((4.25 stars)) Lost Bread Co. is a bakery + mill in Philadelphia with a presence at the Union Square Greenmarket in NYC on Wednesdays, Friday, and Saturdays, currently. visited its bakery stand fairly recently, while in Union Square. a number of different types of bread are sold here from sourdough to baguettes to focaccia as well as a number of different pastries like cookies, scones, muffins, and more. there's a lot of variety packed into this small stand. ended up picking up a rosemary blue cheese scone because i wanted something savory and not overly sweet. while i can say this was excellently made scone--nice tender crumb (interior) as it was soft but not overly dry crumbly; the sweetness was faint, but it had nice buttery smoothness taste throughout, and the scone itself had weight to it, but also was not heavy feeling or tasting...it maintained that lightness all the same. my qualm with the scone was there was no taste or small hint of rosemary or blue cheese. it was like both were vanished from the entire scone during its making. while this was a nice proficiently-made scone, the lack of the blue cheese and rosemary flavors was kinda a miss. not a huge deal because the scone itself was very good even without these "umami" elements. i am sure it would have been great with the missing flavors. maybe i got a misfire in terms of the scone or given the wrong one, perhaps? idk. the stand is a one-person show, so patience is a virtue when a small crowd gathers at it...as you have to wait for people meandering into the stand to look at everything and then purchase nothing...lol...welcome to the tourist mindset invading everyone in NYC. service felt a little bit chilly, imo, and might need a little bit of warming up. it can't be easy working a stand all day in warm to hot weather, maintaining it/setting it up, and keeping up a lively attitude. anyway, the service was quick nonetheless and maybe the person was having an off day. anyways this stand is worth a visit as the baked stuff does look good and the Lost Bread Co. is committed to using only "clean" ingredients that are not mass produced or adulterated as well as adhering to non-harmful practices in baking and throughout its supply chain. and that's a good thing as a whole to support in a bakery or any other type of business. read more

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Nestled behind Frankford Ave on Howard St, Lost Bread is a gem. They are open Saturdays and Sundays. They are infamous for their pop-ups. I love the industrial look and space once entering. The display of the breads and pastries is such a great way to show what they have to offer. We were kindly greeted in as we walked in. Drink prices are so cheap in relatively to what the rest of the city has to offer. Grabbed a loaf of the multi-grain sandwich slices for the week. Its dense both physically and nutritionally. I have been dipping into my chicken tortilla soup. Would love to go back and try the za'atar chickpea turnover hand pie. read more

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The baked goods from this bakery are OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! * the sourdough is outstanding crumb and tang * the rye is dense & tangy * the chickpea zaatar handles are delicate, flaky and full of flavor * the pepita butter cookie is not overly sweet, more like a biscuit; excellent for a light dessert after dinner * AND the oat bars with tahini...OMG! Crisp, flavorful, and addictive You need to visit this bakery!!!! read more

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Their oat cake is the best I have! We were in RittenSquare passing by Famers' market and tried it. Such a heavy duty and healthy and delicious cake! read more

Lost Bread Co. - Oat cake is amazing! - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Loved the whole grain seeded sourdough. It was fresh, soft with the tangy sourdough taste and a crunch from the seeds. Warmed, it pairs perfectly with fresh mozzarella olive oil and black pepper. Also one of the few bakeries I could find that mills local flour and is organic since other places use regular King Arthur flour. read more

If you don't already know Lost Bread Co., you'll want to. Where savory, sweet, salty, and good times collide! This retail/food space is a dreamy little haven that has so much more than you'd think given the size. Such a thoughtful variety of bread, snacks (iconic pretzel shortbread, but everything else too!), and fantastic meal-level options like the single greatest sausage roll I think I've ever had. And zines! My ideal stop of a rainy Sunday morning: breakfast, coffee, and take-home delights. And of course, A+ service! I just love it. I'm glad you exist, LBC. read more

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Fantastic fresh bread and cookies at the Berwyn Farmer's Market. Very good breads from $6 to $11. Fresh, large, gorgeous loaves. read more

I was introduced to Lost Bread Co. by those amazing pretzel shortbread cookies. I've since been to their Howard street location twice during this pandemic for in-store pickups. If I've learned one thing about how we handle being at home, it's that the entire world decided to bake bread. It was weeks before I saw flour on sale in the grocery stores or the standard flour I buy. I think early on, I couldn't find meat either, but I found corned beef packets after St. Patrick's day. I wanted Rye bread, didn't know if I would be able to find it, so I went to Lost Bread to get some Rye Flour. A whole wheat too, pretzel short breads, and their pizza kits. The pizza kits were perfect for the two of us and they had a sliding scale to purchase more dough. Very helpful to people not currently getting a paycheck, but still wanted to eat a decent meal. I've been back for more Pretzel Shortbreads for me and others, (you're welcome Mom for the Mother's Day gift... It beat's any candy for someone who grew up in Philadelphia) I've also gotten more pizza kits for the summer greens featuring ramps and cheese curds. If it wasn't for the COVID-19, I wouldn't have been frequenting this place as much. I'm glad I found this place and I look forward to more purchases in the future, but for now my large orders are strictly to just try to help the fantastic places that make our region so special. read more

