Baked Fresh Every Morning.
In Elk River Since 1996.
Artisan sourdoughs, pastries, and sandwiches made daily. No preservatives. No additives. No exceptions.
Our Services in Elk River
Baked fresh every morning. In Elk River since 1996.
Artisan Sourdough Bread
True sourdough loaves baked fresh every morning in Elk River. Risen naturally overnight with no yeast, no preservatives, and no shortcuts. The long fermentation breaks down gluten, building flavor and digestibility you cannot replicate. Daily breads: Honey White, Honey Wheat, French Peasant, Sourdough, Focaccia, Baguette. Monday: Cranberry Pecan, Garlic Cheddar. Tuesday: Wild Rice Blue Cheese, Cinnamon Raisin, Cranberry Cornbread. Wednesday: Cranberry Wild Rice, Asiago Savory, Cherry Chocolate, Tomato Basil Garlic, Green Olive Mozzarella. Thursday: Cranberry Pecan, Wild Rice Blue Cheese, Roasted Onion Rosemary, Spinach Parmesan, Italian. Friday: Bacon Cheddar, Mushroom and Smoked Gouda, Marble Rye, Random Rye, Cherry Walnut, Havarti Dill. Saturday: Cranberry Pecan, Garlic Cheddar, Spinach Parmesan, Cinnamon Honey Raisin. Call or stop in to ask what is out of the oven today.
Fresh-Baked Pastries
The pastry case changes daily and is worth checking every visit. Scones (cranberry white chocolate or blueberry white chocolate), cinnamon rolls, muffins, and potica coffee cake are regulars. Biscotti in four flavors: cinnamon pecan, cranberry white chocolate, almond, dark chocolate white chocolate. Fritter bread in three: apple, blueberry, rhubarb (Thursday through Saturday). Filled croissants on Fridays and Saturdays. Made in Elk River with the same no-preservative standard as every loaf. In and out the same day it was made.
Coffee and Drinks
Coffee and espresso drinks served alongside the bakery case every morning. The right way to start a Saturday in Elk River.
Sandwiches and Deli
Build-your-own deli sandwiches served Monday through Saturday from 9:30am to 3pm. Your choice of fresh-baked bread: honey white, honey wheat, French peasant, sourdough, 12 grain, focaccia, or baguette. Ham or turkey, cheddar or swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion, and your condiment. Made in Elk River. Call ahead for large orders. (763) 441-0002.
Wholesale Bread Supply
Diamond City Bread supplies fresh artisan loaves to restaurants and cafes in Elk River and surrounding communities. Daily and weekly delivery available. Call (763) 441-0002 to discuss wholesale pricing and delivery schedules.
Catering and Special Orders
Bread and pastry catering for events, corporate orders, and gatherings in Elk River and Sherburne County. Large orders welcome. Call ahead so we can have it ready.
Holiday Pre-Orders
Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, and holiday pre-orders available each season. Reserve your bread and pastry order early. Follow our Facebook page for announcements or call (763) 441-0002.
Farmers Market
Diamond City Bread brings its bread and pastries to local farmers markets seasonally. Check the Facebook page for current market dates and locations.
The Bread Rotation
Every loaf is baked fresh the morning you buy it. The selection rotates daily. Come early — when it's gone, it's gone.
Garlic Cheddar
Tomato Basil Garlic
Roasted Onion Rosemary
Cranberry Pecan
Bacon Blue Cheese
Organic Sourdough
Peasant 12 Grain
Wild Rice Blue Cheese
Cranberry Cornbread
Marble Rye
Cinnamon Raisin
Havarti Dill
12 Grain
Cranberry Wild Rice
Asiago Savory
Cherry Chocolate
Green Olive Mozzarella- Tomato Basil Garlic
- 12 Grain
- Wild Rice Blue Cheese
- Jalapeño Cheddar
Spinach Parmesan- Cranberry Pecan
Cinnamon Honey Raisin
Italian- Peasant 12 Grain
- Everything Bagel
- Bacon Cheddar
Random Rye
Mushroom & Smoked Gouda
Cherry Walnut- Cranberry Wild Rice
- Everything Bagel
- Garlic Cheddar
- Cranberry Pecan
- Cinnamon Honey Raisin
- Spinach Parmesan
- Organic Sourdough
Honey White
Honey Wheat
French Peasant
Sourdough
Focaccia
Baguette
True sourdoughs are risen naturally overnight without yeast or additives. The long fermentation breaks down gluten. Call (763) 441-0002 to ask what's in the oven today.
Bread photography by Nielsen Photography
Pastries & Sweets
Made fresh alongside the bread. Selection varies by day — call ahead if you have your heart set on something.
Pastry photography by Nielsen Photography
Build Your Own Sandwich
Fresh-baked bread, stacked your way. Build your order below, then call us to confirm and we'll have it ready at pickup.
Bring this with you or read it to us over the phone. We’ll have it ready at pickup. If anything isn’t available that day, we’ll let you know.
After you review your order, call us to confirm and we’ll have it ready at pickup. (763) 441-0002
Real Reviews from Elk River Neighbors
The bread is excellent and the staff is even better. I spoke to William at Diamond City to ask about specific ingredients for an allergy and he was incredibly helpful, patient and knowledgeable. I will be coming back!
I drive down from up north just to buy their bread! The bread is phenomenal. It's not filled with all those preservatives. I can't say enough about this great bakery. You will not be disappointed. The employees are absolutely wonderful.
Just moved to the area and tried out Diamond City Bread for the 1st time and I'm SO glad I did! The staff were super friendly and welcoming and their bread is absolutely delicious! Different flavors everyday?! This is my new spot for sourdough bread and pastries!
