The Bread Shack

A visit to the Bread Shack on Center Street in Auburn is an absolute must if you are ever in the area. Their small but cozy location offers up a variety of freshly baked breads and pastries, coffee, and sandwiches. Their baked goods are pleasantly tempting behind the glass cases, and their small yet inviting tables are the perfect spot to spend an afternoon with a good book.

I have visited the Bread Shack multiple times, and they have never let me down. Their baguettes are perfect, crusty and brown on the outside with a light, fluffy crumb. I would highly recommend their homemade English muffins to take home with you. Toasted with a little butter and a mug of warm coffee? Unbeatable. The croissants are large, flaky, and buttery, and in the summer, their lemonade is so fresh that it's almost as if you're sticking your straw in a (lightly) sugared lemon. 

I have been the Bread Shack only once to sample their lunch items, and the Caprese sandwich that I ordered was very satisfying; the mozzarella was incredibly light and fresh, and the pesto added a nice complement. I was very happy to learn that any sandwich you order at the Bread Shack comes with 2 cookies. On my visit, I picked the chocolate chip, which were small, buttery, and crunchy. The perfect (and unexpected) accompaniment to my meal.

I have sampled quite a few other items that the Bread Shack offers, but my absolute favorite is their chocolate-raspberry croissant. The dark chocolate croissant envelops a rich cream cheese filling dotted with fresh raspberries that burst in your mouth when you take a bite. Sadly, it is not available on every visit (which I can only attribute to the fact that it is amazing and mouth-watering and you'd be crazy not to buy it), so be sure to check it out if it's there. I would say with absolute certainty that any item you choose on your visit will be fresh, delicious, and decently priced. The service there has always been quick and pleasant; in other words, there is no excuse for you not to visit the Bread Shack the next time you are in the L/A area!

If you'd like to visit their website for more information and menus, it can be found here.