Central Illinois Bakehouse
Central Illinois Bakehouse was founded as Pekara (“bakery” in Serbian) Bakehouse in 2008 by Seka Cuk in Champaign, IL. Seka’s commitment to quality ingredients and traditional European baking techniques never wavered and continue to hold true to the same values now years later.
The current owners, Jeffrey and Lauren Brokish, have been working with the Bakehouse since its inception and are looking forward to growing with their team of talented, skilled bakers for decades to come. Bakehouse breads are truly made with love. Love for our community, love for our family, and love for the true joy that comes from enjoying a meal crafted by passionate artisans.
Our mission is to create a sustainable artisan baking company that is a meaningful part of our local food network, our community, and our team members’ lives by crafting products that are of the highest quality and that bring happiness to both the creators that we employ and the customers that we serve.
