Grateful Bread in the Press
March 2021 Grateful Bread was featured in a 5280 Magazine article "Wholesale Golden Bakery Grateful Bread Pivots to Retail Sales".
The Denver Business Journal did a story on Grateful Bread February 2021 regarding our shift toward retail sales.
Read the March 2021 303 Magazine article profiling Grateful Bread Company
BusinessDen featured Grateful Bread in a February 2021 article "Retail Sales, not Wholesale, are Golden Bakery’s New Bread and Butter"
Channel 7 News featured Grateful Bread in a story about Denver's labor shortage.
Sift Magazine highlighted Grateful Bread in a beautiful article in their Spring 2018 issue.
Grateful Bread was featured on the front page of the Denver Post's Life & Culture section on 3/29/17 (as well as a video) highlighting Grateful Bread's sourdough breads made with our 17-year-old sourdough starter
Read the June 2017 Colorado Biz article where Grateful Bread's founder Jeff Cleary is interviewed about taking risks as an entrepreneur
Watch Colorado's Best Morning show on 1/30/17 where Founder Jeff Cleary and AM Head Baker John Groundwater demonstrate how to make chocolate croissants for National Croissant Day
Kathy was a finalist in 2016 for the Denver Business Journal's Outstanding Women in Business Awards. Read the article "Kathy Mullen is Perfectionist Behind High-End Bread"
Read 5280 Magazine's article on babka where they call Grateful Bread's chocolate babka loaf the best in town.
Jeff Cleary was invited to show off Grateful Bread on CW2's Daybreak TV show "Unique 2 Colorado Products"
Watch our founder Jeff Cleary demonstrate how to make our cranberry walnut bread on Channel 2 Colorado's Best morning show
We were included in Food & Wine's Essential News for Unapologetic Bread Lovers
Read 303 Magazine's profile of Grateful Bread: From Flour to Table: The Painstaking Process of Grateful Bread
Read Westword's articles about our new Austrian flour mill:
Grateful Bread Unveils Its New Austrian Grain Mill
Grateful Bread Purchases Grain Milll to Grind Flour In-House
Grateful Bread Unveils Its New Austrian Grain Mill
Grateful Bread Purchases Grain Milll to Grind Flour In-House
Watch the 5280 Magazine video interview with of our Founder Jeff Cleary
Watch an interview of our founder Jeff Cleary with Lois Melkonian on Good Day Colorado Fox 31
Awards:
Grateful Bread won Best Food & Beverage Manufacturer in ColoradoBiz magazine’s 2020 Made in Colorado Awards.
Grateful Bread was voted Best Bakery 2019 in Westword Magazine's annual Best of Denver awards
Grateful Bread was voted Best Bakery 2018 in Westword Magazine's annual Best of Denver awards
Grateful Bread was voted Best Bakery 2017 in Westword Magazine's annual Best of Denver awards
Grateful Bread was named one of the Top 250 Manufacturers of 2016 as well as a finalist in the Made in Colorado "Best of Food & Beverage" category
Grateful Bread was voted Best Bakery/Savory 2016 in Westword Magazine's annual Best of Denver awards
We're honored to have been chosen as a 2015 Colorado Companies to Watch Winner. Thank you to our awesome employees and clients who have helped us get here!
Grateful Bread won both Editor's Choice and Reader's Choice awards for BEST BREAD 2015 in Westword Magazine's annual Best of Denver awards
Talked About:
Click here to read about Grateful Bread in 5280's coverage of 2017 Aspen Food & Wine Festival
Grateful Bread was named a "leader in the artisan food movement" by Westword, read the article Here
9 News story on Grateful Bread at Aspen Food & Wine 6/18/15:
http://www.9news.com/story/life/food/2015/06/18/grateful-bread-offers-a-taste-denver-breadmaking/28926041/
Aspen Times re: Grateful Bread in the Grand Tasting at Aspen Food & Wine: http://www.aspentimes.com/news/16883639-113/food-wine-classic-under-the-tent-the
Golden Transcript story on Grateful Bread at Aspen Food & Wine 6/30/15:
http://goldentranscript.net/stories/Golden-bakery-stands-out-at-Aspen-Food-Wine-Fest,192568
Dining Out story on Grateful Bread at Aspen Food & Wine 6/2015:
http://diningout.com/denverboulder/denver-chefs-at-aspen-food-wine-classic/
Colorado Proud TV commercial on CBS 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO3-UqAHEnY&feature=youtu.be
Eater 6/12/15: http://denver.eater.com/2015/6/12/8753237/williams-graham-acorn-tales-of-the-cocktail-grateful-bread
Thrillist National: 22 Chefs Tell Us What They'd Eat Every Day If They Could:
http://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/chefs-favorite-dishes-chris-santos-edward-lee-and-more
Dining Out Profile of Grateful Bread 2/6/15:
http://diningout.com/denverboulder/be-grateful-for-grateful-bread/
Golden Transcript Profile of Grateful Bread : http://goldentranscript.net/stories/Grateful-bread-rises-about-the-rest,175440?
