I had the best croissant in my life here - very flaky crispy crust and a tender but not doughy or mushy inside. One was filled with chocolate and raspberry, which may not always be available. The other was filled with spinach and feta cheeses - much like spanakopita, and was also excellent. There were a variety of breads that looked tempting. The atmosphere and decor was upscale casual, with brick walls, wall art, and marble tables. Staff were super friendly and helpful. They looked like they enjoyed working there! I highly recommend this place. It will be a must stop on my trips through Roanoke. read more

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Absolutely in love with their seasonal salad, I feel like I could eat a trough of that easily lol. And I'm not one of those health nuts that only eats salad, but it's so flavorful and hearty it would satisfy any palate. It's a wonderful lunch option when you want a filling meal, that's healthy, and not too pricey. Always fresh and comes with a whole wheat roll that does not disappoint. They're also always good about making sure to keep my husband's salad tree-nut free due to his allergy. Before COVID, I loved eating in their little seating area, the vibes were always peaceful and chill. And I love that they sell Appalachia press prints too! Bread craft is definitely a fave we keep in the rotation. read more

I was not expecting to be absolutely blown away by this place, but I was. I came around lunch time on a weekday, and the entire time I was there, there was a constant line at the register. I got half of the kale caesar salad (which was MASSIVE...honestly this could've been a meal in and of itself) and the vegetable tartine. Both were incredibly delicious. The tartine came on perfectly toasted bread and had an amazing combination of textures and flavors. I'm still craving it. I tried a bite of a dessert that I forget the name of, but it was essentially a piece of cake covered in chocolate and coconut. Also delicious. The coffee's good too, AND they have almond milk. Always adds points. I will definitely be back. read more

I don't know if Roanoke is simply doesn't have a strong culinary scene but I am not having good experiences in this town. The only place that has been satisfactory is Our Daily Bread. I actually wanted to go there today for brunch but the line was out the door so I found Bread Craft on yelp. 4 stars, the people's opinion usually never fails me, unless apparently you are in Roanoke. During Saturday brunch at peak hours the like to order wasn't long and there were plenty of seats in the restaurant. It's quick service and in line you can see tons of baked goods on the left. My buddy got some type of blackberry square pastry that was the highlight of the whole meal. Everything else took an abnormal time to get and was not great quality. I had croissant French toast which was burnt. My friend has croissant French toast which had so much egg on it that you can see a big piece of egg on the corner of the toast in the photo. The bacon was fine but nothing spectacular. My other buddy got chorizo with a potato hash. He complained that the potatoes weren't seasoned and the skins being left gave them a weird texture as they were tough and papery. There was also a hair on one of the potatoes. Had another guy that got a brownie which he rated highly. Espresso didn't seem high quality based on the opinion of my friend who was a barista for a while. Wasn't a cheap meal and it wasn't worth the money. Not to mention to took too long to get the food. Maybe this place had an off day but I was just a tourist for the weekend so they'll never have an opportunity to give it another shot. Based on a comment of this review I would like the point out that my judgment of Roanoke's culinary scene is based on 4 dining experiences not simply one place. Judging a community's food scene based on one restaurant would indeed be unfair. However over The weekend I ate at 5 different establishments and one was up to par. Travel to D.C., Charleston, SC, LA, NYC and you will understand the major gap in culinary expertise compared to Roanoke. Perhaps on my next trip I'll find better results but every place I dined at was rated 4 stars and none of the establishments were close to 4 stars except Our Daily Bread. One can only come to the conclusion that I did. read more

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Walking into this quaint, nicely lit restaurant is inviting. Their menu consists of breakfast foods (quiches, avocado toast, and the like) until noon and lunch (hot and cold sandwiches, salads, soup) until 5. They also offer baked treats and a pizza special each day. Everything is reasonably priced - all meals under 10$. Sides are 2-3$. After ordering up front, you take a number, and sit at a table until your meal is brought over. For our table of 4, it took no more than 10 minutes of waiting for our food once we sat down. The presentation of the salads and French onion soup were enough to make us all salivate. My smoked salmon was wonderfully portioned and satisfying- just a tad dry.. a little more of the herbed mayo would have helped. Everyone was pleased with the taste, quality, and value of the food. I made sure to purchase a loaf of one of their freshly baked and rotating bread loaves for home- the Mediterranean olive for 4.75$. I would happily return. read more

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The pastries alone make it worth a visit. Before my first visit here, I'd never had, and never have I since had, a chocolate croissant that compares to the ones here. I think their brunch and lunch menus are hit or miss on aggregate, but as long as you get one of the good things, it'll blow you away and certainly live up to the price. With that in mind, I'd recommend the French Toast on weekends or the prosciutto sandwich on weekdays. The French toast is probably the best breakfast dish I've ever had out and is definitely the best French toast I've ever had. My girlfriend swears by the Eggs Florentine. I'd avoid breakfast here on weekdays; the menu is limited and not really worth the price unless you're just buying a pastry. The good stuff on the menu gives this place 4 stars in my book, and the really helpful and friendly staff puts it up to 5. I've never had a problem with them and they've always brightened my day. Stick with your gut when ordering; if it sounds overly complicated or like an odd combination, it probably is. I think that the simpler stuff and the pastries here are your best bet. If you stick to that, you probably won't be disappointed. read more

What I was looking for: absolutely wonderful artisan bread, with a smattering of pastries.

