Local Gluten-Free Bakery Finds Sweet Success in Tooele

O'Ryans Bakery owner Michelle Dwyer brings homemade, nutritious baked goods to the community

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Michelle Dwyer recently opened O'Ryans Bakery in the Tooele Marketplace, focusing on gluten-free baked goods made from scratch with clean, additive-free ingredients. From cookies and cake pops to pizza mixes and soup bases, Dwyer is dedicated to providing tasty options for those with gluten intolerance as well as health-conscious customers who simply enjoy her products.

Why it matters

Dwyer's bakery fills a gap in the local market for high-quality, nutritious gluten-free baked goods. By using oat flour and avoiding processed ingredients, she's able to offer items that are both delicious and better for customers' health. Her mission to create an inclusive experience for all has resonated with the Tooele community.

The details

Dwyer opened O'Ryans Bakery on September 6, 2025, after noticing a lack of appealing gluten-free options for her former employee with an intolerance. She dedicated the last year and a half to teaching herself how to bake with alternative flours, drawing on family recipes. Dwyer is committed to keeping her prices affordable, even if it means slimmer profit margins, because she believes those with dietary restrictions shouldn't have to pay more.

  • O'Ryans Bakery opened on September 6, 2025.
  • Valentine's Day cake pops and other holiday specials are currently available.

The players

Michelle Dwyer

The owner and operator of O'Ryans Bakery, a local gluten-free bakery in Tooele, Utah.

O'Ryans Bakery

A bakery in the Tooele Marketplace that specializes in gluten-free baked goods made from scratch with clean, additive-free ingredients.

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What they’re saying

“I use oat flour as opposed to the gluten free created flours. That way they have higher protein content, a high fiber content, and they have more nutrition. But they also have less sugar because oat flour is naturally sweet.”

— Michelle Dwyer, Owner, O'Ryans Bakery (tooeleonline.com)

“Never, never say no to an experience just because you think that you might not like it. At the end of the day, even if you don't like it, at least you can say you tried.”

— Michelle Dwyer, Owner, O'Ryans Bakery (tooeleonline.com)

What’s next

Dwyer plans to continue expanding her product offerings based on customer feedback, with the goal of providing a wide variety of delicious and nutritious gluten-free options for the Tooele community.

The takeaway

O'Ryans Bakery's commitment to using high-quality, wholesome ingredients and creating an inclusive experience for all customers, regardless of dietary restrictions, has made it a beloved addition to the Tooele Marketplace.