The new owners have spent months training with the old ownership. They have done an excellent job. I enjoyed the 9 grain bread, sandwiches, and muffins. Please help support this locally family owned bakery and get some of their sandwiches too. The atmosphere is simple and comfortable. Lots of regulars enjoy a daily routine here. The banana nut and zucchini nut breads are fantastic. They make sandwiches to order, so really wonderful experience. read more

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What a delightful bakery! This gem is tucked away in the back of the strip mall off Midlothian Turnpike. It has seating inside and is a fully operational bakery in the back. It's also got plenty of parking. I've been eating their fresh baked bread for years from local grocery stores but I had never gone into their actual store. Their bread is delicious!! It is apparently a local favorite as it was quite busy at lunch time on a Saturday. People were lining up to order Made To Order sandwiches and buy treats such as cookies and muffins. I will have to come back to try their sandwiches but I bought some muffins and grab and go cinnamon rolls and took them to my parents. They loved everything!! Especially the chocolate cherry muffins!! And the prices cannot be beat! I'm in love with this shop and can't wait to go back. read more

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My new addiction! I love everything about this place-- pesto feta bread, spelt and all the rest. Fresh variety of yummy cookies , rolls,soup and delicious sandwiches. Ian,Dave, Teresa and the baking crew know how to take great care of their customers and it's always a happy place to visit! A true Midlothian gem! Joanne read more

The bread here is legit. It is amazing and while we are not from the area--we will be back. Sandwiches are fresh and custom to your liking. Fillings are perfect. People are amazing. Get the honey whole wheat. You won't be sorry. Great job, bakers. read more

What gem of a spot. This family business is the real deal. A legitimate soup to nuts bakery. Want breads and baked products freshly made daily from start to finish, (short of a wheat field out back)? Want a variety of breads and or baked goods that the following entities thought were good enough to sell in their stores?: (Elwood Thompson, Wegman's, Food Lion, Kroger, Whole Foods, Harris Teeter, Fresh Market, & the Navy Exchanges in VA Beach!). Today I had a great sandwich to my liking, with the perfect amount of roast beef, ham, Swiss, mustard, on their delicious 9-grain bread, with dill pickles, lettuce, & tomato. Very pleased with the price as well. I also had a to go cup of soup, packaged by humans who care and don't want you spilling it all over. Nice touch! Keep your WAY SUB-par sammies made by Jimmy or even Mike, (btw, no one from NJ that I know, loves Jersey Mikes). I'd rather give my coin to this business for the quality. WELL DONE ROBYN & TEAM!! read more

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First of all, we had awesome service here. We were greeted upon entry, our food was brought to our table with a smile and an "enjoy" and both ladies working made sure to tell us to have a nice day when we left. Not sure how any of that can be interpreted as bad customer service. Maybe there have been staffing changes since previous reviewers came here but everyone was well taken care of on my visit. I had the sandwich and soup combo. It's a cup or bowl (you choose) of soup, half a sandwich and a drink for far less than surrounding chain restaurants offering this type of pick two ($8.50). They had three soups of the day and I chose the cream of tomato. For those who don't already know, I am OBSESSED with tomato soup so my expectations were high. This was super creamy, warm and flavorful, meaning yes I will be back for it. I got a turkey sandwich with all the fixings on 9 grain and it wasn't the best sandwich I ever had but it was light and fresh and overall pretty tasty! read more

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Friendly staff, clean, and excellent products. The bread is exceptionally fresh; and the cookies are amazing! Affordable as well!!

Walked in because I saw they had cinnamon rolls, left with half of their bakery! Every single thing they have is good, and I WILL be returning tomorrow for more. This is where you need to get your weekly bread, pastries, or your sandwiches! They were also SO kind and the whole place was so clean!!! read more

Delicious bread great for sandwiches at home. Love that they are healthy and locally made here in Midlothian. Easy to grab and go! read more

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I've never used the bookmark feature of Yelp till this week, and one of the spots I bookmarked was Prairie Grain Bread. This is also the third new spot that I've been to this week. I wish I had more time to hang out when I got there but my electrician called me and said he was in the neighborhood (we are trying to get some new lighting out in so we want an estimate) so I literally had to run in and out with my 6 week baby boy. My first thought walking in was... Wow... the bread aroma was incredible. I seriously walked in and smelled fresh baked bread! It looks like a huge kitchen because that is literally what it is. They probably had 6 or so staff making bread. You could see heaps of bread dough sitting to rise from the yeast. It was pretty awesome since it was huge. I wish I took a pic of that but as I said I literally had to run in and out. I knew that Thursday was Banana Nut day based on pictures I saw on Yelp so that was what I decided to get. This would be great to come here to pick up bread for the holidays or anytime I'm in the mood to eat bread as it's super fresh. There were two loafs of Pumpkin Raisin and on Banana Nut when I got there. Made me wonder if people literally came in and bought a bunch... since I got there around 9:30 only 30 minutes after it opened. The lady running the cash register was super sweet... she gave me a loyal customer card... if you get 6 loafs of bread or lunch you will get one thing free. I tried the Banana Nut bread when I got home... it was delicious, not too sweet and very moist. One of the better Banana Nut Breads I have had other than making it myself. With tax it was $6... nice as it will serve for breakfast or even a sweet treat for the family the next couple days. All in all I was pleasantly surprised by Prairie Grain... It is definitely tucked away in the shopping center where the Food Lion/ Peking/Siam Paragon are.... but worth a trip if you are looking for bread. I will need to come back and try a lunch sandwich next time! read more