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Purchased their goods at the Princeton Farmers Market and ordered panettone for delivery during the holidays. The unique pretzel shortbread is outstanding and the milk bread is insanely scrumptious. The panettone was malty and complex with layers of flavors that are indescribable. read more

SO Good!! Lost Bread is a bakery and mill in Philadelphia. I found their table at the entrance to the Schuylkill River Park. The table is unassuming, yet filled with so much. They had Table Bread, Whole Grain Croissant, Deli Rye, Spelt Handpies, Milk Buns, Oat Bar, and Cranberry Bran Muffins. I opted for the Pretzel Shortbread Crisps, which are so yummy. They have lasted all week and I already can't wait for the next batch! read more

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This place is open! Their hours may be limited (I'm assuming they post hours on Instagram and other socials) but they were open on a Sunday morning when I walked by, so I popped in and was glad I did. Not only do they have freshly baked bread and pastries available for purchase, they also have coffee (iced and hot) and egg sandwiches. Their shelves are also stocked with grab and go items like those shortbread crackers they're so famous for and freshly mulled flour. They even have a few tables inside if you'd like to sit down to enjoy your breakfast. read more

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Support local! This little bread company is located in a really innocuous part of town as well as on the street. With the door closed I'm sure I wouldn't think anything of this warehouse-looking neighborhood bakeshop. I tried all the pastries they had that day, my friend got a hominy biscuit, and we split a half loaf of milkbread and a loaf of the seeded bread. The donut was a little bit on the dense/chewy side. Filling was good and didn't ooze as one may fear. Dough of the donut was sweet and light. Filling wasn't overly sweet or overpowering of the dough. Pear Canelle was crisp on the outside and soft and moist on the inside; good variation in texture without any overpowering flavors. A great standard canelle. Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie was the first thing I broke into (long time readers will understand). Very moist and flavorful, good consistency throughout, distribution of chips and overall flavor was good. Kouign-aman was a slightly different shape and texture than I was accustomed to. Not sure if this was intentional or if it was a mess-up that got called a kouign-aman. Overall it was a good pastry. Breads were moist in the center with a good amountof crust and flavor - no complaints! read more

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I'm glad I took some time on my Sunday morning to stop by. It's in a convenient and accessible location. It's a very unassuming place, and when I went, it was pretty empty. The man at the register was fast and friendly. I got the whole grain loaf and a bag of the pretzel shortbread (total $19). Both were fantastic. The bread had a perfect chewy and hearty texture that would make a great base for sandwiches or toast. What really surprised me though was the shortbread. It was both savory and sweet, and unlike other shortbread I've had, it wasn't too dry or crumbly. I definitely want to return to check out some of their other items! read more

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Pretzel shortbread makes a great gift around the holidays! They were super nice and let me reserve 10 packets with one day's notice to pick up in a farmers market. read more

I love reading then sampling "best of" food, desserts, drinks and services. Recently I read the Lost Bread Co. pretzel shortbread cookie was named by New York Magazine as "Best Cookie." A Philadelphia based company being voted by New York as a Best of .... how exciting, I couldn't wait to sample it. Early Sunday morning (the business is only open at this location on Saturday and Sunday) my son offered to ride across town , with me, to sample the cookie. It was most certainly worth the wait. The texture, taste and concept was totally new to me but boy was it tasty. Note: A bag of 8 cookies after tax is about $13, a bit pricey but from what I read it's very time consuming to make the cookies read more

If you want a delicious and different experience, just order from Lost Bread and discover a whole world of different oat bars, granola, and the best of all their choice is Pretzel Shortbread................made a believer out of me.... read more

I've been really eager to try this place - there's something about a storefront being open only two days a week that makes it extra intriguing. Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon. While I was the only customer, it was clear they were hit hard with patrons earlier in the day - there was only one hearth table bread left! I grabbed that and a pack of pretzel shortbread and was on my way. The bread is to die for. The loaf is perfectly crispy and the inside is flavorful and airy. I ate two slices without anything on it and it was delicious. Excited to try more of the variations, but I can tell this one is going to be a favorite. Now. The pretzel shortbread... Might be one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten. I'm a sucker for sweet and savory combinations and this is perfect. Location is not too far out of the way, right next to the el. 100% worth stopping at this spot. read more

