About

We Place an Importance on Family

Highland Baking Co. is family-owned and operated. Founded by Jim and Gail Rosen in 1984, we’ve made it our mission to closely work with companies in the foodservice industry–large and small, independent and chain–to deliver the freshest-tasting, highest quality breads, buns and rolls.

We’re a family business in more than just the traditional sense. Jim is a third generation Chicagoland bread baker, and the next generation, Stu and Cheryl, have joined the company. But, to us, the true meaning of “family business” is the bonds we make with our customers. We want you to succeed and will do whatever we can to help you achieve your goals.

Bread is our Passion

There is a wide breadth and depth to the offerings prepared in our ovens. We bake, fresh freeze and ship hundreds of different bread products in such categories as Hamburger Buns, Pan Breads, Rolls & Subs, Table Breads and Dinner Rolls. Whether you’re looking for rolls to accompany your meal or building the perfect sandwich, we can help you find the right bread for your needs.

And because we stand by the taste and quality of every one of our products, you can count on us to fill all your bread needs. That means one call to make, one shipment to schedule and one company dedicated to baking you bread that meets your high standards.

Service is our Specialty

Our highly involved level of service goes back to the idea that as a customer, you’re part of our family. For family, you just go above and beyond. We get to know your restaurant and your needs, enabling us to bring you ideas and recommendations specific to your business.

We make the process as smooth and easy as possible. For a full understanding of the service we provide, click here to go to our Service page.

Our History

Jim and Gail Rosen opened Highland Baking Co. in Highland Park, IL in 1984 with only 5 employees. The company has grown since then moving from Highland Park to Lincolnwood to our current 250,000 sq. ft. facility in Northbrook, but we’ve never gotten away from the ideals of those modest beginnings: provide a quality product and exceptional service and always treat your customers and team members like family.