Well it's the first bread line I've been in but well worth it. Tried the sesame bagels and heritage loaf. All fabulous. It's a true experience and all in line were repeat customers. Nough said. read more

How do I know society is collapsing before our eyes? People will wait in a line for over 45 minutes for ...... bread. I'm sure the bread here is great. I'm sure it tastes amazing. But who in their right mind is standing in line on a weekend just for a loaf bread? I'll never know how good it is because after waiting in a line of about 40 other people, that barely moved after 20 minutes, on a recent Saturday morning, I suddenly had an epiphany that life is short and I don't really care that much about standing in an excessively long line just so I can taste some bread. read more

Absolutely phenomenal fresh breads that are worth the wait in line. You will not be disappointed by visiting this Tucson gem! I have honestly loved every single purchase I've made here. No worries if you aren't sure what to get, Don and his staff are always so friendly and will surely help make a recommendation if you need some advice. I highly suggest giving the Olive Fougasse a try read more

Barrio Bread - Pain Epi (bottom) and Focaccia (top) - Bakeries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We made it over to Barrio Bread finally, and were not disappointed! We had a lovely breakfast next door while we waited as well @Bisbee BC. It was nice to meet the owner as we placed our order, abs the seeded Pain bread was hot outta the oven! We thought, "we should have brought our butter!" Breaking apart the pain bread allowing the steam to escape as we stood outside the car scarfing it down like wild animals! Did I mention we just ate? But that didn't stop us! Lol Next year, when we come for Gem Show, we'll be ready with butter stick in hand read more

Barrio Bread is SO WONDERFUL. Don sells fantastic artisan bread that is truly a work of art (really cool cacti stencils on the loaves) in addition to flour, grains, and has free sourdough starter you can pick up. The line gets long on weekends and can wrap around the building but it's worth the wait! I like baking my own loaves using his flour and starter as well as picking up a Heritage Loaf (pictured here) to snack on during the drive home! He also sells online bread classes with instructional videos and has a free sourdough pizza crust lesson. Don is such an asset to the community, he's always friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable! read more

Barrio Bread - Heritage Loaf, signature loaf is created with a blend of locally grown, heritage flours! Delicious! - Bakeries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Second time at this place in the last two years.The lines are still huge! A long wait just to buy bread ( 45 minutes) Bread is ok but you can buy bread without the wait somewhere else. Got it! The hipe of the large lines....marketing! read more

As many times as I've stayed in Tucson, I'm surprised I only recently became aware of this little hidden spot. They are only open for a short window of time & there will be a line of people waiting outside. Don't be discouraged...there is no inside & they serve everyone through the window....the line moves along fast. They post the breads of the day in the window so you usually know exactly what you want by the time they ask you. The breads are a feast for the eyes just to look at & we tried to get a small assortment. What makes them all unique are the special flours & grains they use. Our favorite was the olive oil focaccia, probably the best focaccia there ever was. read more

Barrio Bread - Barrio Bread cranberry/walnut, focaccia & their heritage bread - Bakeries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Oh man, if you want bread so good you'll stand in line for 45 minutes (and I RARELY stand in line), go to Barrio Bread. The taste, texture, and everything else is absolutely beyond compare. I could eat a whole loaf just tearing at it with my teeth. I haven't, but I could. read more

This James Beard award winning baker delivers all the rustic deliciousness one can handle in a loaf of bread. There is great variety, and every bite is a fantastic adventure on the palate. We visited on a Wednesday and chose the Apricot Cranberry, an intensely fruit filled loaf that worked well for sandwiches and french toast; the community loaf that we loved for its fresh not-so-ordinary daily bread; and the heritage loaf that spoke volumes in flavor. We are now huge fans and cannot wait to get back to Tucson for more. Thank goodness the drive is easy from Phoenix!!! read more

Amazing. I stand in line, rain or shine (wearing a hat and sunscreen, of course), to buy Don's wonderful, amazing, and delicious breads. One of the loaves never makes it home . . . it's breakfast in the car! Don is the sweetest, nicest, and most humble person I've met in a long time. He deserves all the publicity and kudos he's received. Thank you, Don, for following your heart and passion. read more

Best bread in Tucson!! Check out the website for different breads different days of the week. You may see a long line but it goes pretty quick! read more

The bread is legendary and delicious smell inside the bakery is overwhelmingly yummy. Worth every penny.

