Founded in 1994, The Essential Baking Company operates a chain of bakery cafes that offer a variety of breads, crackers, cookies, desserts and chocolates. The company s caf s offer hot and cold sandwiches, soups, salad selections and sweet crepes. It features brioches, puff pastries, muffins, scones, cookies, bars, quick breads, quiches and biscotti. The Essential Baking Company offers plain, almond, pear, raspberry, apple cherry and cinnamon roll croissants. It also features online recipes of various items. The Essential Baking Company has a partnership with The Service Board and Share Our Strength. The company operates a network of stores throughout the state of Washington.