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Love their flour, their bread, their snacks. I can't say they do anything wrong... We have been in Philly just over two years and I have to say that Lost Bread is one of my favorite places to support. Delicious bread - and numerous types and all are amazing. The pretzel shortbreads are also to die for. They also are a pickup location for Proyecto Tamale - and for the past three weeks, it's become our Sunday ritual taking the walk up there, get some flour (for home bread making) and pastel de nata (if you haven't tried these you are missing out), perhaps some Blind Tiger Coffee beans if we need them, and pickup the tamales. In the nicer months, they also were at the Christ Church Farmer's Market in Old City which made it a tad easier to snag some goods. But the location near Fishtown isn't hard to get either (for a no car family like us that walks everywhere). Highly recommended! read more

I don't know much about this actual spot, but they were selling their chorizo empanada "pies" at The Glow event in Philly.. I'm so very glad that I decided on that option. It was DELICIOUS and I'm thinking about driving an hour to Fishtown to get another. Flaky, buttery crust... and the filling was delicious.. I swear there were delicate pieces of apple floating around in that piece... with the chorizo and potato... I love a sweet and savory treat. read more

The bread, pizza kits, and cookies were amazing! I love the vibe of this place however I was yelled at before getting to the counter because I didn't know my order #. I still give 5 stars because the product was really good. I believe in supporting small businesses. I was treated rudely so I probably won't go back anytime soon. I do however encourage everyone to try this bread and for gods sake know your order #. read more

Lost Bread Co. - Amazing bread! I made cheese steaks with it! - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Love love LOVE this company and this bread. My boyfriend and I go to the farmers market in Clark Park every Saturday and always make sure to stop by their stand. They're bread is fantastic, their pastries are delicious, and their pizza kits are keeping us sane during this crazy time! And don't even get me started on the shortbread pretzel cookies!! How anything can be so incredibly delicious is beyond me. 5 stars for sure!! read more

Lost Bread Co. - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The best bread I have ever had. You can't beat the quality and selection. My favorite is the Seedy Whole Grains loaf. Their Focaccia is excellent. But I wish they would bring back the garlic variety. They sell Lost Bread products at Mom's Organic Market on 11th near Market Street... which is a more convenient location for those of us who live on the east side of the city. read more

I got to know Lost Bread Co. through their retail tent stand next to the summer farmers' market in Mt. Airy (Greene & Carpenter Lane) on Thursday afternoons. Very pleasant guy staffs the stand (appropriately masked, of course), and standing safely at a distance behind the table. I've tried the milk bread buns, which are excellent - a total white bread experience, but with flavor and a great texture for burgers and the like. But my favorite so far (not having tried the pretzel shortbread cookies - yet!) is the seedy whole grain bread. A firm, somewhat dense crumb, but with a lightness and moistness. Really excellent, toasted or not. read more

Great little local bread and coffee shop with a rustic, no-frills, warehouse feel. Really friendly service at the bread counter (did not get coffee). Went in looking for cornbread (not their thing), but walked out with an amazing sourdough garlic bread. The smell alone was fantastic. Once we actually tried it at home, it was over the top. Real chunks of garlic in a really nice perfectly cooked bread. Location is close to many of the other restaurants in Fishtown and definitely worth checking out. read more

Some of the most delicious pastries I've ever had. If they have a jelly donut left, do yourself a favor and indulge in one. The guy behind the counter told us some dad jokes and helped us pick out bread. Also got pretzel shortbreads, which are delightful and strange. It's savory/salty like a pretzel but also mellow and buttery- definitely recommend getting a pack of those. Wish I lived closer, this place is worth a daily visit. read more

Their bread and pastries rock. Simply some of the best I've had, with great attention to details and interesting grains. If it weren't so out of the way, I'd be here all the time. My favorites are the milk bread, although bringing the malted chocolate chip cookies and pretzel shortbread to parties has always been a huge hit. read more

I'm actually really sad to give them a one star, because I was really excited to support local business. I tried a few loaves of theirs from the winterfare market. Everyone raves about their bread, I love bread. I thought it'd be a slam dunk. I tried their pumpernickel with apple crisp bottom and their traditional white bread. The traditional was comparable to Italian bread, they told me, but was really more of a sourdough flavor. It was tough and chewy. The pumpernickel, while it sounded great, was inedible. It was the strangest, mealy, flavorless loaf. Maybe it was a one off thing and I got a bad batch, but I don't see what all the hype is about. Almost $10 per loaf and I straight up threw them away after one slice bc it was so bad. I have heard outstanding things about their croissants and donuts and such, I'd be open to trying their other things but not their bread again. read more

good food - a bit too much on the healthy side for me to become a regular, but the pretzel shortbread is insane.

