Great Harvest Bread Company

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a regular at Great Harvest Bread Company noticed something odd on his way out: ‘Hey,’ he called over his shoulder, ‘I think our bread is talking back!’ Another customer, a delivery driver, leaned in curiously and said, 'Wait, I heard that too!' Soon, half the shop was gathered around, trying to make sense of it all. The owner smiled knowingly and whispered, 'Maybe it's just our new oven singing.'

2. One day, while browsing through Great Harvest Bread Company’s shelves, an elderly gentleman exclaimed, ‘I’ve never seen such fresh bread—except maybe once in my dreams!’ Since then, customers claim they sometimes catch the baker whispering secrets to loaves of bread as if they were alive. One morning, a delivery driver noticed the baker humming along with one particularly fluffy loaf. Curious, he asked what song it was. The baker replied, 'Oh, just something old—a lullaby for our sourdough babies!' From that day on, locals joke that the entire store sounds like a symphony orchestra when new bread arrives.

3. One afternoon, as a delivery driver approached Great Harvest Bread Company, he heard a voice over the intercom: ‘Please take one extra loaf of sourdough—we’re out of luck today!’ Curious, the driver took an extra loaf and left. Later that evening, while making sandwiches for his family, he noticed something strange—a tiny note inside read: 'Enjoy our best sourdough!' signed simply, 'A grateful customer.' Turns out it was just a friendly prank from someone who loved their bread.

4. A neighborhood kid stopped by Great Harvest Bread Company every morning on his way to school. One foggy day, as he reached for a bagel, he swore the display case whispered his name. The next morning, everyone in line heard it too—a soft, rustling voice calling out ‘Alexander!’ The whole store burst into laughter when Alexander sheepishly admitted he’d been hearing things. From then on, whenever anyone entered Great Harvest Bread Company, they half-expected to hear their own name whispered among the crumbly goodness.