A Saskatoon institution rooted in Ukrainian tradition, community, and love of baking.
Nestor's Bakery opened its doors in Saskatoon in the 1969s, founded by Ukrainian-Canadian immigrants who brought their baking traditions from the old country. The aroma of fresh bread, the warmth of the ovens, and the taste of real handcrafted baked goods quickly made it a neighbourhood staple.
For over 80 years, the bakery has changed hands within the Ukrainian-Canadian community β a happy coincidence that has preserved its soul, its recipes, and its spirit.
In 2024, Keith Jorgenson and his wife Carmen made a meaningful decision: to sell the bakery to five of their most trusted employees β four of them displaced Ukrainians who left their homes due to the war in Ukraine. It wasn't just a business transaction. It was an act of community.
Nestor's Bakery opens in Saskatoon, founded by Ukrainian-Canadian immigrants. Fresh bread and traditional baked goods fill the shelves from day one.
The bakery grows into a Saskatoon institution. Generations of families make it their weekly ritual β picking up bread, donuts and buns every Saturday.
Keith and Carmen Jorgenson take over, continuing the Ukrainian-Canadian ownership tradition. New recipes, same heart.
Five dedicated employees β four from Ukraine β purchase the bakery in a rent-to-own deal. Community, resilience, and fresh baking continue.
Every morning, our team arrives before dawn to bake everything from scratch. Come in and taste 80+ years of tradition.
Nothing is frozen. Nothing is reheated. Every item is baked the same morning you buy it.
Each product carries the care of hands that know their craft β baking is our heritage.
We are Saskatoon. Our bakers live here, shop here, and raise their families here.
Our recipes carry traditions from Ukraine β flavours and techniques passed down through generations.