I wish I was a word smith, then I could wax eloquently on how excellent this place is. They focus on leavening with sourdough starters, I believe. check out their web site for more details. We've only been to the one in Old Town Mesa, by the fine art theater. Just glad its not next door, because I'd start living there! Not to sound like a hoity toity food snob, (kind of like when someone says they are not a "conspiracy theorist," but then they go into great lengths about conspiracies -- I'll be a snob here. Their pastries and breads are next level. They aren't just baking an excellent product (which would be enough to make me happy in area that lacks artisan bakers) they are "crafting" baking art. I hate to compare to the European Bakery craft (because there are plenty of great American bakers) but Europe does have that as a trademark (at least France, Switzerland, Germany, and Italy.) If all I ate eat each day was one of their croissants, it would be enough - theirs just flake away from the outside, and then a tender airy sourdough inside. Pain au Chocolate - excellent. Croissant - excellent. Oh -- Chocolate Chuck cookie - unbelievable. Best I've ever had. Chewy, buttery, crunchy. Not caky. I'll be heading back for sourdough bread and other goodies. No photos - I eat the goods too fast. read more

I enter on Friday 2/27 at 11:30 AM. The young girl that was working at the front helped me check out. I asked her for a Genovese slice of pizza. I know they're vegetarian, but I wanted to double check with her. She responds as "vegetarian means no meat, right"? All employees working at a food establishment should know what vegetarian means. This was quite baffling to hear. I asked her for a new slice because the one that was out on display was visibly burned and the other slice was touching pepperoni from the meat pizza. As mentioned, I'm a vegetarian. Therefore, I could not have either one of those slices. She proceeds to say that's how the pizzas are. They are slightly burned because they are so sourdough. While I can accept this answer, I do not accept the fact that she would not be willing to give me another slice as a paying customer. She insensitively said she can't give me a new one until all the old slices are taken up. She mentioned that this is their procedure. According to this, they are saying that they will not provide a proper product unless the old, damaged product, or unacceptable by the customer is used up first. If this is their business model, then it is apparent they do not value customer service. This business should have the competence to understand that if they want to sell a product, they cannot sell it in a condition that the customer is not satisfied with. Most importantly, being a vegetarian, they should have the sensitivity to understand that if a slice is touching the meat product then they cannot consume it. And again, the employee completely disregarded my health and religious beliefs by not accommodating me. You usually won't encounter problems when you're just trying to buy bread. However, it reflects on the business's employees greatly when there is a problem and they do not value customer service by resolving or accommodating the customer's satisfaction. I will be switching to Noble exclusively. Especially since it's so readily available at the farmers markets and stores. read more

The jalapeno cheddar loaf is THE BEST!!! So fresh! Don't get me started on the chocolate croissant! My girls favorite!

First rate baked goods. We were greeted at the door in a friendly manner. The Old World ambiance is welcoming. Most recently, we shared a big chocolate chip cookie. Beyond delicious! My husband also got the breakfast sandwich and I had the ham and cheese flaky, delicious croissant (they re-worked the recipe and it's even better!) Our regular weekly purchases include cranberry walnut bread and country sourdough. They are consistently good, quality items. And Proof opens at 7am on Sunday morning, so it is our new tradition to stop in here after church. They also have rotating 'specials' each month. In June, we enjoyed the Boston Cream Pie Croissant frosted with fudgy chocolate. So good! Everything here is good! We recommend Proof Bread! read more

Flew in from Oregon and found this place on Yelp. I love some sourdough and had to stop here based on all the positive reviews. This place did not disappoint. The sourdough croissants were amazing and 10/10 recommend. Also, don't sleep on the ham and cheese croissants. Staff was super friendly and took the time To explain the different sourdough loafs available for purchase. GPS may take you to the back parking lot but the entrance is on Main Street. read more

Good luck with service , you be ignored for a little bit staff are very ignorant and not very well trained

The bread is always amazing. The croissants are melt-in-your-mouth. The cookies are like your grandmother would make. The people are friendly and outgoing. Everything they make is a comfort food of one kind or another. If you love baked goods, this is the equivalent of a kid in candy store! read more

