Burkesville's Home Bakery

Real bread made right — the way it should be.

Every loaf at Holy Grounds is mixed, shaped, and baked by hand in Burkesville. No shortcuts, no preservatives — just honest ingredients and the kind of patience that turns flour and water into something worth breaking bread over.

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Fresh artisan bread loaves cooling on a wooden rack at Holy Grounds bakery

Fresh Every Morning

Baked before sunrise

4.9 Rating
Close-up of crusty sourdough loaf at Holy Grounds Assorted fresh pastries displayed at Holy Grounds bakery

Est.

Burkesville, Kentucky

Our Story

Built on flour, water, and a whole lot of care.

Holy Grounds started with a simple belief: the best bread doesn't need a fancy label — it needs time, good ingredients, and someone who actually cares about the result. We're not a chain. We're not mass-producing anything. We're a small team right here in Burkesville, showing up every morning to make food we'd be proud to put on our own table.

Whether it's a crusty sourdough for your Sunday dinner, a buttery croissant to start your morning right, or the groceries you need for the week — we treat every item like it's going to someone you know. Because in a town this size, it usually is.

100%

Handmade

Daily

Fresh Baked

Local

Community

What We Offer

From our oven to your table

Every morning we start before dawn so the bread is fresh when you walk in. Here's what you'll find waiting for you.

Fresh sourdough bread with a golden crust
Signature

Artisan Sourdough

Our 48-hour fermented sourdough — crackling crust, soft tangy interior. Made with our own starter, nurtured daily.

Golden flaky croissants on a baking sheet
Pastry

Butter Croissants

Laminated by hand, baked until golden. Every flake shatters the way a croissant should — no compromise on the butter.

Decorated layer cake with fresh berries
Special Order

Custom Cakes

Birthdays, celebrations, or just because — we bake and decorate cakes to order. Call us to discuss your vision.

Assorted bagels with sesame and poppy seeds
Daily Fresh

Fresh Bagels

Chewy, dense, and boiled before baking — just like they should be. Available in sesame, poppy, and plain every morning.

Chocolate chip cookies fresh from the oven
Treats

Cookies & Bars

Thick, chewy cookies and brownie bars baked fresh each day. The kind of sweet you reach for without thinking twice.

Pantry staples and grocery items on a shelf
Grocery

Pantry & Groceries

Beyond the bakery — we carry a curated selection of pantry staples, coffee, and everyday essentials for the community.

Our Craft

The process is the product

Great bread can't be rushed. Here's what goes into every batch at Holy Grounds.

Start with the Starter

Our sourdough culture has been fed and maintained for years. It's the heart of everything we bake.

Long Fermentation

We let the dough rest — sometimes 48 hours — so the flavors develop naturally and the crumb stays alive.

Wood-Fired Oven

Our deck oven gives every loaf that signature crackling crust and open, airy crumb structure.

Made with Love

Every batch is shaped by hand, watched closely, and pulled from the oven at exactly the right moment.

Visit Us

Stop by — we'll have something fresh waiting

We're right on Short Street in the heart of Burkesville. Pull in, say hello, and let us show you what's coming out of the oven today.

Address

140 Short St, Burkesville, KY 42717

Hours

Mon – Sat: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

Ready for bread that tastes like it was made for you?

Come by on Short Street, give us a call, or drop an email. We'd love to welcome you.

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