Nightingale Breads: A Hidden Gem in Forestville, Calif.
Located in the quaint town of Forestville, California, Nightingale Breads has quickly become a local favorite for those seeking fresh, delicious bread and baked goods. The bakery, known for its long lines and loyal customer base, prides itself on using organic ingredients and traditional baking methods to create some of the best bread in town.
Regular customers like Gabrielle and Rod are no strangers to waiting in line at Nightingale Breads, but they agree that the quality of the baked goods is well worth the wait. “I’ll drive from further away to come here because I know the quality is the best in town,” Gabrielle says. And for local patron Rod, the bakery is simply “the best bakery in the world.”
Owner and baker Jessie Frost’s love for the craft is evident in every loaf of bread that comes out of Nightingale Breads’ wood-fired oven. Frost’s dedication to creating high-quality, handcrafted bread is what sets Nightingale Breads apart from other bakeries. The long fermentation process and use of a wood-fired oven contribute to the bakery’s success, resulting in a superior crust and flavor in their bread.
While Nightingale Breads is known for its sourdough bread, focaccia, and baguettes, customers also look forward to the daily specials, such as babka on Thursdays, filled brioche buns on Fridays, cinnamon rolls on Saturdays, and scones on Sundays. “Sunday is so special because it’s the only day they have scones, and they have four different kinds of scones. They change them every week,” regular customer Lisa reveals.
The scones at Nightingale Breads are a customer favorite, with their moist, flavorful texture that simply melts in your mouth. Customer Antoinette describes the scones as irresistible, saying, “You think, ‘Oh, I’m not going to eat the whole scone,’ and then you eat the whole thing.”
For Jessie Frost, the ultimate reward is seeing her customers’ satisfaction as they bite into a freshly baked baguette. “There’s nothing like having a customer tell you how much they enjoy your bread on the way out,” Frost shares.
If you find yourself in Forestville, California, be sure to stop by Nightingale Breads for a taste of some of the best bread and baked goods in town. Visit their website for more information at www.nightingalebreads.com.