Real bread in Philly? I thought there was only Sarconne's. Had the beet root rye, white, regular rye, multigrain, and a crazy eclair made with raspberry glaze and a sunflower seed custard. Only open for retail on Saturday and Sunday. If you get a chance it's worth seeking out. Amazing crust!! read more

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I've had Lost Bread's loaves and pretzel shortbreads (for which they should win a Nobel Prize, they're THAT good) at Riverwards and have been eager to try their breakfast offerings. The no-frills industrial space is softened by plants and helpful, friendly service. The menu is small, but everything sounded so tasty that it was still hard to decide! Sloppy toast was a great bargain breakfast with a generous heap of toppings (tuna bolognese on the day of our visit), and the tofu Sammy was big and filling as well. Prices were very reasonable - you'd pay twice as much for comparable meals at other spots! We took a loaf and a chocolate malted cookie to go, and YUM. That poor cookie didn't even make it to the car. read more

Calling all salty-sweet tastebuds...how can the staple Philly Pretzel get any better you ask? Well the baker at Lost Bread Co. has created the most delicious shortbread cookie using day old Philly pretzels. This buttery, salty mouthwatering snack pairs perfectly with your favorite sangria. read more

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Good bread. Cherry Rye Loaf. Wish they sold baguettes. read more

I really like this place and every single order I had there was simply amazing, however the food options are pretty disappointing, I overheard that they are trying to expand and creat a new food menu, which I am very excited about it, but until this happens I don't think I will be back, the place is kind of expensive and I like to spend my money with food that I actually enjoy, not just a slice of bread with butter (which is delicious btw) but I always leave the place hungry. Other than that food is fine. read more

Love this place! Def stop by for their Fri night dinner pizzas and get all of their bread! I came here after my foodie buddy could not stop raving about Alex Bois and his baking genius. I will say that while walking around this neighborhood may be a tiny bit dicey if you're by yourself, it is much safer if you're walking from Fishtown. While I wish they offered half loaves, I can't complain about the three types of bread, including the beet rye, the japanese white bread and the multigrain/nuts bread. The pizza was actually quite delicious and unique (although by the time of this delayed review, I've forgotten what was on it) and served over a fresh bed a salad. Long story short, if you love bread, stop by this place. read more

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Lost Bread Co is one of the great options now in the Fishtown area. Genius-bread-wonder Alex Bois, aka "Bread Wizard" is a two time James Beard Award finalist and an all around talented alchemist with grains. I fell in love with his breads at high street, originally and since then he's done some great work all around town in pop ups and now a brick and mortar place opened on weekends. The pretzel shortbread cookies are my go-to gift to impress friends from out of town. I can't buy them for myself, as I have no control with them. Im in love with all his breads and especially fond of the Beet Rye loaf he makes. If you can't get some around town at the various shops selling their stuff, stop in and get some on the weekend at their location in the Fishtown area. read more

I had really high expectations and the customer service was amazing but I just didn't care for anything I tried. Everything had an odd taste to me, an almost burned flavor. I just hate that I didn't like the pastry and bread because they are so beautiful but I am going to just chalk it up to personal taste read more

If you haven't been here you are seriously missing out. Their from scratch approach to all things bread and beyond makes them one of the top bread bakeries in philly. Also, their donuts are to die for. Check out their main location in fishtown. read more

What can I say that good critics already haven't? The pretzel shortbread is the truth. And it's a homage to our PENNSYLVANIA roots, you're welcome New Yorkers.. Damn and everyone was sleeping on Philly all these years... Back to the bakery: the cardamom bun and canelle was awesome too. I also really like how it looks like the bakery seems to be women run as opposed to run by a group a 'bro-tools' that take their craft waaay too seriously. Think of that super trendy place you've been to that has good food but way too strict rules and purposely runs out of their most popular product all the time to keep buzz going.. yes you know the places I'm taking about. Those type of places are run by none other than bro-tools. read more

The einkorn canele is the best version of that pastry I've ever eaten. The sweet custard interior is delightfully balanced by a nutty, toast-like crust. And the spelt pastel de nata is genius: somehow both grain-forward and flaky, sturdy yet soft, with a welcome yet restrained level of sweetness. Visiting 30 minutes before closing, I found the staff super friendly and informative -- and kindly suggesting other places to try, for dinner, during my visit to Philly. Go! I wish I could easily return: I would, again and again. read more

Bread is awesome GM is terrible and has no customer service. I can't stand when GM's can't be helpful instead of rude