About the Business
Great Harvest Bread Co. is a locally owned bakery and sandwich shop at 1407 S. Higgins Ave. in Missoula, on the South Higgins corridor between Rose Park and the University District. It makes breads and sweets from scratch each morning, mills Montana-grown wheat in the bakery, and serves breakfast and made-to-order sandwiches alongside its retail loaves.
The Missoula location opened in 1995 and celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2025. Current owner Charlie Scheel told KPAX that the shop's flagship loaf is honey whole wheat, made with freshly milled Montana wheat flour, honey, water, salt and yeast. Daily bread choices include honey whole wheat, honey white, Dakota, cinnamon swirl, apple crunch and rustic sourdough, with specialty loaves rotating by weekday.
The cafe serves breakfast sandwiches from 7 to 11 a.m. Cold sandwiches are available during store hours, while hot sandwiches are served from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The bakery also offers cookies, muffins, scones, rolls, bars, platters, catering and delivery arrangements. Because breads and sweets are made in small batches, the bakery recommends calling ahead for large orders and requests 24 hours' notice for orders of 10 or more sandwiches or loaves.
Great Harvest's local footprint also includes in-kind donations of bread, cookies and raffle items to Missoula-based nonprofit organizations. The official site accepts donation requests and directs customers to call, rather than email, when placing orders.
Profile Researched August 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Harvest Bread Co. Missoula best known for?+
Its flagship honey whole wheat loaf, made from Montana-grown wheat that is milled fresh in the bakery and combined with honey, water, salt and yeast.
What are the current bakery hours?+
The official site lists Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. It does not list Sunday hours, so check the site or call before a special trip.
When are breakfast and hot sandwiches served?+
Breakfast sandwiches are served from 7 to 11 a.m. on store days. Hot sandwiches are served from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; cold sandwiches are available during store hours.
Can I place a large bread or sandwich order?+
Yes. The bakery recommends calling ahead because small-batch items can sell out and asks for 24 hours' notice for orders of 10 or more sandwiches or loaves.
Does Great Harvest Missoula offer catering or delivery?+
Yes. The bakery offers breakfast and dessert platters, lunch catering and large-order pickup. Its current sandwich page says delivery can be arranged for an additional charge.
Can customers sample the bread?+
Yes. The official homepage invites visitors to stop in for a free slice of freshly baked bread.
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