The Red Truck Rural Bakery: A Delicious Pit Stop

When we passed a sign for the Red Truck Rural Bakery in Marshall, I wasn’t thinking much about sweets. I made a mental note to stop on our way back if we had time, thinking we might find a snack. Little did I know we’d be walking into a bakery whose walls were lined with accolades. If the Washingtonian and The New York Times aren’t enough to sell you on a bakery, Southern Living should be!

About The Red Truck Rural Bakery

We walked into a bustling storefront filled with baked goods. The shop was neatly divided into distinct areas: the main shop, window seating/kitchen observation area, and the back hallway/restrooms. These three spaces surrounded the glass-walled kitchen where bakers were hard at work before our very eyes!

The shop was clean, tidy, and country chic. There were framed accolades on the wall just about every way we turned. There were clever displays of kitchen décor, too, like a collection of antique rolling pins. Red stools lined a bar-height table that looked out onto Main Street.

Baked goods, jams and jellies, and coffee lined the tables and shelves. Single-serve treats were available in the glass case by the main cash register, along with more savory items like grab-and-go sandwiches and quiches.

When asking about the offerings, we learned that the menu changes as often as daily, basically whenever the chef feels like adding something new. We also learned that there are also seasonal options include berry pies if you visit in spring and summer or pumpkin doughnuts and apple cakes if you visit in fall.

While we were browsing, I noticed that The Red Truck Rural Bakery likes to have quite a few boozy treats on hand! In fact, the rum cakes, bourbon cakes, Guinness cakes, and moonshine cakes seemed to be quite popular, judging by how quickly they were being snatched up by customers during our time at the shop. When I inquired about the strength of the alcohol taste in these cakes, the cashier told me that it was noticeable, but mellow.

Our Treats

We couldn’t resist the adorable acorn-shaped cookies on display when we arrived. They were smooth, sweet, and balanced in flavor. The sprinkles on the acorn cap added a nice crunch!

We also took home some cinnamon rolls, complete with cream cheese frosting. They were fresh and yeasty! I was pleased to discover that the cream cheese frosting — my personal favorite — was also perfectly balanced. It was sweet and tangy.

If you can’t get to Virginia, you can always make your own treats! The Red Truck Rural Bakery has released its own cookbook and it’s full of recipes for jams, scones, pies, and more.

[Click here and scroll down for a free peanut brittle recipe from The Red Truck Rural Bakery!]

And if that seems like too much work, The Red Truck Rural Bakery ships their freshly-baked goods nationwide!

Plan Your Visit

The Red Truck Rural Bakery
8368 W. Main Street
Marshall, Virginia 20115
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