Seraphim Bread Brings Artisan Baking to the Heart of Salina

The Bakery 

Seraphim Bread is a locally owned artisan bakery and sandwich shop that is located in the heart of downtown Salina at 145 S. Santa Fe Ave. The bakery was established by Salina native Tyler Gallagher in 2017, and was originally located on n 228C S. Santa Fe, in Spilman Plaza. When the bakery first opened, Gallagher’s mission was to “celebrate Midwestern culinary heritage through handmade, old-world style breads and seasonal fare.”

Back in early March, Seraphim Bread moved locations to support its expanding operations and to better serve its growing customer base. This expansion has allowed Seraphim to grow in many ways. The new location on Santa Fe has a bigger kitchen, more dining space, new equipment, and a larger team that is necessary to meet the growing demand.

The Meaning Behind “Seraphim”

The word “Seraphim” comes from the book of Isaiah in the Bible. The word refers to a type of celestial being that is described as having six wings and is continually praising God, symbolizing purity, light, and fiery passion. The owner describes the name as “beautiful” and talks about it as part of Christian lore. “Seraphim” is the highest choir of angels, and it’s like manna from heaven.

The Goal and Philosophy 

The goal of Seraphim Bread is engrained in reviving Midwestern food culture through handcrafted, locally sourced, and seasonally inspired baking. On their website it says that their mission is “not only to provide Salina and the surrounding area with high quality handmade bread, but to promote the food culture of central Kansas and the Midwest.

The “Old World” style of our bakery is here to get our patrons closer to their food source; to show off that the food they eat is made by passionate and professional individuals that care about craftsmanship. In a new age of the public becoming aware how and where their food comes from it is vitally important to take the first step forward in this movement; to rebuild the prestige of Midwestern food. Seraphim Bread embraces an old-world style, focusing to reconnect patrons with food origins and Midwestern craftsmanship. 

Hours

Seraphim Bread runs on a unique day-by-day and time schedule, as they are only open four days out of the week; which are Wednesday-Saturday from 7am-3pm. 

Local Roots, Seasonal Menus 

The bakery emphasized on locally owned and sourced ingredients. A few of the businesses that Seraphim gets it produce and ingredients from: Hildebrand Dairy, Smoky River Meats, Heartland Mills flour, Shroom-mates Mushrooms, Blacksmith Coffee, and produce from C&C High Tunnels and Svaty’s Produce. To view all of these businesses and where they are located at, visit the link at https://www.seraphimbread.com/. 

Another small Salina business that focuses on supporting locally sourced food is Prairieland Market. Here is an article that overviews Prairieland and similar mission. 

By having a rotating menu that changes each season, Seraphim Bread is able to capture the patterns of Midwestern agriculture while still being able to offer customers fresh and exciting flavors.

Signature Offerings

Seraphim Bread has obtained high praise for its old-fashioned craftsmanship and their product assortment; from sourdough and wheat rounds to German‑inspired bierocks and Brötchen hard rolls. 

Menu

The menu at Seraphim Bread is seasonal and is always changing. You can expect to find a variety of different items that you can choose from.  Their menu is highlighted by their breads and pastries, sandwiches, and brunch items. Some of the “customer favorites” include:

• Quiche slice 
• Breakfast sandwich
• Beef bierock
• Cinnamon rolls, orange rolls, sweet rolls

Community Impact

• • Fueling The Local Economy: prioritizing Kansas-based producers, and spreading economic impact
  • Promoting Local Food Culture: boosting midwestern food pride, embracing old-world artistry, and acting as a community hub
  • Community Engagement & Food System Connectivity: featured in local food tours (Kansas Local Food Summit Tour), and recognized for food leadership

Reviews

“Seraphim Bread is a really unique bakery that has a variety of different things on their menu. I really like their assortment of pastries, especially their cinnamon rolls. Some of my friends and I have gone there several times for brunch, and it has always been really good.”

“Being a Salina native, it’s been cool to see the progress of Seraphim Bakery switching to a new location. I have been going there for years, even when they were at their old location in Spilman Plaza. Their menu has a wide variety of options, so I always like to try something new. Recently I have tried their pastry tarts, and they are really good.”

“I really enjoy going to Seraphim Bakery with my friends to catch up and hang out and also to do homework. The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming because of the smell of the freshly baked pastries.”