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Breadbelly
Included In
Like the side dishes at Thanksgiving dinner, sometimes it’s the supporting characters that make something great (looking at you, mashed potatoes). This idea also rings true at Breadbelly, a daytime bakery and cafe in the Richmond. Their kaya toast, topped with bright green squiggles of coconut pandan jam, has been a mainstay on our social media feeds since Breadbelly opened in 2018. And yes, toast this delicious deserves all the fame—but everything else, from the pastries to the sandwiches, is what also makes this place shine.
Breadbelly’s Asian-inspired menu changes pretty frequently, which is part of why coming here is so exciting—there’s always something new to try. You’ll marvel at the extensive list of daily sweet and savory pastries, which includes a soft milk bun that explodes with silky sweet coconut pandan cream when you bite into it. Or if you come by on a weekend, you can get into even more of their seasonal rotating specials, like a not-too-sweet macadamia nut croissant tart with delightful caramelized edges. Around lunchtime, opt for bigger dishes, like a surprisingly light char siu sandwich so big it fills an entire takeout box. We also keep coming back for the egg salad “bunwich,” which is made with crunchy bits of tempura for extra texture. Sure, narrowing down your options will be a test of self-restraint. But if it’s your first time, starting off with the kaya toast is a foolproof plan for success.
Food Rundown
photo credit: Sarah Felker
Kaya Toast
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Char Siu Sando
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