Local Love: Moxie Bread CO
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In a charming, historic 19th century home in Louisville is Moxie, a local love we can’t get enough of. Moxie is more than a bakery. It’s a gathering place, a living manifestation of a vision: to preserve traditional grain systems, nurture local food economies, and bake bread with conscience. Every loaf tells a story of farmers, millers, and bakers working together to create something honest and delicious. Step inside and you’ll catch the smell of freshly baked sourdough, buttery pastries waiting to be picked, and espresso brewing behind the counter. From artisan breads and flaky croissants to handmade cakes, tarts, and savory bakes, everything at Moxie is made with care and intention.
At Moxie, food isn’t just fuel, it’s about connection, care, and where it all comes from. They mill their own grains, work with local and organic farmers, and bake with intention. Every loaf and pastry is made the slow, thoughtful way, using heirloom grains, long fermentations, and ingredients that support healthy soil and real flavor. Moxie isn’t just baking bread; they’re keeping an entire food story alive.
They’ve grown into a small family of warm, welcoming spaces, each one celebrating good food and community in its own way. The Louisville bakehouse is the heart of it all, where Moxie’s breads and pastries are made fresh each day. Over in North Boulder, Moxie Feed + Seed blends a cozy café and bakery with a local market offering fresh produce, dairy, and handmade goods. Just next door, The Mill Site mills organic, heirloom grains from family farms across the region, keeping Moxie’s baking truly local from grain to loaf. And up in Lyons, Moxie Mercantile serves as a mountain town favorite, perfect for locals and travelers stopping in for coffee, pastries, and small town charm. Each location brings something special, but together they share one purpose: creating spaces where good food, community, and connection come together naturally
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Their philosophy is simple: do good, bake well, and care deeply. Their team focuses on craft, clean ingredients, and ethical sourcing, partnering with local and organic producers whenever possible. As a founding member of the Colorado Grain Chain, Moxie helps preserve heritage grains and build a more sustainable food system across the region. Recognized nationally as a James Beard Award semi-finalist for “Best Bakery,” Moxie has earned its reputation for baking with heart. Step inside and you’ll be greeted by the scent of slow-fermented breads and buttery pastries made with intention. Because they mill their own grains, every loaf and pastry has a story, and for home bakers, their freshly milled flour brings that same flavor home. At the Feed + Seed location, you can also browse local eggs, dairy, mushrooms, textiles, and more, all sourced from nearby makers and growers. What’s not to love about that!
Staying true to their values while continuing to grow is no small task, but Moxie embraces it with the same heart they put into every loaf. They see endless opportunities ahead. Everything from workshops and community events are being utilized to deepen collaborations with local farmers and chefs. If you’re in the area, for any location, it’s worth stopping in for. As they continue to expand, one thing remains the same: Moxie isn’t just about baking bread, it’s about building community, one loaf at a time.
With locations in Louisville, Boulder, and Lyons, the main location, Moxie Bread CO is on main street in Louisville. The following are the locations and operating hours for each space:
Moxie Bread Co. | 641 Main Street | Louisville, Colorado | 7am - 4pm, Daily
Moxie Feed + Seed | 4593 Broadway | Boulder, Colorado | 7:30am - 4pm, Monday - Friday | 7:30am - 3pm, Saturday - Sunday
Moxie Mercantile | 442 High Street | Lyons, Colorado | 7am - 4pm, Daily