Beacon Bread Company
Beacon Bread Company
Description
Nestled in the heart of Beacon, NY, this restaurant offers a mix of experiences that leave patrons divided. While some laud its cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and delectable breakfast options—like the highly recommended burrito and savory chicken and waffles—others express disappointment over long wait times and unfriendly service. Reports of underwhelming food quality, particularly stale bread and poorly received sandwiches, detract from its appeal. Despite the occasional complimentary croissant gesture, many customers feel they deserve better treatment and quality for their investment. Overall, this establishment may cater to some while leaving others seeking alternatives.
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The food was disappointing and far too expensive for what you get. None of the dishes came with any sides. Considering it's a bread-focused establishment, I expected the bread to be better, but it was ordinary at best. Additionally, they automatically add a 20% gratuity for parties of four or more, which is quite unusual. It seems like they anticipate poor service and are trying to compensate for it. And let's not forget the long wait for mediocre food. I recommend steering clear of this place.
Rude experience. The hostess told me there would be a 30-minute wait for a table, but I never received any notification. I was already at another restaurant when they called me an hour later and hung up while I was explaining that I had already been seated elsewhere. I had never been to this establishment before, but I certainly won't return or recommend it to others. Customers deserve respect, and we should not be treated as if you're doing us a favor. We are paying customers, and we deserve better service.
The coffee is truly exceptional—superb, in fact. It's clear that they use high-quality ingredients and equipment to make it. Unfortunately, the food did not meet the same standard.
The brunch and coffee were absolutely delicious! I especially loved the breakfast tacos! At first, we had trouble locating the "brunch spot" and thought it was just a coffee shop. Fortunately, someone outside kindly guided us to the back where we could wait to be seated at the lovely adjacent restaurant. It was beautiful!
I was really let down by the food, especially considering the prices. They charged an extra $2 for about six chocolate chips on my pancakes and another $2 for what seemed like less than a full sliced strawberry. I was looking forward to trying the coffee, but it just tasted like watered-down milk. I definitely won't wait in line again to share my disappointing experience with both the food and drinks. Additionally, using Jesus as a sarcastic response to another customer's comments was quite unsettling and disappointing. This shows a real lack of professionalism.
Menu
Griddle Fare & Kid's Meals Until 2Pm
3 Classic PancakesStack of 3 classic flapjacks; add bananas; strawberries / chocolate chips for an additional charge
$10.9Classics, Scrambles & Such
Mediterranean Tofu ScrambleSeasoned tofu scrambled + grilled vegetables + home fries & baguette. Vegan cheese for an additional charge
$13.9Appetizers
Loaded Potato Totscrispy bacon; homemade brown gravy cheddar
$9.9Breakfast All Day
Vegan PancakesStack of 3 vegan flapjacks; add bananas; strawberry & add our vegan soft serve ice cream for an additional charge
$10.9Omelette Shoppe
Greek OmeletteSpinach & feta cheese; home fries & your choice of toast. Add bacon; Canadian bacon; sausage / grilled vegetables for an additional charge
$14.8Coffee
$2.0