The Story of Red Truck Bakery
It all began with a truck – and a few irresistible cakes.
A cherry-red 1954 Ford F-100, once owned by designer Tommy Hilfiger, found its way to rural Virginia and parked itself outside of a new bakery housed in an old Esso filling station in the heart of downtown Warrenton.
More than just a vintage vehicle, this red truck came to embody the spirit of the bakery: tasteful, hardworking, and full of charm. It quickly became a local icon; a symbol of the love and connection shared between Red Truck Bakery and the communities it serves.
Since the beginning, Red Truck Bakery has offered high quality goods rooted in a sense of place—crafted with care, inspired by local flavors, and designed to bring people together. Folks showed up for the tasty treats and stayed for the connection and community they inspired.
As word spread and lines streamed out the door, Red Truck’s reach expanded. In 2015, a second location opened in Marshall, VA, becoming both a café and hub for shipping these beloved baked goods across the country. Today, Red Truck Bakery & Café offers over 100 seasonally inspired, locally sourced, high-quality items for breakfast, lunch, and your special celebrations.
Whether you visit us in Virginia or enjoy a special treat from the comfort of your home, you are the heart of the Red Truck Community. What began with a shiny red truck and a simple mission—to bring people together through the power of good food—has grown into something truly meaningful because of you. You are the reason we keep baking, and it’s an honor to serve you and those you hold dear.
Former President Barack Obama:
“I like pie. That's not a state secret. And I can confirm that the Red Truck Bakery makes some darn good pie.” His posting is here.
Oprah:
“One of the best online food sites: Fall in love with the Red Truck Bakery’s sour cream coffee cake, buttery rum cake, and quiches.”
Garden & Gun:
“The Red Truck Bakery is one of our old favorites in ‘Ten Timeless Southern Shops.’ The cakes are all fantastic and they're all made with love at this rural Virginia landmark.”
Conde Nast Traveler:
“The Red Truck Bakery is one of America’s 13 Destination Bakeries.”
Andrew Zimmern:
“Most mornings I have Greek yogurt with Red Truck Bakery granola—the best granola in North America.”