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Wildflower Bread Company
Categories: Restaurants Sandwiches Food Bakeries Sandwiches, Bakeries [Edit]
3425 E Baseline RdSte 101
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 507-9565
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 6 am - 8 pm
Sat-Sun 7 am - 8 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
41 reviews for Wildflower Bread Company
Review Highlights
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"...Double R chopped Salad and Roast Beef&Gorgonzola sandwich." In 2 reviews -
"I suggest the butternut squash rav." In 3 reviews -
"If you like soup, try the Potato Cream Cheese." In 2 reviews
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41 reviews in English
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Review from Melissa K.
Gilbert, AZ
4/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
Bread-eaters. EAT HERE.
This bread is so fresh and tasty.
Try ANY of their soups in a bread bowl. All of the soups are hearty and flavorful.
The veggie chili is one of my faves.
The salads are pretty big and come with 2 huge chunks of bread. Everything comes with bread!
Also give them a try for breakfast.
I usually get this egg, brie and apple frittata thing that is sooooo yummy. And the coffee bar is pretty good too. -
Review from Kiana B.
Mesa, AZ
Updated - 3/30/2012
I returned yesterday for lunch and the food and customer service was just as great as the first time. Wildflower is officially my new favorite place for healthy and fresh prepared meals.
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3/23/2012
I loved the atmosphere and of course the food and drinks. I had the hummus salad; it was fresh and… Read more »
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Review from Betty Sue R.
Tempe, AZ
3/30/2012
I love the chopped salad with romaine instead of arugula and chicken...it is so good that I hardly even need any dressing! It is fresh every time and of course, the bread is fantastic! It is one of my favorite places to meet for lunch with friends....cost efficient and super good!!!
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Review from Thea C.
Apache Junction, AZ
I went to this place because of the positive reviews. A Fellow yelper recommended the Potato Cream Cheese soup- so i got it.. and it was awesome and i was definitely doubting it at first..
I also got the roasted turkey brie sandwich (half sandwich with soup), also awesome.. thick slice of BRIE for a brie cheese lover is the way to go!
They have samples of bread and butter at one of the entrances.. we all know what bread tastes like but this was a bonus for me to nimble on while i waited to pick up my order.
:) they had pumpkin cheesecake in the display case!! I haven't tried it but i know its so good.. I'm gonna buy this tomorrow and bring it to thanksgiving dinner! (and act like i made it! just kidding) nom nom nom nom! -
Review from Amanda G.
Mesa, AZ
8/25/2011
Wildflower really is a fantastic place and I feel a bit bad giving them only 4 stars.
Let me say up front that this is a place that I go frequently and I love. However, they have some great food and some...not so great food.
If you like soup, try the Potato Cream Cheese.....even my husband, who's definitely not a soup fan, loved it. It's even better when you get it with the sourdough bread....it's comfort food, what can I say? Their sandwiches are mostly good. There's a few duds in there that I can't stand. I'm not a huge fan of the vegetarian one, it just tasted off to me and was a bit of a different combination of ingredients. Also, their Brie and Ham Frittata? I ended up searching around in it for the bits of ham and egg...I love brie, I just figured out I don't love it in a frittata.
All in all, it really is a great place to go. My husband lives for the braised beef sandwich when they have it and their desserts are fantastic - you can't go wrong with anything in the magic glass case up front!
Plus, the Tempe location is right beside Changing Hands - it's like a two for one deal! :-) -
Review from Sara V.
San Luis Obispo, CA
10/24/2011
Iced coffee? Perfect. Banana walnut pancakes? To die for.
I can't wait until I'm living in the area so I can eat this all the time and get as big as a house. -
Review from Erin A.
Since my first visit, I had 3 fantastic experiences with Wildflower!
Experience 1: Yelp Party: Ultimate Arizona Science Center
We tasted the Double R chopped Salad and Roast Beef&Gorgonzola sandwich. It was so good we came back for seconds! My friend was raving about their sandwiches for days!
Experience 2: Salad with a friend after the gym
My friend ordered a salad (the one we had at the Yelp Party w/o Red onions) while I was going to watch her eat it. I just asked for 2 pieces of Roasted Garlic Bread and expected that I was going to pay for it. Instead, the lady was really nice, and not only didn't charge me, she gave me 4 pieces of the roasted garlic bread. It was so good that we ate in less than 3 mins! Its quite possibly my favorite bread in the area! =)
Experience 3: Excellent Customer Service with Louis and employees
Today my friend and I ate so many good items including:
Chopped Salad (favorite salad to date) - I LOVE the combo of feta, Alaskan salmon, cranberries and sunflower seeds. Its very unique tasting!
