At Pittsfield Rye and Specialty Breads Company, we
love the people who love our breads. We have had
many requests for home delivery from people who either
cannot or prefer not to go out shopping. As a result, we are now
offering weekly Friday afternoon deliveries to homes and
businesses throughout Pittsfield and Lenox.
Click here to download further information and an order form (PDF).
After completing the form, you may fax it to us at (413) 499-5331, or scan and email it to us at .
Welcome to the Pittsfield Rye and Specialty Breads Company,
the Western Massachusetts home of superior craft-baked breads
that are made with old world care and dedication to quality.
Pittsfield Rye Bakery was founded by Charlie Robbins in 1929
when he moved from Brooklyn, New York with his original rye
bread recipe. Now owned and operated by a third generation of
the Robbins family, we continue the traditions that would make
our grandfather proud. Pittsfield Rye and Specialty Breads is
primarily a wholesale baker, although we do have a retail store
that is open Fridays and Saturdays, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. In
addition to frozen dough, thaw & serve, and par-baked frozen
breads, we provide bread to restaurants, hotels, schools, and
supermarkets throughout the region. You might also find us at seasonal farmers’ markets and
craft fairs. We are a nut-free and kosher pareve facility using only the finest
ingredients, expertly developed recipes, extended fermentation,
and hearth baking. Our mission is to provide exquisite products
and service that will exceed our customers’ expectations,
focusing on the creation of breads and rolls that are essential
components of a healthy lifestyle.
Shop our retail store in Pittsfield, open Fridays and Saturdays, from 9:00
AM to 2:00 PM.
Our signature “Farmer’s Bread” is a perfect example of how our
business philosophy and fine baked goods go hand in hand. Quite
simply, this loaf stimulates all five senses, a visual treat
topped with wholesome rolled oats and sunflower seeds. Our
Farmer’s Bread ingredients include sesame seeds, poppy seeds,
minced onion, dill weed, rye chops and honey. It is quite
possibly the tastiest bread you will have ever eaten. Another healthy
favorite is our 100% Stone Ground Whole Wheat 12 Grain. We like
to think of this bread as “health in a loaf”. Our newest bread,
Honey Sunflower, is made with cold stone ground milled rye flour
that is sprouted and then carmelized with toasted sunflower
seeds and honey. An all natural masterpiece! We are also
pleased and honored that our Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin Bread was named one of
America’s Top 10 Raisin Breads in the first annual competition sponsored by the
California Raisin Marketing Board and the American Institute of
Baking, held in Manhattan, Kansas.
All of our breads are made in a new, environmentally controlled facility, where they are baked in a 5-deck stone oven. This state-of-the art oven ensures that each hearth-baked loaf has
the maximum oven spring (volume), a beautiful shine, and the
perfect crust. Our flour is never bleached or bromated, and we
are continually challenging ourselves to formulate new and
exciting recipes, techniques, and healthy living alternatives.
In addition to breads, we produce a variety of rolls (including
Kaiser, grinder, dinner, and hot dog rolls in all sizes) as well
as pizza shells and pizza sheets.
Hover over the thumbnails
below to view larger versions of the photos, or click on any
hyperlinked bread name to learn more about many of our
fine breads. Each link will open a PDF file showing nutrition
facts and a list of ingredients. Then ask for them in your favorite store, or visit
us during our store hours. Our breads are currently available at
fine food retailers and specialty markets in Massachusetts,
Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, and New York. Wherever you find our breads, we are sure that you will
relish the experience!
Our customers absolutely love our bread! Here are a
few recent reviews:
We happened to see the sign for their bread farmer’s market
while we were passing by for something else, and we’re so glad
we decided to duck in to check it out.
We ended up grabbing a few loaves, everything was delicious and
the person we spoke to was incredibly friendly and sincerely
seemed happy to share details about their bread. It’s gone on
our list of places we intended to stop at everytime we’re
nearby.
Daniel Chituc
They bake and sell amazing breads of all kinds. Their Farmers
Bread is my hands down favorite. It’s so flavorful that you can
eat it plain. All their bread and rolls are well made and
crafted. The cinnamon raisin, marble rye, pumpernickel, etc.
Rick, one of the owners, is super friendly as is all of their
staff. I always have a loaf on hand or one in the freezer. Keep
up the good work.
Tom Kaniewski
Hi folks,
Just a short note to say that you make THE BEST rye bread. I haven't tasted rye bread like that since I visited my grandmother in the Bronx fifty years ago. Dense and chewy deliciousness.
I married a woman originally from Pittsfield and her grandparents were one of your local competitors in the sixties and seventies. Small world.
Keep up the good work!
Mark K. -
Cheshire, CT
