While enjoying coffee from Decibel in the Mercado Annex, this amazing rack of freshly baked bread…read morerolled by on its way to the bakery fresh from the oven. I was in fast pursuit! The smell of fresh baked bread is sooooo intoxicating! I had to have some! Even though the bakery wasn't open yet, the owner and head baker let me in. Carb Heaven was all mine! I looked at all of the artisanal offers, and locally made jams and how to pick???? It was a tough choice but I eventually found the perfect bread. It weighed about 3 pounds and was full of incredible grains and what have you. I learned to NEVER put his bread in the refrigerator! Keep in bag on the counter, slice your way through the loaf as it continues to develop over several days! If you don't get through the loaf in say several days, freeze the remainder of the loaf (perhaps slicing it before freezing) and take out bread as needed. If you love delicious, healthy, handcrafted bread you need to come here.....ASAP!!

Finally made it to Hidden Hearth! We are excited to have a…read morenew bakery/ bread shop on the west side of town, conveniently located at the MSA Annex. The guy manning the store was friendly, and explained their products to me as being all sourdough based. When we arrived just before opening, the case was full with a variety of loaves and pastries, and more came in as we sat and ate our food. There are a couple of tables to sit at which was nice on a particularly hot and humid day, to be in the AC. We tried the Olive fougasse (10/10), the chocolate croissant (8/10), the morning bun (8.5/10) and purchased a loaf of the danish rye to go. The fougasse was excellent, salty, buttery, pillowy- just delicious. I felt the sweet pastries were a little too sweet for my preference, but I would return to try the almond croissant or other pastries because I'm certain there is more to enjoy. I only wish they were open earlier, or on more days of the week- that is the reason it's taken so long for us to try this place out!

Wow. New favorite sandwich shop!…read more The Lemongrass Beef sub was incredible. The beef was tender and full of bright flavor, and the mix of fresh herbs, crunchy veggies, and a little jalapeño heat made every bite pop. My husband and I split the sandwich and we both loved it. I also ordered the Honeydew Milk Tea with egg custard and boba. The tea and custard were perfect and refreshing. The boba was still good, but the texture felt like it had been sitting for a bit. We visited about an hour before their 3pm closing time on Monday, and the other days of the week have later closing times, so that could be why. I enjoy Capriottis, Firehouse, and Baggins, but Banhdicted is on a whole different level. The drinks are wonderful too. Being right next to Lee Lees makes it an easy stop, and it is close to the Tesla supercharger which is great for grabbing food to go. Customer service was friendly. Service was fast. They have an app for earning rewards. Seating is cozy inside with a couple of spots outside. It was comfortable for the two of us and not busy on a Monday afternoon. It is officially our new go to spot for sandwiches and drinks!

I could go 'Bahn and on' about how awesome this place is!…read more I've known of Banhdicted for a long time and finally made it in: what an absolute delight! I got the BBQ Pork Banh Mi and my fiancee got the Lemongrass Beef Bahn Mi. Both sandwiches were fantastic: the bread is outstanding - soft yet a perfect crusty crunch - the meats were perfectly flavored and so tender, then wrap it up with the perfect flavor combinations of the fresh veggies & cilantro. The seat area is small & quaint, more of a takeout restaurant than a place you'd hang out. But if you choose to there are a few tables and it's a calm atmosphere. The staff was kind and got the food out ASAP. Overall I highly recommend and will be returning soon!

Roma Imports is the dream location for anyone craving Italian food in-store or looking to pick up…read moresomething to take home. I went during a lunch break and the food both myself and my coworkers got all ended up being incredible. There is seating in the back of the store but a massive selection of all kinds of Italian goods, both in freezers and in a deli-style section. The menu has all kinds of classic favorites and I tried a sandwich that had fresh burrata, which was the exact thing I was craving. The prices are decent for the size of the portions and I also ended up snagging a bag of Baci candies on my way out! This is a great lunch spot with something on the menu for everyone, including a whole array of deserts like cannolis.

The variety of food offerings for eating in their Cantina was extremely limited…read more Unlike Italy everything was frozen. Many of the Shelved Dry Goods (pasta & Spices/Sauces) for sale were past their expiration dates

I came to this place and got baguettes and this is the second time I visit this bakery and the lady…read morebehind the counter isn't that nice. Didnt feel welcome and not a friendly place. The baguette is so so but it's better than some place I've gone to. Baguettes here is ok didnt get a chance to try other food here that they have. Service is not even ok. The person behind the counter doesn't even smile or greet friendly. Had 2 visit here and it wasn't good. Here they don't give receipt unless you ask for it ( I guess) because I always have to ask for it. Ambience here, you can dine in or outside sitting. I gave a 3 because customer service need to work on and the receipt should always given to customer and have their logo on it because that way others know what you buy and the amount you paid. Most every place should have their name on top of the receipt.

Pastries were good…read more It is on the more expensive side ranging from 2-8 dollars per item, depending on what you order. There is a nice selection but limited on savory items. Seating is limited as the outdoor and indoor tables is reserved for the restaurant. Worth a try.

