Bread Obsession

Bread Obsession is an artisan bakery in Lexington making European-style breads and pastries with traditional methods. It built its name on baguettes, naturally leavened sourdoughs and classic loaves, and the shop also sells fresh pastries and handcrafted sandwiches made with high-quality ingredients. Over the years the bakery grew from a small operation into one that supplies local markets and restaurants as well as customers across the region.

Varda Haimo founded the bakery in 2013 after years of learning to bake in her own kitchen, later growing it with business partner Joan Forman. The business is now run by husband-and-wife owners Christos and Konstantina, who met in Greece and moved to the United States in 2017. Christos is a trained pastry chef who worked at resorts and hotels in Athens, the French Alps, Switzerland and London, while Konstantina manages the front of house and administration.

What to Know

• Christos previously worked at the Chatham Inn Relais & Chateaux and the XV Beacon Hotel.
• The new owners are gradually expanding the bakery’s offerings while keeping the original breads.
• The bakery describes itself as family-owned.
• Christos began his training at a boarding school focused on pastry arts.