Ravelin Bakery is a cornerstone of the Denton, Texas community, celebrated for its authentic European-style breads, artisanal pastries, and handcrafted desserts. Established in August 2002 by Eric and Pamela Helland, the bakery’s name is a sentimental blend of their daughters’ names, Raven and Adeline.
The bakery is famous for its strict from-scratch philosophy, using high-quality, unfortified flour and natural ingredients instead of pre-made mixes. In 2025, the founders retired, passing the torch to their long-time manager, Crystal, under Burrow Bliss Enterprises. Today, the bakery continues to honor its original recipes and community-focused traditions.
General Information & Contact
| Detail | Information |
| Address | 416 S Elm St Ste 100, Denton, TX 76201, USA |
| Phone Number | +1 940-382-8561 |
| Ownership | Women-owned / Managed by Crystal |
| Google Maps | View Location |
| Ravelin Bakery Facebook | |
| @ravelin_bakery |
Operating Hours
| Day | Status / Hours |
| Tuesday – Saturday | 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Sunday & Monday | Closed |
The Ravelin Experience
- Atmosphere: A warm, “old-school” vibe filled with the aroma of fresh yeast and sourdough.
- Service: Staff are frequently described as passionate, kind, and patient.
- Dining Style: Primarily takeout with a small space for immediate enjoyment.
- Accessibility: Fully wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking.
- Payments: Accepts Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and NFC mobile payments (Apple Pay).
Detailed Menu & Specialty Schedules
Ravelin Bakery operates on a rotating schedule for its artisan breads. While some staples are available daily, specialty loaves appear only on specific days.
Specialty Bread Schedule
| Day | Specialty Loaves Available |
| Daily Staples | Country Sourdough French Loaf, Baguette Epi |
| Tuesday | Sweet Pepper Scallion Honey Wheat/Oat Sandwich Cinnamon Raisin Bavarian Rye |
| Wednesday | Jalapeño Cheddar Raisin Pecan Scandinavian Farm Loaf 100% Whole Wheat 5-Grain |
| Thursday | White Chocolate Lemon (Cult Favorite) Semolina Parmesan Sun-dried Tomato Sourdough |
| Friday | Black Pepper & Prosciutto Cranberry Pecan Brioche Rustic Wheat Sourdough Buttermilk Sandwich |
| Saturday | Breakfast Bread (Pecans, Raisins, Apples) Potato Dill Onion Walnut Sun-dried Tomato & Garlic |
Breakfast Pastries & Muffins
| Category | Items |
| Savory Croissants | Ham & Cheddar Ham & Swiss Goat Cheese & Pesto Spinach & Feta Bacon Cheddar Chipotle |
| Sweet Croissants | Butter Chocolate Almond Chocolate Almond Dried Cranberry & Cream Cheese (Fri/Sat) |
| Danishes | Cheese Fruit Cinnamon Almond Cinnamon Roll Danish |
| Muffins | Blueberry Chocolate Chip Zucchini Nut Banana Nut Apple Pecan Blueberry Cranberry |
| Other Treats | Pecan Sticks Scones Pecan Sticky Buns |
Whole Desserts & Specialty Sweets
| Category | Items |
| Pies | Key Lime (with coconut) Pecan Chocolate Pecan Apple, Cherry Buttermilk Chocolate Cream |
| Tarts | French Apple French Pear Cherry Almond Fresh Fruit Tarts |
| Cakes | Chocolate Carrot Raspberry Buttermilk Cheesecake |
| Individual Sweets | Crème Brûlée Bread Pudding, Éclairs Cream Puffs Lemon Bars Brownies |
| Coffeecakes | Banana Zucchini Chocolate Chip Blueberry Apple Pecan Pumpkin |
Cookies & Biscotti
| Size | Varieties |
| Large Items | Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Pecan Macaroons M&M Cranberry or Ginger Biscotti |
| Small Cookies | Russian Tea Cookies Almond Florentines Shortbread Cardamom Raspberry Lemonade |
| Specialty Small | Espresso Apricot Thumbprints Cinnamon Pecan Meringues Dark Chocolate Shortbread |
Pro-Tips for Visitors
- Arrive Early: Popular items like the White Chocolate Lemon Bread (Thursdays) and the Jalapeño Cheddar often sell out by 10:00 AM.
- Budget Finds: Look for the “Yesterday’s Bread” section to find high-quality loaves at a 50% discount.
- Home Bakers: You can purchase a portion of their active Sourdough Starter to use in your own kitchen.
- Large Orders: Whole pies and large specialty orders require at least 24 hours’ notice.