I am a hard core bread lover. I want all of the carbs. If I lived with total wild abandon, I'd have bread at every meal. And if I was lucky, the bread at those meals would be Barrio Bread. When we relocated in Tucson in April 2021, I was initially introduced to Barrio Bread via shopping at the Food Conspiracy Co-op and via Barrio Bread's partnership with the Flores family at Barrio Charro. When I discovered the bakery itself wasn't far from our house, I was excited to go and get fresh Barrio Bread loaves straight from the source. I've tried their baguettes, their pan epi, their rustic loaves, their super seed, and other specialty loaves they have featured in the shop. The bread is always fresh and always tastes fabulous. I love that Mr. Guerra uses wheat/grains native to the southwest. And the bread always looks gorgeous. The people who work at the shop are always friendly. What's not to love? A recent reviewer mentioned that showing up later in the day (after 10 or 11 am) may mean you'll walk away empty handed. You can place orders ahead of time online (keep in mind you have to place significantly ahead of time: by noon on Monday for Wednesday pickup and by noon on Wednesday for Friday pickup). You can also usually always grab a loaf at the Food Conspiracy Co-op: Barrio Bread delivers loaves there Wednesday and Saturdays. I am so thankful for every loaf of fresh Barrio Bread I get to enjoy in the Old Pueblo. And I enjoy being a Barrio Bread evangelist for all of our out of town guests. read more

Sooo good! I read about Barrio Bread while looking up places to eat while we were in Tucson. I took my husband on a Friday morning around 10:00 - the line was down the block! He balked so we got coffee next door and headed on our way. On Saturday we stopped by after a farmer's market around 1pm. They still had several selections, were friendly and informative, and the bread was delicious! Definitely make this a stop if you're in Tucson. read more

This is the best bread in Tucson, maybe in the state, possibly in the whole western region. Don't get me wrong - I love La Baguette and Nadine's. But Don's bread is other worldly. Read about him. He's famous! What a wonderful story and he is genuinely a great baker, an entrepreneur with vision, and a really nice guy. Better get there early, better yet preorder. And get more than one. My guess is that one loaf might not make it home! You can buy flour and try some of the recipes on his website. Suggestion: this is the ultimate hostess gift or something to take to a sick friend, new mom, thank you for a coworker or neighbor. Read the website for extra info about the process, nutritional info, etc. read more

Don Guerra has become our resident expert when it comes to breads and native grains. With a humble approach he introduces us to excellence in bread flavors, textures and history. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable at this unpretentious shop in midtown. The best breads in town, hands down read more

Tried out some different loaves this time including the cheddar jalapeño, olive fougasse, cranberry walnut, and seeded epi. I really had to restrain myself from leaving with the whole store. There wasn't a single loaf my family didn't fight over! I indulged in two of the flour mixes, the Sonoran and pizza blend. There are some recipes on Don's site, but I think we are overdue for a cookbook here :). I tried the pizza blend for pizza (of course) which came out fantastic. It's not your typical white fluff pizza. Almost nutty and earthy, crispy edges and bottom. I was really surprised the dough didn't go soggy and stood up to all my toppings. The Sonoran blend is lovely and makes the most magical pancakes and waffles. I don't think I can go back to supermarket flour after this. I really wish I could order the flour online. I also wish the flour was air tight sealed for gifts and lifespan (I have family who live out of country that would require the product to be sealed with ingredients information etc.). Planning my next visit back already. read more

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Came on the recommendation of a local. We arrived about noon on a Tuesday and there was a line 20 people long. I don't wait in lines, but for reasons that I can't explain we did this time. Wow. It was so much better than we could have imagined! Best. Bread. Ever. We are 1/2 a loaf in the car. read more

