Breadsmith

This is the best place to get fresh bread in Lakewood! The best bread I have ever had. Very fresh and great variety. Service is great and price is very reasonable for fine artisan breads.

It seems to be more difficult to find good bread so I was over the moon when I discovered The Breadsmith. Every loaf has been delicious and freezes very well if need be. They are pricier than what you would pay at the grocery store bakery, but it is worth it for the quality.

Such a great find! Bread smith has tons of options daily. From traditional to sweet treats everything I’ve tried is amazing. There is often a mini loaf for breads which is perfect to try new breads. Amazing customer service always happy to answer questions. My family loves when I bring bread smith.

Breadsmith is a definite «go-​to» place for FRESH bread and outstanding customer service! Whenever I am looking for great, crusty breads the Breadsmith is my go-​to place. Always pleasant, always fresh. their peasant bread is one of our favorites!
And don’t you dare leave without an American Spoon jam or preserve. Holy smokes. (expensive) but TOTALLY indulgent! The best you will ever have.

I have actually dreamt about the sourdough bread at Breadsmith. I like a nice crusty sourdough with a soft center and that perfect pungent smell… Breadsmith does it perfectly. The crust is crisp and fresh without being hard and dangerous to the roof of your mouth. They have lots of tasty treats that I can’t wait to try more. Service was friendly and prices were fair.
They also provide a punch card and I think that little thing says a lot about the way they treat their customers. They also do good things in the community like donating leftover bread. I’m happy to support a local company who gives back to their neighborhood while delivering a fantastic product!

I think I found my happy place. Presentation was gorgeous, a perfect little bakery with a very intimate feel. In addition to breads they have dipping oils and spreads for sale.
I found right what I wanted quickly and the staff were quick to assist me. They even set me up with their punch card (purchase a dozen get one free) and gave me 3 punches to get me started as a newbie. The prices were fair, $ 3.50 for my baguette.
The French baguette was perfectly moist with a crunchy crust, perfect for the bruchetta I made. It disappeared quickly! Everything looked delicious and it was hard not to buy more! I wonder what happens to the day old bread and if they donate it.
An A++.

Holy Cinnamon Roll! I know I shouldn’t have eaten you all by myself, but you were so DARN good! I just couldn’t control myself.
I popped into Breadsmith after church on Sunday because I was feeling the need for something sweet. I tried Blackbird Bakery first, because well, I like them I’ve been before, but alas, they were closed for their summer break. So I whipped out my trusty Unilocal ap and whoa nelly, someone posted a pic of a GORGEOUS looking cinnamon roll.
I walked in and there were a few people in front of me. I was a bit confused as to whether I waited for someone to ask me if I needed help, like at a deli counter, or whether I should go to the register, pay and place my order. The workers, while friendly, seemed a bit harried, and I think for a new-​comer this portion of the experience was unclear and un-​organized.
The cinnamon roll was SO delicious. Normally I’m wishing a cinnamon roll had more frosting because the inside is dull and too much boring bread… not at Breadsmith! I honestly wish there had been more of the inside of the bread. I love the whole thing and couldn’t believe how amazing it was. I also purchased a brioche cinnamon loaf for home for making French toast. De-​lish!
Breadsmith offers a punch card too for those who purchase frequently. Be sure to get one when you go. The girl at the register was happy give me a few extra punches to et me started.
Stop on by and get some amazing fresh bread. I’m sure you’ll find something you’ll like!

I can’t believe this weekend was the first time I visited this place. I have been missing out! This place is small but packs a punch with the freshness of their bread. It’s made daily and if you visit their website you can see what breads are offered on that particular day.
When I stopped in they had a about 4 different breads that you could request to sample. I tried the Tuscan herb and it was great! I ended up buying the Multi-​Grain and Ciabatta Bread. My family and I made paninis for Father’s Day.
I can’t wait to come back and try some of the specialty breads!

