Walking into the Great Harvest Bread Company is like walking into your grandma’s house — minus the porcelain figurines and coo-coo clocks — if your grandma is one that bakes fresh bread daily. I was hit with an encompassing aroma of yeast used to make it. The atmosphere was very welcoming and quaint, with nearly every inch of the bakery’s open layout visible.
Though the dining area was small, the two four-person tables along with the counter and bar stools at the storefront’s window, gave an open feeling. Showcased on the several large shelves were a variety of unique baked goods, preserves, and pantry items for sale. They were stocked with healthy looking treats like organic peanut butter, raw clover honey, and a vast selection of items prepared by Great Harvest Bread Company itself like syrups, baking mixes, and snack items. As I scanned the baked goods options – morning glory muffins, whole wheat coffee cake, cinnamon rolls, apple pie pockets, and cookies- I stopped at the last one. The image of these gigantic cookies, with choices from Peanut Butter to Alpine, piled in stacks of six per package, made my mouth water. When I misread the price tag for these monstrous goodies, only seeing the $1.75 that made my mouth drop with the idea of six cookies for that price. I was sorely disappointed when I realized the actual price for these treats was $1.65 for one and $8.25 for six. While the bakery is known for its diverse selection of bread — from the Six-grain Woodstock to the sweet Honey Whole Wheat — it also offers daily bread specials and cafe-fare like a full coffee menu, soup, and the option to create your own sandwich.
On my lunch visit I got the 1/2 sandwich meal for $6.25. I got to choose my pick of bread, cheese, spread, meat, and toppings for the sandwich, along with chips and a cookie. I went with a chicken salad sandwich with cheddar, mustard, tomato and onion, on the Honey Whole Wheat, with a Mountain Munchy cookie, and kettle chips. I was amazed when my order was ready before I’d finished scanning the shelves of items they offered. Even though I split this meal with my sister, I was still satisfied. The one disappointment I had was that I was anticipating a little more sustenance from the 1/2 sandwich and the thin slices holding it together wasn’t what I expected from a bread company. Still, if I had this entire meal for myself I would’ve had more than enough to fill me up. The Mountain Munchy cookie packed with oatmeal, chocolate chips, walnuts, and coconut was delicious and made me feel less guilty because anything that’s made of oatmeal can’t be that bad for you.
It’s just down the street from East, there’s a friendly staff, great food, and reasonable prices. This was a bakery I was happy to have went and I am already planning my next visit. I’ve got my mind set on those enticing cookies.
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