Great Harvest Bread Co. — Restaurant in Minneapolis

Found this spot by accident while at a nearby appointment. Pleasant little store with some of the usual in the craft bread world. But many creative & unique combos. A savory muffin combo of basil pesto & spinach got my mind watering. 4 very large muffins that were fragrant, moist and delicious with a well balanced flavor & a substantial texture. I also bought a bag of almond shortbread. Also delicious & done well, but not as crumbly as I prefer. Great w/tea. And challah is available too! The staff were pleasant & friendly, seemed like they liked what they were doing. Coffee, tea & various canned drinks (like Izze). Pleasant outside sitting area w/benches in their small street side courtyard. Check out their website, their products are exciting and tasty, great variety. I'll go back for a challah &...

If you like savory carbs, you'll love this place! Huge samples and lots of freshly-baked bread. You can go with decadent scones or healthier sprouted whole wheat, all baked in-house daily. Try the Oregon Herb or Dakota Bread if you love simple and super-flavorful.

The staff provide exceptional service. The manager Alex makes my three little girls feel right at home. And they do. They love stopping in for a free breadstick, which they cheerfully hand out to little ones. This is a Linden Hills neighborhood asset.

Many of their sweet breads use honey or molasses. You can also find a few gluten-free options. What you won’t find are sugar-laden sweets, artificial ingredients, or...

Now, I have a significant amount of nostalgia for this location; my mother used to bring my brother and me here almost every week when we were little. We would have some samples, usually get a cookie, it was great. And currently, I still love Great Harvest because of the range of breads they make, everything is very hearty, but also holds with what the customer base is looking for (so they will use other flours, to accommodate for dietary restrictions). The only thing that could possibly detract from this location is that it is somewhat cramped inside. But I think that's a...