Fire Dog Breads - Keene

This place offers some of the finest local bread in Keene. When I used to eat bread regularly, I often bought it from their storefront or the Monadnock Co-op. E... read more This place offers some of the finest local bread in Keene. When I used to eat bread regularly, I often bought it from their storefront or the Monadnock Co-op. Every now and then, I crave sourdough, so I treat myself to a half loaf from their store, which lasts me for several days.

The bread is excellent! The baguettes are exceptional, and I highly recommend the sesame sourdough bread! read more The bread is excellent! The baguettes are exceptional, and I highly recommend the sesame sourdough bread!

Any review I give is going to be an understatement. I worship Fire Dog Breads. 1) the croissants are the best I've ever had outside of France; 2) the breads are... read more Any review I give is going to be an understatement. I worship Fire Dog Breads. 1) the croissants are the best I've ever had outside of France; 2) the breads are out of this world and incomparable in texture, freshness, perfection and deliciousness 3) I often eat the pastries and/or croissants day old, and I SWEAR they are still almost as perfect as they are when I shove them in my mouth the minute I get in the car; 4) their sandwiches...oh, their sandwiches... do NOT underestimate the value of exquisite bread to surround your fillings I'm a veggie girl because that veggie sandwich is exactly what you should demand when you want vegetarian food. It's delicious and balanced and original! 5) sigh. The staff. Yes, I found this place when I was simply searching for some good bread. Yes, I go back for more and more delicious bread, croissants, pizza, pastries and sandwiches (truth be told I often buy FAR more than even I am capable of getting in my gullet). But, the thing is...when I go in, I'm greeted like my truest friends greet me. And, I have conversations with these folks! Because they are not only charming and warm, they are also erudite, intelligent, and knowledgeable. When I'm trying to behave and I have to restrain myself from Fire Dog, I miss my buddies as much as I miss the food gasm I will experience from my order. Thank you all for making my day, my week, my month...frankly, these last couple of years! Even if I hate New England, I'm euphoric that you do not, because that means I got to get you into my life. And of course my heart. The ONLY time I am not lonely for my life in Europe is when I'm eating ANYTHING from Fire Dog. If you are a potential customer, and you want to be shocked and awed at just how good a bakery can be, get your butt to Fire Dog!

This bakery is the real deal. It's absolutely amazing! I'm really trying to watch my weight, but it's hard to resist. read more This bakery is the real deal. It's absolutely amazing! I'm really trying to watch my weight, but it's hard to resist.

Having lived in Europe, I'm pretty picky about pastries. Most American bakeries make tough ones, or put so much butter in them that they are greasy. Not Fire Do... read more Having lived in Europe, I'm pretty picky about pastries. Most American bakeries make tough ones, or put so much butter in them that they are greasy. Not Fire Dogs. Their pastries are even better than one finds in Europe very light and flaky, full of flavor, and a great variety of more difficult to find delights. The only tough part is that they run out quickly and don't carry the same things every week. But if you have a chance to get there right after they open, or order ahead, you will be amazed. Best ever!