Great Harvest Bread Cafe

John LeMasney

2024-05

Always clean with bright, kind service. Samples are offered, and discounts. Today, there was a two-for-one cherry coffee cake bar and a delicious bread pudding. Coffee was served from the French press, and kombucha was in the fridge. The real reason that many come here is for the bread, but I hardly ever got past the desserts. Great for kids, indoor and outdoor seating, and natural food. I highly recommend it!Dietary restrictions: Vegan brownies were on display.Kid-friendliness: Fun atmosphere for family visits. Great kid food.

Wendy Mitchem

2021-05

We really enjoyed our first visit to Great Harvest Bread Company. The owner was kind enough to make us four sandwiches just before closing. We got 3 of the classic sandwiches and 1 signature sandwich. We tried the curried tuna salad, ham and cheese, turkey and cheese, and roast beef. Two were on the Dakota bread, one on white, and one on honey wheat. I couldn't resist adding a half dozen of stuffing rolls to the order. I enjoyed both sandwiches I tried, half of the turkey and half of the tuna. Both of these were on the Dakota bread, which I'm a big fan of. We used to buy it at the city market along with a loaf of their cinnamon chip (highly recommended for french toast).I didn't get to try the ham and cheese or the roast beef. The guys ate those quickly and certainly didn't offer to share. Its going to be hard to pick which sandwich to get on our return visit, so many good options!One thing is for sure, I need to hurry and order stuffing rolls for Thanksgiving, along with a pumpkin roll for my husband. If cookies and pies entice you, there are plenty of those as well.

Kristyn Hencke

2022-05

This place is Heaven on Earth! From the second you walk in the door you are greeted with the delicious aroma of fresh baked bread and goodies. We are so thrilled to have found this treasure. We got a decent sampling of their menu and honestly can't choose our favorite. The scuffins are moist and rich w/a perfect crisp of sugar glaze on top. The brownies were decadent and the bread was so hearty and flavorful unlike bland store loaves. The owner is so kind and knowledgeable about her passion of baking. We be back soon for more treats, thank you for baking with love!

Andreea Loghin

2024-01

Got some bread and butter from here. Bread was disappointing, very crumbly and dry. The cinnamon butter was interesting, I like the free one at Texas Roadhouse a lot better lol. Also we asked the cashier if the butter should be refrigerated because they had some in the fridges and some just sitting out on counters and they said that they should be refrigerated. Not sure why majority of the butter was out on counters then…

Tori

2023-05

Hidden gem?? When I went in on a Saturday afternoon for lunch, barely anyone else here! But they have a great selection of local goods, bakery items, and sandwiches. 10/10 recommend!

Mary Crocker

2023-12

Phenomenal breads and selection of other food products. The staff were absolutely wonderful and they had a delicious gluten free selection (my favorite were the pumpkin rolls). This place is definitely worth a visit!Dietary restrictions: Gluten FreeVegetarian

Donna Allen-Krug

2024-04

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Greggory Williams

2022-05

What a great place to get some awesome bread and other treats. Owner is so knowledgeable about the different types of bakery items and you can tell has a real passion for baking. Something there for everybody from sandwiches to baked goods to super delicious treats. I’ve been there multiple times and never been disappointed.

Peter Markgraaff

2023-05

A spot worth trying out and making it a favorite. My wife and I shred the chicken salad sandwich and muffin on Dakota bread. Delicious and fresh. The raspberry muffin was a treat for the drive home. They serve Shenandoah Joe drip coffee but I went across the way for a cappuccino. The owner is delightful.

Kate Harvey

2023-10

The owner gave us the second day bread deal even though it usually isn’t available on Tuesdays—and my children were also offered a free cookie by the sweet lady who checked us out. Lovely small business!

C. C.

2023-07

The lady that was working there was exceptionally nice! So customer service wasn't an issue. The problem was, the loaf of bread I bought was $10 and it was slighty stale as well as under proofed. Very disappointing, especially after the sample I was given of another type of bread was quite good. I might try again another time, but $10 is a heafty price tag for 1 loaf...

Renee Allard

2023-05

The cheese bread we selected at the recommendation of the team member was the last on the shelf -- it has been gooey and cheesy and remained incredible even after a week of pacing to enjoy it as long as possible.((the bogo end-of-day muffins we selected were... a bit dry, though. The incredible cheese bread is the stuff of dreams))

Alana Gutshall

2022-05

We moved from Colorado where we first experienced Great Harvest Bread Cafe. We are so excited to live in an area that has another one! We stopped in and ordered the pimento cheese sandwich and the ham & cheese. The sandwiches were great! My only complaint is the price. With chips, both sandwiches together were $30. Just a little expensive for a quick drop-in lunch. Otherwise, everything was just as good as we remembered.

Cassandra Dority

2022-05

Yum!! Amazingly soft bread, rich ingredients on the sandwich. Service sweet and friendly.

Melusine Velde

2023-05

Wish I could give more than 5 stars! I had an amazing pumpkin muffin that was exactly as a muffin should be, perfectly moist and flavorful. Looking forward to trying more things and can only recommend!

