Great Harvest Bread has been baking whole grain breads since the 70′s long before it was trendy. Founders, Pete & Laura Wakeman opened their first bakery in Great Falls, MT. Word spread fast about their uniquely flavorful bread made with pure-and-simple ingredients and wheat purchased from local farmers. It didn’t take long before neighbors asked about starting up their own Great Harvest. In 1978, the freedom franchise was born and the next bakery opened in Kalispell, Montana. Slowly and organically, Great Harvest began to grow into the nation’s first family of independently owned and operated whole grain bread bakeries. Authenticity, a spirit of camaraderie and individuality remain the foundation of the organization. in 1982, Peggy & Paul opened the Boise bakery at its current location on Fairview Avenue. For 25 years, they got up early and stayed there late to handcraft wonderful whole grain breads for the bread lovers of Boise. In 2007, Zach & Mallari with almost 10 years of bakery experience purchased the Boise bakery and continue to own and operate the store at its original location today. The owners are very involved in the day to day operations of the bakery. Next time you stop in, introduce yourself!

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