Beyond Bread - Tucson
Beyond Bread
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Beyond Bread offers a wide selection of soups, salads, and sandwiches, making it a popular choice for both casual diners and office orders. However, experiences can vary significantly. While some patrons rave about their flavorful offerings and commendable customer service, others express frustration over hygiene practices and order accuracy. Complaints highlight issues such as unprofessional interactions and poor handling of cash and food. Despite these inconsistencies, many customers appreciate the quality of the food, particularly the soups and desserts, and note improvements in cleanliness and ambiance, suggesting it remains a worthwhile stop for a satisfying meal.
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I'm a quite particular eater who appreciates intricate textures, flavors, presentation, and good value for the price. This restaurant came highly recommended, and on my first visit, it exceeded all my expectations! Now, I find myself there at least once a week for a sandwich, dessert, or sometimes both. If you like carrot cake, definitely try theirs—it’s amazing! That's all I'll share for now, as I'm worried my other favorite dishes might sell out when I want them.
I opted for the soup special, which comes in large or small sizes with a choice of bread, while my friend ordered Maya's Special along with chips and a soda. When my soup arrived, I noticed some green bits in my tomato soup—it turned out to be basil. I mentioned to the server that I thought it was jalapeño, which I love, and she kindly offered to bring some out for me. It really enhanced my soup and the grain bread I chose. I truly had a wonderful dining experience, not just lunch, and I will definitely be returning! I highly recommend giving it a try; it’s worth it! Vegetarian options: They offer a variety of soups, salads, and sandwiches without meat, all served on fresh bread with many options to choose from. Dietary restrictions: There is a good selection of bread, including possibly gluten-free options. They also have soups, salads, and desserts. Parking: I found a spot close to the entrance, and it seemed others were able to park without any issues as well.
I loved coming here but will never go back. It seems the front house staff know nothing about handling food and cleanliness. Yesterday I stopped in for tea and a Russian tea cookie. The cashier was wearing gloves. Proceeded to take my cash and count back my change. She than reached in the display case and gave me my cookie. How disgusting is that. Handling cash and than not using clean gloves, a tissue or tongs. What's worse is all the front people were doing the same thing. Does Beyond Bread not require the staff to take a food handlers class? Even still, it should be a no brainer to not handle cash and food like that. Changing gloves or washing hands is simple.
I always order from this restaurant for our office, and I usually handle the calls. When I reached out to place a large order, I spoke with Anna, the manager. Unfortunately, she was not very kind and made me feel inadequate in my ordering skills. Her approach to customer service was quite unprofessional. At the end of our conversation, when I mentioned needing the order picked up at a specific time, she told me, "You should have mentioned that before placing the order." Having worked in the industry for five years myself, I know that even if a customer specifies a pickup time, it's our responsibility to accommodate that request rather than placing the blame on them.
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Sm Soups
Gazpacho Sm$3.5Lg Soups
Gazpacho Lg$6.5Popular Items
Brad's BeefServed HOT Roast Beef; provolone; green chiles; red onion; Russian dressing on White.
$13.3Sandwiches
Dab's DelightServed HOT Tuna salad; melted sharp cheddar; tomato on Wheat.
$12.5Gino's GrinderServed HOT Capicola; pepperoni; provolone; roasted red peppers; red onion; Vinaigrette on a Baguette.
$12.5Gordo's Gorgonzola$13.0