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The above cake photo is from the Congress Hotel in Tucson where they have wonderful food (including desserts). I ate a rather sweet breakfast there (the Challah French Toast) which was delicious (see photo below). But as it's not a specific "bakery item," I didn't review it for this blog.  If you look to the left of the Challah French Toast photo, you'll see the nearly empty glass of one of the best iced cafe mocha drinks I've ever had, too!

The old-fashioned, and yet artsy Congress Hotel:

Sweet Stroll: Beyond Bread Review Part 1

1.    Name of Bakery: Beyond Bread

2.    Part of the World: Three Locations in Tucson, Arizona

3.    Sight: Over 30 varieties of breads displayed on rustic-looking wood shelves ready for purchase.  Countless pastries lit up like a holiday in the chilled glass cases.

4.    Aroma: This place is more busy atmosphere than aroma, and yet not one area is less than the other. Beyond Bread has a perfect balance of eat-in meals (sandwiches and the like) and breads/pastries for eat-in or to go. 

5.    Taste: The SEMOLINA bread (my picture of it above) has a crusty exterior and soft, chewy interior. It’s an old-world kind of bread that makes you feel as though you’re sitting at a café on the Aegean Sea. It’s a perfect bread to accompany your main meal, appetizer, or just enjoy with a slab of butter.

6.    Kid-Friendly: This is a casual place for people of all ages to enjoy. Free bread samples upon entering, kid menu, and of course, sweets.
 

Prices ranged from about $3.00 - almost $5.00 for bakery items.

7.    Bakery Bonus: Are you kidding me? I'm still floored by there being over 30 kinds of breads from which to choose. I’ll be reviewing three pastries from Beyond Bread in a Part 2 review. Stay tuned!

www.beyondbread.com