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Great small business whose bread loaves are in almost all local area grocery stores. The healthiest bread you can find for the best price (figure it up yourself per pound!). They serve lunch with simply made sandwiches complemented by their yummy bread. What most people don't know is that (imho) they make some of the best cookies in Richmond! The best selection of cookies is early and they usually sell out before 1:00! read more

Awesome bread! Simple but good sandwiches at reasonable prices. Perfect for lunch. Prairie Grain Bread Company is a small bakery that bakes their own whole-grain bread from natural ingredients and sells their bread in loaves, as sandwiches, and with soups. Their bread is simply amazing, and their website really sums it up best: "Trucks arrive each month with bags of red wheat from Montana. The wheat goes to the mill room where, behind closed doors, huge stones grind the flour each day. Two large commercial ovens run and bake about 1,000 loaves a day. We consider ourselves a micro-bakery." I arrived for a late lunch around 2pm on a Thursday after having spotted this place driving around looking for another eatery. Walking in for the first time is rather daunting, Prairie Grain is not a polished, insulted place like corporate bakery chain, you walk in to see a small counter, a few straightforward menu signs, all in the shadow of the much larger baking and work area in the back. It's the kind of place that defines "open kitchen". Their breads are baked daily, with steady breads that are made every day and daily specialty breads that rotate through on a weekly basis. They offer two breads to try, which is a great way to get an idea of just how good the bread is before you order it - you'll definitely be impressed. Sandwiches at the "deli" counter are very reminiscent of being at grandma's house: you get to pick a size, a bread, a meat, and cheese, any number of sauces and any number of toppings. Sandwiches are flat rate based on the size. You can also choose from fresh soups, coffee, and the more standard sodas and chips. I had a whole sandwich on herb bread with roast beef, cheddar, lettuce and tomato ($5+tax). The sandwiches are neatly, but simply, cut and served on trays or to-go - again think grandma's house. The cold cuts and veggies were fresh, but standard not diluting the quality of the bread but not adding to its awesomeness other than to make it a meal. The bottom line is simply, Prairie Grain Bread Company has excellent bread that they'll serve whole or as sandwiches, making it a great place to stop for lunch or on your way to or from work. The bread really is amazing and vastly outshines the old, overcooked bread many of us have come to expect from corporate "bakery" chains. read more

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Whoo boy, I hate giving bad reviews.... Absolutely horrendous customer service. Walked in and the woman completely ignored us for a good five minutes. When she finally did look up, she goes: "you done?" Turns out she was on her phone, which was placed directly on the cutting board they use to prepare sandwiches. I'm a dietitian and I've had food safety drilled into me. That was going against everything food safety by keeping your phone on the cutting board to prep food AND not cleaning up the mess from a prior sandwich We asked for a loaf to be cut. She stared at us then took it to the back for someone to cut. Watched her take the loaf out with her bare hands to put it into the bread machine. Minus 2 for food safety, considering she's handling cash and her phone barehanded. We asked for an additional loaf that wasn't on the rack and again we got another abrupt answer. "It's too hot to be bagged." Okay? So put it in a white paper bag, then. It's like every step in trying to give our money for their product was too much of an inconvenience for her. Seeing as how far away this place is, I will not be returning, which is a HUGE shame, because their product is spectacular. read more

Prairie Grain is one of the best spots in Midlothian for a great sandwich. The food is always amazing and comes out very fast. Love this place, I think it deserves more business. I would definitely recommend for a great sandwich or soup. Their bread is also really fantastic. Keep it up Prairie Grain Bread! read more

You folks make a great loaf of bread. I am partial to white with cracked wheat. Thanks you

The 9-grain bread is amazing. The dinner rolls were amazing. The restaurant is bright and clean. My sandwich was sub par. The bread was great but the "veggie" sandwich was lettuce, tomato, pickles and sweet peppers. That is not a veggie. That is a lettuce sandwich. My biggest issue is the service. When I went to order the server pointed to a pad. Didn't say anything, just pointed to a pad (apparently I was supposed to magically know that I had to write my own ticket). No one smiled, no one said a word, thank you, nothing. There are other sandwich places and I will go there and be greeted and treated nicely and have a sandwich on bread that isn't as good, but I will still be happier. read more

