I really enjoyed my trip to Bread+Bar for lunch. I started out my meal with the whitefish salad. I am not normally a fan of fish on salads but this one tasted great. The fish was cooked to perfection and the maple vinaigrette gave it a hint of sweetness but not too much. For the main course I tried the Nueske's Ham on Pretzel bread. This sandwich is served hot so the gouda cheese was actually melted into the Ham and pretzel bread. They also throw some honey mustard on the sandwich and while the honey mustard did taste a little sweet it was also kind of a spicy mustard. The best part of the meal was when we decided to split some deserts. We ordered the truffles and the creme brulee. The truffles were chocolate and dusted with chocolate powder. They were as good as any truffles I've ever had. The real slice of awesome was the creme brulee though. That was probably the best desert dish I have ever had. Oh yeah, besides all of the great food the service was outstanding as well. The servers haircut could have used a little improvement but otherwise it was all perfect. read more

This place was very tasty! Came here to celebrate my birthday after reading the write up in Edible Michiana. Enjoyed the cocktails, particularly the Jalisco Trident. The wine list was approachable, yet offered a selection that pleased my husband, who works in wine retail in NYC. We had the Muga rosé. We had a selection of Tartines and small plates that we all really enjoyed- we really liked the rigatoni, meatballs, French onion purses, and brussels sprouts. As far as the tartines - tomato and gruyere, Serrano ham and manchego, and smoked whitefish and cream cheese were our favs. Between the good food and good service, I would definitely return and recommend others to visit. read more

Bread+Bar - Trio of Tartines- Serrano ham and manchego was my favorite, followed by the smoked whitefish and cream cheese. - New American Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

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We have always had a great meal at this place.. Every time we go..They know how to cook fish! Last night I had the Sea Bass Special which paired with the Arugula salad, was exceptional! My husband had the Half Michigan Chicken and loved it! It is our favorite restaurant in the area! read more

First experience at this fun spot in a revitalized area. Great food, fun atmosphere with a friendly staff. The smoked whitefish salad had the best whitefish I have ever had in my life. We also shared the the tartines for an app and they were great. I had the pork chop and my wife had the lamb chops. I would highly recommend both. All in all we were pleasantly surprised to find this quality of food and service at such a great value in Benton Harbor. We come to this area about once a year, and we will visit BreadBar every time we are in town. read more

Dinner was over priced and small portions vs what I was expecting. Ps..they call it the bread bar and you don't even get bread your meal? I ordered the dinner pasta and no bread. Hum.... In their defense I haven't been there for lunch and others say the service and food are pretty solid for that time of day. Maybe I'll give them another shot. I won't be going back for dinner. read more

Wow!! Fantastic servers! They made us feel very welcome, and were quite attentive. My husband and I ate there last evening, and a summer storm was forecasted. We asked to eat outside, as it was quite pleasant at the time. Not only were we seated outside, but they reserved a table for us inside when the storm eventually came in. The food was good - we had the mussels and steak. Both prepared well. Not spectacular, but quite nice. Bread was terrific - bit of swiss bakery is outstanding. Wine list was acceptable - good variety and options. Don't be alarmed by the location or exterior. Location is definitely Benton Harbor - urban outdoor environment. However inside is upscale and modern. There is a small bar area (hence the name) and looked quite popular. Give the restaurant a try - I think you will enjoy it! read more

My review is mostly for the service... The food was fantastic, I definitely recommend this place. There was a downfall. Coming in with 14 is always overwhelming and being a server myself I understand how this can go. Needless to say we were not too awful, each of us had 2 drinks max, had apps, and dinner. We warned our waitress that we were doing separate checks, it may not have been exact but it was logical. At the end out server was so rude about separating our checks, even after we had told her that they would be separate. She even complained to another server within earshot. that she was complaining within earshot. She was even rude and rushed 2 of our late comers due to car issues. This server definitely ruined our experience. I hope the manager figures out bad staff will poison the restaurant. read more

