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| - It's usually the case in Madison, that the local bakeries and bread maker products are far superior to any of the 'chain stores' but one of the exceptions just opened their doors today. Great Harvest Bread Co. (which is a franchise business) started baking bread, cookies, bars, and making sandwiches today, right near the edge of the Shorewood/Hilldale neighborhood and the UW medical complex.
The store is bright, clean, and very efficient looking. The daily specials and baked goods are nicely displayed and you could get samples of their wares while waiting in line...well, today anyway. The service was good, although not without the first day hiccups that every business goes through.
I ordered the Ham and Brie and put it on Anadama bread, which I'd never had before. With apples and apricot relish, it was a wonderful cascade of flavors giving one last push at summer's bounty. The salted caramel cookie that I got was just as delish!
With artisan loaves of bread, sweet bakery items, granolas, and sandwich specials changing daily, and don't forget the doggie treats!, I'm looking forward to getting back here soon!
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