bread is life.
we believe all good things come from the humblest of ingredients: flour, water, wild yeasts, local produce, fresh proteins.
we incorporate sourdough culture into every dish we prepare, whether a humble breakfast sandwich, fresh pasta, or rustic soup.
tasting is believing - dine with us and live well!
A LOCAL DESTINATION
HoopHouse Bakery + Café has been making news in the local food scene since their opening in August 2020. The kitchen sources seasonal produce from a network of NJ farmers, and features hand-crafted sourdough baked goods made in-house by Chef Christine.
The cuisine is eclectic, yet familiar and approachable, inspired by the Garden State and its diverse international influences, and of course - sourdough bread!
Eat Together
Every plate achieves that elusive, cuisine-defining balance of sweet, salty, and savory — food that truly puts flavor first.
#sourdoughlove
We believe the best things in food are natural, and maintaining our starter ‘family’ allows us to bring high quality sourdough baked goods to southern New Jersey. Clancy, Betty, and Angus work hard to make our products tastier, more nutritious, and highly digestible!
HoopHouse proudly uses only naturally leavened doughs to craft everything from bagels, to croissants, to stunning hearth breads. You can find our baked goods in house, or at local farm markets throughout the spring, summer and fall.
The Kitchen
CHRISTINE WENDLAND
EXECUTIVE CHEF/OWNER
A top graduate of The Culinary Institute of America (NY), Chef Christine’s vision of urban rustic cuisine defines the HoopHouse menu. Her diverse culinary background and intense studies of international cuisine are showcased in everything from the house-made sausages and pates, to uniquely flavorful noodle bowls, pickled vegetables, and all food in between. Inspiration can be seen in a wide assortment of sourdough pastries, the casual fine dining dinner menu, her famous brunch menu, and myriads of specials that change seasonally.
Chef Christine has made winning appearances on The Food Network (Chopped, Supermarket Stakeout) and has had recipes featured in several culinary publications over the last 15 years. She took home People’s Choice Chili at the 2023 Mt. Holly Fire and Ice Festival, among other awards.
When not crafting incredible meals for her clients, you can often find her hanging out in her veggie garden with her children and chickens!
‘CHOPPED’ Champion
Food Network, July 4, 2017