I was listening to WKSU on my way to Lakewood on a Friday afternoon, when I heard a clip about this place. They were describing the breadmaking process, and some of the breads they served. Naturally, being the bread lover that I am, in my head I was asking– «where is this wonderful place, and why haven’t I heard of it before??» When they mentioned the place was in Lakewood, I put the address in my GPS faster than you can say French Baguette and sped over.
When I walked in the door, I was greeted by the smell of sweet sweet carbohydrates, and my heart warmed with joy. This place has EVERY bread you could ever imagine. Baguettes, rolls, old world loaves, Italian, dessert breads, cinnamon rolls, nut rolls. Ohhhhhh man, I’m drooling just thinking about it.
They have a rotation in which they cook some of the more common breads every day, and some of their specialty ones on a more sporadic schedule. Fortunately, they have copies of their schedule in house, so you can grab one to put on your fridge as a reference. They also have ingredient lists for all of their breads, and some FAQs about their bakery.
I ended up choosing some rolls to use as hamburger buns, a loaf of Rustic Italian, and a mini loaf of Banana walnut. One thing I really appreciate about this place is that they offer a lot of their regular and dessert breads in smaller or ½ sizes, which is great for people like myself that can’t finish a whole loaf in a week, especially since none of their breads have any preservatives, so naturally they won’t last as long as your standard Wonder bread. They recommend freezing your bread if you need it for later, then sticking it back in the oven to crisp back up when you need it.
I have been back twice in a week since the first time I visited, I get really excited by the fact that no matter how many times I come back, there are always new breads to try out. Their customer service is also FANTASTIC. The girls working there were clearly passionate about what they do, and eager to tell me about some of the breads they offer. They also have a punch card, kind of like those gas station coffee cards– purchase 11 loaves get the 12^th free or something like that. (Not that I needed the incentive to come back, but it’s a nice perk!).
My only complaint about this place– and it’s a small complaint– is that they only have one setting for their bread slicer. Some breads I prefer to be sliced a little thicker, but whatever, I can deal. I just slice those breads at home.
Suffice it to say, I would HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone who is a bread lover, or prioritizes using more natural/​chemical free foods. I get a warm feeling inside shopping here, and I think you will too!

Redress is a few stores down and I’m occasionally there for work stuff. Rachel at Redress always gets us some tasty treats from Breadsmith when we have a photo shoot. Last week I had some cheese bread (which was like the cool, older brother to stuff crust on pizza) and it was amazing!
Also I devoured some cookies. Chocolate chip and something that looked like oatmeal without the raisins and had sugar on top. I inhaled them. Amazing. I have to keep away from this place and only visit on special occasions. So awesome!

This place is just a few blocks from my house and I stop by at least once a week. For pretty much the same price as bread from the grocery store, you can buy a tasty, fresh loaf of quality bread. There are a variety of types, but my favorites are the sourdough and Italian. Great for sandwiches!
They also offer a bread card, where you get a free loaf after you have purchased a certain amount of their bread.
If you live in Lakewood and haven’t been here yet, I would recommend that you do so.

I used to really enjoy their product, however probably starting a year or so ago, like in about fall of 2013 I noticed that most of the breads started getting kind of a ashy taste, like maybe they aren’t cleaning out their oven as often or as thoroughly as they should.
I would love to buy their product again but the last few times have been to disappointing. I would love to maybe buy dough from them, especially the buttertop, definitely my favorite, if that was at all possible that would be stellar, that way I could even bake it free form, yum.
So, today’s rating averages my lovely past experiences and my lacking recent ones.

Ventured in for the first time a few days ago. Picked up some sourdough bread. Staff is extremely curtious and friendly. I was in and out in a flash. The smell is so good when you walk in. Cant wait to try more!

Best customer service, (friendly, and fast). I’m will not be going to Panera bread ever after experiencing Breadsmith. Also of course, ALWAYS fresh delicious bread, scones, muffins and everything else :)
My picks: Chocolate chip cookies are excellent and so are their cranberry scones. They also have samples, and mini breads to buy as well.
Breadsmith, I hope you will never cheap out on your ingredients or the way you make your bread.

The french peasant is amazing! And the staff is so friendly. I haven’t branched out from the french peasant yet, but there are always samples for you to try before you commit to a whole loaf. I haven’t had a bad experience yet!

I have had the pleasure of frequenting this establishment for 2 – 3 years now, and not once have they ever disappointed me, well, except when I don’t get there in time to get my nut rolls for the weekend! The bread is so fresh and aromatic. French Peasant is my family’s favorite. It makes the best toast. I love the dipping oils and jams they have there as well, all high quality. When I entertain, this is the first store I hit for a truly spectacular evening of food.

Oh for the love of bread!
I live really close by to Breadsmith so I find it odd that I just discovered this place recently after my co-​worker raved about it. Now I don’t think I’ll go anywhere else.
Each bread has a very distinct flavor with it’s own characteristics. My favorite is the Tuscan Herb (just add some butter or have it by itself and you will immediately go to bread heaven) and the Sour Dough.
They have a rewards card where they punch it for each loaf you buy. Then when it’s filled, you get a free loaf (and it can be the most expensive one!). They also offer free samples.
Deeeeelish!

