We are starting a new chapter here at the Bread & Roses Café.

After assessing where we are and where we want to go we have decided to introduce an Express Lunch as a way to meet the needs of a large section of people in the downtown core who are looking for delicious and healthy food served relatively quickly.

We believe the need for promptness leads people to go to fast food places that offer food at a reasonable cost, but the quality of food is not always high and promotes little sustaining energy and nutrition. We have set a goal around how long it will take for you to come in, order, sit and eat that is within 5 minutes of coming through the door.

With the Express Lunch we want to offer a nutritional and filling option to fast food joints. From 11am-2:30pm patrons who come into the Café are offered a hardy meal made from local organic products and prepared in-house from scratch.

What is on the menu? Well, the Bread & Roses' Bowls are back in a form to fit the quick service model: start with a grain option, add either a meat or vegan/vegetarian topping, a sauce (Tamari Miso or Coconut Curry), and a sprinkle of what you want [name the sprinkles].

This menu model allows for exploration of (daily or weekly) specials, additions of sauce and grain choices as well as tighter service. We will endeavor to keep it exciting for you and yet consistent enough that you know what you are getting.

We want to stay in a place of growth, yet at a rate we can handle with confidence and
completeness. We desire to grow in a way that fits into our mandate as an organization, which is to create a positive effect on the community around us.

As executive chef I want to challenge you to let me know what you think about the changes we are making – the only way I know this is working for you is if you tell me.

Live Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly

Marg Ann Roorda
Executive Chef Food Services
margann [at] skydragon.org