Altoona's Artisan Bakery & Grocer

Bread that reminds you why you came home to cook.

Handcrafted loaves, delicate pastries, and thoughtfully sourced pantry essentials — baked fresh each morning at our Fairway Drive kitchen.

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Freshly baked sourdough loaf with golden crust Artisan Bread
Assorted pastries on a marble display Daily Pastries
Curated grocery items and specialty foods Pantry Finds
Baker working with dough in a warm kitchen

Small batches,
honest ingredients,
no shortcuts.

At The Jolted Monkey, we believe the best food starts with patience. Every loaf is mixed, folded, and baked by hand — never rushed, never mass-produced. Our sourdoughs rise overnight. Our pastries are rolled at dawn. And our grocery selection is curated the way you'd curate your own pantry: with care, conviction, and a healthy suspicion of anything processed.

"We don't bake to fill shelves. We bake to fill the moments that matter — Sunday breakfast, a quiet evening with bread and olive oil, the kind of meal that makes the table feel like home."
12+
Years in Altoona
100%
From Scratch
Daily
Fresh Baked

From our oven to your table

Every item on our shelves carries a story — who grew it, how it was made, and why we chose to carry it.

Rustic sourdough boule with flour dusting

Bread

Signature Sourdough

Our 24-hour fermented sourdough with a crackling crust and open, tangy crumb. Baked fresh every morning — when it's gone, it's gone.

Flaky butter croissants on a rack

Pastry

Laminated Pastries

Butter croissants, pain au chocolat, and seasonal fruit tarts — all hand-laminated daily. The kind of flake that disappears in three bites.

Elegant layer cake with simple frosting

Celebration

Custom Cakes & Desserts

Order a celebration cake for your next gathering, or browse our daily dessert case — from flourless chocolate torte to seasonal fruit galette.

Artisan olive oil and specialty pantry goods

Pantry

Curated Grocery

Small-batch olive oils, aged balsamics, local honey, artisan cheeses, and pantry staples we'd proudly keep in our own kitchen.

Pour-over coffee setup with fresh beans

Beverage

Coffee & Espresso

Single-origin pour-overs and expertly pulled espressos, paired with our fresh pastries. The perfect morning ritual, done right.

Gift basket with baked goods and pantry items

Gifts

Gift Baskets & Boxes

Thoughtfully assembled gift boxes featuring our breads, pastries, and pantry finds — ideal for hostess gifts, holidays, or just because.

We'd love to welcome you

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Find Us

3200 Fairway Dr
Altoona, PA 16602

Call Us

(814) 944-9412

Freshness Window

Our best breads sell out by early afternoon. For custom orders or larger quantities, call ahead to reserve.

We're here for you

Whether you have a question about our breads, want to place a custom cake order, or simply want to know what's fresh today — reach out. We read every message.

Location

3200 Fairway Dr
Altoona, PA 16602-4458

Hours

Mon–Thu: 7AM – 4PM
Fri–Sat: 7AM – 5PM
Sunday: Closed

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Custom orders, catering inquiries, or just say hello.

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The Jolted Monkey

3200 Fairway Dr
Altoona, PA 16602-4458

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