BLT Plus (friend's favorite)
Wildflower Almond Tuna
Turkey Waldorf (2nd favorite salad there)
Deserts were very sweet and tasty too! =)
I love the their food because every bite brings out different flavors and you can tell they put a lot of thought into their dishes! I'm a huge fan now!
Its affordable for us students and very welcoming with the friendly staff! =)Listed in: Coffee. Caffiene. Cram.
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2/23/2011
Decent, but mainly overrated.
I came here since it's close to campus to catch up with an old friend.… Read more »
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Review from Randy N.
Gilbert, AZ
1/12/2012
This is a very bright, clean and cheery place with a friendly efficient staff. Wonderful breads and soups, The half sandwich and soup combos are a favorite and you will enjoy whatever version you order. The breakfasts are also excellent. Be prepared to wait for a table at peak hours, since many others have already found this place!
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Review from Marina R.
Gilbert, AZ
7/27/2011
I feel bad giving them a mediocre rating but I'm reviewing what's in their NAME. I drove about 9 miles across Gilbert (that is quite a chore) because I wanted to serve good roast beef sandwiches for dinner and I needed good bread.
I had Boar's Head roast beef, tomatoes, horseradish sauce, avocado, roasted red peppers etc I just needed great bread. Where else in Gilbert should I go? I did a Yelp search and it agreed - to this place.
I arrived around 4:15 and the pickings were slim. I got the last round of sourdough and a small nine grain. I asked her to slice thick, she walked to the slicer and said it has one setting. Okay I'll slice myself.
Because I love Cupcakes I also took a chocolate cupcake and my boys got a chewy brownie each. The total was about $16.
We got home the bread was hard (both) soft on the deep inside so I had to grill the sandwiches with butter not my plan but it's butter, butter fixes everything.
The cupcake frosting was good I ate the top threw away the 'cup' not worth the calories. I only allowed the boys to eat half the brownie each and save the other half for tomorrow as they were huge. The said they were really good.
Basically, I'll buy my bread at the grocery store or at Paradise bakery as the wasted gas and time in the car was not worth it. -
Review from Jeff W.
Gilbert, AZ
5/28/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Have to give it 5 stars because since I moved to Gilbert about 8 months ago, it's probably the restaurant I've gone to the most times. I keep coming back because the food is just pretty darn good.
It's like a Panera but much, much better. They have a good menu with pretty fresh food and good sandwiches.
Their chocolate croissant is also good, but it's not always available. :(
The service is also kind of iffy sometimes, but in spite of everything I keep coming back, so it must be good!! -
Review from Laura S.
Phoenix, AZ
11/14/2011
Sour Dough Bread Boule with Cream Cheese Potato Soup! Yumm Yum! I love the fact that this unit is NOT at a mall. It is accross the street from a upscale strip mall. Food was Great (but they burnt my friends bread boule.) Service was excellent. Young men and women working, but super nice and accomidating. I asked for three soup samples and they were busy! (They had three registers a ringing.) Great people watching. I saw an old cougar, a wicked (plastic surgry nightmare) stepmom, and a few other interesting people. The breadboule was cheap. Under six bucks.
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Review from Valerie P.
Sunset Valley, TX
Love, love, love this place. The menu is fantastic. They actually have steel cut oatmeal! Wildflower Bread Company is following the same line as Panera Bread, Paradise Bakery and Atlanta Bread Company, but better, exponentially better. They have the best soups! I love the Portabello Mushroom and Tomato Basil Soup. The salads are fresh, crisp and have an abundance of veggies. One big plus is the salads are not overpowered with dressing.
I will be back! -
Review from Larry S.
Phoenix, AZ
3/12/2011
Gonna have to give this place a big ole' fat "MEH."
My son had the "Turbo BLT" or whatever they called it. The cheddar cheese overwhelmed the taste - my son had to take it off the bread. The "avocado" advertised was some kind of tasteless guacamole paste.
I had the Beef & Gorgonzola sammich. Nothing remarkable about it - it was basically flavorless.
I usually judge sammich places by asking myself, "Can I easily make a better sammich than this myself in my own kitchen?"
The answer today for both sammiches was a resounding "HECK YES."
The coconut pie was good. Not great, just good.
I can't see a return trip in my future.
P.S. Overhearing a young employee telling another one "I got my period today" and having the other one reply "I did too" does not seem very professional. I understand how perfectly natural that conversation is - but as an employee on the job, you really shouldn't have customers
overhearing that sort of thing, should you?
