Found this bakery on Google and close by. I had a craving for some good fresh muffins. Didn't see any prices posted in store or on website. My family and I are on a strict budget. I was told they had 2 types of muffins, Blueberry and Pineapple, cinnamon nut. She said they had a special buy 5 get 1 free. Saw some Monkey bread, got that too. She rang it up at $29. and change. My heart dropped. I couldn't afford that but, didn't want to cause a ruckus. I got home and made some coffee and saw that I got chocolate chip muffins not blueberry.. and the pineapple taste and evidence of pineapple was no where to be found. With all the people these days with allergies, what if I was allergic to chocolate or an ingredient she told me was in there but was not??!! I being a Chef for 5 diamond 5 star Hotels and such for 40 years would be disgraceful to deceive a customer like this. She just lost a future customer!! read more

I walked in and asked if they had anything for breakfast. The woman working there sarcastically said anything they have is on their menu on the counter. She was rude and I did not feel welcome so I left. read more

If you're doing the whole Atkins diet thing-don't even read this review b/c I don't want to be blamed for your downfall. I checked out Great Harvest this morning since I saw I had a BOGO coupon for a honey whole wheat loaf of bread in the Citipass book. Loving all things carbs, I checked online and they were open early. Such a nice change for a morning person like me since many things in Charlotte don't seem to be open early on the wknd! I walked in there and this place is HUGE! Of course the other thing I noticed was the smell of fresh breads being baked, so many flavors, so little time. IHowever, it was filled not only with bread but an inventory of dips, chutneys, sauces, etc. They also have a cart with dry soup mix that is gluten free and looked pretty tasty. I wasn't sure what to get there so I went with Rosemary Garlic loaf to get something with flavor. This girl cooks a lot of Italian food so I am sure I can incorporate it in a meal somewhere. They have toaster and round loaves-which just mean the size of the loaf (I had no clue what they meant when they asked this so I just said toasted in an inquisitive way). Their bread has no artificial ingredients or preservatives and according to their website, shouldn't be refrigerated but can be frozen (they gave me extra bags when I told them I want to freeze mine). They also have a bread card where you buy 12 loaves, you get one free. When I saw others put three $$$ for price on here, I don't agree. The loaves are about $5 a pop and most bread at the supermarket is an average of $3 so I don't think the price is too high, especially for freshly baked bread without preservatives or artificial ingredients. I dig how they have the nutritional info on their website so you can see what you're taking in. They also have sandwiches there besides bread so if you're looking for a quick treat, you should stop on in! Two Citipass coupons--one for a free loaf, the other is for BOGO sandwich. read more

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Good fresh bread. If you are gluten free on Wednesday's they have gluten free bread. The best I've had. Not dry but very moist and filling. I suggest to order ahead as they may run out. read more

Walked in trying to get a sandwich for lunch, and unfortunately, they are still staffing up post-COVID, and they did not have someone to run the sandwich area that day. I'm not sure if it was just that day or if that's the situation for the near future. I was greeted by Monique who was obviously very passionate about the company and their offerings. She explained what they were all about and encouraged me to visit my local location back in Chicago. Fantastic service, and the Cinnamon Chip bread was excellent! read more

If you care about high quality baked goods that are healthy, you can't go wrong to become a customer of the outlets for this Montana wheat based business. Their products, especially the great combinations of the best wheat in the US with cinnamon are exceptional. This woman owned and operated business with 5 locations in Charlotte trying to get established during the pandemic, is remarkable. I've been to many Great Harvest Bread locations in Montana, Washington, and California and have never seen greater dedication to what healthy and delicious bakery products are all about. Nathan read more

My first exposure to Great Harvest Bread was from running 5K's and having something to munch on after running. Now that the Run For Your Life store has moved into the same shopping complex, the two of them go well together...especially during the week when I run at 5:30 in the morning... and they usually open up at 7am... [sometimes a little earlier since they see a pathetic looking running running waiting outside the door]. Aside from having some super friendly people serving up products, this location is super convenient and you can look upon the Uptown skyline after making your bread/treat selections. One thing I noticed my last visit was that they set out cafe tables and chairs on the side of the building (not seen from the front). They have a couple tables inside as well, but they have a ton of other products you can choose from on their shelves... from the jellies and dry soups in bags. Don't forget their sample board! I always walk in and find something new here. I'm pretty sure this is the location that sponsor a lot of the race events in the Charlotte area where you will find Jeff slinging out yummy stuff after races. My favorite is the cinnamon chip with a little honey drizzle on top..... definitely negates the running I just did, but so worth it. read more