This is as good as it gets. Artisan bread, croissants piled high from pain au chocolate to ham & cheese tarts; eggs florentine hot and perfectly cooked...I recommend any of their skillets! Today I got the kale panzanella. This salad is a cut above. Perfectly balanced tomato vinaigrette over raw fresh kale, sweet tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. Normally I skip croutons because they're vile and not worth the carbs. Not these. Their own bread lightly shredded and toasted, absorbing tomato dressing and still delivering an interior crunchy chew. French press coffee? Yes please. We only roll through here once a year because we live in Massachusetts. This is worth the road trip pit stop. As good as any bakery I've been to in Boston, New York or Vt. Five stars every time. read more

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Little place with lots of yummy baked goods. Nice staff and comfortable little cafe. Will definitely stop in again next time we are in the area! read more

Love the chocolate croissant, have to come early in the day or they run out. Cinnamon rolls are great too. Would not recommend any espresso drinks, pretty sure they use an automated thing. Also concerning they leave sandwiches with cheese and meat just on the counter for who knows how long. read more

So so good! Get the chorizo and eggs! Also amazing French toast! Boston cream croissant was fantastic. Eat here!

Stopped by for breakfast driving through Roanoke home to DC and this local cafe and bakery delivered one of the best breakfast croissants I've ever had. My bf inhaled his in 3 mins. I don't recall any in Paris being this memorable honestly. Bread Craft is not only good at what they do, but they are passionate about it. The small details like the paper/parchment packaging do not go unnoticed and are very appreciated. The iced latte and fresh chocolate pecan cookie were equally delicious. Customer service was warm and friendly. This place has everything you need in a breakfast/lunch spot and I hope they're around for years to come. read more

Good desserts however be warned if you have a latex allergy that they often use latex gloves when picking up the pastries. I emailed once and tried to call it to their attention but didn't get a reply. Asked once there and was told they weren't supposed to be using latex gloves up front but they were. Had a coworker have a reaction after eating from there due to the latex. :( read more

I was really looking forward to my first visit after reading the Yelp reviews. So glad to say that my first experience did NOT disappoint. The French toast is amazing and the croissants will keep you coming back for more! read more

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Good food and very cute. In the business district so parking can be a little tough. Baked good were fair at best. read more

Good service and food. Had their special -- smoked salmon, which came with a nicely dressed summer salad. But their chorizo skillet could use something fresh -- Citrus or cool salsa over it. Also, they have a refrigerator display case that is on its last leg with condensation and noise-- change the damn thing out -- you make enough profit margin. Update: they fixed the condensation of the display, but the smoked salmon is OVERLY salted to the point my BP rose 20 pts. Inedible... read more

Cute little coffee spot in downtown Roanoke. We hadn't eaten breakfast yet, and I'm glad! We decided to stay to eat. I got the croque madame, which ended up being super filling. Didn't need to eat lunch. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Would come again if I ever come back to the area. read more

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Stopped in to get something small to eat in between meals. Wasn't anything special but maybe didn't order the right thing. Got avocado toast with an egg. The toast was burnt and the avocado was heavily salted. The breakfast sandwich my bf got was ok. Maybe I'll come again, maybe not. read more

Bread Craft - Bakeries Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

Bread craft is hands down the best bakery in Roanoke. They make eclairs (real ones with true choux pastry and creme patisserie)that are to DIE for!!! Scones, croissants and all the pastries are amazing. Their bread is fabulous, but they sometimes run out run out later in the day, which I find is usually the sign of a good bakery. They have breakfast and lunch too, my favorite is the eggs florentine. Love this place. read more

Not your typical breakfast bacon and eggs restaurant but a nice change of pace. The establishment is immaculate! The bakery has a nice daily selection of croissants, scones, cookies, some desserts & of course breads. The gals at the register are very helpful and friendly. It was a fun stop to a downtown treasure. read more

Wow, what great food! I really enjoyed the bacon salad, and the cinnamon roll. The portions were large and not too expensive. I really appreciated the hard workers trying to get the food to us quickly. Definitely 5/5 stars! Come to bread craft ASAP! read more

Everytime I stop by Bread Craft, I end up leaving with more than I came for! Their salads are amazing. The half size is more than enough for lunch. I always get the truffle bacon salad with a side of the herb vinaigrette from the seasonal salad. The chocolate croissants are my favorite but have also fallen in love with the spinach croissant when I'm wanting something more savory. There was like 2 months where me and a coworker would come every Friday to treat ourselves with a chocolate croissant. It's definitely one of the best little nooks in downtown. read more

