Placerville's Finest

Baking the Heart of
Hangtown Since Day One

From our kitchen on Hawks Landing Court to your table — handcrafted breads, artisan pastries, and curated groceries that make every meal in Placerville feel like an occasion.

Placerville, CA
Fresh Daily
Locally Loved
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Artisan breads and pastries displayed on a wooden counter at Hood Brew bakery

Hangtown

Proudly serving
Placerville

Our Story

Where Placerville Comes
for Something Special

Hood Brew started with a simple conviction: the best food doesn't need a fancy address — it needs real ingredients, patient hands, and a community that cares. We opened our doors on Hawks Landing Court to fill that need in Placerville, and the response has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Every loaf we bake, every pastry we fold, and every shelf we stock is guided by one question: would we serve this to our neighbors? If the answer isn't a resounding yes, it doesn't leave our kitchen. That's the Hood Brew standard — and it's the reason families keep coming back.

100%

Locally Sourced
Ingredients

Daily

Fresh Baked
From Scratch

What We Offer

From Our Oven
to Your Table

Every item on our shelves earns its place. We bake in small batches, source with intention, and never cut corners — because Placerville deserves better.

Freshly baked artisan sourdough and rustic loaves on a marble surface
Signature

Artisan Breads

Sourdough, ciabatta, focaccia, and seasonal varieties — all fermented slowly, baked fresh each morning, and finished with a crackling crust you can hear.

Butter croissants and flaky pastries arranged on a marble slab
Fan Favorite

Handcrafted Pastries

Butter croissants with 87 layers, Danish pastries, danish rolls, and seasonal fruit tarts — made from scratch with European-style butter and real vanilla.

Curated gourmet groceries including olive oils, artisan cheeses, and specialty pantries
Curated

Specialty Groceries

Olive oils, artisan cheeses, small-batch preserves, international pantry staples, and locally made goods — thoughtfully selected to complement our bakery offerings.

Elegant custom celebration cake decorated with gold accents and fresh flowers
Made to Order

Custom Celebration Cakes

Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays — tell us the occasion and we'll design a cake that makes your moment unforgettable. Flavors and designs tailored to you.

Seasonal baked goods including holiday cookies and autumn spiced treats
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Seasonal Specials

From pumpkin spice everything in autumn to holiday cookies and Easter pastries — we celebrate the seasons with limited-time treats that locals look forward to all year.

Artistically poured coffee in a ceramic cup beside a fresh pastry
Complementary

Coffee & Beverages

Expertly pulled espresso, specialty drip coffee, fresh juices, and warm beverages — the perfect companion to any of our baked goods.

The Experience

More Than a Bakery —
A Placerville Tradition

Walking into Hood Brew feels like stepping into someone's home where the oven is always warm and the counter is always full. We've designed our space to reflect the warmth and character of Placerville itself — rugged, welcoming, and unapologetically genuine.

Baked Before Dawn

Every item hits the shelves fresh in the morning — never day-old, never frozen.

Real Ingredients, No Shortcuts

Butter, not margarine. Real vanilla, not imitation. Local eggs, organic flour — the works.

Your Neighbors, Not a Franchise

We know our regulars by name. Your order matters to us because you matter to us.

Warm interior of Hood Brew bakery with rustic wooden shelves and golden lighting
Baker carefully decorating a custom cake at Hood Brew
Artisan bread rising in a professional deck oven at Hood Brew
Bakery display counter filled with fresh pastries and breads
Find Us

Come Say Hello

We're right here in the heart of Placerville — easy to find, impossible to forget.

Address

2780 Hawks Landing Ct

Placerville, CA 95667-4833

Hours

Monday – Friday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Hours may vary on holidays — call ahead to confirm.

Get in Touch

We'd Love to Hear From You

Custom cake order? Catering inquiry? Just want to say hi? Drop us a line and we'll get back to you promptly.

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