Jaw dropping delicious loaves. Coming from the SF Bay Area and growing up on fresh sourdough, I'm picky about my bread. These breads have crunchy crusts, soft and chewy moist interiors, smooth crumb, so fresh. They stay fresh and delicious for several days too! Don is a master at his craft, and if you're lucky like we were you'll get to meet him at the cash register! His passion for his business is contagious. Best of luck to you Don! read more

Beautifully crafted and delicious freshly baked bread. The owner was at the register and he was very friendly. Great service overall. Get there early because it sells out quickly. read more

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Barrio Bread is just as good as everyone says. Seriously. Being in Tucson for a short trip, I knew this was a place I wanted to stop. However, I had previously seen pictures and reviews mentioning there can be a long line to get to the tasty breads. I decided to go for it regardless, making it to Barrio slightly after 9am on a Friday. There were people quickly coming and going, but no line extending down the block! Hurray! This was great as it allowed us to chat with Don, the owner and baker, and get a better idea of his background and his passion. I love that his breads are so locally sourced it's ridiculous. I love that he is very particular about his grains and knowing exactly from where they are coming. So cool. He gave us a sample of bread - fresh, still warm, and I was salivating. I made sure to ask him to see if his bread was vegan friendly - and it 100% is! He said all of his breads are (ya know, minus the cheddar jalapeno), and then it gave me the open door to grab whatever I wanted! I went with a Heritage loaf (one with the Arizona state and a Saguaro design) and one of their $1 rolls. My sister grabbed the Pan de Kino (the loaf with the arizona flag design). They were very tasty (most of it I had once I made it back home to SLC), and a lot more sour than I was expecting. But still super amazing, and it kept it's poofy softness for a long time! I was a little disappointed that they didn't have the foccia ready yet - they put it out after 11am. It just means I will need to stop by again when next in Tucson. Get all the bread here! You won't regret it! read more

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Best bread ever!!!!!! I have travelled to over 50 countries, almost all the states in the us, and this is the best bread. We literally started biting into them in our car before heading to our hotel. We got there at 9am when they opened and waited in line for around 20 mins, and a lot was already sold out. Good thing what we wanted wasn't sold out so here are my faves that we bought. Cheddar loaf, focaccia and sourdough(pan Levain) the others are great, but the cheddar loaf was perfectly chewy and soft on the inside and crusty on the outside. All in all, best bread ever!!! Tartine who? Lol read more

The bread at Barrio Bread is a revelation. Too often bread can be bland and unremarkable. Don Guerra's creations though demand attention. Toothsome with crispy crusts and tender crumb his breads are loaded with flavor. They're addictive. We've had the pain au levain, apricot cranberry, desert durham, and pan rustico; they are all delicious and distinctive but my favorites so far are the apricot cranberry and pain au levain. We don't live very close by, but it's worth the extra time and money for this artisan bread. Plenty of parking behind neighboring Natural Grocers/Sushi Garden. Credit cards accepted. Daily bread menu on their website with some items available only after 11 am. Closed Sunday and Mondays. read more

We visited Tucson and went to barrio bread after reading a recommendation. The line was down the block at 9:00 AM. We bought a baguette, whole wheat loaf and some bagels . We loved these and will return on our next visit. This is what bread tastes like! read more

Visiting from Michigan our Friends who live here took us to this Bakery. It was Friday morning and there was a line to a window where the cashier took our order. The bread we could see through window was magnificent... and I don't use that word lightly. It was truly pure artistry, the designs on the multi shaped seeded and unseeded bread. Our our purchase was a seeded sour dough. Half of it is pictured below because I couldn't wait to eat it before we took this photo. A bonus was we met the baker himself who watched us tear his bread into pieces and consume it on the street. What a nice man who puts obvious love and care into his creations. read more

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There is a reason that this bread is recognized as some of the best in the US if not the world. You can smell the fresh bread as you turn onto the street and park. You see a line of happy people just waiting to say hi to the man behind the register and see what's coming out of the oven. Once you get closer to your turn you just hope there is a loaf with your name on it and sure enough, there is. Don knows what he is doing and you can tell that he and his team are dedicated to providing only the best. It's worth the wait. If you can make it before the Focaccia sells out, you've got to try it. It hardly ever makes it home. read more

