Daily Bread is my favourite whole foods shop in Cambridge. I have been shopping here for years, decades even. I used to visit all the time back when I lived a little closer to the city but haven’t been back in some time.
After hearing the news that Daily Bread may close due to the challenging economic situation and being unable to replace staff who have since left, they made a ‘use it or lose it’ plea to the community for support.
I decided to pop back to show them some support because of our long history but also to raise awareness through the Cambridge Foodies blog. I have recommended Daily Bread to numerous people over the years and I was always surprised how few people knew it even existed (even from people who live in Kings Hedges). For those still unsure where it is, the map is here.
What I love about Daily Bread is that it offers ethically-sourced products that must follow their strict values. Expect sustainably sourced, locally produced products that avoid the exploitation of others. Think gluten free, GMO free, fair trade, organic, vegan, and a ‘no test on animals’ policy on all products. Much of their profits go to charity and the business is run by a democratic management structure. Essentially making the shop guilt free.
One of the main reasons I come here is for the spices. You get everything from garam masala to herbs to a ton of stuff I have never heard of. There is a wide variety of choices that go beyond what you would find in a supermarket but also with the reassurance that anything you pick will be backed by their ethos. I am quite fond of their curry powder which I use for home cooking.
There is no better place to buy nuts than Daily Bread. I love being able to buy a huge 1kg bag of Brazil nuts, cashews, and almonds to make my muesli more exciting. Better still, they sell broken nuts for a discounted price that I always take advantage of.
Speaking of muesli. Their 5kg bags are (in my opinion) the best muesli money can buy. I have been eating this for years and never tire of it. It comes out more expensive than commercial brands like Alpen by about 20% but you’ll taste the difference a mile off. This monster of a bag will also save you numerous trips to the supermarket too. Mix these in with some nuts and you’ve got something special for breakfast.
To reduce waste they offer boxes that can be reused, as opposed to plastic bags. I still had mine from my last visit, which was great as it was able to hold the huge amount of weight I was carrying.
There is also a counter that offers package free products to reduce waste. I have not yet used this myself but from what I recall there were cereal, base muesli, and personal care products.
There is also a cafe to sit down and enjoy a coffee and cake. I will admit that I haven’t used the cafe before but they offer Nutella doughnuts, mince pies, vegan baklava, gluten free chocolate orange cake, and more.
There is an active ‘suspended coffee scheme’ available so people can buy coffee in advance for people in need. If anyone has tried their cafe before then please let us know how you got on in the Cambridge Foodies community.
This post only scratches the surface of what is on offer at Daily Bread. The shop is a good size, so it has a wide variety of diverse products available. The products discussed today are just what I go for when I visit but I know if you like the sound of what I have said then I am sure you will find even more to your liking.
Use it before you lose it!
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