The Golden Flour Bakery

Name: The Golden Flour Bakery

Owner(s): Liza & Bill Thorne

Short bio: Golden Flour Bakery is Creston’s go-to spot for sweet treats, fresh bread, and delicious meals. From the scent of loaves just out of the oven to the friendly chatter across the counter, this local favourite has been “baking the world a better place” for over a decade.

About the Business

What they offer: Tucked in the heart of Creston, Golden Flour Bakery offers a vast selection of breads, buns, pastries, and seasonal favourites, all baked in-house. Their 10 year old sourdough starter is at the heart of many creations, while local ingredients like Full Circle Farm flour, Farm on the Bench greens, and Sunshine Valley eggs help keep the flavours fresh and community-focused. In summer, you’ll find in-season fruit inspired baked goodies; in fall, pumpkin pies and butter pan buns; and come Christmas, a dazzling spread of cookies, cakes, and holiday breads.

Unique approach or specialty: For Liza and Bill, baking is more than a skill, it’s a family legacy. With roots going back generations (Bill’s father, brothers, and Liza’s grandmother were all bakers), they’ve combined tradition with a love for community in every recipe. Their huge selection of breads and baked goods keep people coming back for more. The menu is always evolving with the seasons, but the bakery’s atmosphere remains the same: warm, welcoming, and the feeling of coming home. 

Their story: Bill has been baking since he was 14, and when he and Liza moved to Creston 11 years ago, they decided to start a bakery from the ground up. While cakes were their initial focus, the town quickly fell in love with their breads and pastries, and Golden Flour became a local favourite. Now, after more than a decade of early mornings and flour-dusted aprons, Bill is looking toward retirement, with hopes of passing the bakery to someone ready to grow its story. Until then, Liza and Bill will ensure Golden Flour remains a sweet part of Creston life.