I don't know why I keep forgetting this little place is so close to my house. Probably because I don't buy much bread, and probably because I have to go slightly out of my way to go there. Anyway... when a situation calls for a special loaf of bread, that is the one place I always DO think of.  \n\nThey make some really great breads (and brownies and cookies, too, I hear, though I haven't tried).\n\nLast night, on my way home from the gym, I stopped by to pick up something for today's team event. I walked up to the door, and noticed they close at 6. It was 6:05. The lights were off at the front and chairs were up on tables. Darn... So I turned around and started to walk away. \n\nOne of the employees opened the door and asked me if I wanted to come in, even though they were closed - sweet! Well, they didn't take ATM cards, so I had to go get some money. No problem, he said, \""We'll be here for a while, just come on back when you are ready...\"" That was great. Honestly... They saved me from driving another 3 miles out of my way to Trader Joe's or Wildflower.\n\nWhen I got back, I asked them what they had that wouldn't go bad between last night and this morning, and that I was looking for something  breakfast-y. Imagine that, they had a loaf called \""Breakfast Blast\"" (ingredients: Fresh Ground 100% Whole Wheat, water, honey, dates, cinnamon chips, rolled oats, yeast, salt, cinnamon). Winner. I chose that.\n\nAs one employee rang me up, the other asked if I'd like her to hand-slice the loaf for me, as this one with bits of fruit wouldn't do well in the automatic slicer. Sure! That was super nice of them.\n\nWhen I brought out the loaf this morning and tried it, it was delicious! Too bad we didn't have a toaster out at Tempe Town Lake! I bet it tastes even better warm and toasty!\n\nIn the past, I've picked up High Five Fiber, Honey Whole Wheat, 9 Grain, and Rosemary Garlic. I've also tasted their Trek Energy Bars and Becky's Coconut Bread - both pretty damn good, as well. I have to say I've never been disappointed.\n\nThey also sell breakfast panninis and various sandwiches and I think they even cater (platters)... Never tried any sandwiches though. So my four stars are for their breads and their service.  The loaves are kinda pricey - my Breakfast Blast loaf yesterday was $6.50 for example. But you have to realize you're not buying a mass-produced generic loaf of bread. They're well worth it, in my opinion.\n\nThe store also has some great little gifts, some kitschy and some really useful - from baking mixes to dishes, plates, and utensils... much of it made locally. \n\nIf you're still not sure about stopping by, just do it. Go a little hungry because they're pretty generous with their SAMPLES! Now do I have your attention? Go. You'll like it.