MISSION & VISION
Flour, water, salt. It’s the simplicity that makes this type of bread so mysterious. When you pair that with high-quality ingredients, you get a truly impressive product that has a distinct difference you can taste.
Our mission is to bring the highest quality hand-crafted sourdough bread and pastry to our NE Wisconsin communities with an unwavering consistency.
Through our sourdough bread, we dream of bringing people together around bread and pastry that is notably beautiful and sparks curiosity and connection with those who share it.
THE BREAD
Read more about our bread here, and why we believe the ingredients and passion used in making the bread creates a difference you can taste.
OUR STORY
It all started on Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 with a single, yet powerful, line written on a piece of paper:
"I want to do something with my hands. I want to know my customers."
THE BAKEHOUSE
The Bakehouse vision became a reality when our doors opened on Tuesday, March 10th of 2020 in Green Bay.
With a unique open-concept bakery design, the space was thoughtfully created to foster connections between people and their food.
Our goal is for customers to have full transparency and trust of the care and ingredients that go into their baked goods.
We truly believe it's a difference you can taste.
It’s more than just a team, it’s a work family.
The Voyageurs team is a group of people seriously passionate about creating positive change in our Green Bay community through baked goods made with love.
Our philosophy is to hustle hard, rest hard, and reflect hard.
Mental and emotional well being, positivity and authenticity are a big part of our culture. We strive to integrate our whole beings, as we believe that work-life and personal life can be positively integrated in a workplace by taking ownership of our actions and learning through our challenges.
‘Work’ at Voyageurs is not just about producing great artisan baked goods; it’s about using the power of our hands to create a tangible difference in our community… one loaf of bread at a time.
Ben Cadman
Founder & Co-Owner
Dad, The Great British Baker
"I love sourdough bread because of its simplicity. Using natural yeast and bacteria to unlock the power inside tiny grains to create a bread that is visually beautiful, delicious and nourishing all at the same time."
Celeste Parins
Co-Owner
Mom, The Bakehouse Guru
"Bread brings people together around a table and perfectly compliments a beautiful table of food. It's rustic, yet refined; It's simple, yet complex. It’s a beautiful representation of the juxtaposition of life."
Rob Czypinski
Operations Manager
"Sourdough fuels me. As an avid biker, I love that I can take a few slices with me on the road, and get deep nourishment and satisfaction from a few simple slices."
Bonnie Pawlak
Lead Pastry Chef
"I love sourdough bread because of the amazing health benefits and the flavor is just unbeatable."
Jake Higbee
Baker & Dough Slinger
“I love that it’s a beautiful blend of science, tradition, art and innovation- and a wonderful way to pay homage to our ancestors!”
Dennis Plansky
The Zen Bread Master
“I love sourdough bread because it’s ancient and the quality and flavor is superior to industry bread.”
Courtney Snyder
Customer Experience Queen
Elan Carroll
The Laminator
“It starts with the eating because who doesn’t love to eat it! I love getting to learn about sourdough pastry, because there’s so much more to it than just regular pastry. It’s challenging and rewarding!”
Colvin Anderson
Mr. Clean
"I love bread because you can make it into toast."
Andrea Stiller
Glowing Barista
“Because who doesn’t love to eat bread and pastry!... Oh and What Jake said.”
Ben Brodin
Ben The Baker 2
Olivia Sibbet
Emilie Heil
Customer Bestie
"I love bread because quite simply, it is life. It not only provides energy and nourishment, but it brings people together. Bread is a beautiful canvas that is the foundation of cuisine around the world."
Zachary Martin
Tianah Drinkwine
Sam Vainisi
Maestro of the Minivan
“Bread is life and a cousin of beer by way of a yeasty mother."
Kelly Schmitz
Kelly Mueller
Stage Crew
"I love rustic sourdough because it's delicious and nutritious! A sturdy slice of bread with a crispy crust and chewy crumb slathered with butter is one of the most satisfying simple pleasures in life."
Izja Betulae
Sawyer Hintz
Harry Kispert
Market Master
"I love bread due to its incomparable usefulnessin the food realm. From sandwiches to crostinis to toast, it comes in all forms and tastes different, yet exists in so many different cultures."
