have you had a run-in with the almond toast? you should.

there is truly nothing like a beautifully crafted, crusty outside, comforting inside - bread. nothing. pair it with some fine cheeses and serve up a bottle of red and i'm in. you can imagine my delight when flour city bread found their niche in the row of buildings that hug the rim of the market and back up to pennsylvania avenue - parked between java joe's and fare game meats. these people are passionate about their craft and it shows and it is so very appreciated. a welcomed, needed addition to the rochester public market.

granted, some will bark, "$5 for a loaf of bread, eeek really?" yep and it's worth every penny, everyone waiting in line will tell you so. everyone is allowed their opinion and i guess it really comes down to what you're into. every week offers up an artists collection, the foodies will squeal in delight of the selection offered - brioche, foccacia, baguettes, rounds, spectacular combinations: rye & fennel being one example, croissants - almond, chocolate, spinach & feta. need i say more? yes, one more thing: almond toast. do one good thing for yourself and indulge in a slice of almond toast. brioche spread with a homemade jam and almond paste, topped with sliced almonds. pair this with a cup of coffee and you need nothing more, life is complete. gawd, it will make you melt.

flour city bread is open on thursdays from nine.to.noon and saturdays from seven.to.one. if you wake up on sunday with a hankering, you can luckily find them at the brighton farmer's market. this past season, they were part of the good food collective CSA, another great bonus.