Her home bakery went ‘absolutely crazy.’ So she’s opening a Meridian retail shop
Sabryna Hawes is taking a major step forward with her home bakery, The Wheatless Crumb. Starting this fall, the business moves from a Nampa cottage operation into a permanent retail space in Meridian. The new shop will occupy a storefront at 2976 E. Overland Road, suite 110, situated conveniently near Eagle Road and The Village at Meridian.
Hawes launched the bakery last year after finding that removing gluten from her diet helped manage her Hashimoto’s disease. She began testing recipes in her home kitchen, sharing updates on social media to see if others shared her desire for high-quality gluten-free bread. The response proved immediate and sustained, with demand for items like sandwich bread, cinnamon rolls, and bagels growing month over month.
The bakery distinguishes itself by prioritizing specific dietary needs beyond just gluten-free options. Hawes excludes seed oils and soy from her recipes, opting instead for avocado oil and Kerrygold butter. She focuses on using organic flours to ensure her products meet the standards of customers seeking anti-inflammatory and clean ingredients.
Her experience at local markets confirmed the strength of her customer base. Previous sales events consistently sold out, and holiday pre-orders during Thanksgiving and Christmas season pushed the business to reach its current growth point. The transition to a physical storefront aims to provide a reliable pickup location for her established fans in Boise, Meridian, and Eagle.
While the location offers accessibility for residents of the Treasure Valley, Hawes notes that her customer base is dedicated to sourcing clean products. She expects this loyal group of followers to travel for their baked goods, continuing the momentum built during her time as a home-based vendor. The shop targets an opening date by mid-September.