About Sour Pete & Co.
Our Mission
Our Connections
Our Connections
At Sour Pete & Co., our mission is simple: bring fresh, all-natural sourdough to our community, baked the way it should be—just flour, water, salt, and time. We started because we believe real bread shouldn’t come with a long list of ingredients you can’t pronounce. Every loaf is small-batch, full of flavor, and made to share the joy of
At Sour Pete & Co., our mission is simple: bring fresh, all-natural sourdough to our community, baked the way it should be—just flour, water, salt, and time. We started because we believe real bread shouldn’t come with a long list of ingredients you can’t pronounce. Every loaf is small-batch, full of flavor, and made to share the joy of honest, organic baking with folks who love good bread as much as we do.
Our Connections
Our Connections
Our Connections
At Sour Pete & Co., we’re all about keeping things local. You can snag our bread on the weekends at Simply Amish and More right here in Urbanna, or let us bring it straight to your door—we offer free delivery within 10 miles of town (because good bread should never be out of reach). If you’re a little farther out, no worries—we’ll happil
At Sour Pete & Co., we’re all about keeping things local. You can snag our bread on the weekends at Simply Amish and More right here in Urbanna, or let us bring it straight to your door—we offer free delivery within 10 miles of town (because good bread should never be out of reach). If you’re a little farther out, no worries—we’ll happily deliver, just with a small delivery fee to cover the extra miles.
We also source our ingredients from local vendors, so every loaf you enjoy is doing double-duty: feeding you and supporting our neighbors. Around here, buying bread isn’t just carbs—it’s community
Our Owner
Our Connections
Our Owner
Meet Pete Mertens — the hands (and the heart) behind Sour Pete & Co. What began as a simple hobby quickly turned into Pete’s passion: turning flour, water, and time into loaves that bring people together. For Pete, sourdough isn’t just about bread — it’s about community, sharing something real and delicious that connects folks around the
Meet Pete Mertens — the hands (and the heart) behind Sour Pete & Co. What began as a simple hobby quickly turned into Pete’s passion: turning flour, water, and time into loaves that bring people together. For Pete, sourdough isn’t just about bread — it’s about community, sharing something real and delicious that connects folks around the table.
Every recipe Pete bakes is one he loves himself — the kind of bread he happily slices into at home, fresh from the oven. From the tang of classic sourdough to playful flavors that surprise you, it’s all about great taste and the joy of passing that along to others.
Pete likes to say he’s not just dropping off bread — he’s dropping off happiness in loaf form (with a side of crumbs you’ll definitely find later). Around here, sourdough isn’t just food, it’s a lifestyle… one that pairs best with butter, good company, a glass of wine, and maybe a nap afterward.
Because at Sour Pete & Co., it’s not just about baking. It’s about community comfort, love, and a little bit of wild yeast magic.
Introducing the Real Stars of Sour Pete & Co.
From Starter to Finish: Our Bakes
Meet Dusty!
Our Sourdough Starter
Allow me to introduce Dusty, the hardworking underdog of the Sour Pete & Co. crew. While Sour Pete might be the grizzled veteran with decades of tangy wisdom, Dusty is the scrappy, bubbly apprentice — always rising to the occasion. Think of Sour Pete as the seasoned band leader, and Dusty as the ambitious backup singer who occasionally steals the show with his wild fermentation solos.
Together, they’re part of a long lineage of living, breathing starters — a family business where the payroll is just flour and water. Dusty’s role? To keep the tradition alive, one loaf at a time, while adding his own quirky personality to the mix. After all, every great company needs fresh talent, and Dusty’s got the guts (and the gas) to prove he belongs in the fermenting spotlight.
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We’re happy to offer free delivery within 10 miles of Urbanna! If you’re a little farther out, no worries—we can bring it to you for a small delivery fee.