UPDATE: The founder contacted me and refunded my money. And gave me a $20 gift card. I'm going back to give them another shot. Good business practice, standing behind and defending the company like that. To be admired. More companies should be so proactive. Kudos. -
Review from Rebecca S.
Gilbert, AZ
12/7/2011
My family and I love this place!!! The food is so tasty! I love soup in the winter and salad in the summer so I can come here year round.... My favorite soup is the potato cream cheese and the broccoli cheese and you just can't go wrong with the Mediterranean Salad. Among my favorites of soups and salad I also have to say that I have all wonderful experiences with all the different foods I've tried there. The BLT with Avocado and Cheese, The Ham Sandwich and the Raviolis!!! Okay I'm hungry again.
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Review from Joseph A.
Mesa, AZ
11/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
They have it all: salads, soups, sandwiches, coffee. All fresh, high quality and decently priced. Your only problem may be finding a seat.
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Review from KC M.
Tempe, AZ
1/25/2011
LOVE this place ~ IF I had to only choose one resturant to order from this one might be my top choice. It's so clean, with healthy food and good, fast, friendly service. They have the BEST salads!
One of my farovite personal treats is to ride my bike to Wildflower Bread Company and have their delicious coffee and a Bearclaw pastry. (Yeah, I know it sounds anti-productive to ride a bike to eat a pastry ~ but it's better than driving to eat pastry!)
They have a very nice outside eating area, too. I often go here by myself just to enjoy the beautiful Arizona weather, nice people and great food. I always feel blessed when I leave. They seemed blessed as well ~ they always seem to have a full house. Blessings to them. : ) KC -
Review from Judi M.
Gilbert, AZ
10/28/2010
I have never ordered something, I did not like!!!!!
There soups, sanwiches, bread, bagels, sweet treats, and salads are GrEaT!!!! If you arrive at 3 or later, you can order some awesome pasta. I suggest the butternut squash rav., it is a bowel of creamy goodness.
The place is clean & the staff is friendly. It is also a great place to study or do work. They have free WiFi. Now that the weather is cooling down they have some outside tables to sit and enjoy your yummy food. -
Review from Mandy M.
Phoenix, AZ
1/7/2011
What I love most about this place is:
1. Pesto Chicken pasta
2. Portion sizes are big
3. Endless samples of their bread of the day
I've told people this before, that I'm a true 'bread person' through and through. You don't know what that means? It means that I tend to get full off the complimentary bread before my meal even makes it to the table. There's just something about bread+butter.... mmm..
ANYWAY, this is a nice "let's talk over lunch" or "read my book over lunch" kinda place. Definitely a bistro meets internet cafe tone. Perfect ambiance for a lunch date, a working lunch, or a hungry bite if you're getting your tires rotated next door. It's not really an "in and out", as it takes a while to get your order but you can kill time here easily. -
Review from Jeff M.
7/12/2010
Always struggle with great places like Wildflower Bread Company that has multiple locations. I love them all.
I've been a fan of WBC since they first opened, and tried many of their spots around the state. I'm partial to their soups and cookies.
One suggestion I have - take home a loaf of bread! It's amazing how few people I see really buy a loaf of this tasty, fresh stuff to take home. Get your wonderful meal, but get a bread to go! -
Review from Violeta H.
Gilbert, AZ
6/24/2009 3 Check-ins Here
Wildflower Bread is on my breakfast rotation/list in Gilbert because of their consistency.
What I have tried so far:
Yummy eggs & sausage sandwich which includes, green onion, roasted red pepper, cheddar served on a Ciabatta Roll, Banana Walnut Pancakes with warm syrup. One of my favorites, Organic Steel Cut Oatmeal. Bonus: they bake their bread daily.
Service:
Friendly and helpful, Free Wi-fi
Atmosphere:
Order your food and the staff brings your food based on the number you were provided, simple.
Their breakfast is affordable and enjoyable -without drinks for two people, approx 15.00, and with coffee or OJ, approx 20.00 dollars.
I love breakfast, and would love to add other breakfast spots.Listed in: I love Breakfast
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Review from Lucky P.
Dallas, TX
5/10/2010
Just got back from the best lunch EVER!
I had a braised beef sandwich, which is new on the menu.
Braised beef and mashed potatoes on grilled ciabatta, served with horseradish cream and au jus. It was absolutely perfect and under $10. -
Review from Christina A.
Chandler, AZ
10/16/2010 2 Check-ins Here
I have yet to be disappointed by anything I get here! I have my usuals but once in a while i like to order something different and come to find out almost every time whatever i try next turns into my favorite! The pasta, the salad, the bread, the sandwiches the desserts...its all yummy! and they have free WiFi!!
