Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach out via email at banyanbreads@gmail.com, if your questions are not answered below.
Ordering
When is the order deadline?
The ordering deadline is two days before the pick-up date. Pick-ups at Howl Mercantile will be on Thursdays so ordering deadline is Tuesday by 12pm.
Can I set up a standing order?
Yes! If you would like to pay in advance for a standing weekly bread pick up, send me an email at: banyanbreads@gmail.com
Can I order off-menu?
No, unless you would like to order in-bulk (i.e. 6+ loaves) for a special event or to stock your freezer!
Special Orders
If you would like to order bread for an event or special occasion, please send me an email at: banyanbreads@gmail.com. Special orders should be at least 6+ loaves.
Picking Up
Where do I pick up my bread?
Howl Mercantile and Coffee - 130 W. 1st Street, Salida, CO 81201. Your bread will be labeled with your name on it on a shelf on one of the tables in the shop, ready for you to grab-and-go.
When can I pick up my bread?
All orders will be ready for pick up at Howl on THURSDAYS ONLY. Customers can pick up their bread anytime during their open hours, 8am-5pm.
Can I pay in cash when I pick up?
No, orders must be paid in advance. The employees at Howl are not responsible for collecting any payments for Banyan Breads.
What happens if I cannot pick up my bread?
Bread that is left unclaimed at 5pm will be donated to a local food shelf in Salida.
Where to find Banyan Breads
Where else can I find your bread?
Jan - May 2026: Howl Mercantile & Coffee
June - Oct 2026: Salida Summer Farmer's Market, Rocky Mountain Garlic Farmstand
Nov - Dec 2026: Salida Winter Farmer's Market
Ingredients
Is everything you make sourdough?
Yes, all Banyan Breads products are made with sourdough. My starter is named Stanley and he is a part of the family!
Is your bread organic?
No, I try to buy organic ingredients where I can and when it makes sense but my bread is not 100% organic.
What flour do you use?
I primarily use Mountain Mama Milling Organic Stone Ground Whole Wheat flour from the San Luis Valley and King Arthur Sir Galahad Bread flour.
Do you make anything gluten-free?
No. Everything I make is very gluten-full.
Micro-Bakery
Where do you do your baking?
I do all my baking in my home in Salida! I converted my breakfast nook into a micro-bakery complete with an electric three-deck bread oven that allows me to bake about 15 standard loaves at a time.
Is your space regulated by the health inspector?
No, thanks to the Colorado Cottage Foods Act! My micro-bakery is not a commercial space and therefore not inspected or regulated by any state or federal agency. Bread is also considered a very "low risk" item for food-born illnesses. But don't worry - I am ServSafe certified and I spent years working for multiple professional bakeries, so I always follow best practices in my kitchen.