Our Story: Lyon Bakery – Artisan Bread Supplier in DC, NOVA, Richmond & Baltimore
25 Years and a Whole Lot of Bread
In the spring of 2000, Lyon Bakery began with an obsession for good bread, and a team of just nine people. Back then, the days were long, the batches were small, and everything was done by hand — mixed, shaped, and baked with the kind of care that can’t be faked.
We didn’t set out to become a leading artisan bread supplier in Washington DC. We simply wanted to make honest, handcrafted bread — rooted in tradition and made with patience, not preservatives.
Fast forward 25 years, and a lot has changed — and yet, not much at all. Today, our team is over 250 strong, operating 364 days a year to keep the sourdough starters thriving, the ovens fired up, and our bread moving across the DC bakery scene, through Baltimore’s foodservice industry, and deep into the kitchens of Northern Virginia and Richmond.
But at the heart of it all, Lyon remains grounded in what started it: time-honored techniques, unrelenting consistency, and an obsession with making bread that speaks for itself — from crust to crumb.
Who We Serve — From Local Cafés to Iconic Restaurants
At Lyon, we don’t just bake bread — we fuel the region’s culinary heartbeat. As a trusted wholesale bread supplier in Washington DC and beyond, we work with a wide range of partners across the Mid-Atlantic — from independent cafés and scratch kitchens to nationally recognized restaurants and hospitality groups.
Every client is different, but they all have one thing in common: they care about quality. That’s why they choose Lyon. Whether you’re plating sourdough for a fine-dining menu, stacking sandwiches on soft brioche buns, or sourcing fresh rolls for your hotel breakfast bar, we’ve got you covered — with daily delivery, consistent quality, and personalized support.
Want to see what we bake? Explore our breads →
Where We Deliver — Our Bread Across the Mid-Atlantic
We’ve built our name on reliable bread delivery in Washington DC, but our reach extends well beyond the capital. Today, Lyon Bakery serves hundreds of partners across the region — delivering artisan bread where it’s needed most, when it’s needed most.
Our delivery network includes:
Washington, DC — from Capitol Hill to Columbia Heights, fueling the kitchens that shape the city’s food scene
Northern Virginia, including Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax — where we’re a go-to wholesale bakery for restaurants and hotels
Baltimore and its surrounding counties — trusted by cafés, healthcare institutions, and caterers for fresh daily bread delivery
Richmond metro area — where we supply small-batch artisan loaves to eateries across Carytown, The Fan, and beyond
Our fleet runs early — 7 days a week — because we know chefs can’t afford to wait. Whether you need 20 sandwich rolls or 2,000 baguettes, we deliver with precision, scale, and consistency. Your oven may not be on yet. Ours already was.
Rooted in the Community, Baked for the People
We’ve grown — no question. But at Lyon Bakery, growth has never meant forgetting who we are or where we started. We’re still a community-based bakery, grounded in service and powered by people. Our early-morning mixers, overnight shapers, delivery drivers, and coordinators don’t just clock in — they show up with purpose, feeding the region one loaf at a time.
We partner with:
Local food businesses launching their very first concept
Veteran chefs opening their fifth restaurant
Nonprofits and school districts serving thousands of meals daily across the DMV
As a local bakery supplier in DC, our mission is simple: bake great bread, and stand behind the people who serve it. That means showing up before dawn. That means knowing our clients by name. That means caring just as much about the sandwich the customer eats as the person who made it.
Because bread isn’t just a product — it’s presence. It’s what starts the table, what brings people together, and what signals that something good is about to happen.
Become Part of the Lyon Bakery Family
Looking for a reliable artisan bread supplier in DC or beyond? Let’s talk.
Whether you’re placing your first wholesale order or looking to replace an inconsistent vendor, we’re here to help. We’ll learn what your kitchen needs — and deliver it, every time.
Join the hundreds of chefs, bakers, and operators who trust Lyon to deliver handcrafted bread — and peace of mind.