Will someone please transport this place to Denver for me?
Running some errands with the BF one morning and had to pick up some bread. Breadsmith is the only option worth having in Lakewood and I’m happy it is.
I’m convinced that carbs = happiness. Fresh baked bread, muffins, and scones smell of sweet dough. You walk in the front door and are immediately greeted by friendly smiles from the women behind the counter. I was hit with the aroma of fresh baked goods and I was entranced by the walls stacked high with a collection of loaves of bread. The choices were endless:
Rustic Italian
French Baguette
Sourdough
Rye
Honey Wheat
The Rustic Italian has a soft interior with a crispy outer crust, it’s perfect for sandwiches or dipping in a savory olive oil.
They offer so much more as far as variety and can also slice to order if needed. In addition to their breads they also offer morning breakfast items including muffins, scones, and dessert breads. They offer a bread of the day or a special of the day if you like. Check their website for details.
You will not find better baker goods anywhere in the area, this should be your destination no questions asked. You’ll be amazed with the quality and quantity you receive for the price.

One word: SOURDOUGH
Sean and I can polish off one of Breadsmith’s sourdough loaves in just a couple of days. If there’s one thing I can’t stand its a weak-​tasting sourdough — one where you can just barely get that tangy flavor and you have to think real hard to convince yourself it’s there. No such trouble with this stuff. The just-​right tangy sourdough from this place is the real deal. Mostly we just toast it with butter for late evening snacks but I also use it for BLTs, hot ham and swiss sandwiches, etc. Excellent every time and reasonably priced.
I do believe sourdough is a daily bread but I have been in once or twice when they haven’t had it. I was quite sad on these occasions but the circumstance just allowed me to try one of their other flavors, all of which have been very good as well. They’ve got a whole monthly calendar you can take to tell you which specialty loaves are upcoming in the rotation. So many choices it’s crazy!
Service is always friendly — you choose whether you’d like your bread sliced for free or left as is and they’ve got a punch card loyalty program to earn you free loaves as well.
All in all, an excellent local bakery. Try the sourdough! ;)

Visiting the folks back in Lakewood and mama says: «We need bread.»
«Where should I go?» the good son replies.
Mama again: «That place on Detroit…»
Good son: «Uhh…I haven’t lived here for over 20 years.»
Mama again: «Take the car, you’ll find it, it will be right in front of your eyes if you just look.»
Perturbed, yet still good son huffs: «OK, where are the car keys?»…
So off I go, in pursuit of bread somewhere on Detroit Rd. I make my way west through Lakewood and don’t see any promising signs, but then wait… could mama have meant Giant Eagle? No way. That is not a bread store, although I’m sure they SELL bread and it is just off Detroit Rd. I discard that momentary lapse in judgment and I keep going west and now I make it to downtown Lakewood. Could my quest be over… I see it, the sign, Panera! My smile begins to disappear as my brain cells start firing — just because they have the word BREAD in their name doesn’t mean they are THE bread store. Close, but this is not horseshoes people, this is bread we are talking about, this is about carbs, screw Atkins.
Westward ho! And then, finally it appears to me, as I pass W. Clifton and Detroit Rd., just like mama said «right in front of your eyes if you just look», Breadsmith– Artisan Breads.
I so badly want to make a U-​Turn to get the one remaining parking spot left on Detroit, but I resist the impulse, this is Lakewood OH and one doesn’t even consider jaywalking let alone making U-​Turns. Eventually I park (no dedicated lot and if you park in the church lot across W. Clifton then you will have to answer to a much higher authority… Baker Towing) and walk into bread heaven. I have found it, this is THE BREAD store on DETROIT in Lakewood!
The first thing you will encounter when you open the door to Breadsmith, aside from the aural ding of the bell, is that sensational, memory inducing, and completely reassuring smell of freshly baked bread. This is a great start to your experience; then you hear the cheerful and sincere sound of the employee, not only offering to help, but also giving you a warm greeting. Nice. There is a lot to choose from, so I play it safe and select the Rustic Italian, free form, and not sliced. This is one of their Everyday breads, as in the make it each and every day they are open. In no way is the taste every day however, it is exceptional! I like the crust, the way the bread slices, the taste, the all-​around goodness. Breadsmith also has a rotation of different breads for each day, like Greek Olive Focaccia on Saturdays, too bad it was Sunday, no wait, Brioche Cinnamon Swirl, YES!
Just like mama says, open your eyes and you will find THE BREAD store on Detroit Rd.