Dexter, Iowa

Baked from scratch,
served with soul.

Every loaf, pastry, and pantry staple at Craft About is chosen or crafted with the same care you'd give your own kitchen — because your table deserves nothing less.

Find Us in Dexter (307) 682-1916

Fresh Baked Daily

Local Community First

Real Simple Ingredients

Fresh artisan bread displayed on a wooden counter

Bakery interior with pastries on display

Our Story

We opened Craft About because Dexter deserved a place that feels like home.

Not every great thing needs to be complicated. We started Craft About with a simple idea: real bread, honest groceries, and a counter where neighbors actually know your name.

Every morning our ovens are on before the town wakes up. We bake what we know — sourdough with a proper crust, flaky pastries that crumble the way they should, and the kind of everyday staples you'd reach for if you baked yourself, only without the mess.

Handcrafted Daily

Nothing from a box. Every recipe started from scratch.

Made for This Town

We're right here on Scotty Philip Ave — your corner of Dexter.

Real Ingredients

Simple lists. No shortcuts. You can taste the difference.

What We Offer

From our oven to your table

Everything you'll find at Craft About — baked fresh, sourced carefully, and priced fairly.

Freshly baked sourdough loaf with a golden crust

Artisan Breads

Sourdough, whole wheat, ciabatta, and seasonal specialties — all leavened naturally and baked to a proper crust.

Assorted fresh pastries on a display rack

Pastries & Sweets

Butter croissants, cinnamon rolls, tarts, and cookies — made in-house every morning with real butter and real vanilla.

Pantry staples and grocery items on shelves

Everyday Groceries

Household staples, pantry essentials, and carefully selected goods — the things you actually need, without the fluff.

Special Orders

Celebrations call for something special. Let us know what you're celebrating and we'll make it memorable.

Why Craft About

The difference is in the details — and the dough.

You can buy bread anywhere. But the kind of bread that makes your kitchen smell like Saturday morning? That takes time, patience, and a little bit of love. Here's what sets us apart:

Slow fermentation

Our breads rise the long way — 18 to 24 hours — developing flavor no shortcut can match.

Small batches

We bake what we can sell fresh, not what fills a warehouse. That means better bread and less waste.

Face-to-face service

No kiosks, no apps. Just a friendly counter where we remember your order and your name.

Locally rooted

We source from nearby when we can, support local farmers, and reinvest right here in Dexter.

Kind Words

What our neighbors say

"We stopped in on a Sunday morning and walked out with the best sourdough we've had in years. The staff was warm and the place feels like a real community kitchen."

Dexter, IA

"The pastries here changed my breakfast routine for good. I drive past a dozen places just to stop here. Their croissants are unreal."

Nearby Town, IA

"Having a real bakery in Dexter is a gift. Craft About is our go-to for everything from Sunday breakfast to holiday cakes. Always consistent, always kind."

Dexter, IA

Visit Us

Come say hello

We're right here in the heart of Dexter. Pull in, grab a coffee, and browse what's fresh today.

Address

307 E Scotty Philip Ave
Dexter, IA 50070

Phone

(307) 682-1916

Hours

Mon – Fri: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Baked from scratch, served with soul.