Loaf - Durham

DELICIOUS. LOVE THIS PLACE. NEVER MISSES. MY VEGAN FRIEND'S GO-TO (SHE CONSUMES A LOT OF BREAD). FIRST CAME ACROSS IN DURHAM FARMER'S MARKET AND THEN VISITED THE BAKERY. From the moment you walk in, you're hit with the lovely aroma of freshly baked bread, pastries, and other treats.Their selection is extensive, and have their full bake schedule on their website. I would recommend going early on weekends to have the first pick at the best selection.What really sets Loaf apart is that they source noticeably high-quality local ingredients. You can taste the difference in everything they bake, from the richly buttery challah or the tanginess of the sourdough bread.The owners are super kind and welcoming. Overall, if you love anything bread pastries, you must stop by Loaf. The owners clearly have a passion for what they do and it shows in every aspect of the bakery, from the food, the inviting atmosphere, and their friendliness.

OH MY GOSH YES.The hot cross bun are you kidding me?This hot cross bun is the thing you didn't know you needed in your life. Go get one immediately.

We stopped in and grabbed a few pastries and they were amazing. The service was great. The food was so flakey, and delicious. So glad we stopped in!

I’m a 58-year-old man trying to keep in shape—besides round, that is—and this place isn’t doing me any favors. When you hand someone, like me, a perfectly baked, one-meter-long baguette that’s still warm, you’d expect that person to take some responsibility for their choices. But no! The guy behind the counter, donning a mask—not just for show, but a COVID mask, giving off a vibe of kindness—just smiles at you and wishes you a good day. How can someone act like that and still sleep well at night? Here’s a tip: the baguettes come out at 10:30 a.m., and they go fast, so I’ll see you there at 10:30. I’ll be the one who resembles a round shape!

Delicious chocolate croissants and pastries! However, the shop is small and lacks seating.