Fresh artisan bread displayed on a wooden bakery counter

Paterson's Favorite Artisan Bakery

Baked with Tradition
in the Heart of Paterson

Handcrafted breads, pastries, and coffee made fresh daily at 949 Main St.

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Baker kneading dough in the Gandom Bakery kitchen
Freshly baked artisan bread loaves cooling on a rack
12+ Years Serving
Paterson

A Paterson Tradition,
One Loaf at a Time

Gandom Bakery has been a quiet cornerstone of the Paterson community since 2012. What started as a small family operation with a single deck oven and a passion for honest baking has grown into one of the city's most trusted bakeries — still run by the same hands, still using the same recipes passed down through generations.

Our name, Gandom, means "grain" in our heritage language — a reminder that everything we do begins with the simplest, most honest ingredient: quality flour, water, salt, and time. We don't rush. We don't cut corners. Every sourdough, every croissant, every loaf that leaves our kitchen is made the way it should be.

Early Morning

Fresh bread ready at dawn, every single day

Heritage Recipes

Traditional methods, generations of know-how

Local & Honest

Locally sourced when possible, always transparent

What Paterson Says

"The sourdough here is unlike anything else in Paterson. Crisp crust, tangy center — you can tell it's made with real patience. My family has been coming here every Saturday morning for years."

M.
Maria S. Paterson, NJ

"Best croissants outside of Paris, and I say that as someone who grew up in Lyon. The flake, the butter — it's all there. And the coffee? Surprisingly excellent for a neighborhood bakery."

J.
James T. Paterson, NJ

"They made a beautiful birthday cake for my daughter — simple, elegant, and absolutely delicious. The whole neighborhood feels like family when you walk in here. That's rare."

A.
Angela R. Paterson, NJ

Come Say Hello

We'd love to welcome you to our bakery. Stop by for a fresh loaf, a warm pastry, or just a great cup of coffee.

Address

949 Main St
Paterson, NJ 07503-2309

Hours

Mon – Sat: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Artisan bread and pastries arranged on a rustic bakery table

Fresh Bread. Warm Coffee.
Good Company.

Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee on your way to work or settling in for a leisurely weekend breakfast, Gandom Bakery is your neighborhood table.

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