As the holidays draw near, Great Harvest Bread Co. in Henderson is the place to find scratch-made whole grain breads and thoughtfully curated gift baskets, perfect for Thanksgiving and all your holiday celebrations. Owner Kim Jacobs notes that the bakery’s passion is baking fresh, wholesome loaves daily, alongside sandwiches, salads, soups, and gourmet items like jams, syrups, and specialty teas.
This season, Great Harvest offers a warm selection of festive breads including apple streusel, pumpkin spice, cranberry orange, challah, farmhouse herb, and spinach feta. For those with a sweet tooth, the bakery tempts with snickerdoodles, s’mores bars, oatmeal chocolate chip, and salted caramel cookies. “Everything is made fresh daily to ensure quality,” Kim explains.
When shopping for a perfect hostess gift, Kim says, “Our fresh loaves appeal to every kind of host. For the health-conscious, we have whole grain Dakota or sourdough breads, while sweet options like pumpkin chocolate chip and lemon blueberry appeal to those looking for a treat.” Each loaf can be elegantly wrapped with cellophane and ribbon to elevate it from a simple loaf to a beautiful gift. Pair bread with gourmet jams, jellies, or specialty teas. Non-food gifts like dish towels also add a thoughtful touch.
Great Harvest customizes holiday gift baskets based on the recipient and budget, whether for families, offices, or individuals. Kim notes, “Sometimes a tray of treats works better for office settings where people want to share.” Popular basket items include pumpkin spice bread, honey whole wheat loaf, cinnamon burst bread, oatmeal chocolate chip and salted caramel cookies, plus house-made jams or honey.
Great Harvest can accommodate last-minute orders, but recommends placing holiday orders early. “We already have a number of clients placing large orders for December, although we expect last-minute orders, we recommend placing yours as early as possible,” Kim adds.
Clients frequently tell Kim that Great Harvest gift baskets and treat trays earn rave reviews, often described as “one of the best gifts ever received.”This kind of heartfelt appreciation underscores the bakery’s commitment to quality, freshness, and thoughtful presentation, making Great Harvest Bread Co. a beloved local tradition for holiday gifting and celebrations.
Everything is made fresh daily to ensure quality. This season’s festive breads include apple streusel, pumpkin spice, cranberry orange, challah, farmhouse herb, and spinach feta. Our sweet treats include snickerdoodles, s'mores bars, oatmeal chocolate chip, and salted caramel cookies—perfect for holiday celebrations.