A friend of mine took us to the Wexford Bartram House Bakery, and we loved it, so when we passed the McMurray location at lunchtime the other day, we couldn't help to not stop. Luckily, it was as good as the other location.
If you've never been to Bartram, the best way to describe it is like a local version of Panera. They have delicious pastries, cookies, and awesome biscotti, and bake their own bread. They have a huge menu for breakfast and awesome sandwiches for lunch, and even ice cream and good coffee.
One thing I appreciate in multiple locations is consistency, and these guys got it down. The layout was very similar to the Wexford location, albeit a bit smaller. The same gray and black decor met us with a big glass wall separating us from delicious sweets, and the signature jars of biscotti were filled and gleaming. The place is modern and inviting, with crisp design lines and clean sitting areas. There's even tables outside if you want to enjoy some fresh air.
Both times I've been to Bartram's, the quality has been exceptional. I had a New Orleans Po-Boy sandwich that had andouille sausage, fresh roasted chicken, and in house baked bread. The sandwich was big, flavorful, and fresh, and was only $7.99 with chips and a pickle. I added mac & cheese as a side which is thick and cheesy. My wife ordered the crabcake sandwich, and it had lots of crab meat and flavorful breadcrumbs, topped with pepper strips and a remoulade sauce. My previous visit, I had a California chicken sandwich that had roasted chicken and avocados, and I had it with a tomato bisque soap that tasted amazing. I finished my meal with a macaroon, and took home an anise biscotti that was amazing.
In all, Bartram's has fresh, quality food, and you can tell they care about what they're serving. It's a great alternative for fast casual food and worth the stop if you're in the area.