My little guy loves bread, so we went in over the weekend to get him guaranteed GOOD BREAD. We greeted immediately, and my son was given a cute sticker. I had been here before, but that was so long ago when Main Street Harvest was still open next door. We ordered an almond croissant for my husband, sourdough croissant for my son, and a chocolate croissant for me! Everything was so good! I am happy this bakery is such a main staple here in Downtown Mesa. It's an absolute MUST visit. Because - why not treat yourself to a pastry? lol! read more

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This place is so cozy and cute for those who want to get some bread for the house. Or munch on the go. The service was quick and easy. I loved the sourdough croissant, it was so soft and just pure perfection. Definitely a must visit! read more

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Super cute bakery located in Downtown Mesa. A limited amount of 3 hour parking is located in front of the store. There was plenty of parking available on a weekday morning. As soon as you walk I. The store you see fresh bread being made and the smell of the bread pulls you to the counter! I got a dirty iced Chai, it was good but I wish the chai spices stood out a little more. I also got their green olive loaf and it was heavenly, it smelled so good I had to try a bite before I even drove away. I also received great and quick service. The cashier was super friendly. read more

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Got here right as they opened and ordered 4 morning buns, 3 chocolate chip cookies, and 1 chocolate. It was wonderful and now I am upset that proof is it in my neighborhood in Missouri. It is a cute spot. The majority of the space is dedicated to baking with probably a 6x4 walk space to look at some of their pastry options behind the glass, two registers, and front window shelving space for sliced breads. Service was quick and friendly. I say quick because we got there right as they opened so I wouldn't be surprised if there was a line out the door a little later in the morning. read more

Proof Bread - Morning Buns - Bakeries Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Q: How does the bread court his sweetheart? A: With lots of flours. A friend had brought some goodies from Proof Bread for a holiday get-together and wow am I impressed! Peppermint croissants, pain au chocolat, lemon danishes, salted rosemary twists, and some chocolate sea salt cookies were shared. I had grabbed one of each to have at home with some coffee and oooooh! I'm a fan! The peppermint croissants had me making heart eyes and let me tell ya, my skirt flipped. SO GOOD! I'm pretty sure it's a seasonal item though so a part of me is misty eyed that I will have to wait for the next holiday season to get my hands on the peppermint croissant. Santa surely would have enjoyed a plate of peppermint croissants. I need to pop into this DT Mesa spot. So many delicious pastries and bread! read more

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I should have updated this review sooner! I've had multiple other goodies from Proof and have especially loved their multigrain sourdough. Don't miss out on this local bakery. Amazing products, owners, and team. read more

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Holiday treats from Proof Bread are just what we needed for a beautiful Thanksgiving dinner! I was prompted to place my Thanksgiving order in advance so I could pick up my order with stress free ease. Today was pickup day and I lucked out with a street parking space right out front. There was a short line at the bakery door but then I saw the order pickup tent outside and was absolutely thrilled with how convenient and oh so easy peasy breezy it was! They were absolutely organized and ready for preorder pickups and so friendly too! They even had some items available to order right there if I needed a few other things. Note to self: if I want to try the brioche rolls next time I need to get there earlier or if it's available order those too! They packed my order so neatly and it was all perfectly and neatly packed! I can't wait to see how much our guests enjoy the centerpiece sourdough and rosemary twists as I know they are as tasty as they are beautiful! read more

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Anyone looking to come here, there is 3-hour parking in front of the place, if you go early in the AM I'm sure there's a spot to park. I parked in the back and walked around. A lot of the pastries looked really well done, or crunchy from the looks. I got quite a few pastries! I also ordered a cappuccino, it was ok. When I checked out I seen some pastries refrigerated. They said they have Boston crème in them, so I got 2. Shared them with my coworkers and the Boston crème one was bomb! Pretty nice place, and open fresh and early! read more

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I got a pain au chocolat, tried some of the rosemary sea salt twist, and the pizza - all were so good! I am not the biggest sourdough fan and you can definitely tell that they're made out of sourdough, so maybe for you that's a good thing! Despite not being the biggest sourdough person, I really enjoyed everything I had. The service is pretty quick, nothing much of note. There is not seating inside but there are a couple tables outside. It's mostly meant to be taken to go. I do think that the pastries are overpriced ($7+ for a pastry), but that's the way it goes sometimes. read more

