Sparta, Tennessee

Real bread
made the way
it should be

Every loaf, every pastry, every jar on our shelves is chosen or crafted with the same care your grandmother would insist on — no shortcuts, no compromises.

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Real Ingredients

Fresh

Baked Daily

Local

to Sparta

Fresh artisan bread loaves on a rustic wooden bakery counter

"Best bakery in Sparta — the sourdough is unreal!"

— Local regular

Warm bakery interior with flour-dusted counters and freshly baked goods on display

Our Story

Born from a belief that your pantry should taste like home

Pinch Poke started with a simple conviction: that the bread you break and the food you serve should make you feel something. Not just full — fed.

Nestled on Bockman Way in the heart of Sparta, we've built a shop where every sourdough loaf is started from our own culture, every jar of preserves holds the season it was picked, and every item on our shelves earns its place by taste alone.

Handcrafted

Small batches, never rushed

Locally Sourced

Supporting Middle TN farms

What We Offer

From our oven to your table

Everything we sell is something we'd serve our own family. That's the only standard we accept.

Golden sourdough bread loaf with flour dusting

Signature

Artisan Sourdough

48-hour fermented, wood-fired loaves with a shatteringly crisp crust and an open, tangy crumb. Baked fresh every morning.

Assorted French pastries on a marble display

Daily Fresh

Butter & Pastry

Flaky croissants, laminated danishes, and tartlets made with French butter. From our bench to your plate — same day, every day.

Glass jars of homemade preserves and jams

Seasonal

Preserves & Pantry

Small-batch jams, honey from local hives, pickled vegetables, and specialty oils. Each jar captures a moment in the season.

Local Roast

Coffee & Beverages

Locally roasted coffee, craft sodas, and seasonal drinks to pair with your bake. Because the perfect breakfast needs the perfect cup.

Made to Order

Cakes & Celebrations

Custom cakes for birthdays, weddings, and everything in between. Tell us the occasion — we'll handle the rest.

Curated

Specialty Groceries

Thoughtfully selected pantry staples — from olive oils and pastas to cheeses and charcuterie. Every item passes our taste test.

The Craft

Three rules we never break

No ingredient we can't name

If it's in our shop, we know where it came from and why it's there. No unpronounceable additives, no "natural flavors" mystery blends. Just honest food.

Time is an ingredient

Our sourdough ferments for two full days. Our stocks simmer for twelve hours. We don't compress what deserves patience — because flavor can't be rushed.

Our neighbors come first

We source from Middle Tennessee farms and producers whenever we can. Your groceries shouldn't have to travel farther than your morning commute.

Baker's hands shaping dough in a professional kitchen

Open bag of flour on a wooden bakery surface

Bread loaves rising inside a wood-fired oven

Bakery kitchen detail with rolling pins and baking sheets

Real bread
made the way
it should be

Born from a belief that your pantry should taste like home