This place is a breath of fresh air for the area for lunch! I work locally and lunch options are very limited and almost always too slow to be a option to eat at in under an hour. But Bread+Bar is great! We can get in and out with full service in around 45 minutes. Unfortunately have heard a lot of bad things about dinner menu and service, but every time we've had lunch we have thoroughly enjoyed our food and service! Another note- To Go service is terrible! If you order something don't automatically expect that it will be given to you the same way it comes in the restaurant. Sandwiches don't come with salads UNLESS you ask for them, salads don't come with bread UNLESS you ask for them, and sometimes even when you order things don't assume they will be in your bag. It's unfortunate that since there are only a handful of halfway decent restaurants in this area that they really don't have to care about making their customers happy! The food is great and we will return for lunch but this place could be MUCH better! read more

A favorite for a terrific and varied menu, exceptional food, and good service. The French onion "purses" are amazing. Every dish was excellent. And the staff - went above and beyond helping us celebrate 2 birthdays and making our birthday celebrants feel very special. The staff made a presentation of the cake we had brought from their bakery, Bit of Swiss, even locating a candle. Always enjoy dining here - the extra touches by the staff made this simply amazing. read more

I'm new to the area and was delighted to be taken to this charming dinner spot this evening! The decor is rustic - but very modern. A great spot for happy hour with colleagues. The menu is limited, but absolutely delicious (we tried the meatballs & Brussel sprouts for apps, and the Chicken for a shared main course-- all were flavorful, perfectly seasoned and plentiful in portion size). They've nailed the farm-to-table menu. Our bartender was wonderful! She helped me navigate the wine menu, was attentive with water refills and was truly a pleasure to served by. As a newbie to the town, I'm grateful this hotspot is in my back yard and will be back again very soon! read more

We came on a Saturday night and a lot of the food we wanted was sold out which was a bummer but I was able to eat something I normally wouldn't have ordered and it was delicious! I wasn't a huge fan of the tartines actually which was surprising because in theory they are all things I love. Our waiter was very nice and the drink selection was very good. We had the lemon custard mixed berry cobbler, so good, freshly baked! Yummmmy! We will def be back. Oh and as we were leaving we got a huge bread for free since they would be closed the next day! Bonus points!! read more

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Excellent, fresh food. The smoked whitefish tartines and the french onion purses were excellent. The balsamic vinegar & bacon Brussels sprouts were also very good. If you believe that dinner should be a slab of beef, a heap of mashed potatoes, and a quart of gravy, bread+bar is not for you; if your tastes are more adventurous, be sure to visit. read more

I love eating at the Bread Bar. The atmosphere is very comfortable. Casual dining with a view of the St. Joseph River. Smoked Whitefish salad is great . Eggplant Parmesan sandwich is a favorite. Desserts are fantastic. Pink lemonade cake is the best, but seasonal. read more

Bread+Bar - Pink lemonade cake - New American Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

We really want to LOVE this place, but... Excited to see what they have done in an old insurance building (I think?), great ambiance, trendy and casual, although when busy very noisy, although have been told they are working on it... Service has been great, Nicole has been our bartender as well as Billy, and both very accommodating, and enjoyable to talk to... We enjoy sitting at the bar, and this bar falls a bit short- there are only a couple of great seats, otherwise you risk sitting next to the kitchen or being bumped by the staff at the service station. Food is good, but do feel there is a bit of hype with it...we always leave hungry. For the two of us we are used to leaving full and satisfied from places like the Ideal Place in Benton Harbor, or Soes in Sawyer... We have experimented twice with (1 salad, plus 1 app, plus one main dish to share), and then the last time we each got a main dish and shared an app- 2 drinks each, but still hungry, with a bills of $80 to $100(we included tip to this)- thus higher than some of our other favorite haunts, and equal in quality. We love the Roast Chicken, the salmon was ok (disappointed it was farm raised), small piece and came with no sides, vege's or anything. The French Onion purses appetizer are delicious, both the white fish and arugula salad are decent. I believe outside seating is soon, and that should be a great place to have a drink and a bite. We will continue to go, although not as regular as our other favorites. read more

