The Great Bread Company - Allendale
The Great Bread Company
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At local festivals and markets, The Great Bread Company divides opinion with its offerings. Some breads, like the salt rising loaf, evoke nostalgia and delight customers seeking traditional flavors. However, several products labeled as "artisan" fail to meet expectations, often appearing dry, lacking authentic ingredients, or relying heavily on cake mixes and artificial additives. While friendly staff and festival presence add charm, quality and flavor inconsistencies undermine the overall experience. Enthusiasts of genuine, flavorful baked goods might find hidden gems here, but caution is advised as not all items live up to their artisanal claims.
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I discovered them at the Kalamazoo Expo Center. We tried the strawberry Bavarian cake, and it was excellent! I wish I had bought more than one.
I purchased a loaf of Salt Rising Bread at the Clinton Fall Festival last weekend, and it was absolutely delightful! It reminds me of the bread my grandmother used to make when I was a child. I was pleasantly surprised to find it and am so glad I did! I'm looking forward to attending the Appleumpkin Festival in Tecumseh and buying more of this delicious bread. Thank you!
I finally discovered a baker who makes a salt rising loaf reminiscent of one I enjoyed many years ago from a bakery that specialized in that type of bread. I will definitely buy it again. I picked up the loaf at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market and will have to check if they will be at a winter market nearby.
I used to buy your bread from Speyers every week until they closed for the winter. We drove all the way from Kentwood to your store in Allendale, and although the sign said you were open, the door was locked and no one answered when we knocked.
