Est. Ontario, California
Every Loaf
Tells a Story
Small-batch sourdough, hand-rolled pastries, and a curated selection of fine grocer's staples — crafted daily at our Ontario kitchen.
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Est. Ontario, California
Small-batch sourdough, hand-rolled pastries, and a curated selection of fine grocer's staples — crafted daily at our Ontario kitchen.
Our Craft
At Cliffstar, every batch begins before dawn. Our bakers work with naturally leavened starters that have been nurtured for years, shaping each loaf by hand and allowing it to develop flavor through slow fermentation — never rushed, never abbreviated.
Beyond the oven, our grocer's case is stocked with items we'd gladly serve at our own table: aged cheeses from small dairies, olive oils from single estates, preserves made in tiny batches, and pantry staples that meet a standard we set for ourselves first.
100%
Natural Leaven
Pre-Dawn
Baking Hours
Local
Sourced Ingredients
From the Oven
Every morning we bake a rotating selection of hearth loaves and laminated pastries — each one a product of time, technique, and ingredient respect.
Our signature 48-hour fermented boule — thick, crackling crust with an open, tangy crumb. Baked on stone, cooled on racks.
Seven layers of French butter and laminated dough, folded by hand each morning. Shattered exterior, honeycomb interior.
Crisp, deeply bronzed crust giving way to a moist, airy center. Made with a preferment and finished with a steam-injected bake.
A dense, nourishing oval loaded with sunflower, pumpkin, and flax — finished with a honey wash and a dusting of oat flour.
Pillowy dimples filled with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh rosemary, and Maldon sea salt. Baked until the edges curl and crisp.
Hand-folded pastry parcels filled with seasonal fruit compotes and vanilla bean custard — rotating with what's fresh and local.
The Pantry
Our grocer's case is an extension of the same standard we hold at the bakery. If we wouldn't serve it to our guests, it doesn't make it onto our shelves.
Our Story
Cliffstar began with a simple belief: that bread deserves more time, and that a well-stocked pantry should be something you can trust without reading a dozen labels. We opened our doors in Ontario with a wood-fired deck, a handful of starters, and a commitment to doing things the slow way.
Today, every loaf that leaves our kitchen still carries that same intention. Our team hand-selects every product in the grocer's case — from the cheese wheel to the jar of honey — because we want the person buying dinner ingredients on a Tuesday to feel the same confidence as the person picking up a Sunday loaf.
We're not the fastest bakery in town. We're the one that shows up every morning anyway, with fresh bread warm from the oven and shelves restocked with the same care we'd give our own home.
Visit Us
5600 E Francis St
Ontario, CA 91761-3602
Monday – Friday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Questions about catering, custom orders, or wholesale — we'd love to hear from you.
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