Today was the second time I've been to the new Julia's Bakery. It recently relocated to the plaza near Trader Joe's and Weight Watchers. At first I thought that this was a bad move because although the parking in their old location was terrible, it was closer. It is a little further down the road but well worth it, I think. You walk into the bakery door and just see a bright, bustling, clean bakery. The smell of delicious sweets hits you in the face. In front of you stand about 5 or 6 young girls with their red Julia's tshirts on ready to serve you. To the right is the cashier's post, and more baked goods. To the left, are a few tables and the sandwich station. I went in today to get some Italian bread for dinner tonight, Irish Soda bread for dinner on Monday, and perhaps a sandwich.
Let me just start off by saying - I love it there!!!! I love bakeries. I really wish there were more decent ones. *If any employee at Duffy's is reading this post- consider using Julia's for Irish soda bread and the crescia bread- we all miss it!!* Emerald Bakery is not that great. I love their bread, hard rolls, and scones, but anything out of that realm is really pretty crappy. Anyway- back to Julia's. I am so so so happy they put tables in there. If Libby's weren't located in the un-parkable hood, I would go there every week for coffee and pastries, but it is, so Julia's could quite possibly fit that bill. There were plenty of people in the bakery but there was a large number of workers there as well. I was helped right away. I ordered my two breads and had them sliced. Such a nice service to slice the bread. While she was slicing, I noticed the Crescia bread and all of the other breads they offer. I love fresh bread. I wish that I could live that life where you go here and there to pick up your fresh foods instead of having to go to one grocery store. I could get my bread at Julia's, fresh produce from Treat's or Bishop's, and my meat from... well there are no butchers but that's what I would love to be able to do. I realize it's too chaotic and expensive to do so but the thought is always there. Maybe in the summer. I wish I could live my summer life everyday. I would love to just sit there one day and look at all of the different types of baked goods they have there. I always feel on the spot when I have to order. I really want to look long and hard at all the cases.
While I was getting the breads, DJ went and ordered me a sandwich. They used to sell sandwiches there a while ago but they stopped for a bit. But hey- now they're back! I ordered the Indian River sandwich on a hard roll which is turkey breast, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and cranberry sauce. Oh my word! It's fabulous. The turkey is just cold cut turkey but so thin and so fresh! The rolls are out of this world and together it makes a perfect sandwich. The sandwich also came with a pickle and a finger-sized brownie. I was thrilled! It was the best lunch I've had in a long time. If that could be packed in my lunch bag everyday I think I would be a much nicer person. (wink, wink, Deej). While I ate a sandwich, Mr. Sweets ate a huge slice of bungalow cake. It was a huge slice and you could see the slice of banana on it. It wasn't sliced into little discs, it was sliced down the middle long-ways. (Like a hot dog) The cake looked delicious and it was covered with whipped cream. I also noticed a sign with breakfast sandwiches and specials. They have a few selected breakfast items that you can get with a medium coffee for $3. Items like a bagel, a roll with butter, a scone, cinnamon buns, coffee rolls, muffin, etc. They also make some flavored coffees. I've also had their sweet poppy horns. Very good. Not as good as Rocco's but again, since that's in the hood, Julia's will do. The Italian bread (they offer both the round loaf and long loaf) was fantastic. The Irish soda bread is also very good. I did not eat the loaf I purchased today yet, but I've had it in the past and it's good. It has caraway seeds and is loaded with raisins. I love Julia's whipped cream rolls, especially the lemon. They have wonderful coffee cake, cupcakes, tarts, cookies, everything! I'm not even a sweet lover!
To sum up, I absolutely love, love, love Julia's Bakery! The new location is bigger, brighter, more accessible. It's just absolutely wonderful. I recommend it for any of your baked goods needs. Please go and support Julia's. I don't want to see another wonderful Mom and Pop place go out of business. Grab a sandwich, a coffee, and dessert for later. You can't go wrong! I'm feeling very full now... until my next bite!