I was feeling the need for a snack the other day and happened to be in the area of this little gem. So I popped over to see what they had to offer, I was very pleasantly surprised. The smell of fresh baked bread and other goodies meets you at the door, which is always fun. Besides the inviting smells, the employees are super nice. Even though all I bought was a cookie they offered me a free taste of one of their other products (btw the pecan sweet bread is awesome). Plus I liked the open layout of the place. You can watch as they pull the bread out of the oven and wrap it up for you. read more

Great Harvest Bread - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I've been looking for a bread company here in Charlotte for a while. I have a heart condition so, my love of bread I have to limit what I can eat. Upon arriving to the store we were greeted immediately with a friendly face. We believe the owner helped us, in any case great customer service!! She explained to us about different types of bread and how it's made and also took us to the back to show us which was super cool. We purchased the honey whole wheat which was the recommendation. She also would not take our money said please try our bread let us know what you think on us. Thank you guys for being so nice! read more

Stopped by Run For Your Life to pick up a race packet around lunch time, and decided to pop in for a sandwich and I'm so glad I did! It smells amazing upon entering..like you would imagine Christmas Day to smell. They must have been baking a cinnamon raisin bread..so tempting. I decided on the Smokey Mountain Turkey sandwich and the power bar for a later snack. The nice lady taking my order suggested the Dakota bread because it was nice and hearty. Great choice. The sandwich was impressively tasty and satisfying yet simple. Pepper jelly, cream cheese, Bibb lettuce, cucumber and smoked turkey between a hearty fresh bread. Perfect lunch. It came with a pickle spear too-nice little touch. I'm super happy, and I can't wait to try my bar! Will definitely be back..Thank you! read more

Great Harvest Bread - Smokey Mountain Sandwich On Dakota bread. So fresh with great textures and complimentary flavors! - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I appreciate the fact that this place offers healthy bread, however these breads are on the sweet side. Breads also have too much moisture which makes them too heavy(chewy) as opposed to light and crunchy. Only if their recipes change to non-sweet version, then I would definitely return. read more

For home-made carby goodness this is your one stop shop. Besides a small and rotating selections of freshly baked breads, this shop also offers a number of sweet treats and other baked goods, all of which deserve a try. They also offer lunch sandwiches, made with their bread and your choice of meat and/or veggies. For me, this is usually a breakfast time stop, especially on Saturdays. They make some of the biggest cinnamon rolls I have ever seen- in both a low fat and a fully-leaded version. If you're not feeling so sweet, their scuffins (that's a mix between a muffin and a scone) are a solid choice. Add in a cup of their fresh-brewed counter culture coffee and you're all set to start the day in the right way. Do check their web site or stop in and pick up a monthly calendar to see what their baking for that month. Speciality breads change monthly, but there are standards that remain- such as Friday's cinnamon chip and their honey wheat loaves. On certain days they also do gluten free breads, for those who need it. Be aware that on some baking days breads may not be available until about noon You can always stop in and place your order early to make sure you have it waiting for you. You can call in your order too. Price wise, you'll pay a little more than your average supermarket, but then I think you are getting a better product that you know was made locally and fresh. Their speciality breads are also things you won't find at the average market (cherry and white chocolate chip anyone?). I also love that the owners are big supporters of the local running scene. If you have done any local 5K or greater, chances are better than not these guys are at the finish line offering you a fresh slice off one of their loaves. That they invest in a healthy community just makes me love then a little more. read more

Love this place!! Everyone needs to know that not only is this bakery an amazing place to get breads, desserts, sandwiches, etc for your whole grain loving friends, it is also a great place to get gluten-free breads and cookies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! The GF goodies are specially baked on Mondays at their Rea Rd bakery so as to avoid cross-contamination issues. Amazing. Check it out and spread the word... House favorites ... ** Cinnamon chip bread. Great house-warming gift. Excellent in French Toast. Also comes in a gluten-free version. ** Dakota - Vegan sandwich bread!! Also comes in a gluten-free version. Sooo good! They aren't making GF sandwiches because they have not sorted out the cross-contamination issues yet, but I have my fingers crossed that a Great Harvest sandwich will be in my future very soon... read more

