Meet the baker

From Michelin kitchens to local grain.

Hi, I'm Michael Scrivana, the founder and baker behind Michael Bakes. I spent over a decade as a chef before trading my knife for a bench scraper.

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Michael in a striped apron giving a thumbs up behind a tray of fresh sourdough loaves

The story

A chef who fell for bread.

In professional kitchens I learned that the best food doesn't come from complexity. It comes from the integrity of the ingredients.

My focus was always culinary, but I was captivated by bread: the timeless staple that centers a meal. When I finally made bread my work, it wasn't a pivot so much as a deepening of my obsession with quality. I fell in love with the alchemy of turning grain, water and salt into something alive.

Today I bake at Marksboro Mills, right where my flour is stone-milled. The dough is mixed and prepped the day before, given a long, slow fermentation, and baked fresh for delivery in the Morris County region.

“Bread is the bridge between the farm and the table.”

Sliced country sourdough showing an open crumb

Our mission

Bread that nourishes, not just fills.

What sets Michael Bakes apart is a chef's mindset: an uncompromising commitment to flavor and nutrition. That means rejecting the preservatives and shortcuts of the supermarket aisle in favor of the slow, honest path.

That commitment starts in the soil. I source organic, stone-ground grain from Marksboro Mills, just miles away. By supporting regenerative agriculture, we aren't just buying flour; we're supporting the farmers who care for our land.

Organicgrain from regional farms
Stone-milledfresh at Marksboro Mills
Slow-fermentedwith a wild sourdough culture

What we stand for

The values behind every loaf.

Love & passionEvery loaf is crafted with care. That dedication to artisan bread is baked into every bite.
FlavorLocally milled grain and slow fermentation let natural flavor shine: a balance of texture and deep, rustic taste.
Care & craftFlour, water and salt. We believe in the art of simplicity and turn basic ingredients into something special.
Customer firstA personal connection matters. Whether it's delivering to your door or a special request, you come first.
TeamworkSmall, but never alone. We work closely with local farmers and millers, from field to table.
QualityNo compromises. Great bread begins with great grain, and that's where we start.

Come break bread with us.

Whether you're picking up a single loaf or feeding your family for the week, you're part of a community that values real food, local soil and the simple joy of sharing a meal.

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