🍞 New Bakery in Columbus! New Business! New Ownership! Same Location! We're excited to now be open! 🎉

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Columbus, Wisconsin's New Favorite Bakery!

Slow-fermented loaves, hand-rolled pastries, and warm coffee rituals baked fresh every morning in the heart of your neighborhood.

Baked with Heart, Served with Pride.

Local • Natural • Fresh

Fireman's Mercantile & Bakery of Columbus, WI is about the warmth of a morning greeting, the smell of fresh sourdough in the air, and community-grown craft. We follow old-fashioned, time-tested techniques to produce breads and pastries that bring folks back each morning.

Your Daily Favorites, Freshly Baked

We have a passion for fresh, healthy & delicious ingredients!

Explore our rotating selection of rustic loaves and seasonal sweets, crafted by hand in the heart of Columbus.

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Square image of a cozy shop window with assorted pastries on display.
Close-up of a glazed pastry in morning light, square social tile.
Square tile of a baker’s hands shaping dough, warm tones and close crop.
Square tile of stacked baguettes with golden crust and clean edge crop.
Square image of a cozy shop window with assorted pastries on display.
Close-up of a glazed pastry in morning light, square social tile.
Square tile of a baker’s hands shaping dough, warm tones and close crop.
Square tile of stacked baguettes with golden crust and clean edge crop.
Square image of a cozy shop window with assorted pastries on display.

Your Local Hub for Farm-Fresh Staples

We’re bringing the best of Wisconsin’s pastures to our shelves.

Our mercantile is now stocked with locally sourced meats, snack sticks and fresh dairy! The perfect companions to our artisanal bakes

Join Our Local Team

We’re looking for passionate individuals who love great food and friendly service. From skilled bakers to welcoming counter staff, join Fireman's Mercantile & Bakery for growth, training, & a warm team atmosphere.

Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Pay
Employee Discounts
Positive Work Culture

Find Us

Fireman's Mercantile & Bakery

158 E. James Street

Columbus, WI 53925

Store Hours

MONDAY, TUESDAY, & WEDNESDAY
Closed (for starting out, this may change)

THURSDAY & FRIDAY
8 AM – 4 PM

SATURDAY & SUNDAY
8 AM – Noon

"The smell of baking bread is a universal fragrance that speaks of home and comfort."

"The warm scent of fresh bread carries the quiet promise of nourishment and the simple joy of being together."

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