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When it comes to breakfast, a warm croissant with a little bit of strawberry jam and a bowl of ripe organic fruit is one of the best things in the world. Add a cup of fresh brewed coffee to the mix and you’ve got yourself a breakfast fit for kings. But delicious goodness isn’t reserved strictly for mornings; every meal should be scrumptious and delectable. This is why Essence Bakery is our go to source for everything nice when we're in Phoenix, Arizona.
Serving breakfast and lunch, the bakery offers something good whenever hunger strikes. Furthermore, since the business makes it a point to use local and organic products as much as humanly possible, every bite you taste isn’t only good - it’s good for you. Inspired by French, and generally European, cuisine, the food is wonderful but so is the ambiance. The fact that the establishment composts and recycles only makes it that much morel likable.
In the morning, you are welcome to check out the Huevos Frenchos (French style scrambled eggs topped with avocado and French tomato salsa served with roasted fingerling potatoes), Essence Organic Granola (blend of organic oats, barley flakes, wheat flakes, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, organic honey, organic dates, and organic soy milk), and other delicious options. And yes, they have croissants with jam (because what kind of bakery would they be without this staple?).
Lunch gets a bit more elaborate. Opt for the Individual Chicken Potpie (free-range chicken simmered with vegetables and baked in a signature piecrust, served with organic greens with red wine vinaigrette), try the Jalapeño Corque-Monsieur (baked ham, Gruyere cheese and jalapeño sandwich topped with Béchamel), or check out the Organic Arugula and Pepper Bacon salad. No matter what you choose you won’t regret it. And if none of these scrumptious examples float your boat, Essence offers at least another 15 options that are sure to please your palate.
When you come to Essence Bakery make sure to glance over their specials; something unique and totally worth it may be on the menu. There is also a delicious catering menu customers are welcome to glance over. The bottom line is this: Essence is the place to be. Located on 825 W University Drive in Phoenix, Arizona, the establishment is conveniently located less than 10 minutes from Navis Pack and Ship Phoenix, and offers the perfect pick-you-up after you successfully ship off your valuables.
Essence Bakery:
602-296-4958
Tues – Sun: 6:30 am – 3:00 pm
(Closed Mondays)
By Steve Goble, VP of Marketing Communications for Navis Pack & Ship. When he's not spilling packing and shipping secrets, he's spending time with his family at a San Diego Padres or Chargers game. Connect with Steve on Google+ and LinkedIn.