Why Elk River Chooses Diamond City Bread
Diamond City Bread has been baking in downtown Elk River since 1996, in a place with a history as layered as its loaves. The bakery sits in the lower level of what was once The Bank of Elk River, founded in 1885 and the oldest bank in Sherburne County. The original vault is still there. After decades of Mississippi River flooding raised the street grade outside, the old ground floor became the lower level it is today. Elk River grew up around it. So did we.
Every loaf rises naturally overnight without yeast or additives. The long fermentation breaks down gluten and builds the kind of flavor you cannot rush. The selection rotates daily: cranberry pecan on Mondays, wild rice blue cheese on Tuesdays, cherry chocolate on Wednesdays, roasted onion rosemary on Thursdays, bacon cheddar and mushroom smoked gouda on Fridays, cherry walnut on Saturdays, and a full daily lineup of honey white, honey wheat, sourdough, focaccia, and baguette every day we are open.
Regulars know which days their favorite comes out. Restaurants across the region count on deliveries every week. When the bread is gone for the day, it is gone. Come early, come often, and come hungry.
The original lock mechanism is still on the door. When the bread is gone, it is gone. Come early.
Stories & Sourdough
The history behind the bread, and why sourdough is worth seeking out.
Most Customers Have No Idea
Behind the counter is a 140-year-old bank vault. The lock mechanism is still on the door. It is where we run the bakery. Almost nobody who buys bread here knows it is there.
Read the story → Sourdough & HealthWhy Sourdough Is Easier to Digest Than Regular Bread
The long overnight fermentation at Diamond City Bread does more than build flavor. It changes the bread in ways that matter for your gut, your blood sugar, and your overall health.
Read the article → Sourdough & HealthSourdough vs. Store-Bought Bread: What You're Actually Eating
Most bread labeled "sourdough" at a grocery store is not real sourdough. Here is what is actually different, and why the ingredient list is the first thing worth reading.
Read the article → Freshness & StorageHow Long Does Artisan Bread Last Without Preservatives?
Fresh-baked bread without additives lasts 2 to 4 days. Here is why that shorter shelf life is a sign you are eating the real thing, and how to store every loaf so nothing goes to waste.
Read the article →Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you want to know before you visit. Still have a question? Call us at (763) 441-0002.
Monday through Friday we are open 6:30am to 6:00pm. Saturday 6:30am to 4:00pm. We are closed on Sunday. If you want to confirm what's available before making the trip, call us at (763) 441-0002.
Yes. Call us at (763) 441-0002 and we will have your order ready when you arrive. Pre-ordering is the best way to guarantee a specific loaf, especially for popular items that sell out early in the day.
Our bread and pastry selection rotates based on what we bake fresh each morning. The varieties available today may be different tomorrow. Check our Facebook page for the latest, or call ahead. If you have your heart set on a specific loaf, pre-ordering by phone is the safest bet.
Our bread contains no preservatives, so it is best within 2 to 4 days depending on the variety. Sourdoughs hold a little longer than focaccia or baguettes. Store in a paper bag at room temperature. Never refrigerate bread: it draws out moisture and makes it go stale faster. Read our full storage guide for tips on getting the most out of every loaf.
Yes, we carry select dairy-free items. If you have a specific allergy concern, call us before you come and our staff will walk you through what is available that day. We are happy to answer questions about ingredients for any item in the bakery.
Not at this time. We are walk-in and pickup only at our Elk River bakery. Call ahead at (763) 441-0002 to pre-order and we will have everything ready so you can grab it and go.
Yes. In the 2026 season we attend markets in Plymouth, Buffalo, and Monticello. Check our Facebook page for the current schedule, market dates, and booth location at each one.
Yes. Call us at (763) 441-0002 at least 48 hours in advance and we will do our best to accommodate. We love feeding a crowd.
Now Hiring at Diamond City Bread
We are a small, hardworking bakery that has been part of Elk River since 1996. If you love bread, love people, and want to build something real — we want to hear from you.
We're hiring someone who wants to learn this trade and build a long-term career. No experience required. We'll teach you everything: breads, pastries, shaping, mixing, timing. What we can't teach is showing up in the middle of the night and caring about what comes out of the oven.
This is a full-time position. Hours are overnight, typically somewhere between 11pm and 9:30am depending on the day. You'll work early mornings, mostly on your own, and occasionally alongside the team. You need to be comfortable asking questions when something isn't clear, keeping a clean workspace, and talking to customers when the doors open.
If you're creative, detail-oriented, and looking for a real career (not just a job), we'd like to meet you.
We're looking for someone reliable who wants to learn the bakery trade from the ground up. You'll help with pastry prep, keep the kitchen clean, and work the counter when customers come in. We'll train you on everything.
Most shifts run roughly 2pm to 7pm on weekdays. Some Saturday availability is needed (not every Saturday) for retail help, typically 7am to 4pm or so. Hours are flexible and we'll work with your schedule.
You'll spend time working on your own and alongside the team. Either way, you need to stay focused, keep things clean, and speak up when something isn't clear.
How to Apply
Fill out the application online, print it, and bring it in during business hours. We review on a rolling basis and will reach out to qualified candidates directly.
Say Hello
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(763) 441-0002Hours
Monday6:30am-6:00pm
Tuesday6:30am-6:00pm
Wednesday6:30am-6:00pm
Thursday6:30am-6:00pm
Friday6:30am-6:00pm
Saturday6:30am-4:00pm
SundayClosed