Est. Bristol · Artisan Bakery

Bake something worth
savoring.

From our oven to your table — sourdough loaves with crackling crusts, buttery pastries layered by hand, and coffee pulled to perfection. Every morning at Turning Point begins with flour, fire, and a little devotion.

2,000+ loaves baked weekly · 4.8★ on Google

Freshly baked sourdough bread and pastries on a rustic wooden counter
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Oven-fresh bread and pastries prepared every morning before dawn.

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Sourdough ✦ Croissants ✦ Specialty Coffee ✦ Seasonal Pastries ✦ Artisan Breads ✦ 83 Bellevue Ave, Bristol ✦ Sourdough ✦ Croissants ✦ Specialty Coffee ✦ Seasonal Pastries ✦
Baker shaping sourdough loaves on a floured surface
Warm café interior with wooden counters and natural light
Display case filled with golden pastries and breads
Barista pouring specialty coffee with latte art
Our Story

A turning point
begins with
good bread.

Turning Point Bakery started with a simple conviction: that the best bread is made slowly, with attention, and without shortcuts. We opened our doors on Bellevue Avenue with a deck, a mixer, and a commitment to doing one thing exceptionally well.

Today, every loaf that leaves our kitchen carries the same intention. Our sourdough ferments for 36 hours. Our croissants are laminated by hand at dawn. Our coffee is sourced from roasters who treat the bean the way we treat the dough — with patience and respect.

Whether you're grabbing a quick espresso on your way to work or settling in with a freshly baked tart, we've built this space for people who appreciate the difference that care makes.

36h

Sourdough fermentation

100%

Whole grain & organic flour

Daily

Baked before sunrise

The Turning Point Difference

We don't rush the process.

Long-fermented sourdough

Our starters are nurtured for days, not hours. The result is a crust that shatters and a crumb that sings.

Hand-laminated pastries

Every croissant is folded by hand at dawn. No shortcuts, no machines doing the work — just butter, dough, and patience.

Locally sourced, seasonally inspired

We work with nearby farms and roasters. Our menu shifts with the seasons because that's how real ingredients work.

Baker working with dough in a professional kitchen

"The best ingredient you can add is time."

— Turning Point Philosophy

Visit Us

Stop by. We'll save you a seat.

Location

83 Bellevue Ave
Bristol, Bristol 06010

Phone

12035615097

Hours

Mon – Fri: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Fresh bread doesn't wait.
Neither should you.

Come find us on Bellevue Avenue. The oven's on, the coffee's pouring, and there's always room for one more.

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