Brian Ellis

2023-05

Went to this place prior to Thanksgiving to pick up some specialty items and specifically rolls. Went in there and they had a huge selection the lady that owned the place was working behind the counter she was super nice. She explained that they take care of the weed in the back room and they pretty much manage everything. I would make this a regular stop on your grocery rounds.

H. Williams

2022-05

Delicious bread and other baked goodies! I visited the cafe for the first time this morning and will be a regularly returning customer. The owner was very kind and enthusiastic. Apparently, they mill their own grain AND bake on site - I don't think it's possible to buy fresher bread!

Terri Petrovits

2021-05

The bake shop is beautiful and smells are divine! In addition to some gorgeous breads, Aileen offers house made granola, and even dog biscuits. The cinnamon roll I enjoyed was perfect. I went in thinking about a sandwich, but as soon as I laid eyes on that cinnamon roll, that was it. Gooey and deliciousGO!! Staff masked up as was I. I felt very comfortable.

Tavishi Matthews

2023-05

Wonderful bakery on the main street of Charlottesville. Just a short walk from downtown. They have a great selection of cookies, savory and sweet croissants and sweet treats.

Kirstin K

2019-05

My favorite place to go to fulfill my sweet bread needs! I also love that I am able to find Great Harvest Bread at both the Saturday morning and Wednesday afternoon farmer's markets. The owners are awesome, especially Mike, he's always so kind and helpful when I come into the store and he's always encouraging me to try something new. Great store!

Margaret Tse Fitting

2023-05

We stopped by over the weekend to check out Great Harvest's selection of local honeys. I had seen recently on NextDoor that they carry a few. If I remember correctly, they had wildflower, clover, thistle, and maybe another one or two. The price was comparable to other local honey. My husband ordered a morning glory muffin, which he thought was delicious. In the past at Great Harvest in Herndon and Vienna (Northern VA) we get a loaf of the apple scrapple, but it looks like they don't have it at this location, which is a little bit of a bummer. But the service was great, and I guess that just means we should try other ones!

Jessica

2019-05

Such a cute place to pick up fresh bread, sandwiches, and other baked goodies! :) Definitely check it out if you can.

Janice Dame

2020-05

The lemon bars, pecan bars and blondies from Great Harvest Bread are wonderful. I ordered these three desserts to supplement a small cutting cake at my daughter's wedding in mid-October and they were perfect. Not too sweet, perfect consistency, and perfect size (bakery cut bars in half for us before pickup). The personnel were so friendly and helpful. I highly recommend them for wedding desserts.

Emily Kincer

2017-05

Friendly new owners and wonderful selection of sandwiches and breads to eat in or take home!

Ari Rudess

2021-05

I could go on and on about how much I love this place but I’ll try to keep it short. The food - unparalleled. I’ve been to a lot of Great Harvest locations and always appreciate their quality and freshness, but for some reason this location is just be best. I haven’t tried a single thing on the menu that wasn’t incredible (and I’ve probably tried everything on their menu.) The staff - Aileen who runs the bakery makes you feel at home the second you walk through the door. She’s everything you’d want in a bakery owner and more. I would go just to see her! In all the craziness of COVID going to/bringing home delicious bread from baked goods has been the silver lining for me. It brings so much joy into my life. I’ve been doing curbside recently to be extra cautious (I’m really impressed by all the safety/cleaning measures they’ve been taking. Makes me feel extremely safe.) If you haven’t gone to THIS branch of Great Harvest, you are truly missing out on an exceptional experience

Jonathan Collum

2019-05

I have to say this was a cute little spot and their baked goods are phenomenal. I had a strawberry scone that was so perfect I could go back for a dozen. I only took off a star because the drink options including the coffee I had left a lot to be desired. There wasn't a ton of inside seating either so if it gets busy I imagine it would be hard to maneuver.

Pat Stubbs

2021-05

Nobody makes fresh bread like Great Harvest. Whether you need to pick up a loaf for the week, need a quick lunch while out shopping, or just want a snack for you or your pet, you cannot go wrong with a visit to Great Harvest. They're always friendly and helpful. Try their Dakota bread. Yummy! 🍞

Mike Stoupa

2018-05

Staff was very personable. Food was tasty (although the curried tuna had a little too much curry but that's a matter of preference) Smelled like a wonderful bakery inside and the selection of unique breads was very diverse. Great for a quick bite or if you want to take something home to experiment yourself!

Meneta Deaton

2022-05

Love their breads! C'ville crunch, Honey Wheat, Cinnamon chip, and Challah are our regular favorites. My absolute favorite is a seasonal, the orange cranberry...can't wait till November to have it again! Sunflower is my new favorite... Comes back in January.

C Y-O

2018-05

The owners and staff are incredibly friendly and gracious, and the bread is FANTASTIC! I look forward to having a piece of GH toast every single morning. I'm hooked on the quality, the taste, and the health benefits. Love this place so much!