Provo’s Craft Bakery & Specialty Grocery

We bake the way
nothing else is baked
in this town.

Sourdough that rises slowly. Pastries built by hand, not by machine. Pantry goods you won't find anywhere else on Columbia Lane.

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Our Story

Not a trend.
A standard.

Xocokafe opened its doors on Columbia Lane with a single conviction: that bread, pastries, and pantry staples deserve the same attention most people reserve for art.

We don't rush our dough. We don't cut corners on ingredients. We don't mass-produce what could be made properly by hand. Every loaf, every croissant, every jar on our shelves is chosen or crafted with the same deliberate care.

This isn't a bakery that happens to sell groceries. It's a place where the two disciplines reinforce each other — the patience of the oven and the curiosity of the shelf.

Fresh sourdough loaves cooling on a wooden rack at Xocokafe bakery

What We Make & Source

Two disciplines.
One philosophy.

The Bakery

Every morning, our ovens start before sunrise. What comes out is shaped by time, technique, and ingredients that refuse to be compromised.

  • Sourdough & Lean Doughs

    48-hour fermentation. Thick crusts. Open interiors. Baked on stone.

  • Laminated Pastries

    Croissants, pain au chocolat, danish — folded by hand, never rushed.

  • Seasonal & Specialty Loaves

    Whole grains, seeded, enriched — rotating with what the season demands.

  • House-Made Preserves & Spreads

    Small-batch, made in-house, paired perfectly with our breads.

The Grocery

Every item on our shelves earned its place. We stock what we'd use in our own kitchen and turn away everything else.

  • Artisan Oils, Vinegars & Pantry Staples

    Single-origin olive oils, aged balsamics, specialty flours and grains.

  • Local & Regional Producers

    Utah honey, Idaho potatoes, valley preserves — neighbors we trust.

  • Specialty Coffees & Teas

    Small-batch roasters and loose-leaf selections that complement our pastries.

  • Curated International Goods

    Ingredients that expand what you can cook at home — sourced with intention.

Close-up of rustic sourdough bread with flour-dusted crust
Flaky croissants arranged on a marble surface
Artisan pantry staples and specialty ingredients on wooden shelves
Baker's hands working dough in a professional kitchen

Our Philosophy

Slow is not
a delay.
It's the method.

Most commercial bread is produced in hours. Ours takes days. The difference isn't just in the flavor — it's in the structure, the digestibility, the way the crust shatters and the crumb holds.

We believe that a grocery store should function like a well-curated pantry, not a warehouse. Every jar, every bag, every bottle should be something we'd reach for at home. If we can't vouch for it, it doesn't earn shelf space.

This approach costs more. It takes longer. It means some days we run out early. We'd rather that than sell you something we wouldn't serve our own table.

48h+

Fermentation minimum

Daily

Baked fresh every morning

100%

Hand-crafted, never rushed

Visit Us

Come taste
the difference.

Address

821 Columbia Lane
Provo, UT 84604-2445

Hours

Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Join Us

Your table deserves
better ingredients.

Whether you're stopping in for a single loaf or building your pantry for the week, Xocokafe is here — every morning, doing it properly.

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