Bread the Way It Was Meant to Be
Montelimar Bread traces its roots back to La Farine Bakery, originally founded by baker Rida Shahin in suburban Palatine in 2009 after discovering a love for the art baking at his home. After building a loyal following for naturally fermented sourdoughs and classic French pastries, the bakery relocated to Chicago in 2013 to expand its wholesale operations and deepen its connection to the city’s food community.
Today, Montelimar Bread continues that same tradition with a renewed identity and an unwavering commitment to old world baking. We use long fermentation, carefully selected flours, and time-honored techniques to create breads and pastries with real depth of flavor — the kind you remember long after the last bite.
From crusty levain loaves and baguettes to buttery croissants and seasonal pastries, everything that leaves our ovens is made with patience, craftsmanship, and respect for the craft of baking.
Cafe
Opening soon! Stop in for a loaf, a pastry, and a properly made cup. Bread and coffee the way they belong together.
Farmers Markets
Find us at local Chicagoland & Suburbs farmers markets — fresh every week. Your favorite bread even closer to you!
Wholesale
Providing wholesale bread service to hotels, restaurants, grocery stores, and airports with our top notch recipies and unparalleled order lead times.
Our Menu & Offerings
Everything is made from scratch. Availability varies by day and market — contact us for current wholesale pricing and custom orders.
Pickup & Market Locations
We're at farmers markets throughout Chicagoland and available for pickup at our coffee shop location. Schedules change seasonally — follow us on Instagram for the most current info.
Rogers Park Cafe
7458 N. Western Ave.
Stop in for fresh-baked bread, pastries, and coffee.
Chicagoland Farmers Markets
Find us at markets across the region throughout the season. Check @montelimar.bakery for weekly updates and any schedule changes.
Fresh From the Feed
Daily specials, market schedules, and behind-the-scenes from the bakery. Follow us on Instagram for what's coming out of the oven this week.
@montelimar.bakeryContact Us
Questions about orders, wholesale, markets, or just want to say hello? We read every message.