Best bread in Tucson, maybe in Arizona! I buy at least 3 loafs...eat one, freeze one and gift one to a neighbour or friend. I wish they'd open more stores, but seeing that the owner paid big bucks for a very expensive Italian oven, I guess I'll have to do for this one store. read more

We stopped by on a Friday morning to pick up a couple loaves. We stood in a socially distanced line, but it moved quickly and we soon made it to the takeout window. We got a loaf of heritage as well as a sourdough. Both were delicious! read more

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Barrio Bread is as good as it gets! Tucson is blessed to have Don- he's a true artisan! Not only does he use local organic, heirloom grains, he makes an amazing product. The bread really is chewy and the crust is perfectly crunchy. All the bread is delicious. My personal favorites are the apricot-cranberry, baguette, and desert durum. If you love bread, go to Barrio. If you're hosting a dinner or going to one....buy a couple loaves of this special bread. Barrio also sells baking/flour mixes, pizza blend and grains, which would make an awesome holiday gift for your foodie friends. read more

Barrio bread has ruined all other breads for me because no bread will ever be as good. 1000% recommend. Cranberry walnut is my favorite but they're all great! read more

Best bread you'll find anywhere. James beard award winning baker greets you at the counter as you make your bread selections. Highly recommended the walnut cranberry bread, but can't go wrong with any choice. Come early, prepare to wait in line, and they close when the all the bread is gone or 1 o'clock. Wear a hat as the sun is very intense as you wait in line. read more

Amazingly delicious bread. I usually have to buy some extra Focaccia because my kids and I end up eating a slice of it on the drive home. Don't miss this place. read more

I tell my parents I drive 13hrs to Tucson from Austin to see them, but really it's to get some Barrio Bread. Don uses the best ingredients and combined with his skill and love of making bread, every bite reminds me of home. Website is easy to order on. Staff super friendly. Recommend 10000000000/10 read more

The bread is absolutely amazing. Ancient grains, beautifully made.. so good you can't stop eating it.. no, you can't get bread like this just anywhere, lol. There is a reason folks wait in line. read more

The wife and I had a hankering for some Barrio Bread last Saturday, and decided to head over and grab ourselves a few loaves. What a great spot! There was a short Bread Line forming out front, but getting to enjoy the warm smell of bread...it was almost nice. The owner/baker was a nice guy, chatted with us and the other customers in between working on the fresh bread going into the oven. Back at home...this bread is AMAZING! Yeah it's a buck or 2 more than at the store. But, the quality is so much better and your money STAYS LOCAL! Worth every penny. read more

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What more can be said? We've been coming to Barrio since he first opened the store. The bread is phenomenal. The bonus is the locally sourced heirloom grains and world's most authentically friendly owner. Tip: check the website for the menu. There's daily staples with rotating others. Go get some bread. Get a loaf for a friend. Enjoy. read more

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I love everything this place is about. It always smells amazing, the bread is great, doesn't matter how much I ate I still want more #ThankYouThursday read more

Don Guerra's bread is absolutely amazing. Bakes with grains grown in AZ, has James Beard award and is always a pleasure to see. Flavorful, crunchy crusts, soft middle breads. Great for sharing, spreading butter on and sandwiches!! Highly recommend. Get there early to get in line to make sure you get the bread you want! Here's a great article to read up on Don and Bread making https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/25/dining/don-guerra-barrio-bread-tucson.html read more

We are visiting from Maryland and couldn't leave Tucson without trying Barrio Bread, and it did not disappoint. We were kindly assisted by Don Guerra and we purchased a lot of bread. The bread was still warm, and tasted so delicious. We haven't tried them all, but my favorites so far have been the one with the sesame bread, and the Heritage with its amazing art of the Saguaro cactus. Thanks for bringing so much joy through your bread! read more

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Wow. First of all this bread is seriously delicious. Hearty quality loaves. Creative combinations of grains. And second, the nicest people. Don is a local celebrity but he still greets all customers in a neighborly way. If you eat bread, you must go here! The olive loaf is really so nice!!! Everything is delicious! read more

Barrio Bread - Barrio Bread enjoyed al fresco at Saguaro National Park - Bakeries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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