Inconsistent. That's really the only word to use for this place. Fresh croutons? Delicious. Charcuterie? I try not to lick the plate. Crunchy lentils...not so much. I've never had a bad meat option here, but the sides have been undercooked on multiple occasions. The bread and dessert options are always wonderful (Bit of Swiss is so good). The ambiance and service are also quite good, and despite the sides this is easily the best fine dining in the area. read more

Food was very good. Enjoyed the French Onion Soup purses and the coconut shrimp. My husband enjoyed the Walleye. No complaints, we would go back again. read more

Interesting cuisine with fresh ingredients, prepared with attention to detail. Bread and deserts are worth a trip over the river, and views are spectacular at sunset year round. read more

So good! Service was lovely as was the atmosphere. I got the grilled cheese and tomato soup and it anything but basic. Very rich but perfectly proportioned. Definitely recommend for a nice lunch. read more

Bread+Bar - Grilled cheese and tomato soup - New American Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

Amazing! The ambiance and decor are absolutely wonderful. The food was delicious and so balanced. The drinks were tasty and potent. I had the Bloody Mary which was very flavorful and not overwhelmingly salty. The Asian salad with chicken was to die for. I also had soup which was outstanding. The location was of the beaten path but well worth the wait. I would definitely return. read more

My favorite time to come is dinner. Lunch is light with sandwiches salads and soups but the best plates are the dinner entrees! Don't forget to ask for a basket of bread with your meal (or before) and at the end always ask to see the desserts. You'll literally be shown the desserts. read more

Went to Bread+Bar tonight for a little bite of eat and a couple drinks and opted to sit at the bar. We've been to bread+bar in the past and always had a good time. But this time went above and beyond our expectations. The bartender recommended my fiancée a drink he LOVED. As a bartender in the area that enjoys going out we often receive poor service in the area due to poor training. This bartender was amazing my fiancé isn't really a fan of going out and often feels uncomfortable. He had an AMAZING time. Good service should be complimented. P.s. the good wife cocktail is my new favorite! Sincerely, A St Joseph resident tired of bad service read more

Wow, did Bread+Bar ever surprise me. I came to benton harbor/St. Joseph to escape Chicago for the weekend, and happened to stop by here while driving around the city. The inside of the restaurant has a modern rustic feel, very clean and well laid out. The service was very good, but since we came at an off time we also happened to be the only ones there. The food was top notch...their pretzel knots is the best pretzel bread I've ever eaten. It was so good, that I ordered a second one after we finished our meal. The tartines and potato croquettes were very good, but not on the same level as the pretzel bread. This is now on my regular list of places to visit when I'm in Benton Harbor, and it should be on yours. Seriously, get the pretzel knots. read more

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This place has high quality food at a reasonable price. Lunch sqndwiches are a comparable price to the restaurants feeding tourists downtown with much better food. We would pay more for larger portions. Yelp says this place is good for kids. It technically is a place where kids are welcomed but I wouldn't say my 2- and 5-year olds fit in. Caters to the trendy dressing business crowd who don't want the setting too upscale. I would take a client out here if I were in my big city. read more

I ordered the blood red orange martini which I def enjoyed. For dinner I got the eggplant parmigiana sandwich which came with a salad. The arugula salad was nice and light in a delicious dressing topped with cheese. I enjoyed my eggplant sandwich but definitely felt like there could have been less bread n more eggplant. For dessert, they brought out a slice of delicious cheesecake for my bday. It had an Oreo crust n was topped w whipped cream and shaved coconut....AMAZING! And it was on the house since it was my bday. read more

Bread+Bar - Blood Red Orange Martini - New American Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

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This place was created by a world-winning chef. We love tucking in for dessert. Great place for having a work lunch. Super fresh and delicious. I tell all my family a gift card to this place is a much appreciated gift. Christmas pastries and cookies are a special seasonal treat! read more