The environment is great, the service is great, the food is great...what more could you ask for? :o) -
Review from Sami O.
Mesa, AZ
3/30/2011
Once upon a time, I said to myself, "I would never, ever, drink veggie-blended soup!" But my life changed when I took a sip of their butternut squash soup that my mom ordered *insert heavenly music*
It. Was. AMAZING. I couldn't believe it was butternut squash. Actually, I still don't believe it. How is it possible that a veggie-blended soup could taste soooo good?
Don't let the word "butternut" scare you! Just give it a try~ -
Review from emmy j.
Scottsdale, AZ
8/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
Came here for the first time after some fun apartment hunting. It was cloudy, hot, and I was feeling horrible from a bad cold. I figured a little bit of comfort food would make me feel better, and even with the hot weather, I wanted some soup! My fiance and I shared a spicy cuban sandwich and a bowl of broccoli cheddar soup. Both were super good, and I felt much much better. Although I loved our meal, I think the 5 star rating is thanks to the cranberry oatmeal cookie. O-M-G it was the most moist, most delicious cookie I have ever had. WOW sooo soft mmmm.. and the cranberries reminded me of thanksgiving. Get that cookie, you won't regret it!
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Review from Morgan B.
Gilbert, AZ
3/1/2011
I love Wildflower. It is really wonderful and we've been going for years (my parents actually eat there every Friday night on their weekly "date night"). Recently, the place is PACKED with tons of people, which is really a great thing and a testament to the establishment. It has direct competition with Paradise right across the street, but Wildflower is heads above when it come to food, quality, selection and--the staff. The staff is incredible and so nice. It's really great to see that in a restaurant.
I guess the only complaint that I have is that a lot of people come and study there, due to the free wi-fi. That's great, but it's a bit rough when they take up all the booths on a Friday night and there's just one person sitting at each booth. All the booths are taken up and we (and other families) come in and don't have big enough places to sit.
Great food. Great service. Oh and don't forget to try the Red, White and Blue bread! YUM! -
Review from Kellie C.
Tempe, AZ
1/10/2011
I love the Wildflower Bread company. The have a nice menu and the price is decent. However, after my visit to this particular location yesterday, I have to rate this a 2 star. Service was the reason for only 2 stars. The place was not all that busy but yet it took me 15 minutes to flag someone down to clean the table I selected. And the person I flagged down seemed annoyed that I asked him to wipe the table down. Next, I'm standing at the register for a few minutes waiting to order, the guy at the register keeps his head down as he is busy doing something and then just walks away, No acknowledgment of my existence, no I'll be right back, just walks away. Not one staff member at this location had a smile on their face. Not one person was friendly or seemed happy to be servicing customers.
On a more positive note I will say that the Food was good and delivered to my table timely. -
Review from Emily W.
Piedmont, CA
3/5/2008
I used to work at a bakery, so I have a soft spot for bread companies/places. Some things are better than others. The veggie sandwich is very tasty, but falls apart really easily. I tried the butternut squash pasta, and it was too sweet... it was almost desert-like while trying to be savory. Anyways, it didn't work for me, but the other day I got linguine with clams and that TOTALLY hit the spot with the yummy garlic bread. Pastas are available after 3pm, are at a good price point, with a good portion size. It's not like I'm going to feed you for three meals, but its filling if you have the bread with the meal. They also have some pastries that I haven't tried, but look very appealing.
Oh, also free wifi, but please don't be talking on your bluetooth while online shopping the whole time. That bugs. -
Review from Henry A.
Phoenix, AZ
9/26/2011
Love this place. Great prices, Healthy eating, fun hangout
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Review from David G.
Chandler, AZ
9/6/2011
Great food love the spicy meat ball :)
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Review from Amy S.
8/12/2010 2 Check-ins Here
I've been wanting to try Wildflower Bread Company for awhile now, but since there's not one near my house, it's just never happened. But, I'm impressed - it's delicious!
You walk up to the counter and place your order... sandwiches, soups, and pastries. I had a half sandwich and soup and it was great. The cheddar broccoli soup and big chunks of broccoli in it... a welcome change from many other chains' soups.
The employees were exceptionally cheerful and quick to get customers' orders together. My only complaint is there there isn't one closer to my house! -
Review from mo t.
Portland, OR
2/13/2011
I have going there at least 1 per week and have been the biggest fan!
HOWEVER
Their quality has been going DOWN DRAMATICALLY. I ordered the same salad 4 times in a row, which is my favorite on their menu. EACH TIME, it was missing a new element, either they did not put any cheese in it, or put half of the bread it's supposed to come with, or lacking some of the veggies.
