Priest River, Idaho

Who else is hungry for bread that actually tastes like bread?

At Jo Mamas, we bake from scratch every morning — no shortcuts, no preservatives, just flour, water, salt, and the kind of patience your grandmother would approve of.

Daily Fresh Bakes
100% From Scratch
Local Ingredients
Freshly baked artisan bread loaves arranged on a rustic wooden surface
An assortment of golden pastries and croissants on a marble display counter
The warm interior of Jo Mamas bakery with display cases and rustic decor
"Baking is the one purest form of love you can offer."

More than a bakery — a Priest River tradition

Jo Mamas started with a simple belief: that the bread on your table should taste like it came from somewhere real. Not a factory. Not a freezer. Somewhere with hands, time, and care.

Located right off US-2 in the heart of Priest River, we've been serving our neighbors with freshly baked goods and a carefully selected grocery section for years. Our ovens fire up before dawn every single day because we believe you deserve bread that's still warm when you buy it.

Whether you're grabbing a loaf for Sunday dinner, picking up ingredients for a weeknight meal, or treating yourself to a pastry with your coffee — you'll always be welcome here.

Handcrafted daily
Community first
Made with care

From our oven to your table

Every item is made in-house, every morning, with ingredients you can actually pronounce.

A variety of artisan bread loaves with golden crusts

Artisan Bread

Sourdough, ciabatta, whole wheat, and seasonal specials — all leavened naturally and baked to a perfect crust.

Baked daily
Flaky golden croissants and Danish pastries on a display tray

Pastries & Sweets

Butter croissants, fruit tarts, cinnamon rolls, and hand-piped cakes — made fresh each morning for that first-bite feeling.

Made fresh daily
Well-stocked grocery shelves with pantry staples and local products

Grocery Essentials

A thoughtfully curated selection of pantry staples, local goods, and everyday necessities — everything you need without the big-store crowds.

Local & curated

The difference is in the details

We don't cut corners because the shortcut never tasted as good. Every batch of dough is mixed, folded, and fermented by hand. Every pastry is shaped with intention. And every loaf gets the time it needs before it hits the oven.

01

Select & Measure

We source the finest flour and ingredients, measuring with care for consistency in every batch.

02

Mix & Ferment

Long, slow fermentation develops flavor and texture that no quick-rise method can replicate.

03

Shape & Proof

Each piece is shaped by hand and given the time it needs to rise properly.

04

Bake & Serve

Baked until golden, then served warm — because nothing beats fresh-from-the-oven bread.

A baker shaping dough by hand in a professional bakery kitchen
Bread loaves rising inside a traditional bakery oven Flour dusted on a wooden bakery counter with freshly baked rolls

The oven's on. The coffee's hot. See you soon.

Stop by Jo Mamas on US-2 in Priest River and taste the difference that fresh-baked food makes. Whether it's a quick coffee and pastry or a full grocery run, we'll have you welcome.

Visit Jo Mamas

Address

5871 US-2
Priest River, ID 83856

Hours

Mon – Sat: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

The exterior of Jo Mamas bakery on a sunny day in Priest River

We'd love to hear from you

Have a question about our products, want to place a special order, or just want to say hello? Drop us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

Warm interior of Jo Mamas with customers browsing the bakery display
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