Gulf Coast Sourdough is an artisan bakery making the most flavorful sandwich bread in America.
Christina Cann and Brett Wiewiora combine old-fashioned techniques with modern tastes and sensibilities to produce loaves with flavor, texture, and character -- things decidedly absent from nearly all commercial baked goods.
Based in Tampa, a cradle of sandwich innovation, we craft unique, at times surprising flavors for loaves that will elevate America's sandwiches. After all, nearly 50% of Americans eat a sandwich every day -- we think it should be on good bread.
We use natural sourdough starter and unbleached, unbromated flours to make our products. From traditional tangy sourdough to cutting-edge flavor combinations like turmeric and black pepper to classic sweets like cinnamon swirl, our recipes pair well with dishes across the spectrum.
We are leading a bread revolution and we are actively collaborating with retail partners who share our mission.
Are you an innovator? Innovate with us.
Address
6703 N. Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33604
HOURS
We are open for takeout and dine-in service!
Tuesdays - Saturdays: 8 am - 3 pm
Sunday: 9 am - 2 pm
CLOSED MONDAY
We serve Tampa-style pressed breakfast and lunch sandwiches, cinnamon rolls, flybys, and bread, of course :)
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sandwich house
On 8/13/19 (Tampa Day!), we opened up the Sandwich House in the heart of Seminole Heights, serving Tampa-style pressed sandwiches on our sourdough breads, our signature Flybys, yummy sourdough cinnamon rolls, and much more!
We’re located at 6703 N. Florida Ave. 33604.
Our hours are 8am-3pm on Tuesday-Saturday and 9am-2pm on Sunday. Check out our menu below (click to enlarge) and swing by to visit us or place a pick up order online!
We are always closed on Mondays. We’re generally closed most major holidays as well — always check our social media and Google Maps hours for the most up-to-date information.
weekend preorders
We are excited to continue partnering with awesome chef Kevin Boxx to bring you a weekly box full of delicious, decadent sourdough-based pastries! We'll have a few extra at the Sandwich House on the weekends, but preordering is the only way to ensure that you'll be able to get the pastries you love!
If you're thinking "Sourdough? In a pastry?" -- the answer is YES! All of these pastries developed by Chef Kevin use our sourdough starter in the recipe, but they don't taste sour. The starter provides amazing depth and character to all of these baked goods.
Orders will be available for pick up at the Sandwich House (6703 N. Florida Ave. 33604) on Saturday or Sunday.
catering
We are excited to offer sandwich platters, box lunches, flybys and pastries for your catering needs!
Check out our catering menu here and give us a call!
Resources
Below are links to some information about different baking topics we cover in videos and classes!
Baking videos on our YouTube channel
Taking Care of Sourdough Starter and the Basic 1-2-3 Recipe
frequently asked questions
Do you ship your bread?
At this time we are not able to ship our bread as the shipping costs are prohibitive. If we ever do start shipping our breads, we will post about it far and wide! Stay tuned here on our website as well as on our Facebook and Instagram channels for any updates.
Is everything you make sourdough?
Yes! All of our breads (savory and sweet) are leavened only with our sourdough starter. Our sourdough starter is also incorporated into all of our pastries, including our famous sourdough cinnamon rolls.
Do you make any gluten-free breads?
No. All of our products are leavened only with sourdough starter and undergo a long fermentation process, but they all contain gluten.
Can I eat your breads if I have a gluten sensitivity or intolerance?
First and foremost, we cannot provide any medical advice, so please follow the instructions of a medical professional for any gluten sensitivity or intolerance.
All of our breads undergo a long fermentation process. The only leavening agent in our breads is our sourdough starter — we never use instant or rapid-rise yeast in our breads. Because we use these traditional methods, many people who are unable to tolerate gluten in mass-produced loaves or breads that incorporate instant yeast are able to eat our breads without any problems. For more about the health benefits of sourdough breads, check out the articles linked on our Nutrition Facts page.
Are your breads vegan?
Most of our breads are naturally vegan. Some contain dairy and/or eggs. All ingredients are listed on the bread label.
How old is your starter?
We mixed flour and water together waaayyy back in 2011 to create the sourdough starter that is still going strong today!
Do you teach baking classes?
We would love to teach again, but the bakery and shop have grown so busy that unfortunately we have not been able to schedule classes.
Can I buy loaves at the Sandwich House?
Yes! We sell all our sourdough breads as well as Tampa-style pressed sandwiches, flybys, pastries, and more at our shop, the Sandwich House in Seminole Heights.
Can I buy sourdough starter from you?
Yes! Come to the Sandwich House during our normal business hours (Tue-Sat 8am-3pm, Sun 9am-2pm, closed Mon) to purchase starter for a nominal cost. We are not able to sell sourdough starter at farmers’ markets.
How long does a loaf of your bread last?
Because we do not use any artificial preservatives in our breads, our breads will keep fresh for 1-2 days on the counter top, 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator, and 6+ months in the freezer.
Where is the Sandwich House?
The Sandwich House is located in the Seminole Heights neighborhood of Tampa at 6703 N. Florida Ave, 33604. We are between Hanna and Sligh on the eastern side of Florida Ave.
Do you cater?
We do! Check out our sandwich platters, boxed lunches, pastries, flybys, and more on our catering page here!
Do you offer wholesale accounts?
Yes. You can find our wholesale catalog here. Please follow the instructions in the catalog for placing a wholesale order.
Invest in great Bread!
It has been a wild ride since we started in 2015, and above all we want to thank everyone who has supported us through the years and our amazing team for being there everyday.
All we see ahead is massive opportunity -- to open more shops, expand wholesale, bring back classes, do more markets/events, etc. The bread biz is on the rise (ha, get it? 😀), and to make the most out of all the opportunities out there, we’re looking for investment partners to help it grow to new heights!
Here are the quick hits on where we’re at right now:
- Mature 8+ year old business consistently growing double digits or more every year
- Established storefront with great reviews and an excellent team
- 3500 square foot owned baking facility with plenty of room for growth
- A dedicated following throughout the Tampa Bay area
In the coming years, our goal is to become a regional multi-location brand serving up great food and providing a widely distributed wholesale alternative to the boring bread that has overrun the food scene.
Our ideal partners would:
1. Love sourdough bread
2. Have experience building regional brands
3. Share our core values (all sourdough, authenticity, providing a living wage for employees, generally being good human beings)
If you fit the bill and are interested in getting involved, let’s talk!
grow@gulfcoastsourdough.com
Contact us
Have a question? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions first — the answer may be there! If you have a question that isn’t answered there, feel free to reach out at the methods below.
sandwich house Phone number
wholesale inquiries Phone number
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