Great authentic french baguette! I stopped in here with a baker who knows her stuff. Glad I did. I got a nice crusty baguette which could've been straight out of a Parisian bakery. Very hard to find something so authentic in the US. Likewise with the pain au chocolate we also got. Perfect flake and nice butter taste. Would definitely go back if in town. read more

Their almond croissant is basically the Platonic form of Almond Croissant: the crust is perfectly fired, crumbly, yet with heft, caramelized; the sweetness of the marzipan is never cloying, almost playful; the almonds taste like they have been freshly sliced and toasted, adding unknowable complexity. The pumpkin danish is bomb, too! read more

The food here was sooo good, great spot in downtown Roanoke. Drip coffee was just okay, but the food made up for it. We ordered the chorizo skillet, which was a very mild, sweet chorizo, not spicy. Maple bacon French toast which is made with croissant and melts in your mouth. We also had a side of beignets which were delicious, light and fluffy with tasty raspberry preserves. read more

Bread Craft - Maple bacon French toast, chorizo skillet, beignets - Bakeries Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

Currently sitting and sipping a delicious latte as snow falls here in April. This is my second visit to Bread Craft on my only 2 day trip. The ambience inside and decor is amazing. The coffee is the best I have found in town, thankfully they offer my beloved almond milk lattes. Service has been top notch on both visits. Of course, the bakery items are what bring it all together! Coconut cream croissant? Yes please. Five stars all around. read more

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Real French bakery! Breads are authentic as are the quiches. Try the bacon salad or the spinach croissant . I especially love the sandwiches wrapped in paper French style. Homemade soups and daily specials. You must go there read more

IMHO, Bread Craft is the highest quality food of any type in the greater Roanoke area. The pastries are absolutely fantastic, and Alex introduces new varieties from time to time to keep things interesting. The new chocolate-covered cream-filled croissants are to die for. Speaking of croissants, Bread Craft's are the flakiest, butteriest ones I've had anywhere outside of Paris. Breakfast and lunch dishes are always delicious, with the best and freshest ingredients. If you like excellent, fresh, natural foods, this is the place to go. Bread Craft has proven that Roanoke can indeed support high end goods in a market that too often shoots for quantity over quality. read more

I have been here probably a dozen times since May of 2017. I really cannot rave enough about this place. Their bread and pastries are on point, amazing brioche and sourdough, their cinnamon rolls a perfect combination of soft and sweet without being "OMG my teeth hurt" sweet. Their croissants are the best I have ever had, and I have had them from a great number of places. The french onion soup is fantastic and their kale salad super tasty. You really should not leave without a jammy bar in tow. My next things to try will be the bread pudding and scones. If you live in Roanoke and have not visited... you are missing out. read more

Yum, yum, yum. Best eclair and best French toast I've ever had. Iced lattes are very flavorful and delicious, top notch. Super cute decor,very clean, smells amazing, like a little French bistro inside, even the bathrooms were very nicely done including chandeliers. You can't go wrong here, they even cook the bacon perfectly. read more

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This place has a wonderful roasted vegetable sandwich. It is big and full of flavor (and veggies!). They give you really nice portions. I also got the prosciutto baguette and there was a lot of prosciutto on there (although I would probably go for something else that was seasonal next time based on how great that veggie sandwich was). The shop also has a very cute greeting card section in the front. We ended up buying 2! read more

Our breakfast was nothing short of amazing! We had the croissant with eggs, cheese, bacon and fresh fruit, and the linguists cocotte with poached eggs and baguette." Absolutely delicious and highly recommend. Best meal that we've had in the past 3 weeks driving here from Oregon. read more

Love them! Zen-like, soothing atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, and of course, delicious baked goods! I've had their croissant, their baguette, a wonderful Indian curry pastry, and their fried chicken biscuit, and I'd recommend them all. I only wish they were open a little later--what do you say, guys, early afternoon? read more

Wow this place was excellent. Came here for brunch and ordered the Chorizo eggs and French toast with seasonal fruit. The French toast had that perfect crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside consistency and was closer to a fluffy croissant pastry than any lame bread creation I've made at home! Really great place for brunch would definitely recommend to a friend. Added plus- their milk is local! read more

Bread craft has the best french onion soup I've ever had. The fresh salmon sandwich is another of my favorite items. I love going here for lunch during the week, or meeting with friends for a lovely brunch on the weekends. read more

Stopped in for brunch after a walk in downtown. Staff was friendly, the bread ( cinnamon roll) was delicious but the other food (quiche and chorizo and eggs) were only mediocre. I would go here again for coffee and cinnamon roll but probably not for full brunch. read more

Only one vegan option on the menu (veggie tart) but it's delicious. Good coffee, friendly people, chill atmosphere.

Oh my! The best croissants outside of Paris! I wonder if their Baker was trained in France! If u find yourself in Roanoke this is a must!

Perfect place for perfect breakfast! Lovely place, staff, delicious food. U wanna stay here. read more

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Best bread in town. Locally owned. Lovely place for coffee and breakfast or take out. Wonderful sandwiches on croissants or baguettes and great dessert specialties for take out. read more