Handcrafted Sourdough.
Baked with Heart.
Small-batch breads and cottage bakes made weekly in the heart of Georgia — rooted in tradition, shared with community.
A Cottage Built on Community
At The Crusty Cottage, baking has always been about more than bread.
It’s about giving more than you take.
It’s about tables filled with family or strangers alike on ordinary Tuesdays.
It’s about slowing down long enough to tear a loaf and pass it around.
We proudly share leftover bread with local women’s organizations, Covington's Giving Hands Food Pantry, and other outreach partners in our area.
As we grow, so will our giving. In the coming years, we hope to introduce our Buy a Loaf, Gift a Loaf initiative — creating simple, meaningful ways for our customers to join us in serving others.
Our Signature Bakes
These are the staples — the bakes we’re known for and keep available online.
featured flavor
White Cheddar & Everything Bagel
$15.00 USD
A chewy, golden bagel topped with melted cheddar cheese for a rich, savory bite. Perfect toasted with butter or as the base for your favorite breakfast sandwich.
Pickup currently not available
Weekly Menu
Our Baking Rhythm
We believe in the rhythm of the seasons and the joy of discovery. Each month, we rotate our bread and scone flavors to celebrate what's fresh and in season. Some of our most beloved creations are limited-edition bakes that appear for just a few weeks before making way for something new.
We also create special, limited bakes that we share exclusively on our social media channels—a little something special for our online community. Follow us to stay in the loop and never miss out on these unique creations.
Find Us Locally
Shop our sourdough at over a dozen local retailers across Georgia's Lake Country. Stop by any location to taste our fresh-baked loaves and support local businesses.
LAKE OCONEE
Hair Creations Salon & Boutique
Downtown Greensboro, GA
Ripe Thing Market
Downtown Greensboro
The Meat Locker & Grocery Store
Eatonton, GA
Compassion Cafe & Tea
Eatonton, GA
Scratcher’s Creek Premium Market
Greensboro, GA
MADISON, COVINGTON, SOCIAL CIRCLE
Wild Berry Health Foods
Madison, GA
Farmview Market
Madison, GA
The Meat House
Covington, GA
Ida Claire Ice cream & Mercantile
Social Circle, GA
MILLEDGEVILLE & LOGANVILLE
Corner’s Edge Butcher Shoppe
Loganville & Milledgeville, GA
God's Goods
Milledgeville, GA
ATHENS
The Olive Basket
Downtown Athens
Prince Market Athens
Athens
NORCROSS
VSOP Taproom: Olive Oil
Norcross, GA
What Our Customers Say
Thank you for showing us what true sourdough is and how delicious tastes in all forms from loaves to cookies… it is all amazing!"
— Ammie H.
LAKE OCONEE, GA
“Those cookies are to die for.”
— Janice P.
COVINGTON, GA
"Love everything sourdough that you bake!! NEVER disappointed!”
— Charlotte S.
MADISON, GA
"The Pistachio Almond cinnamon rolls are better than Disney World’s.”
— Molly F.
BUCKHEAD, GA
Find Us Around Town
You'll often find us popping up at local markets and festivals throughout the season.
From farmers markets to community gatherings, we love connecting with our neighbors and sharing our passion for artisanal baking.
Check our social media and newsletter for announcements about where we'll be next.
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