Carbo looooooooooad! It's oh-so-fun to carbo load at Great Harvest...a delicious little shop filled with the tastiest bread, sweets and cookies. I see that they also offer fresh sandwiches, but I have yet to nosh on one. All employees are very sweet & friendly and I *think* they still offer punch cards for frequent bread buyers! Some of my favorite items from Great Harvest... Rosemary garlic: ZOMG. I could eat this at any time of the day...the perfect amount of salt and carb. The bread is great as is and even a bit better toasted up. Trust me. Get some. Dakota: Perfect, substantial sandwich bread with pumpkin seeds on top! Cinnamon swirl: A lower cal option to a cinnamon roll. With butter, yes please. Cookies: In general, I have not come across a cookie I haven't loved here. Check out their website for different bread bake days and make sure to score yourself some carby deliciousness. Nom. read more

Sandwich shops are everywhere. So you encounter one that makes their own bread, which you can buy, and the ingredients between the bread are FRESH, you talk about it. Great job!! Had the "greenway", turkey, swiss, lettuce, tomato... Just a simple sandwich that when i bit into, i had to pause to savor the AWSOME FLAVOR OF THE BREAD! Can't eat anything for a while so i can savor the flavor. read more

I don't do well with yeasty bread type food. Meaning my body does not love me for eating it as much as my mind/tastebuds do and I swell up for a week. That said, when I just have to cheat and have some great bread, this is the place for it. I always tend to go for the sweet breads like the Blueberry Cheesecake bread, the Cinnamon Chip or Cinnamon Swirl bread (GREAT FRENCH TOAST!!!), Cherry, or Apple Pecan bread. Each could be eaten plain but are taken over the top when you toast them with some honey or some other spread. I wish I could learn how to make the breads. Wait, scratch that. No I don't. Their cinnamon "scuffins" (if scones and muffins mated) are excellent and hubby likes the cinnamon rolls (not my fave). Even their snickerdoodle cookies or plain honey wheat loaves are good. They have a Florentine kind of loaf that is perfect for holiday/italian meals. Well it's a crowd pleaser but sometimes gets you in trouble w/ the Italian Mother In Law because it's more popular than what was previously served. Consider yourself warned. Great Harvest gets brownie points for supporting the race community and providing post-race samples :) Yay! The only reason I don't give this place a 5 star rating is that seemingly every time we have a craving to go, it's Sunday morning, when they're closed. Dang! Also I would love for them to offer some sort of breakfast sandwich with eggs in it and a place to sit down. Other than that, nothing but love. read more

Do yourself a favor and go to Great Harvest Bread Co! I love this little place. There's nothing better than freshly baked bread and this is the place to get it. The staff here are so sweet. My favorite bread is The Dakota. Sunflower and pumpkin seeds make this loaf amazing. The sandwiches here are yum. They only have 3 vegetarian options, that's my only complaint. I'm a fan of "The Masters": pimento cheese, spicy pecans, hot pepper jelly, lettuce, cucumber. Mmmm. You're going to pay a little more than you would at the grocery store obviously, but the quality and simplicity of the ingredients make it worth the cash for me. FYI they have a coupon in the Charlotte Citipass book: buy any loaf and get a honey whole wheat loaf free! read more

