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Great Bagel & Bakery, a popular bagel bakery and restaurant from Lexington, is set to open its first Louisville location on August 4. The bakery is known for its farm-to-bagel approach, using organic ingredients and fresh, in-house milled flour. The Middletown establishment will feature a variety of bagels and baked goods and aims to foster community and quality. Excitement is building among locals as they anticipate the bakery’s grand opening festivities and offerings.
Louisville is set to welcome a new culinary destination, as Great Bagel & Bakery, a renowned bagel bakery and restaurant from Lexington, prepares to open its first location in the city. The grand opening of the new establishment is scheduled for August 4, with festivities that include merchandise and gift card giveaways, allowing customers a taste of what this farm-to-bagel bakery has to offer.
The new bakery will be located at 12905 Shelbyville Road in the Middletown area, where residents can indulge in a selection of freshly made bagels and baked goods. Great Bagel & Bakery is co-owned by Robert and Lara Swan, who first opened the original location in Lexington in 2011. Since then, the establishment has gained a loyal following and received numerous awards for its commitment to high-quality ingredients and exceptional products.
Great Bagel is committed to a “farm-to-bagel” concept, which focuses on using organic and freshly milled flour sourced from reputable suppliers. The bakery places a strong emphasis on ingredient integrity and transparency, honing in on sustainability by sourcing grains from Doubting Thomas Farms, a fifth-generation regenerative organic farm in Minnesota, and Janie’s Mill in Illinois. The flour used for the bagels is milled in-house daily, ensuring utmost freshness.
The bakery is well-known for its impressive variety, boasting over a dozen bagel flavors including French Toast, Maple Bourbon, Asiago, and the ever-popular Everything. Customers can personalize their experience by selecting from 12 different cream cheese spreads, in addition to a diverse menu featuring breakfast and lunch sandwiches, soups, salads, and a range of other baked goods. Notably, gluten-free bagels are made available every Saturday and Sunday, catering to a wider customer base.
The Swans, who have set the foundation of their business around community and quality, have expressed their aspirations to expand further in the Louisville area, with plans for “a few more” locations within the next three years. This growth, however, is dependent on the successful performance and viability of each new outlet.
The Middletown location will operate daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each day, customers will have the opportunity to enjoy locally sourced, freshly baked bagels in a welcoming atmosphere, making Great Bagel & Bakery a promising addition to Louisville’s vibrant food scene. The original Lexington bakery has already carved out a niche for itself in the local market, reflected in strong customer reviews and “Best Of” awards, indicating that the new Louisville branch is expected to follow in its predecessor’s successful footsteps.
As the grand opening approaches, excitement is building among residents in Louisville, eager to explore the offerings of Great Bagel & Bakery. With its focus on quality, community, and sustainable sourcing, this bakery aims to not just serve bagels but also foster a sense of belonging and appreciation for exceptional food within the local community.
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- WLKY: Great Bagel Bakery Opening in Louisville
- Wikipedia: Bagel
- Lane Report: Great Bagel Bakery Expanding
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Culinary Art
- Kentucky.com: Bagel Bakery News
- Google News: Great Bagel Bakery Louisville
- Only In Your State: Best Bagels in Louisville
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