Est. 1998 · Howell, Michigan

The oven's on,
and so is the warmth.

For over two decades, Dawson's Sugarbush has been Howell's quiet gathering place — where sourdough rises slow, preserves are made by the jar, and every visit feels like coming home.

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25+

Years baking

Locally

Sourced ingredients

From scratch

Every single day

Fresh artisan bread and pastries displayed on a wooden counter at Dawson's Sugarbush

"The best sourdough in Livingston County — period."

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Loaves of freshly baked sourdough bread cooling on a rack

A baker's hands shaping dough in the Dawson's Sugarbush kitchen

An assortment of pastries and baked goods on a market counter

Jars of preserves and market goods on wooden shelves

Our Story

Built on patience,
sustained by community.

Dawson's Sugarbush began as a one-oven dream on Musson Road — a place where the Dawson family decided to slow down, measure by feel, and bake things the way their grandparents taught them. No shortcuts. No rush.

What started as weekend farmers-market stalls grew into a full kitchen and a corner of Howell that people genuinely look forward to. Mornings here are defined by the smell of rosemary focaccia and the sound of a coffee machine humming to life.

Today we still bake every morning before dawn. Our market shelves carry the same philosophy: local dairy, small-batch preserves, honey from nearby apiaries, and pantry staples we'd actually use at our own table.

Baked daily

Every morning at 4 a.m.

Local first

Michigan farms & producers

What We Make

From our oven to
your table

Every item on our shelves starts with intention — simple ingredients, honest technique, and enough time to do it right.

Selection of artisan sourdough and rustic bread loaves

Bakery

Artisan Breads

Sourdough, rosemary focaccia, seeded multigrain, and seasonal loaves — all leavened naturally and baked in small batches.

Fresh croissants, danishes, and flaky pastries on a display tray

Bakery

Pastries & Sweets

Butter croissants, cinnamon rolls, tartlets, and seasonal fruit galettes — made from scratch every morning.

Hand-poured jars of seasonal preserves and fruit jam

Market

Preserves & Pantry

Small-batch jams, honey from local apiaries, vinegars, and shelf-stable goods from Michigan producers.

Local dairy products including milk, cheese, and farm eggs

Market

Dairy & Eggs

Raw milk, fresh eggs, and artisan cheeses from farms within an hour — because quality starts at the source.

Seasonal

Seasonal Specials

Holiday pies, summer berry tarts, pumpkin bread in autumn — we follow the calendar and let the seasons guide the menu.

A cup of fresh coffee beside a pastry on a rustic wooden table

Beverages

Coffee & Drinks

House-roasted coffee, fresh-squeezed juice, cider in season, and everything you need to make a morning worth staying for.

Now in Season

Autumn is here.
The pumpkin bread is too.

Spice-crumble loaves, apple butter, hard cider — our seasonal menu arrives with the first crisp mornings and stays until the snow melts. Stop by and taste what's growing right now.

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Find Us

Come say hello

We're on Musson Road, just off I-96 — easy to find, worth the stop.

Address

2245 Musson Rd
Howell, MI 48855-9082

Phone

(517) 304-8828

Call us for orders or questions

Hours

Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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The oven's on, and so is the warmth.

Built on patience, sustained by community.

From our oven to your table