Authentic & Locally Focused

Experience Artisan Sourdough Bread at Our French Bakery in Nelson

Our handcrafted authentic sourdough bread is made with the finest ingredients and baked to perfection. Enjoy the delicious taste of French Canadian baking in every bite.

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Explore Our 2025 Christmas Menu

First, a warm thank you for your ongoing support this year. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and cozy holiday season from all of us at La Ruelle Bakery! You can find the full menu here.

The steps are simple:

1.  Pre-order for Christmas Day before December 22 at noon.
2.  Call us at 250-352-2030 or email us at justine@laruellebakery.com
3.  Christmas Day pick-up: between 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

We will accept walk-ins on Christmas Day, but we strongly recommend pre-ordering to ensure you get exactly what you want.

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Baked Fresh from the Oven

All our breads are made by hand, using organic flour and 25 year old sourdough!

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La Miche Royal

$9.75

Baguette and Bâtard

$4.85

Le Petit Plat Focaccia

sm $5.75 | lg $7.75

Fougasse

$8.25

Daily Sandwich

$7.50 - $9.25

Fourre-tout

$8.75

Cookies

$3.00

La Framboisette Tart

$3.50

Smoked Salmon Sandwich

$9.25

La Ficelle

reg - $4.85 | feat - $5.10

Le Corsé

$9.75

La Pomme d’Antan

$12.50

Spelt

$9.75

L’Exotique Brioche Tuesday

sm - $5.00 | lg -$11.00

Le Cousin Germain

$9.75 (On Demand Only)

Le Choco-Chérie

$11.75 (On Demand Only)

La Fleur du pain

$11.75 (On Demand Only)

Spelt

$9.75

Le Gold Rush

$12.50

Le Forestier

sm - $6.00 | lg -$10.25

Mixed Berry Brioche

sm - $5.00 | lg -$11.00

Sultan

$12.50

Le Flax-o-Max

$9.75

L’Ancêtre Buckwheat-

$10.25

La Framboise Brioche

sm - $5.00 | lg -$11.00

L’Irrésistible

$12.50 (On Demand Only)

La Ficelle

reg - $4.85 | feat - $5.10

La Gerbe d’or

$9.75

Le Château fort

$9.75

L’Ancêtre Quinoa

$10.25

Le Challah

$9.75 | $10.25

Cardamom Brioche

sm - $5.00 | lg -$11.00

Spelt

$9.75

Mr Gustave

$9.75

Le Mandarin

$12.50

Petit Péché Brioche

sm - $5.00 | lg -$11.00

Le Figaro

$10.25 (On Demand Only)

Our Amazing Local Suppliers

We utilize organic flour only and seasonal ingredients from local farms to deliver high-quality sourdough breads and sustainable products.

Don't take our word for it

Here's What Our Customers Say:

This bakery is terrific! We bought a loaf of the whole wheat flax sourdough and it is delicious. Fabulous eating alone but with cheese is out of this world. We also sampled the orange ginger cookie, excellent, and the double chocolate chip cookie was tasty too. We didn’t try their sandwiches as we had just eaten lunch, but they look tremendous. It’s a little tricky to find this place (behind/next to Bank of Montreal) but well worth seeking out. I hope they are here for many many years!

Five star review rating for La Ruelle Bakery
- Stacy Marx

Wow! This is a hidden gem that is worth a stop. Delicious French Bakery with fresh sourdough base to many of it's delights including pain au chocolate, brioche, and other tasty delectables. The coffee was high quality and fresh brewed, the atmosphere was vibrant but not over stimulating, and the owner was incredibly friendly and helpful. I loved the artisinal woodcrafts for sale and stylish decor as well the fresh flowers throughout the store. The effort to add class is obvious and the attention to detail was astonishing.

Five star review rating for La Ruelle Bakery
- Marie Laenen

I'm completely addicted to this bakery. They constantly surprise with new sandwiches and fougasses. But the real stars are their sourdough brioches - as a brioche connoisseur, I can say these are the best I've ever tasted, perfectly balanced and not too sweet. The staff is cool and fun, adding to the great atmosphere. Whether you're a casual bread lover or a devoted enthusiast, this place is a must-visit. Trust me, you'll find yourself coming back again and again!

Five star review rating for La Ruelle Bakery
- Prudence-Elise Breton

This incredible bakery in Nelson is tucked away down a back alley, but it’s well worth finding. The moment you step inside, you’re greeted by the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the irresistible scent of freshly baked bread.One time, I stopped by for fresh buns, and they just happened to have that dough out—without hesitation, they offered to make me a fresh batch on the spot, ready in an hour. That level of care and dedication is rare and truly sets this place apart.

Five star review rating for La Ruelle Bakery
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