Forest & Flour is a beloved boutique, allergy-friendly café and bakery known for its high-quality recipes, warm atmosphere, and loyal customer community. Located in the Bay Area, the business offers a rare combination of strong brand identity, established operations, and significant expansion potential in a fast-growing food category.

For more than three years at our brick-and-mortar café—and nearly seven years as a brand—Forest & Flour has built trust with guests who seek clean, nourishing food made with integrity. Our menu is entirely free from gluten, dairy, soy, corn, and peanuts, serving a rapidly expanding demographic of customers with allergies, intolerances, or those simply seeking wholesome, anti-inflammatory foods. Many guests describe the café as “homey,” “welcoming,” and “a safe place to eat,” returning week after week for their favorite baked goods, beverages, comfort foods, and seasonal dishes made with local ingredients.

Beyond the café, Forest & Flour has a strong presence at Bay Area farmers’ markets, further increasing brand visibility and providing a profitable revenue channel that continues to grow year over year. These markets also offer direct access to a wide customer base actively seeking allergy-friendly and clean-label foods—an area with limited competition and high demand.

The facility is fully equipped and ready for a seamless ownership transition. Equipment includes Vulcan deck ovens, an Avantco oven, a 4-burner range, multiple coolers, a freezer, metro racks, and a walk-in refrigerator. The space is thoughtfully laid out with a dining room, production kitchen, dish and storage room, locker area, restroom, and a patio space for additional dinning. Efficient workflows and documented processes make daily operations smooth and staff-friendly.

Forest & Flour’s brand is one of its most valuable assets. Customers recognize and trust the name, associating it with inclusivity, transparency, clean ingredients, and sustainability. The business has a strong online presence, an engaged social media following, and deep community roots. Years of goodwill have created a foundation that a new owner can build upon immediately.

= Growth & Expansion Opportunities =

A new owner has multiple clear paths to grow Forest & Flour, including:
1. CPG Retail Expansion: Launch packaged goods into grocery stores, wellness markets, and specialty retailers.

2. Wholesale Program: Supply cafés, restaurants, independent grocers, and wellness-focused businesses.

3. Private Label: Produce allergy-friendly products for established brands or boutique retailers.

4. Farmers’ Market Growth: Add more Bay Area markets to increase visibility and revenue.

5. Catering Services: Offer catering for corporate events, wellness retreats, and private gatherings.

6. Private Events: Host celebrations, gatherings, and community events in the café space.

7. Workshops & Classes: Expand into cooking classes, nutrition workshops, and educational programming.

8. Multi-location Growth: Open additional café locations or explore franchising opportunities.

The allergy-friendly and gluten-free food market is rapidly growing, with millions of Americans seeking safer, cleaner food options and struggling to find trustworthy providers. Forest & Flour is uniquely positioned as a leader in this underserved niche. The next owner will inherit a turn-key operation with an established customer base, strong brand equity, and robust systems—along with the creative freedom to scale the business in whichever direction they choose.

This is a special opportunity to step into a mission-driven business with heart, purpose, and significant potential that you can shape and grow.