This place is great. The only reason I gave 4 stars vs 5 is the prices are a bit high. I suppose you get what you pay for so feel conflicted about it. My husband and I have been here several times and the food is consistently good. The french onion purses are a must. They are an offshoot of Bit of Swiss bakery so all the breads are out of this world. I had scallops, which were cooked perfectly, and the french onion soup....yum! The lunch sandwiches are good but not great. The dinner food is GREAT. read more

Farm to Table Restaurant on the Benton Harbor waterfront. Artisan breads from Bit of Swiss bakery are a good start. We had their signature appetizer, the French onion purses which is a deconstructed play on French onion soup - a must have. Steamed mussels were excellent. Filet mignon was on special with Walters Potatoes and steamed local asparagus. read more

We enjoyed our dinner Fri. Aug. 2. My cousin and I had the lamb chops. My sister had the pork chops. We all loved our dinner (tasty). The service was great! We were greeted by both the chef and manager. We completed our dinner with the yummy pink lemonade cake and a chocolate cheese fudge cake both phenomenal! I recommend this restaurant and glad we came across during our visit to St. Joseph. It was well worth the tab! read more

I went here with my family on a Saturday night and had a great experience. Started with the tartines- pretty large portion and easy to share! Our server coursed everything out and even gave us a free salad while waiting for our main course. The Halibut risotto was incredible. There was a morel special on the menu which was a treat, perfect spring dish! read more

Took my Mom here for her birthday. Started with Happy Hour and stayed for dinner. Mussels were excellent as an appetizer. Apple brined pork chop was amazing!! Good choice for vegetarians as well. read more

The place has promise and I'm looking forward to seeing them achieve. Some of the food was quite good, some was a bit uninspired or flavorless - the soup especially. The service was good and the decor was nice. read more

A must go when you're in the area. My boyfriend and I were traveling and everyone we talked to in the area highly recommended this place. We went for lunch and each had a cup of soup which were great. I also had a salad and the boyfriend had a sandwich. We both loved our meals and wished we were in town for one more night to try their dinner. Next time I'm in the area I'll have to check it out again. read more

Bread+Bar - New American Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

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A perfect spot by the waterway. Due to the heat, we dined on the tartines, French onion purses, and chicken with a wonderful bottle of white wine. The outdoor patio is awesome on a summer night, especially when a summer rainstorm passes by. Great service and great menu. read more

The French onion purses are a MUST! So good! Always treated like family when dining here. Great ambiance!

Horrible. Dry over cooked chicken sandwiches. sLOW service! Not a big selection of food.

Very bland and slow service. There are so many other places in St. Joseph that would be a better choice.

Wow it took almost 1.5 hours to get all our entrees! Food was good. Service wasn't that apologetic either. It was a Tuesday night for crissakes! Not worth the bother. read more

We had a great experience as we always do. The restaurant was crowded for the busy holiday weekend but we were seated right away. The service was wonderful and both Chef Tim and the manager stopped at our table to see how things were going. The charcuterie board is our favorite but everything we have ever had there has been fresh and delicious. We even left with some chocolate cherry bread on the house - thank you and we will be back soon! read more

Not worth the time or money. Service stressed and obviously understaffed. Nice waiter but just not able to make sure we were ok. Food was poor....white fish salad was good but pricy...the rest was over cooked and over salted....roast chicken was chewy, dry and bland (seemed as if it was cooked earlier and then out under a heat lamp for 2 hours)...the pork chop was way too salty and way over cooked (ordered rare and came out well done!)....mashed potatoes were bland and cold....seasonal veggie was way over seasoned. The drinks were good. The wine list is pretty lame....only 1 French red on the list....not sure how Tim can call his place "French"! We were offered the "bar" but not offered the "bread"....hmmm? I think the French bring bread and real butter without asking! I really wanted this to work out as we try to go local. It is so hard to find REAL, HOMEMADE and deliciously prepared food in this area. Ugh. I cannot go back to B+B...NOT GOOD AND NOT WORTH IT! read more

Great food, full bar nice atmosphere, I've been 4-5 time with a large group 6+ never heard anyone complain and believe me they would.