Mt Airy, NC

We bake the bread
you remember
and the pastries you haven't
tasted yet.

Small-batch sourdough, laminated croissants, and seasonal fruit tarts — made from scratch each morning at our Mt Airy kitchen.

Fresh sourdough bread and pastries on a marble counter
Close-up of golden croissants being arranged
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Every loaf has a
longer story

01

Long Fermentation

Our sourdoughs rest for 24–48 hours. The slow rise develops complex flavor and a tender, open crumb that quick mixes can't replicate.

02

Hand-Laminated

Every croissant and pain au chocolat is folded by hand, layer by layer. We use French butter and never rush the process.

03

Seasonal Fillings

Our fruit tarts follow the calendar — strawberry-rhubarb in spring, fig-pear in autumn. If it's not at peak, it's not on the shelf.

04

Baked Before You Arrive

We bake in the pre-dawn hours so the shop smells like bread when you walk in at 7 AM. Nothing comes from a freezer.

Baker shaping sourdough loaves on a floured surface Freshly baked bread cooling on a rack

A place to
slow down

Our space is simple — warm wood, natural light, and the sound of an espresso machine. Stay for the coffee, linger for the conversation, or grab a box to go. Either way, you're welcome here.

Walk-ins welcome
Group-friendly seating
Catering & orders ahead
Interior of Panito Bake Shop with warm lighting and wooden counters
Pastries displayed on a marble counter

Find us on
Andy Griffith Pkwy

Address 752 S Andy Griffith Pkwy
Mt Airy, NC 27030-4022
Hours Mon – Fri: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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