Petoskey's Secret for
Living Bread & Bold Ferments

Small-batch sourdoughs, house-made kombuchas, and probiotic-rich goods crafted with intention on Howard Street.

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Freshly baked sourdough bread on a wooden table

Since 2018

Rooted in Petoskey,
Grown by Nature

Fermented Chef Labs started as a kitchen experiment and grew into Petoskey's favorite destination for slow-fermented foods. We believe that great taste comes from patience—letting dough rise naturally, allowing vegetables to pickle in their own brine, and giving kombucha the time it needs to fizz.

Located in the heart of downtown at 207 Howard St, we source local grains and Michigan-grown produce to create goods that taste like this place: authentic, grounded, and alive.

🌾 Locally milled stone flour
🦠 Raw, active cultures
🍯 No shortcuts, ever

From the Lab

What We Make

Rotating selections based on season and fermentation schedule.

Wild Sourdough Loaves

72-hour cold ferment. Crusty exterior, tangy interior, and an open crumb that holds it all together.

House Kombucha

Small-batch scobys fermented in glass. Flavors rotate weekly—try our signature Lemon Ginger or Cherry Bourbon.

Lacto-Fermented Vegetables

Crisp pickles, golden beets, and spicy krauts made with simple ingredients: vegetables, salt, and time.

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How It Works

The Fermentation Cycle

Source

We partner with local Michigan farmers for organic grains, produce, and herbs.

Mix

Simple ingredients: flour, water, salt, or vegetables and brine. Nothing artificial.

Wait

Patience is key. We let natural cultures do the work, often for days or weeks.

Serve

Pick up fresh goods at our Howard St. shop or subscribe to a monthly box.

Come Say Hello

Our lab is open to the public. Come smell the sourdough, taste the kombucha, and browse our shelves of probiotic goods.

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Address

207 Howard St
Petoskey, MI 49770-2411

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Phone

123-188-11460

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Hours

Tue - Sat: 9am - 5pm
Sun - Mon: Closed

Petoskey's Secret for Living Bread & Bold Ferments

Rooted in Petoskey, Grown by Nature