Arizmendi Bakery facts for kids
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| Worker cooperative | |
| Industry | Bakery |
| Predecessor | Cheese Board Collective |
| Founded | 1997 |
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Area served
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San Francisco Bay Area |
Arizmendi Bakery is a popular bakery in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, United States. They have several locations, including in San Francisco, Berkeley, Emeryville, San Rafael, and Oakland.
What makes Arizmendi special is that it's a worker-owned cooperative. This means the people who work there also own and manage the business together. They share in the profits and decisions.
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What Arizmendi Bakery Offers
Arizmendi Bakery is known for its delicious baked goods. They make a variety of tasty treats for everyone to enjoy.
Freshly Baked Goods
- Pastries: You can find many kinds of pastries, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Pizza: They also make fresh pizzas, which are very popular.
- Bread: Arizmendi bakes a wide range of breads, from classic loaves to specialty types.
Special Treats and Awards
In 2011, Arizmendi Bakery was named the "best bakery" in the East Bay by the East Bay Express. This shows how much people love their food.
One of their famous items is "Auntie Mabel's Kookie Brittle." A food reviewer from SF Weekly even called it the best cookie in San Francisco!
During the holiday season, Arizmendi is famous for its fruitcake. They make these fruitcakes using local dried fruits from the Rainbow Grocery Cooperative. In December 2011, their San Francisco store sold about 400 fruitcakes every day!
History of Arizmendi Bakery
Arizmendi Bakery started in 1997. It grew out of another well-known business called the Cheese Board Collective.
Who Was Arizmendi Named After?
The bakery was named after a special person: José María Arizmendiarrieta. He was a Basque priest and a leader who helped organize workers. He believed in people working together and owning their businesses. This idea inspired the bakery's cooperative model.
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Arizmendi Bakery in San Francisco
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Pastries from Arizmendi Bakery
