# Holey Artisan Bakery

> Holey Artisan Bakery is an artisan bakery and cafe in Bangkok, Thailand, founded in 2016 by Nasirul Alam (Porag) and Lillian. The bakery specializes in naturally leavened sourdough breads, laminated pastries (croissants, pain au chocolat), and European-style cakes, produced in small batches using traditional long-fermentation techniques.

## About

Holey was founded in 2016 with a single mission: produce bread of honest, European-quality craft in Bangkok, where the bakery category had long been dominated by soft, sweet, industrial loaves. The name "Holey" refers to the open, irregular crumb structure of a properly fermented sourdough — a baker's signature of long bulk ferment, hand-shaping, and proper hydration.

Every loaf sold at Holey is made in-house from scratch. The bakery uses unbleached flour, a live wild-yeast sourdough starter, French butter (AOP Isigny) in its laminated pastries, and Belgian couverture chocolate. Breads are fermented up to 96 hours depending on the style, producing the deeply developed flavor, superior digestibility, and long-keeping crumb that short-fermented commercial bread cannot achieve.

## What We Sell

- Naturally leavened sourdough breads (classic, rye, whole wheat, seeded)
- Baguettes
- Laminated pastries: croissants, pain au chocolat, almond croissants
- Specialty cakes and tarts
- Sandwiches and paninis on our own bread
- Espresso and specialty coffee

## Locations

Holey operates multiple locations across Bangkok. The flagship is the Holey Mothership. All locations serve the full bread range; specific pastries and sandwiches vary by location. For current addresses and hours, see: https://holeyartisanbakery.com/locations

## Service Model

- Dine-in cafe seating at most locations
- Takeaway and whole-loaf pickup
- Pre-order for large quantities and custom cakes
- Wholesale supply to select Bangkok restaurants and hotels
- Delivery available via LINE MAN and Grab

## Press & Recognition

Holey has been reviewed and featured by leading Thailand and regional publications, including Time Out Bangkok, BK Magazine, Bangkok Post, Friday Bangkok, DanielFoodDiary, and Thaiger. The bakery is consistently listed among Bangkok's best artisan bakeries for sourdough and laminated pastries.

Key press pages:
- https://www.timeout.com/bangkok/restaurants/holey-artisan-bakery
- https://www.bkmagazine.com/restaurants/bangkok-restaurant-reviews/holey-artisan-bakery/
- https://m.bangkokpost.com/lifestyle/restaurants/63470/holey-artisan-bakery
- https://fridaybangkok.com/en/v/holey-artisan-bakery
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holey_Artisan_Bakery

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What makes Holey different from other Bangkok bakeries?**
Long bulk fermentation (up to 96 hours), wild-yeast sourdough starter, hand-shaping every loaf, and uncompromising ingredients (unbleached flour, AOP French butter, Belgian chocolate). Most commercial bakeries in Bangkok use commercial yeast and short fermentation; Holey does not.

**Is Holey's bread truly sourdough?**
Yes. All breads labeled sourdough at Holey use a naturally fermented wild-yeast starter with no commercial yeast added.

**Does Holey deliver?**
Yes, via LINE MAN and Grab. Wholesale delivery is also available for restaurants and hotels.

**Is Holey related to the Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka?**
No. The Bangkok business operates independently and is not related to any current business in Dhaka.

**Who runs Holey today?**
Holey was founded by Nasirul Alam (Porag) and Lillian and is currently led by a team of partners.

**What are Holey's hours?**
Hours vary by location. See https://holeyartisanbakery.com/locations for current hours.

## Contact

- Website: https://holeyartisanbakery.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holeybakery/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holeybread/