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Bread Garden Market

Gourmet Store and Bakery
Iowa City
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8.6/10
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    Sean W.
    "The best fresh gourmet hot/cold salad bar around."(7 Tips)
    Kristin L.
    "Great coffee bar."(2 Tips)
    Gabz B.
    "I have to say desserts are the best thing!"(5 Tips)
    Sean W.
    "patio and people"(3 Tips)
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  • Erik R.heart icon on user image
    Erik RowleyJuly 16, 2016
    Expensive, but a nice organic food market to browse through, their deli is also very good. The patio is the perfect place to relax in the ped mall on a summer day.
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  • Jeiran H.heart icon on user image
    Jeiran HasanSeptember 9, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    I think their prices are somewhat overpriced, although everything is organic. The lunch bar is a great idea when going with a group of people- lots of food options.
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  • Gabz B.
    Gabz B.December 6, 2011
    Do my grocery shopping most of the time here, I like the huge amount of organic stuff. I have to say desserts are the best thing! Got a big slice of chocolate cake, it was very cheap and delicious!
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  • Austin W.
    Austin WestermannDecember 7, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome store to stop at for all of your specialty items you can't find at other grocery stores. Love the olive bar and the gelato
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  • Cassandra E.
    Cassandra EscobarDecember 6, 2011
    I was impressed to find tamales, a very authentical latin food. The sitting area feels like an open space where you can see everyone in downtown walking by and the only separation is a big glass.
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  • Katie G.
    Katie GallagherMay 19, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Huge selection of Organic Foods, great Fish/Meat counters! I eat the salad bar often - very fresh! Drink wine on the patio! Amazing blended protein shakes!
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  • Matt .
    Matt 👀June 3, 2014
    Awesome farmers market. Very unique organic foods. A lot I've never seen even in whole foods.
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  • Bri
    BriSeptember 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    They have an excellent selection of French wine, especially Bordeaux region. But when it's busy, staff members can be quite short with you.
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  • Kerensa P.
    Kerensa PearsonAugust 16, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Definitely try the gelato! There are plenty of vegan and gluten free options to try.
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  • Soren P.heart icon on user image
    Soren PearsonAugust 30, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Amazing place, great tasting food, would go back again.
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  • Melanie M.
    Melanie MartinNovember 4, 2013
    Smoothies at the coffee bar to the sesame kale... This place is my favorite.
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  • Kate A.heart icon on user image
    Kate AnnNovember 7, 2015
    great salad bar, also love their drink selection
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  • Mandy M.
    Mandy MacOctober 17, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The House drip coffee is outstanding! Drink it black. You will not be disappointed.
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  • Kristin L.
    Kristin LukowskiNovember 6, 2011
    Great beer selection, and decent selection of gluten-free items. Great coffee bar.
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  • Sean W.
    Sean WebberAugust 22, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    The best fresh gourmet hot/cold salad bar around.
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  • Sean W.
    Sean WebberJuly 29, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Grab the salad bar (warm&cold) load it up get a glass of wine (or beer) and enjoy on the patio and people watch.
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  • Matthew C.
    Matthew CainOctober 16, 2012
    Amazing artisan breads! Great place to stop in eat while on campus.
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  • Siya M.
    Siya MaliAugust 23, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Well THESE lil devils are the perfect lite picker-upper aren't they???
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  • Gina M.
    Gina MathesJune 3, 2012
    Wonderful food-relaxing to sit outdoors also.:))))
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  • adam c.
    adam connellJune 22, 2010
    Try the vodka sauce they make right there @ bread garden...its back by the milk...I will never pour anything else ever noodles!
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  • TJ M.
    TJ McDonaldSeptember 28, 2013
    The belly dancers were a nice added touch
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  • John W.heart icon on user image
    John WoodsNovember 7, 2015
    Fun spot for lunch.
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  • Adam V.
    Adam V.December 6, 2011
    Great fresh ground coffee for less than what most places charge
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  • Bob S.
    Bob SmithDecember 5, 2011
    Not the most affordable grocery store for a college budget, but very good quality!
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  • Matt I.
    Matt IveyNovember 2, 2011
    A surprisingly impressive collection of beers.
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  • Misha B.
    Misha BergalJanuary 27, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    If there is a long line to the registers facing College St., use registers by parking lot door
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  • Adam I.
    Adam IntronaDecember 13, 2013
    The best salad bar!
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  • Sean W.
    Sean WebberJuly 29, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    The meatloaf and garlic whipped potatoes are awesome (&filling)
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  • Iza
    IzaApril 5, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    awesome salad bar
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  • Maritah P.
    Maritah PattersonSeptember 24, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Have a Berry Tart, they're to die for :-)
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  • Denver J.heart icon on user image
    Denver JacksonDecember 4, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Two words: Eggnog Latte.
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  • Connor H.
    Connor HanrattyDecember 18, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Please take your receipt!
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  • Kimberly S.
    Kimberly SchmittMarch 17, 2011
    The strange and confising array of grocery items, not an easy store to navigate. :/
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  • Micah K.
    Micah KulishNovember 30, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The lack of wifi never ceases to amaze me.
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  • Nick B.
    Nick BrinkOctober 13, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Decent salad bar but just awful dressings.
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