For some reason I haven't made the journey to try this locally owned spot until today. It was…read moreabsolutely outstanding! It's located in a quiet shopping plaza that was a little tricky to get to but, I saw the sign, easily parked and ventured in. I noticed they have multiple tables outside in the shade, which is nice. The interior is small and quaint with locally made art for sale. I immediately noticed the incredible selection of pasties, macaroons, and sweet treats. I love croissants, so I ordered the pistachio croissant. It was flaky, with an outstanding gooey interior full of pistachio cream. I would order another one in a heartbeat! I also ordered an iced green tea Matcha with whole milk and it was delicious! I am really excited to venture back and try more of their selection. This is such a cute little spot with an adorable French/European desert themed motif, I really appreciated!

Great pastries and customer service on the east side location! They put their heart &soul in their…read morechanging weekly menu. Check them out!

La Baguette Parisienne has the best bread and pastries in town. I lived in Morocco when I was a…read morekid, and we scarfed down sublime French bread and pastries made by French bakers. LBP's bakers make the sublime goods that I recall from back then. Their crust is crunchy/chewy and their bread is substantial, yet cloud-like. Miches, baguettes, epis, loaves, rolls, croissants, & special flavors; all are highest quality bread. And their cake & pastries? Sainte vache! They have fluffy cream puffs, creamy eclairs, yummy cookies, flavorful pies, and more. And don't get me started on their cupcakes, which are moist and tender and even better when they're Cosmic. There is something indescribably delicious about the apple and cherry Crisps. *Chef's Kiss* The staff at La Baguette Parisienne is knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. They are also incredibly kind. On my last visit, I managed to take an epic fall (really more of a clumsy crumple) that included pushing a rolling counter across part of the store. My middle name is "Grace". The owner, Kim, couldn't have been nicer or more helpful (nor could the customers there at the time, so I guess kindness attracts kindness). She helped me to get up and was gracious regarding my minor rearrangement of her shop and cheerful enough that I went from embarrassment to laughter in record time. My late beloved Mama found this lovely, cute bake shop decades ago when they first opened, and she was a delighted weekly customer whenever she was at her east-side Tucson home. I hope to carry on her tradition, if less frequently from my UA-area home, until my time on the planet is done (bury me with a plain large Miche, a Cherry Crisp, and a Cosmic Cupcake, please). Highly recommend!

Stopped in on a whim on our way out of town for an afternoon road trip and my, oh my! Everything…read morelooked incredible. Plus the staff were so helpful and kind. We ended up with some jalapeno cheese focaccia, a fresh loaf of sourdough (sliced for us right there), a couple of croissants and a cherry crisp. Everything was incredible and delicious. If we hadn't been heading out of town, we would have bought MANY more things but they would have melted on us. Can't wait to go back!

Café Français is a tiny little pastry shop with a display case full of beautiful croissants,…read moreéclairs, macarons, tarts, crème brûlée and other French-style delicacies that make it very difficult to choose just one or two things. I ordered the ham and cheese croissant with Black Forest ham, Swiss cheese, béchamel sauce and Dijon mustard. The owner heated it for me on the spot, and it was heavenly--flaky, rich, savory and satisfying. I also tried the Biscoff Banana Butterscotch Panna Cotta, which is essentially four layers of utter decadence with a surprisingly wonderful combination of flavors and textures. The owner was very helpful and hospitable, which made the visit even more enjoyable. This is the newer Café Français location; there is also a much older, well-established location in Tempe. My only criticism is a slightly ironic one for a place called a café: there is no espresso machine, only drip coffee. So if you want the full French-breakfast experience with one of these pastries and a proper cappuccino, latte or other espresso-based drink, you can't quite get everything in one place. It is also definitely on the pricey side, but for an occasional splurge, the quality seems worth it. I'll absolutely be back to work my way through many of the other delicacies in that display case.

I have not been to this second location. It was a little hard to find. The door is under the…read moresignage. It's small and quaint. The pastries looked beautiful and inviting. I decided on the orange crème brûlée. The orange flavor was overwhelming and no other flavor could be discerned. The texture was technically perfect and prepared well. I brûléed it with my own sugar and torch once I got home bc I didn't wasn't eating it right away. You got a lot of custard for $10 b it still pricey. Service was great. The owner was patient and answered all my questions.

The bread is so amazing. It's made with wholesome ingredients and each loaf is heavy. I especially…read moreliked the whole grain with walnuts. I've had 3 kinds now and they're all great. The people are super nice! Inside they will answer a question or two even if the line is long. I was able to avoid the very crusty bread with no hassle. They take cash, card, or tap to pay. There is an umbrella stand outside with loaner umbrellas. Sometimes the line is long. The line moves quick, but we still borrowed an umbrella for the sun. Parking is a challenge. I usually end up parking in the grocery store parking lot next door. They close when they sell out. You need to be early if you're picky. Best bread I've had in a long time!

The Awesome breads & great bagels ! All made with local…read moreproducts Sourdough is Our Must Products made With LOVE SO DELIGHTED TO find THESE PRODUCTS IN RESTAURANTS & 4 th Street Coop ! Owner & his staff are very knowledgeable, professional and thoughtful