Bakery Breads and Pastries
Discover handcrafted artisan breads and flaky pastries fresh daily using time-honored recipes in Carson City, NV.
Paul Schat’s Bakery Menu
All our baked goods are made fresh daily starting at 4 AM using traditional methods, simple ingredients, and plenty of time to develop flavor and texture. We rotate our varieties and quantities are limited. Items may sell out during the day - that’s the way a real bakery works!
Every morning at 4 AM, we begin the ancient art of bread making and pastry crafting. Using time-honored techniques passed down through generations, we create items that are more than just baked goods – they're a testament to craftsmanship and tradition.
* Items shown are subject to availability. We rotate our varieties and quantities are limited.
Artisan Breads
Bread is at the heart of what we do at Paul Schat’s Bakery. Our artisan loaves are crafted with care using traditional methods, simple ingredients, and plenty of time to develop flavor and texture.
Signature Breads Gallery
Our most beloved loaves, each with its own story and distinctive character crafted daily in small batches.
Sheepherder Bread - Our Famous Icon
Since 1938 Our most celebrated creation and the heart of the Schat family legacy. This distinctive round loaf features a dark, crackling crust that gives way to a tender, aromatic interior with subtle sourdough notes. Hand-shaped and baked to perfection, it’s the bread that made us famous.
Perfect for: Toast, sandwiches, artisan bread baskets
Carson City Sourdough - Natural Levain Since 1989
A naturally fermented masterpiece using our precious starter maintained since 1989. Complex flavor notes develop through slow fermentation and natural levain, creating an open crumb structure and that distinctive sourdough tang with a crackling crust that sings when it cools.
Perfect for: Artisan toast, soup bowls, charcuterie boards
Traditional Rye - Deli Classic
Dense, flavorful, and aromatic with caraway seeds throughout. This European-style rye delivers the authentic taste that makes legendary deli sandwiches. Dark, complex flavors with a tight crumb perfect for slicing thin.
Perfect for: Pastrami, corned beef, classic deli sandwiches
Fresh Bagels - Hand-Rolled Daily
Made fresh every morning Traditional New York-style bagels, hand-rolled and boiled before baking. Our bagels offer that perfect combination of chewy interior and slightly crispy exterior that makes them ideal for breakfast or anytime.
Varieties: Plain, Sesame, Poppy Seed, Onion, Pizza, Chili and Cheese, and Cheese
Perfect for: Breakfast sandwiches, cream cheese spreads, toasted with butter
Fresh Pastries
Our pastry chefs arrive in the early hours of the morning to create a delicious array of freshly baked treats. From buttery croissants to delicate Danish pastries, our selection changes seasonally while always featuring our most popular classics.
Morning Pastries Gallery
Perfect companions for your morning coffee or afternoon tea, crafted fresh every day.
Croissants - Laminated Perfection
Flaky, buttery masterpieces made with over 60 layers of laminated dough. Each croissant is hand-shaped and baked to golden perfection.
Classic Butter Croissant - Pure, traditional croissant perfection
Chocolate Croissant - Dark chocolate batons nestled inside
Almond Croissant - Filled with almond cream and topped with sliced almonds
Raspberry & Cream Cheese Croissant - Sweet raspberries with rich cream cheese
Blueberry & Cream Cheese Croissant - Fresh blueberries with smooth cream cheese
Ham, Cheese & Jalapeño Croissant - Savory combination with a spicy kick
Ham & Cheese Croissant - Classic savory option perfect for lunch
House-Made Cookies - Individually Crafted
Each cookie is shaped and baked by hand, creating the perfect balance of crispy edges and chewy centers. We offer a wide variety of flavors—including gluten-free options—baked fresh daily.
Chocolate Chip - Classic comfort with premium chocolate chips
Please visit our bakery to see our current cookie selection as varieties change based on seasonal availability.
Cakes & Desserts
We offer a selection of fresh daily cakes, pies, and seasonal desserts, all made with premium ingredients and traditional baking methods.
Fresh Daily Cakes
Available selections vary daily:
- Classic Bundt Cakes - Traditional favorites with seasonal variations
- Coffee Cakes - Perfect with your morning coffee
- Seasonal Specialties - Made with fresh, seasonal ingredients
Cakes are available by the slice or as full cakes. To reserve a specific flavor, we recommend calling 48 hours in advance. Daily selections vary and are subject to availability.
Cream pies are available weekends only, also subject to availability.
Fruit tarts are sold as individual minis or XL tarts, available daily while supplies last.
Please visit our bakery to see today’s fresh selections.