I can't believe I waited so long in my life to experience Proof. Their pastries and sourdough are some of the best I've had in my entire life! I dropped in for the first time a few weeks ago and ordered 6 of their pastries, they were having a buy 6 get $6 off, so I tried a few of their croissants and their cookies. The sourdough croissant was my favorite of the savory treats and my favorite sweet was the chocolate chip cookie. It is baked and flavored to perfection and a nice large share size! I also enjoyed their rosemary twist and chocolate croissant. This past weekend I visited again and took home a sourdough loaf which lasted me the whole week and was delicious! It went great toasted with butter. I'm definitely going to start coming by regularly because Proof has the best treats! It is definitely worth trying, you won't regret it! read more

Proof Bread makes the best bread in Phoenix. My favorites are the Khorasan loaf, which stays fresh for so long; the olive loaf, which includes olives from Queen Creek Olive Mill; and the fruit & nut loaf. The croissants also include the Proof starter (named Harriet) and they are truly the best - all other croissants fall short in comparison. I love their plain croissant for chicken salad sandwiches, and can't resist the rosemary twist, DNA chocolate croissant, and the almond croissant. The english muffins are phenomenal for breakfast sandwiches. If you are looking for naturally leavened sourdough bread in Phoenix, come to Proof (or pick up from the farmer's market) - you'll love it. read more

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The best bread in the valley; hands down. I haven't had a better sourdough bread yet. From their actual sourdough loaf to their special blends like jalapeño cheddar to their French bread; everything is just 10/10. However their service is a bit weird- I tried recording a video for TikTok of the food after i purchased several loaves and the girl at the register kept saying "have a good day" as if to make me leave even though I was the only one in the shop. But the bread is always good whenever I visit and that was just a one time thing; I haven't had any bad experiences before than. read more

I love this bakery. The smells of fresh baked bread are mouth watering. It's the best sourdough bread we have had. Perfectly crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. Im not a dessert girl but I have to get a sweet treat when here, they are so flaky and crusty my mouth is watering thinking about it. The cashiers are always very polite and helpful each visit and good service is consistent. You have to get there earlier because the goods sell out quickly! read more

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I stopped in the other day. They seemed really busy which made me happy. I tried a slice of pizza and I grabbed some English muffins. The pizza was served cold. Not sure if that's usually how it's served, but I did not mind. I've only had store bought English muffins, these were bigger than the normal English muffin. I would get them again. read more

What a special place. My husband and I walked in here for the first time recently and picked up a few different goodies. But besides the bread and pastries, the ambiance and atmosphere here is just so special. Rhythmic music was bumping (kinda wish I Shazam'ed the song lol) and you're able to see employees making bread. When I looked at the lineup of workers in the back, there were people nodding their heads to the bass, kneading dough, tasting bread, chatting, and everyone was smiling. I honestly don't think I've ever seen a workplace filled with people who genuinely seem to like what they do. Thanks, Proof Bread, for letting me witness such a magical moment--and for the bag of homemade goodies! read more

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Tried the chocolate Sourdough Croissant and it was so good that we had to try the pizza slice as well. Love the locally sourced ingredients and the freshness of the food. Overall a great find on Mill Ave! read more

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The best pastry's and bread on this planet. The staff is s wonderful too . Been watching on you tube move to Phoenix finally got to go and taste there fair . Go , great place in town come on down . Sam read more

I've been baking rather seriously for about a year now, mostly sourdough , and as things on social media happen I started following Proof Bread on Instagram. So, I sort of gotten to know them. Now, I don't live in Mesa, but was visiting the area (soccer, of course ) and realized Proof Bread has a bakery there. Of course, I went; first thing Sunday morning. I realized what a fan I've become because of my excitement They didn't disappoint. The bakery was charming and bigger than I expected. Of course, the bread and pastries looked and tasted amazing! To fully embrace my fandom, I bought merch! Also, the person who helped me was really nice and put up with my interest in the bakery. Thanks for that read more

Proof Bread - Merch, sourdough loaf, and chocolate croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I love Proof Bread! Their sourdough bread is one of my absolute favorites. I actually only go to PB for the sourdough loaf. It's baked perfectly, and the inside is soft. A loaf doesn't last very long in our house. I have yet to try one of their delectable looking pastries. It's not because I'm not interested -- I'm very interested -- but because I usually come here after I've already had a meal. I don't come to downtown Mesa often, but when I do, it's usually for a meal, but I make a point to stop at Proof Bread to get a loaf. The staff is always lovely and helpful. I like the open concept of the bakery. It's always fun to be able to see the staff in action. Plus, the sweet smell of baked goods is a warm welcome. I'm sure I'll be back soon to get another loaf and will definitely have to try a pastry! read more