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Happened to be shopping in the area and I couldn't resist the amazing smell of fresh baked bread. Wandered in, without consulting Yelp, yikes, because I'm weak and who can resist that aroma. The shop can be easy to miss if you are not looking. It was like going back in time. Several lovely ladies were right there in the kitchen. They have reward cards for regular customers. When you approach the counter be sure to grab your order form because you need to fill it out yourself. This is very different, but it certainly must reduce errors. No frills here, just the real deal. Jams and jellies are also available. Later, I even noticed their products in Martin's grocery stores and a catering truck cruising around town. They had a February special, which was a cherry, chocolate loaf. Truthfully, I'm not really sure if it was a cake, brownie or bread, but who cares because it was to die for! It had fresh cherries in it and it was enough to serve eight people. I dressed it up for our special Valentine's dessert. Be sure to check out my photo! Yum! When I finally did consult Yelp, others did confirm what I had just discovered, thank goodness! read more

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My daughter and I love this place for lunch, and have been going for many years. The quality of the food is always consistent and delicious. Staff is typically on the quieter side, and there have been some newer employees that still seem to be learning proper customer service, but no big deal for us, as we are there for the smells and flavors! They always have a selection of magazines to look at while you eat, which is a nice feature. Always a reliable lunch option. To address some of the poorer reviews given about this place, the giant sign above the cash register tells you how the ordering process works, maybe why the cashier thought you were done filling out your order slip. I have been bringing my daughter here since she was two and have never been asked to leave...I wonder how bad a child's behavior must be in a public place to be asked not to return! read more

Love this place! The bread is delicious and the cookies are even BETTER!!! Friendly, fast service. If you haven't been here, you've got to try it. read more

I was in the antique store next door and it smelled awesome because this place was right next door. It made me go over and buy some rolls. There isn't much to see when you walk in, and there wasn't much to buy, but the rolls were really good. read more

Just tried it for the first time. Impressed. The soup was great, obviously made from scratch, the cookie as well. (We got 2 cookies free in our bag!) Sandwich was good very fresh ingredients. Only complaint was that the soda machine had limited selections and 2 were under carbonated and flat. I will go back. read more

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My family loves this place! The bread is amazing if you just want to grab a loaf on your way home. Or grab a sandwich made fresh for lunch - simple and delicious! read more

I love this kind of local business and support them 100%. They bake their own fresh bread, dinner rolls and loaves and make sandwiches. Soooooo good!!! This was my first time to go and pick up a few sandwiches for people at my work and they really enjoyed very much. Their sandwiches are homemade style and of course with fresh homemade bread. So simple but yet so delicious and fresh! I am going to start buying my bread from the store. You gotta try them if you haven't. I am happy to find my favorite lunch place near my work. read more

The 9 grain bread is wonderful and I have it every morning for breakfast. I live more than a one hour drive from the bakery and the bread is worth the drive. read more

Came in here very close to closing time and still got EXCELLENT service from Ashley. Keep up the good work!

This a great little well kept secret in Midlothian. I had a sandwich on 9 grain bread and it honestly was the best bread I have ever had. Place is very plain and the seating wasn't anything special - but bread that good can cover up a few flaws. Only reason that I gave this 4 and not 5 stars is that I added a cup of soup to my order and is was very ordinary - as in probably straight out of can. I'm going to try the whole wheat or herb bread on my next visit. Stick with the Sandwich and you will be very pleased. read more

I love their breads and rolls. The prices are good and the quality is amazing. They do not have any unnecessary ingredients.

I first had their bread when a loaf of excellent banana bread was given to me. They supply the bread for some local restaurants, and they sell baked goods and sandwiches at their store. I got a sandwich and some dinner rolls on a recent trip. The dinner rolls were very good, although oddly a little salty. The sandwich was fine, nothing special. I'll go back. read more

I heard that the banana nut bread was excellent, and that was the truth. I would certainly it to recommend it to my friends.

Would be a good quality sandwich if the bread didn't get so soggy so fast. I got my sandwich to go and I was home within 10 minutes and it was mush. read more

This is my favorite local bakery around town. Their nine grain bread is my daily bread. They also make great tasting cookies, sweet breads, and rolls. Try their pesto bread if you go on a Wednesday. It is delicious. I frequently get lunch their and the sandwiches and soups are also great. You won't go wrong if you stop in here! read more

Great sandwiches. Workers always friendly and helpful. Clean establishment. Bread and jams to go. All for reasonable price. Great local Midlothian establishment. read more

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I am torn between 2 and 3 stars. This morning I found several hairs baked into the bread as I was eating my toast. The bread itself was tasty but no one likes to find somebody else's hair in their food. After seeing another review mentioning food safety standards I thought I should add this experience. Perhaps it will prompt some hair nets and gloves? I hope so because they do bake a good loaf of bread. read more

At least some of the employees don't seem to appreciate kids or talking in the restaurant section. We were asked to never bring our children back. Be warned. read more

Excellent bread. Heavy loaf and very chewy. The cinnamon bread is my favorite. Bought at Wegman's but will try the bakery.

I just love the 9 grain and Pumpkin bread from Prairie Grain. This is one of my favorite places to visit.

i have not been to this store, but i recently bought a loaf of their spelt bread that is being sold at an organic food depot in virginia beach. wow! lets just start by saying most spelt bread is sold frozen, which only makes it good for making toast. but this was fresh and even looked like it had some softness to it. i took it home and opened it up put some butter on it..... loved it! i offered a bite to my 4 year old and she ate the rest and asked for more. thats good bread! read more