coffee by the pound in whole bean or ground form.
Reviews (4)
Silver Stevens
Nov 24, 2021
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I love the Skeena Bakery. It is my go to treat place with an amazing program within the business of "baking down barriers". They employ and train folks who have neurodivergent learning styles and also source their soups from various society's and folks who are local, therefore generating income for others while supplying locally made soups. I bought a lovely cookie tin for the holidays as a birthday gift for a family member and I just loved the packaging! My favorite staff member is Harvey who is a Gitxsan and he is always so friendly and fast with his service! Highly recommend this place for your
Rae M.
Jul 15, 2021
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Great little bakery! Beautifully crafted artisan bread!!! Yummy cookies! We popped in after our tour of Kasan and the local waterfall hike. Perfect spot to stop and grab baked goods!
Scott P.
Mar 30, 2021
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I mentioned this business in a different review, as the best place to actually buy the products of another business! Most of all, however, it has excellent, freshly made bread and baked products of all kinds, and the prices are not out of line. I host traveling bicyclists from around the world, and have heard European cyclists give rave reviews of this place after passing through New Hazelton. The service is not effusive, but in no way unfriendly, slow or unpleasant.
A. M.
Mar 19, 2021
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Smells magical like a bakery ought to! Always has an excellent brew of locally roasted coffee, nothing fancy, great cinnamon buns, good cookies, yummy chocolate buns, delectable scones, sinful desserts, and friendly staff. Darren, the baker, is a super smart guy and always super interesting to chat with, though maybe steer him away from the conspiracy theories. Oh yeah, high quality fresh bread with lots of choice, and discounts on the day old. I also like the daily lunch special which is usually a bowl if chilli or something nice and simple that goes with a scone or slice of fresh bread.