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Main Grain Bakery & Eatery

Main Grain Bakery & Eatery is a small-town shop that specializes in sourdough bread, sweet treats, and homemade sandwiches located close to the heart of downtown. Mixing cuisine and community, Main Grain also features special events like wine nights, charcuterie boards, and live music. 

The Stevens Point Area Local Makers Series aims to share the stories of local makers. Through behind the scene access and interviews, each story highlights the Stevens Point Area makers through their personal journey of inspiration, creativity, and community.

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Culinary Gems

Hear about the origins of Main Grain directly from its founder Sarah Jo More. Watch below as Sarah Jo walks through some of their signature recipes with Chef Luke Zahm, host of Wisconsin Foodie. In this clip, Sarah Jo walks Chef Zahm through the labor of love that produces Main Grain's savory asiago thyme bread and homemade bagels.

 

The Secret Behind the Sourdough

Opening its doors in 2022, Main Grain expanded beyond the bakery and began offering homemade sandwiches, soups, and salads. Ever wonder how it came to be? Get the inside scoop on the bakery and the newly added eatery with the Uniquely Wisconsin episode from Discover Wisconsin. 

Expand Your Inspiration

  • After stopping by Main Grain Bakery, grab a drink from Emy J’s Coffeehouse located right in the same building. Not a coffee drinker? They also offer tea, juices, and smoothies.

  • Partnering with Main Grain for special evening events, Caravan Wine Shop is not only a great co-host but has its own location downtown where they feature a wide variety of beer, wine, and spirits. 

  • Craving more sweet treats? Get the inside scoop on other local spots serving up delicious bites with our guide to where to get your sweets fix.

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Keep Exploring Local

With local makers scattered all around the county, get to know a few of them by drinking local or by heading straight to the source with a culinary farm experience. Then, join the fun! Send your photo, by including @stevenspointarea on Instagram, or using #StevensPointArea.