Est. Midland, Michigan

Baked with
intention,
stocked with
conviction.

At The Bully, every loaf is fermented slowly, every shelf is chosen deliberately, and every visit feels like coming home to something honest.

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200+

Artisan Products

Daily

Fresh Baked

Local

Sourced

Artisan bread and pastries displayed on a rustic marble countertop at The Bully bakery
Our Philosophy

We don't rush bread.
We respect the process.

Every loaf at The Bully begins with a starter that's been nurtured for years, a mix of whole grains, and enough time for flavor to develop the way nature intended — slowly.

Slow Fermentation

Our sourdoughs rest for 24 to 48 hours. That patience builds complex flavor, a crisp crust, and a crumb that holds together with structure and grace.

Locally Sourced

We partner with Michigan farms and regional millers. Butter from local dairies, eggs from free-range flocks, flour stone-ground within the state — it all shows on the plate.

Curated Pantry

Beyond the bakery case, you'll find small-batch preserves, imported olive oils, artisan cheeses, and pantry staples we'd actually keep in our own kitchen.

What We Offer

From the
oven and the
pantry

Everything made or selected with care. Everything you can taste the difference in.

Freshly baked sourdough loaf with a golden crust at The Bully
Bakery

Artisan Sourdough

Native starter, 48-hour cold ferment, open crust. Available in classic, walnut-rosemary, and sesame varieties.

Assorted buttery pastries and croissants on display at The Bully
Bakery

Butter Pastries

Flaky, laminated croissants, pain au chocolat, and seasonal fruit tarts — made from scratch each morning.

Elegant layer cake and dessert pastries at The Bully bakery
Bakery

Cakes & Desserts

Celebration cakes, daily specials, and small-batch sweets crafted for quiet indulgence or special occasions.

Curated pantry items including preserves, oils, and specialty goods
Pantry

Preserves & Spreads

Small-batch jam, honey from Michigan apiaries, nut butters, and house-made spreads for your morning ritual.

Artisan cheese selection and charcuterie at The Bully
Pantry

Cheese & Charcuterie

A rotating selection of domestic and imported cheeses, cured meats, and accompaniments for your table.

Specialty coffee beans and brewing equipment at The Bully
Beverages

Specialty Coffee

Single-origin beans, expertly roasted and brewed on-site. The perfect companion to any pastry from our case.

Warm interior of The Bully bakery with wooden counters and display cases
Our Story

A Midland institution
built on honest work.

The Bully started with a simple belief: that the best food doesn't need to shout. It needs good ingredients, skilled hands, and the time to do what it's supposed to do.

Located on South Saginaw Road, we've become a gathering place for people who care about what they eat — whether that's a morning croissant, a weekend loaf, or a carefully chosen bottle of olive oil for Friday night dinner.

Our team treats every product as a promise to the person who buys it. That's not marketing. That's just how we operate.

Midland

Our Home

Daily

Fresh Baked

100%

From Scratch

Find Us

Come say
hello.

We're right here in Midland, ready to welcome you with something fresh.

Address

316 S Saginaw Rd
Midland, MI 48640-4500

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Hours

Monday – Friday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Contact

Have a question or want to place a custom order? Give us a call.

(989) 832-5387
Get in Touch

We'd love to
hear from you.

Whether it's a custom cake, a catering inquiry, or just a question about our sourdough — drop us a line and we'll get back to you promptly.

(989) 832-5387
316 S Saginaw Rd, Midland, MI 48640
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