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I bought a lemon curd pastry for my Mom, and she loved it. I purchased a jalapeño-and-cheese bread and went back to try a grain-and-seed bread. The bread was soft and tasty. Attendants were amenable to cutting the loaf. read more

We love Proof Bread! Their sourdough and croissants are our favorites! We did a pre order for Christmas and they made the process so easy. So, whether it's everyday items or special occasions, Proof has something delicious to add to your table. Plus, their store front in Mesa is the coolest thing to see. You can smell and see all of their baked goods fresh out of the oven. read more

Love, love, love the almond croissants! While I was there, also picked up 2 loaves of bread, the cheddar jalapeño and a fruit and nut. Both wonderful toasted with coffee for breakfast. read more

Love Proof Bread! It"s a rare thing to be able to buy long ferment sourdough that is whole grain ...and I can get it at Proof! Everything they make is sourdough! The chocolate croissants are amazing as are all their products! read more

The sourdough croissants are life changing delicious. A regular croissant will just never measure up now. Lol All the delicious treats, from the danish to the sourdough croissant, and in to the Green Olive Boule were tantalizing. I kept taking bites off each and mm mm mmm. Deeeeelicious read more

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My wife brought home some pastries from Proof and wow I was super impressed with flavor and quality of ingredients! The Pain au chocolat was absolutely phenomenal! I also really loved the chocolate chip cookie and the pumpkin pie pastry. I've tried Proof at farmers markets before but I feel like the quality of these pastries were even better than at their farmers markets. If you are anywhere near the downtown Mesa area please do yourself a favor and grab some goodies from here! read more

We watched the videos, we planned to go to this store and we finally got there, today! It lived up to the hype. It was all we had hope... we just wished we had this in Florida! LOVE THIS BREAD! We did go a little crazy buying loaves, mini loaves, getting a baguette.. buying croissants, cinnamon like croissants etc... we shared some with family in the area who have not gone; but should! We will be back. We loved this. We watched them empty out the dough, score it and prep for the proofing baskets! What an amazing process. Definitely done with love. You can taste the care. read more

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Go based on recommendation of friend. It was not disappointed. Both pizza and pastry is a must try, not to mention that they discount when you buy more. The bread is chewy while pastry is flaky. Although would not try the Danish again because they put lemon custard which makes the sour dough extra sour. If they change the custard or make it sweet to compliment the sourness of sourdough then will try it. read more

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The texture of the bread here is sooooo nice. And the service was so friendly and helpful. It smells like heaven inside.

My partner and I came here for the first time today and we couldn't have been happier with our experience! The inside was clean and smelled amazing, and all of the bread looked stunning. The staff was super friendly and helpful and we left with a big bag of goodies! We got home and cut up the jalapeño cheddar loaf and the Ham croissant and we are in heaven! So glad to have a local bakery that's this delicious. We will be back very soon! read more

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Yes to the yes to the yes to the yes!!!! This is hands down the best bakery in town or probably in the state (or the country???) dare I say? This wonderful gem of a place has some of the best bread I've ever tasted. You can tell the workers genuinely LOOOOVE making bread. They are so excited to tell you about the bread. Ambience 5/5 Service 5/5 Food 1,000,000/5 You have to try it! read more

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This is our new go-to place for bread. It's delicious! We've been there four times now and every time, they do not disappoint. The sour dough bread is AMAZING , nice crust on the outside, really soft on the inside. I really don't know how they do it. The staff is really efficient and friendly, as well. read more

Proof Bread - Sour dough and a Baguette - Bakeries Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

After waiting what feels like a century to try proof bread at its brick and mortar, I was not disappointed! Upon walking in, the entire place smelled of freshly baked bread. I got the chocolate croissant and lemon danish, both employee recommendations. The lemon danish was CRAZY good. Le pain au chocolat était également très bon! The staff was nice and helped me make good decisions and the pastries themselves did the trick for a pastry addict like myself. I would come back here to try more things! read more

Proof Bread - Lemon Danish & Pain au chocolat - Bakeries Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Really delicious fresh pastries and friendly service but wish they had a larger menu with more savory options. Will definitely return for more read more