Essential Baking Company

The Essential Baking Company was founded in 1994 by George DePasquale and the late Jeff Fairhall. Jeff founded Essential Foods, a startup company that made and sold wrap sandwiches. George came to Seattle from San Francisco to pursue his passions of baking and playing bass guitar. Luckily, George and Jeff’s paths crossed and, along with several other bakers, they started a business selling George’s signature breads at the Fremont Farmers Market. Having outgrown the original bakery sp

The Essential Baking Company was founded in 1994 by George DePasquale and the late Jeff Fairhall. Jeff founded Essential Foods, a startup company that made and sold wrap sandwiches. George came to Seattle from San Francisco to pursue his passions of baking and playing bass guitar. Luckily, George and Jeff’s paths crossed and, along with several other bakers, they started a business selling George’s signature breads at the Fremont Farmers Market. Having outgrown the original bakery space, in 2010 the bakery relocated to the Georgetown neighborhood in south Seattle. They nourish the body and soul of communities by providing superior artisan breads and baked goods, using only the highest quality ingredients-with passion, integrity, innovation, and authenticity. They are committed to being environmentally and socially responsible while maintaining the highest respect for their employees, customers, and partners.