Purple Carrot Bread Co. – American
Sunlight streams into this vibrant morning haunt, where the comforting scent of toasted artisan grains and bubbling maple syrup fills the air. Thick slices of house-baked bread are transformed into imaginative canvases, ranging from savory avocado creations to the nostalgic, decadent indulgence of "Elvis" toast and caramelized Bananas Foster waffles. It is a soulful neighborhood retreat that celebrates the artistry of the breakfast table, offering a wholesome yet creative start to the day.
107 Merrimack Street, Lowell MA 01852 https://purplecarrotbreadco.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb, vegan, dairy-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, atkins, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, volumetrics, detox, raw-food, tlc, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, macrobiotic, sirtfood
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the excellent burgers and the comfortable, inviting setting that makes for a perfect group outing. Guests frequently highlight the efficient and attentive service, noting that the staff checks in regularly to ensure a seamless dining experience. Celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere and high-quality comfort food, it remains a highly recommended spot for those seeking a consistently enjoyable meal.
Menu
- Breakfast Panini - $7: Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Steel Cut Oatmeal - $5.5: Apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, toasted almonds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Almond Cranberry Granola - $5.5: Greek yogurt, fresh berries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Artisan Toast - $4.75: Fresh sliced artisan bread, whipped butter or natural peanut butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Avocado Toast - $7: Smashed or sliced avocado on artisan bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Sunrise Avocado Toast - $10.95: Avocado, two poached eggs, chia seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Caprese Avocado Toast - $10.45: Avocado, fresh mozzarella, tomato, balsamic reduction Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Elvis Toast - $6.75: Artisan toast, peanut butter, sliced bananas, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Basic Waffle - $4.5: Maple cinnamon butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bananas Foster Waffle - $5.5: Sliced bananas, caramel drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Red, White & Blue Waffle - $5.5: Strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Oreo Waffle - $5.5: Chocolate sauce, Oreo cookie pieces, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- New England Turkey - $9.45: Turkey, lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar, cranberry mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- BLT - $8.4: Tomatoes, candied bacon, lettuce
- Chicken BLT - $11.5: Roasted chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, candied bacon, garlic aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Vegan Avocado Sandwich - $8: Tabbouleh, hummus, avocado Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Bruschetta Portobello Sandwich - $8.4: Hummus, balsamic reduction, baby spinach, roasted portobello, bruschetta tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Short Rib Grilled Cheese - $13: Braised short ribs, arugula, chipotle aioli, pickled onions, Swiss cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Turkey Cuban - $11.5: Turkey, ham, Swiss, pickles, Dijon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Avocado Turkey Panini - $11.5: Turkey breast, avocado, chipotle aioli, cheddar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Apple & Brie Panini - $8.45: Roasted apples, brie, fig jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Caprese Panini - $8.45: Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, nut-free pesto, balsamic reduction Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Grilled Cheese - $6.5: Cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Super Grilled Cheese - $9.45: Cheddar, swiss, mozzarella, red onion, pesto, tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hipster Grilled Cheese - $9.45: Cheddar, candied bacon, avocado, Dijon mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Ham & Swiss Panini - $8.45: Ham, Swiss, honey Dijon mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tuna Melt - $9.45: Tuna salad, cheddar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Green Monster Bowl - $9.45: Baby kale, red onion, broccoli, asparagus, tomatoes, red cabbage, quinoa, avocado ranch Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Harvest Bowl - $9.45: Baby kale, brown & wild rice, almonds, pickled onions, sweet potatoes, feta, roasted apples, maple dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Mediterranean Bowl - $9.45: Romaine, quinoa, Kalamata olives, feta, crispy chickpeas, tahini dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Thai Bowl - $12: Roasted chicken, brown & wild rice, baby spinach, red cabbage, carrot, spicy peanut sauce, toasted almonds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Margherita Flatbread - $9.25: Sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil oil, grape tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Pepperoni Flatbread - $9.25: Fresh mozzarella, shredded Asiago, sauce, pepperoni Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Broccoli Flatbread - $12.25: White sauce, broccoli, pulled chicken, Asiago Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Bacon Flatbread - $9.25: Crumbled bacon, red sauce, cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Buffalo Chicken Flatbread - $12.25: Buffalo sauce, blue cheese, pulled chicken, ranch dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- House Salad - $8.45: Baby greens, grape tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, red onion, roast shallot vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Caesar Salad - $8.45: Romaine, creamy garlic dressing, croutons, Parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vegan Caesar - $8.45: Kale, tahini dressing, spiced chickpeas, house-made croutons Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Greek Quinoa Salad - $9.95: Quinoa, tomato, cucumber, red onion, olives, kale, citrus dressing, feta, almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Green Goddess Salad - $9.45: Broccoli, asparagus, kale, quinoa, avocado dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood
- Cobb Salad - $11.5: Spring mix, cucumber, tomatoes, corn, carrot, egg, bacon, firecracker ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Harvest Salad - $10.45: Spring mix, roasted apples, feta, pickled onions, sweet potatoes, almonds, maple vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Soup of the Day (12 oz) - $5.5: House-made from scratch Dietary tags: Clean-Eating, Volumetrics
- Soup of the Day (16 oz) - $7: House-made from scratch Dietary tags: Clean-Eating, Volumetrics
- Soup of the Day (32 oz) - $11.95: House-made from scratch Dietary tags: Clean-Eating, Volumetrics
- Lasagna Bolognese (Family Size) - $35: Feeds 5-7 people Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Pot Pie (Family Size) - $35: Feeds 5-7 people Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Short Rib Shepherd’s Pie (Family Size) - $35: Feeds 5-7 people Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Braised Short Ribs (Family Size) - $40: Pan gravy, feeds 5-7 people Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Real Fruit Smoothie - $5: Assorted flavors: Strawberry, Mango, Pina Colada, etc.
- Hot Coffee - $2.5: Cafe Jose
- Cold Brew - $3.5: Cafe Jose
- Spindrift - $2.5: Sparkling water