Bread & Chocolate – French
This sun-drenched cafe invites guests into a space filled with the comforting aroma of golden, toasted bread and the rhythmic sizzle of the panini press. Each sandwich is a masterclass in texture, featuring artisan loaves pressed to a perfect crunch to reveal molten layers of cheese, savory meats, and garden-fresh fillings. From hearty breakfast paninis layered with fluffy eggs and potatoes to savory midday melts, every bite offers a warm, soulful escape that lingers long after the last crumb.
867 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105 +16512281017 https://www.breadandchocolatebakery.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: French
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Bread & Chocolate
Dairy-Free at Bread & Chocolate
Bread & Chocolate in Saint Paul has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cinnamon Swirl, Vegetarian Spread Sandwich and Peanut Butter + Jelly Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Bread & Chocolate
Bread & Chocolate in Saint Paul has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gluten Free Scone, Gluten Free Banana Cake and Gluten Free Cookie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Bread & Chocolate
Bread & Chocolate in Saint Paul has 35 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus Melt Panini, Cinnamon Swirl and Tuna Melt Panini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Bread & Chocolate
Bread & Chocolate in Saint Paul has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cinnamon Swirl, Vegetarian Spread Sandwich and Peanut Butter + Jelly Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Bread & Chocolate
Bread & Chocolate in Saint Paul has 24 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cinnamon Swirl, Scone and Butter Croissant. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Bread & Chocolate
Bread & Chocolate in Saint Paul has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus Melt Panini, Brownie and Egg Salad Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Bread & Chocolate
Bread & Chocolate in Saint Paul has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Egg Salad Sandwich and Baked Ham Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Bread & Chocolate
Bread & Chocolate in Saint Paul has 23 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus Melt Panini, Scone and Butter Croissant. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Bread & Chocolate
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Muffin | 252.1 g | 58.1 g |
| Three Spread Sampler | 75.1 g | 39.8 g |
| Tuna Salad Sandwich | 12.8 g | 27.4 g |
| Egg, Potato + Cheese Panini | 47 g | 25.2 g |
| Seafood Spread Sandwich | 54.1 g | 23.9 g |
| Egg, Cheese + Spinach Panini | 20.4 g | 23.8 g |
| Tuna Melt Panini | 55.3 g | 19 g |
| Florentine Croissant | 48.5 g | 16.7 g |
| Scone | 135.4 g | 14.2 g |
| Vegetarian Spread Sandwich | 84.7 g | 13.5 g |
| Standard Box Lunch | 88.4 g | 13.4 g |
| Filled Croissant | 61.8 g | 11.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the incredible main courses and cozy atmosphere, frequently noting that the venue provides one of their favorite recent dining experiences. Reviewers highlight the accommodating service staff who are praised for their attentive nature and for checking in regularly to ensure a seamless meal. This inviting setting is often recommended for its warm ambiance and consistently high-quality service that makes every guest feel well-attended.
Menu
Breakfast Paninis
- Egg + Cheese Panini - $4.75 Dietary tags: Halal Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Egg, Cheese + Spinach Panini - $5.25 Dietary tags: Halal Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Egg, Potato + Cheese Panini - $5.25 Dietary tags: Halal Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham, Egg + Cheese Panini - $5.75 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham, Egg, Potato + Cheese Panini - $5.95 Available at: breakfast, brunch
Lunch Paninis & Sandwiches
- Grilled Cheese Panini - $5.95: Pepper Jack, Cheddar or Provolone Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Vegetarian Panini - $7.95: Choice of two toppings Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat + Cheese Panini - $8.95: Baked turkey, smoked turkey or ham; choice of two toppings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Melt Panini - $8.95: Choice of two toppings Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus Melt Panini - $8.95: Choice of two toppings Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked or Smoked Turkey Sandwich - $7.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Ham Sandwich - $7.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Salad Sandwich - $7.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: lunch
- Egg Salad Sandwich - $7.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: lunch
- Peanut Butter + Jelly Sandwich - $4.75: Veggies not included Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: lunch
- Seafood Spread Sandwich - $7.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: lunch
- Vegetarian Spread Sandwich - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Macrobiotic Available at: lunch
- Three Spread Sampler - $8.95 Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Two Spread Sampler - $7.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads + Sides
- Caesar Salad - $6.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cup of Fresh Fruit - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Chips - $1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Bakery
- Cookie - $3: All varieties Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Gluten Free Cookie - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Shortbread Cookie - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Butter Croissant - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Filled Croissant - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham + Cheese Croissant - $6 Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Florentine Croissant - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Cinnamon Swirl - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pecan Caramel Roll - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Brownie - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Special Bar - $4: Harlequin, Lemon, Magic, or Pecan Pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Fabulous Fudge Bar - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Scotacharoos - $4.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic
- Scone - $3.75: All varieties Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Gluten Free Scone - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Muffin - $2.75: All varieties Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Caramel Apple Cake - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Cardamom Cake - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
- Gluten Free Banana Cake - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
Box Lunches
- Standard Box Lunch - $13: Choice of sandwich on whole wheat or sourdough with lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, and choice of chips or side salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Coffee
- Cold Brew
- Tea
- Cafe Latte
- Chai Latte
- Hot Chocolate
- Cider: Seasonal
Frequently Asked Questions about Bread & Chocolate
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly French cafe stands out for its extensive 30+ dietary options and highly-praised attentive service compared to typical casual venues.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Bread & Chocolate by visiting their website at https://www.breadandchocolatebakery.com for more information.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu features gluten-free banana cake and vegan options, though specific keto or low-carb dishes are not explicitly listed.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Bread & Chocolate has an average rating of 4.0/5, with guests frequently praising the incredible main courses and cozy atmosphere.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests celebrate the cozy, warm ambiance and sun-drenched setting, frequently describing it as an inviting space for a soulful dining experience.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features over 15 varieties of paninis and sandwiches, complemented by a wide range of 30 different dietary options.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The restaurant is family-friendly, offering a cozy atmosphere, attentive service, and kid-friendly menu items like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a casual, budget-friendly French cafe with a cozy atmosphere, attentive service, and extensive options for diverse dietary needs.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Gluten Free Banana Cake works for multiple diets including vegetarian, gluten-free, and pescatarian.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific number of reviews for Bread & Chocolate.
- Is Bread & Chocolate dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Bread & Chocolate has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cinnamon Swirl, Vegetarian Spread Sandwich and Peanut Butter + Jelly Sandwich.
- What can I eat at Bread & Chocolate on a dairy-free diet?
- Cinnamon Swirl, Vegetarian Spread Sandwich and Peanut Butter + Jelly Sandwich carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Bread & Chocolate have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Cinnamon Swirl and Vegetarian Spread Sandwich.
- Is Bread & Chocolate gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Bread & Chocolate?
- Muffin, at roughly 58.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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