Kneaders Bakery & Cafe announced plans to open its second Tucson location near the intersection of East River Road and North Craycroft Road in mid-August.
The new location will be Kneaders’ seventeenth in Arizona.
“We take pride in getting to know the community we serve and aim to give back and support its members on a regular basis,” said Kneaders CEO James Worthington. “We look forward to joining the Northern Tucson community and supporting its growth and vitality.”
Specializing in European hearth breads baked fresh daily and healthy menu items, Kneaders first opened with founders Gary and Colleen Worthington in Utah in 1997.
Kneaders features a variety of soups, salads, pastries, sandwiches, pies, and and assortment of fresh baked breads including:
- French Country Sourdough
- Ciabatta
- Rustic Rye
- Hazelnut 12 Grain
- Honey Wheat
- Chunky Cinnamon
Each location features unique decor, drive-thru services, custom gift baskets, and catering services.
Finalized opening information is pending.
For more information, visit kneaders.com.
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Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
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