Sourdough English Muffins in Charlotte, NC
We bake sourdough english muffins from scratch every morning at five bakeries around Charlotte. Thick, chewy, genuinely tangy, with the deep nooks and crannies that only come from a long fermentation. You can pick them up at any location, or have a 6-pack shipped to your door for $9.95.
Where to buy our english muffins in Charlotte
All five of our bakeries carry english muffins, baked that morning. Availability moves with the day, so if you need a specific count, call ahead and we will set them aside for you.
- Elizabeth: 2001 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204
- Dilworth: 220 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203
- NoDa: 515 Jordan Pl, Charlotte, NC 28205
- Ballantyne: 14021 Conlan Circle, Charlotte, NC 28277
- Harrisburg: 5040 NC-49, Harrisburg, NC 28075
Hours and directions for each shop are on the locations page.
What makes them sourdough english muffins
Ours are leavened with a wild yeast starter we have been feeding for years, not commercial yeast. That is the whole difference, and it shows up in three places.
The fermentation runs long, which builds an irregular open crumb through the interior of the muffin. Those are the real nooks and crannies, the ones you can see when you fork-split one, not a texture pressed into the surface. The same fermentation produces lactic acid, which is where the tang comes from. And the crust comes out with more chew and a little resistance when you bite in.
You can taste the difference between a real sourdough product and something with sourdough flavoring added. If you want the longer version, including how ours compare to the mail-order and grocery brands, we wrote a full guide to buying english muffins.
Baked fresh, in small batches
We make them in small batches rather than one large morning run, which is what lets us keep them coming out through the day rather than baking everything at 5am and letting it sit. Nothing is shipped in par-baked or finished from frozen.
That is also why we cannot promise an unlimited supply at 4pm on a Saturday. If you are planning around them, a quick call to your closest shop is the fastest way to be sure.
Pick up in Charlotte, or ship anywhere
If you are local, pickup is the best version of these. A muffin eaten the day it was baked is a different thing from one that has traveled, and there is no way around that.
If you are not local, or you are sending them to someone who is not, we ship a 6-pack of sourdough english muffins nationwide for $9.95. You choose your delivery date in the cart before checking out. The earliest date available is 3 business days out, because we bake and pack to the date you picked rather than shipping from stock, and nothing goes out on a Saturday or Sunday.
They also freeze well. Split them first, then toast straight from frozen, which is why ordering more than you need in the moment is usually the right call. See everything else that ships on the order page.
What to put on a fresh english muffin
Butter, while it is still hot enough to melt into the nooks. That is the test of a good muffin and it is also the best way to eat one.
Past that: a fried egg with cheese, which the crumb is sturdy enough to hold without tearing, or eggs Benedict, which is what a thick english muffin was built for. Our jams and jellies guide covers the sweet side, and the best breads for a breakfast sandwich compares them against croissants, bagels, and biscuits if you are deciding.
Looking for the rest of breakfast? The muffins and breakfast pastries collections are the place to start, and the full menu has everything we bake.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy fresh english muffins in Charlotte?
At any of our five bakeries: Elizabeth on E 7th Street, Dilworth on East Boulevard, NoDa on Jordan Place, Ballantyne on Conlan Circle, and Harrisburg on NC-49. All five bake sourdough english muffins fresh every morning. Call your closest shop ahead if you need a specific count set aside.
Are Sunflour's english muffins really sourdough?
Yes. They are leavened with a wild yeast starter we maintain ourselves, not commercial yeast with sourdough flavoring added. The long fermentation is what produces the tang, the irregular open crumb, and the chew in the crust.
How much do they cost?
A 6-pack is $9.95, which works out to about $1.66 per muffin.
Can I get english muffins shipped outside Charlotte?
Yes, we ship nationwide. You pick your delivery date in the cart before you check out, and the earliest available date is 3 business days out, because we bake and pack to your date rather than shipping from stock. Nothing ships on a Saturday or Sunday.
How long do they stay fresh?
Three to four days at room temperature in an airtight bag, up to a week refrigerated. Frozen, they hold well for a month or more. Split them before freezing and toast straight from frozen with no thawing.
Do you make gluten free english muffins?
Not currently. We do carry other gluten free items at all five locations, which are listed on our gluten free bakery page. If you have a serious gluten allergy, please tell our team when you order, because our kitchens do handle gluten-containing products.