Let's face it, the best part of Great Harvest is the free samples. You can sample any of their breads or cookies. My favorite to sample is the cherry white chocolate bread. It's delicious, decadent, and I'm always afraid to buy a loaf for fear of my teeth falling out. I visit Great Harvest at least once a month on a Friday for a loaf of their challah. It's a sweeter challah that we like with butter, apple butter, hummus, and as challah french toast. I also like the honey wheat bread for pb&j or turkey sandwiches during the week. read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place before. I stop here at least once a week to get my carb on. I absolutely love this place, and let me tell you why. I first discovered their delectable bread at the farmer's market a few months ago. I'm forever on a quest for a good bakery. The had samples of everything they offered that day, so I got to try a few different things. That first day, I purchase their spinach and feta bread (like a savory, moist challah bread - so good!!). The texture was perfect, and the eggs made it such a moist bread. I also tried their blondies that day. For two dollars a piece, you get a 3x3x1 (or slightly bigger, depending) bar cookie. It was so buttery and fantastic! Since then, I've tried many different styles of their bread and desserts. Their garlic cheddar bread is divine, and they have some of the best whole grain breads I've ever tasted. If you like a nuttier bread, their Dakota is chocked full of pepitas and sunflower seeds. Even their low carb whole grain bread is fantastic, and it doesn't taste like the light bread you buy in the store. Best of all, they don't use any preservatives in their bread. They use freshly milled grains (ground within 24 hours), which apparently retains some of the natural protein found in the grain. They also sell all of their goods within 48 hours and donate unsold bread to charity. Their ingredient list and nutrition information is readily available on their website, along with a schedule of days when certain bread is produced. The rotate their menu every month, although they do have some bread they offer every day. The staff has always been patient, friendly, and helpful in answering questions. When you go to their bakery location, you can try anything they have out that day as well, including desserts, cookies, and "scuffins" (a cross between a scone and a muffin). They also offer sandwiches, homemade jelly, and coffee, but I've not tried any of them. For the holidays, you can purchase pies or their "jewel bread," which is basically a super delicious fruit cake. Their prices on bread are about $4.50 to $6.50, which seems a little steep until I think about all the bread I end up wasting when I purchase store-bought loaves. It's a rare occasion that the bread I buy here doesn't get eaten. If you're looking for healthy, fresh bread, this is definitely the place to go. read more

Wheat flour milled onsite each morning. Lots of whole grain varieties. The best, BEST, pumpkin chocolate chip muffins EVER. Seriously. Why are you still reading this? Go get a muffin!!! read more

It is a good thing I love this place. The girl that just took my order was so rude I could not believe what was happening. I only asked for one thing item that was already made but it was more work than she was willing to do. read more

I was so happy to discover this place! Delicious whole grain bread that will definitely be replacing my standard grocery store varieties. The epitome of nutritious and delicious. read more

I stopped in Great Harvest Bread Co for lunch for the first time today. It was AMAZING. The bread was so fresh and the lady at the counter could not have been any nicer. The Smoked Turkey sandwich was perfect, I will definitely be back! read more

Used to work at a place in the same shopping center and every Saturday I'd go and get myself either a cookie or a Savannah bar or muffin. Some of the best baked goods Charlotte has to offer. read more

Love all of their bread! Especially the low carb whole grain.

Their bread is amazing! The smell as you walk in the door is heavenly! They have many different types of bread, but my favorite is the Dakota. Everything I've had there is yummy! Their customer service is excellent. You can tell they love baking bread and know a lot about it. You can't help smiling while you're in there, because their joy is contagious. And you will never leave without a sample! read more

I thought that the cinnamon chip bread was the best bread I had ever had.....then I purchased one (crazy me...should have bought a dozen) of their blueberry scones. I think this was one of the most amazing treats I have ever had! read more

Having developed a gluten intolerance later in life, one of the biggest things I miss is really good bread. Most gluten free breads on the market just don't hit the mark, whether the texture is off or it just doesn't taste quite right. After trying their gluten-free/friendly cinnamon bread, I'm in heaven! I honestly can't tell it's gluten free. The best is to have a slice toasted with butter. Sooooo delicious! It kind of reminds me a little of a coffee cake. You have to try it!!! read more

AMAZING! I walked in this past Friday to preorder bread bowls for my lunch guests on Saturday. Since I was already there, I ordered the chicken salad on honey wheat. When I picked the bread up Saturday morning they were still nice and warm, talk about oven fresh! I was tempted to order another lunch sandwich on Saturday, but decided against it since I was hosting lunch at my home within hours. My guests thoroughly enjoyed soup in the bread bowls. I can't wait to have more lunch guests; I will definitely order bread there from now on. read more

This is the nicest store with wonderful bread and good people. I was having a tough day; car would not start and I had lost my charge card so one guy was particularly generous. Thank you. read more

Menus are outdated. Emailed them on a Sunday requesting availability about a particular bread. It is now Wed night and have heard nothing! Terrible customer service. Might be the new owners but there is no excuse! read more

dakota,a multi-grain bread with no wheat or gluten,topped with sunflower,pumpkin,and sesame seeds!!! and to think that sixteen years ago, when i was diagnosed with celiac disease, i had to bake my own bread at home. i get it on tuesdays, at the rea rd location, next door to trader joe's. read more