Their portions have gone smaller.
It's unfortunate that to save money they are trying to rip off people by small changes that are supposed to go unnoticeable, such as repetitively not putting cheese, which is the most expensive part of the salad, and not telling their clients.
They also have advertised a vegetarian chili which had full chunks of chicken in it.
I am SO DISAPPOINTED that my favorite eating place in town is becoming one that I would not recommend to anyone. -
Review from Brian S.
Phoenix, AZ
3/16/2011
Ate here for the first time today. I had the chicken pesto on foccacia bread, which was excellent. The service was good, the sandwich was great, and I really appreciated the free Wifi.
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Review from John K.
Gilbert, AZ
3/10/2011
I finally made it to this place after hearing nothing but great reviews from others. Now I can see why it is held in such high regard. If you are a fan of Paradise Bakery, this place is better...hands down. At first glance, it appears to be identical, but on closer look it wins in two important categories. First, the vast menu blows away the Paradise selection of "like 3 items" There are countless sandwhiches, salads, soups and deserts. Second of all, the prices are incredible. It is very affordable for the quality and quantity of food. Finally, the food is excellent. Not that I have a problem with Paradise, but given the choice, Wildflower wins every time..
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Review from Nancy P.
Gilbert, AZ
Good food, creative sandwich combos (my current fave is the turkey and brie), interesting soups (such as lobster bisque, asparagus, curry), quick service (they bring it to your table) and free wifi!
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Review from Kristin M.
Phoenix, AZ
3/24/2009
Took a friend from out of town here. Back home, we have Panera, which is similar to this place. Very delicious. Can get a little pricy, but I'll pay it just to eat better food. The butternut squash soup melted in my mouth. The caesar salad was delicious too. If you feel like soup and salad, or sandwich, this is the place to go!
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Review from Earl C.
9/2/2008 3 photos
my sister and a few friends went for a morning road bike ride to this place.
the food was great and light but yet filling. i didn't feel like i ate a pan of grease after eating here. it was a good quality, healthy breakfast.
the customer service was great!! they were really friendly and helpful with what we needed.
i will definitely come back to this place and enjoy myself a honey cured-ham with apple and brie cheese breakfast. YUMMMY!!! -
Review from Jennifer C.
Gilbert, AZ
6/10/2008
I have been frequenting this restaurant for lunch for a long time. My favorite item on the menu is the 1/2 and 1/2 Continental Chicken sandwich with a caesar salad. This sandwich comes with carmelized onions and some kind of horseradish sauce which gives it just the right kick. I also love their soups. It's a nice atmosphere for lunch with a friend.
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Review from Erik F.
Gilbert, AZ
1/14/2011
There are just too many choices on the menu, and everything sounds so good. Its one of those good problems, because everything I've tried has been delicious. The food is also very reasonable price considering the high quality of the ingredients.
I usually get a sandwich; the roast beef and gorgonzola, spicy meatball, and braised beef are all terrific, and my wife loved the roasted sweet potato sandwich. They have a rotating selection of several soups, and the corn and green chile bisque was outstanding.
And then there's breakfast, which is served until 2 on the weekend (awesome). I love the sausage and egg sandwich, and the home fries, but you can't go wrong with the frittatas, french toast or pancake varieties (including lemon ricotta). They pour a good cup of coffee, including espresso drinks, and the scones are another favorite of my wife.
With this establishment being a bakery, there is a large selection of delicious breads and pastries to take home, also at a decent price.
There's not too much to say about the service. You place your order at the counter, and they bring it out to you. Sometimes they are slow to clear the tables.
My stomach is growling just writing this review. I would give it 4.5 stars if I could. What do you say Yelp, how about half stars? -
Review from Tara M.
Mesa, AZ
Updated - 9/17/2010
My new favorite dish at Wildflower is their chopped salad (I substitute chicken for the salmon). It is sublime! Still loving this location. I feel they've even stepped up their customer service.
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7/17/2009
Like this location much better than the one in Tempe. It's bigger and has better service. The food… Read more »
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Review from Michael W.
Gilbert, AZ
12/26/2009
My wife and I both got the hummus plate to go today. We've had it before and I know it is normally a good dish. My wife's was good but mine was quite bad. The vegetables were wilted and dehydrated and the hummus was still partially frozen. This was obviously prepared either yesterday or, more likely since yesterday was Christmas, the day before. Although I like the Wildflower Bread Company food in general, I would not recommend this particular outlet.
