There are places that exist to make money.

And then there are places that exist to hold something that would otherwise disappear.

The Lefse House is one of those places.

For over 30 years, this little Scandinavian bakery in Camrose has been quietly keeping traditions alive — recipes passed down through generations, food made the old way, and a feeling that reminds people of home… even if that home was never written down, only remembered.

Lefse made by hand.

Bread that tastes like someone’s grandmother used to make.

Meals that feel familiar, even if you can’t quite explain why.

This isn’t just food.

It’s memory. It’s heritage. It’s belonging.

Where We Are Now:

Today, The Lefse House is at a turning point.

Like many small, independent businesses, we’ve been hit hard by rising costs, changing habits, and an economy that makes it difficult for places like this to survive.

We are new owners doing everything we can to carry this forward — but the reality is:

We are struggling to keep the doors open.

There’s no big company behind us.

No financial cushion.

Just a belief that this place matters — and a hope that the community feels that too.

Why This Matters

If The Lefse House closes, it’s not just a bakery that disappears.

It’s:

One of the few places dedicated to Scandinavian baking traditions in this region, even

this country.

A space where stories, culture, and food come together

A small but meaningful piece of history that can’t be easily replaced

Once something like this is gone… it’s gone.

What We’re Trying to Do

We’re not looking to stand still — we’re trying to rebuild.

Your support will help us:

Keep the bakery operating during this critical period

Improve our space (replace aging furniture and appliances)

Upgrade our website and online presence so people can actually find us

Invest in marketing so we’re not invisible to our own community

Continue producing the traditional foods people have come to love

This isn’t about expansion.

It’s about survival — and creating a path forward.

How You Can Help

If The Lefse House has ever meant something to you…

If you believe small, local places like this still matter…

If you want to help keep tradition alive in a world that moves too fast…

We’re asking for your help.

Every contribution — no matter the size — helps us keep going.

And if you can’t give, sharing this means just as much.

From Our Hearts

We didn’t take this on because it was easy.

We took it on because it felt important.

And right now, we’re doing everything we can to make sure this story doesn’t end here.

Thank you for being part of it.

— The Lefse House