Savor the Exceptional
Discover the art of sourdough at Banana River Bread. We're committed to quality, using only the finest ingredients & time-honored techniques. Explore our unique bread selection, crafted with care in
Merritt Island, Florida.
What Makes Our Sourdough Special?
At Banana River Bread, the difference starts with the ingredients—& our promise never to compromise them.
We use only the highest-quality organic, non-GMO flours, Maldon salt, & water filtered through a Simply Clear water filter system. Whenever possible, we source locally to support our community & ensure peak freshness.
We never use seed oils, preservatives, or aluminum-based flours. You’ll never find chemicals in our bread designed to make it last longer on a shelf, because we believe we were created to eat real food—wholesome ingredients our bodies can recognize & process.
Every loaf is naturally leavened with our wild sourdough starter, shaped by hand, & baked on a pizza stone for superior flavor & health benefits.
Bread is available for free local pickup, or shipped anywhere in the U.S. on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays depending on which day you place your order via 2-day priority shipping, so it reaches you fresh & full of life.
Our Most-Loved Bakes
At Banana River Bread, every item is crafted with care, but a few have earned a special place in our customers’ hearts:
Classic Sourdough Loaf – Our signature, go to bread. Naturally leavened, flavorful, & versatile—perfect for everything from morning toast to hearty sandwiches.
Sourdough English Muffins – A breakfast favorite with a tangy, chewy bite that toasts beautifully & freezes well.
Cheesy Jalapeño Loaf – Made with raw milk cheese sourced from a Florida farm about an hour away. A hint of spicy, savory, & impossible to resist.
Cinnamon Honey Raisin Mini Loaf – Sweetened with local riverfront honey from our neighbor’s bees, with plump organic raisins for a cozy, nostalgic treat.
3-Ingredient Cookies – Naturally sweetened with organic maple syrup & no refined sugar. Fun fact: these have traveled to a deployed military member across the globe & still arrived fresh and delicious!
Chocolate Chunk Cookies – Made with my own homemade chocolate for a rich, pure flavor that doesn't compromise your health.
Dried Sourdough Starter – My own wild starter, dried & ready for you to bring to life in your own kitchen.
Every product is made with organic, non-GMO ingredients, and whenever possible, sourced locally—because flavor & quality start at the source.
The Banana River Bread Pickup Experience
Picking up your order isn’t just about getting bread—it’s about stepping into a little slice of peace. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood in Merritt Island, my home bakery sits between the river & a calm canal. The sun warms the gravel driveway, aspreys call from nearby, & the salty breeze carries hints of the water just a couple houses down near Marker24 Marina.
When you arrive, you might see my friendly neighbors— who are also loyal bread customers—chatting for a moment, or you might simply enjoy the stillness.
The smell of freshly baked sourdough drifts from my kitchen, earthy & warm, inviting you to linger for a moment before heading home with your loaf. It’s a simple exchange, but one filled with community, care, & the comfort of real food. PLUS you always get to meet your baker in person!
"The Cheesy Jalapeño Loaf is a game-changer! So flavorful and the perfect amount of spice. Banana River Bread never disappoints!"
Sarah M.