Cafe Joseph

Bakery & Grocer — Parkersburg, WV

Fresh from the oven
to your table

Every morning at Cafe Joseph, bread rises, pastries fill the case, and the neighborhood finds its way to Murdoch Ave.

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Freshly baked sourdough bread on a wooden surface
An array of croissants and pastries displayed in a bakery case
A barista pouring coffee into a ceramic cup
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Our Story

A neighborhood
baking tradition

Cafe Joseph has been a quiet fixture on Murdoch Ave for years — the place where Parkersburg comes for bread that actually tastes like bread, pastries that crack when you break them, and coffee that doesn't rush you out the door.

We bake small batches every morning. What doesn't sell stays for tomorrow. We'd rather close the case than serve something stale. That's the standard we set for ourselves, and it's the reason regulars keep coming back.

Daily

Fresh Bakes

Local

Parkersburg

Small

Batches

The interior of Cafe Joseph with warm lighting and baked goods on display

From the Oven

Baked fresh every day

Our case fills up by mid-morning. Here's what you'll find when you walk in.

A loaf of crusty sourdough bread

Signature

Sourdough Loaves

Wild-fermented, long-proofed, with a crust that sings. Our starter has been feeding the bakery since day one.

Golden flaky croissants arranged on a marble surface

Pastry

Butter Croissants

Laminated by hand, folded until the layers multiply. Flaky, golden, and best eaten warm with a cup of coffee.

Freshly baked muffins in a basket

Daily Picks

Muffins & Scones

Rotating flavors that change with the season and what's fresh at the market. Always generous, always moist.

Assorted artisan bread loaves on a wooden board

Bread

Artisan Loaves

Ciabatta, focaccia, whole wheat — each one built for a specific purpose and baked to match.

Sweet pastries and danish arranged on a display tray

Sweet

Danish & Tarts

Fruit tarts, custard-filled danish, and seasonal sweets made in-house. The case is never the same twice.

A steaming cup of coffee with latte art

Beverages

Coffee & Espresso

Properly pulled shots, smooth drip, and lattes made with care. The kind of coffee that makes the morning worth it.

Shelves stocked with pantry goods and groceries at Cafe Joseph

The Pantry

Groceries
you'd actually
choose

Beyond the bakery case, our shelves carry the staples that make a kitchen work — quality olive oil, good flour, pantry essentials, and the small luxuries that make cooking at home feel less like a chore.

  • Artisan breads and flatbreads
  • Oils, vinegars, and pantry basics
  • Fresh pastries and seasonal sweets
  • Coffee, tea, and breakfast essentials
Visit us to see what's in stock
We've been coming to Cafe Joseph for years. The bread is always fresh, the staff is friendly, and it's become part of our Sunday routine.

A Parkersburg Regular

Find Us

Come on by

We're on Murdoch Ave, right in the heart of Parkersburg. Stop in for a loaf, a pastry, or just a coffee.

Address

1824 Murdoch Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101

Hours

Monday – Friday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays. Call ahead to confirm.

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Send Us a Message

Questions about catering, bulk orders, or anything else — we'd love to hear from you.

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1824 Murdoch Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101
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