Our Story: A Lifetime of Passion for Real Bread

Our journey began with a shared love for culinary excellence. After graduating from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America and perfecting his craft during a three-year stint in San Francisco, Shannon Talty was ready to pursue his dream of opening an artisan bakery. Together with his co-owner and life partner, Janice Talty—who brought master-level pastry arts and innovative product development to the mix—they founded Olde Hearth Bread Company in 1998.

While our original retail location in Casselberry was an immediate hit, demand for authentic artisan bread from Central Florida’s top chefs quickly grew. Over the years, Olde Hearth expanded to become the region's premier wholesale artisan bakery, serving dozens of upscale hotels, restaurants, Whole Foods Markets, and local event venues.

Now, it’s time to return to where our hearts started. With the opening of Rye Row in Ivanhoe Village, we welcome back longtime friends and new guests alike. Janice has crafted an exciting array of new specialty pastries and artisan breads alongside our signature classics.

Every loaf we bake is a celebration of quality ingredients, hand-shaping techniques, and stone-deck oven baking.