Sliced Bakery & Luncheonette - Business Spotlight
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
Today, we’re featuring Sliced Bakery & Luncheonette. Located in a historical location, where Great Harvest Bread Co. used to reside, Sliced opened in January of this year and, if you go to enjoy a meal, you may recognize some of the staff!
Upon walking in, I found Cassie at the register taking orders. She helped me decide on an egg salad sandwich with tomatoes and microgreens - grown by Shane at Red River Microgreens - on their homemade wheat bread. It was delicious! The egg salad was the perfect blend of creamy and not too sweet. I was hoping to have a bowl of one of their legendary soups, but others had beat me to it, so I ordered a side of Mac’n’Cheese, which, I would argue, was even more delicious, and appropriate for the weather, with all that melty cheese.
I posted at one of the tall tables, which I later learned were handmade using the barrels their honey comes in, and took in the atmosphere. On the walls were what appeared to be vintage items you may find in an older, homestyle bakery and, on the back wall, was a beautiful, familiar mural. Surrounding me, there were meetings taking place, people catching up, and a group of enthusiastic Mahjong players. When it slowed down a bit, Cassie joined me and I got the chance to learn more.
She shared with me how her staff collaborated on the development of all their unique flavors found on their menu and how a chef had come in to teach them how to amplify their menu further. I discovered that Sliced, along with others, provide their pickle juice to Swing Barrel Brewing for their pickle beer, exclusive to Courts & Pints, that they use Swing Barrel Beer in their beer bread, and that a partnership with Alsager Meats is coming down the pipeline (details are under wraps). In addition to their partnerships, they also carry items from other local businesses, such as Reese & Riley's Olive Oil & Bistro Bar and handmade items from local artists.
Since expanding their seating area, Sliced has become a host to a group of Mahjong players on Wednesdays, a Men’s AA group on Mondays & Wednesdays, Sourdough classes, and book clubs. In addition to being a community hub, they give back to the community they serve. Their day-old bread goes to places like the Frasier Youth Program, Salvation Army and Olivet Food Pantry. They provide goods for benefits like 4 Luv of Dog Rescue’s biggest fundraiser of the year, their silent auction, and also provide goods for events like Muffins for Mom. In gratitude to those that take care of our communities, they offer a 10% discount to veterans, nurses, police and fire departments, among others.
Sliced Bakery & Luncheonette may be new, but Cassie’s leadership is seasoned (as is her delicious food, just saying) and she knows a thing or two about supporting her local community through partnership and uplifting other local businesses. If you’re looking for unique flavors, local flavors and a way to support many local businesses - come on down to Sliced!
1523 University Dr. S., Fargo, ND 58103. Open Monday through Friday from 7 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 7 am to 2 pm.
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