Westword Interview with Jeff Cleary of Grateful Bread on 11/26/14:
http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/2014/11/jeff_cleary_of_the_grateful_bread_company_gets_a_rise_out_of_baking.php
Colorado Expression Magazine did a profile on Grateful Bread 10/14:
http://www.coloradoexpression.com/featured-stories/grateful-bread-company-passion-about-quality
5280 Cookbook: Jeff Cleary, Grateful Bread's Founder, wrote a recipe for Honey Whole Wheat Pizza Dough for the 5280 Cookbook
Denver Business Journal did a profile on Grateful Bread on 9/8/14:
http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2014/09/08/grateful-bread-bakery-to-denvers-a-list.html
Bank of the West interviewed Jeff Cleary on their Business Blog
USA TODAY filmed at Le Jardin Secret market and Grateful Bread was included click here to watch the USA Today video
Watch us on Frank Bonanno's new series Chef Driven on PBS Channel 12 in an episode titled "Liquid Bread" Click here to watch episode 104 "Liquid Bread" online
Denver Post Profile of Grateful Bread March 27, 2014
5280 Magazine March 2014 How To Bake Bread At Elevation (part of "33 Things Every Coloradan Should Know How To Do")
Frank Bonanno Describes in The Denver Post How He and Jeff Cleary Developed the Grinder Rolls for Salt & Grinder: http://www.denverpost.com/food/ci_25883923/perfect-grinder-chef-frank-bonanno-pursues-taste-memory
Gabby Gourmet Radio Show January 25, 2014 featuring Grateful Bread
Jeff was nominated for Baker of the Year by Denver Magazine in 2010
Article on Jeff Cleary foraging for wild mushrooms in Urban Almanac
Mentions (please note these have yet to be updated to reflect 2015 - 2018 mentions):
5280 Magazine:
June, 2015: http://www.5280.com/burger
June, 2015: http://www.5280.com/eatanddrink/recipe/digital/2015/06/summer-menu-diy-pizza-party
November, 2014: http://www.5280.com/eatanddrink/magazine/2014/11/mixed-signals-gozo
June 23, 2014: http://www.5280.com/eatanddrink/digital/2014/06/23/best-bites-salt-grinders-egg-salad
June 11, 2014: http://www.5280.com/eatanddrink/digital/2014/06/11/tis-season-radishes
May 25, 2014: http://www.5280.com/eatanddrink/digital/2014/05/29/best-bites-squeaky-beans-pimento-toast
April 11, 2014: http://www.5280.com/eat%20and%20drink/digital/2014/04/10/best-bites-cholons-tandoori-turkey-grinder
January 3, 2013: http://www.5280.com/blogs/2013/01/03/best-bites-cholons-shrimp-toast
September 26, 2012: http://www.5280.com/blogs/2012/09/26/best-bites-soleras-pear-crostini
August 28, 2012: http://www.5280.com/blogs/2012/08/28/go-now-eat-drink
November 2010: http://www.5280.com/magazine/2010/11/give-local-thanks
August 2, 2010: http://www.5280.com/blogs/2010/08/02/park-burger-opens-friday
February 2010: http://www.5280.com/magazine/2010/02/butter-back
December 3, 2008: http://www.5280.com/blogs/2008/12/03/best-new-restaurant-chef-justin-brunson-masterpiece-delicatessen
Zagat:
March 30, 2015: https://www.zagat.com/b/denver/8-must-try-new-sandwiches-in-denver#4
March 23, 2015: https://www.zagat.com/b/denver/6-must-try-dishes-from-lon-symensmas-new-menu-at-cooper-lounge
March 3, 2015: https://www.zagat.com/b/how-chefs-and-bakers-are-taking-restaurant-bread-to-the-next-level#5 (Zagat National)
March 2,2015: https://www.zagat.com/b/denver/the-8-hottest-new-burgers-in-denver#1
August 26, 2014: http://www.zagat.com/b/denver/best-burgers-in-denver-5-honorable-mentions
July 31, 2014: http://www.zagat.com/b/denver/first-look-at-the-nickel#8
July 17, 2014: http://www.zagat.com/b/denver/chop-shop-opens-4-dishes-youve-got-to-try
July 11, 2014: http://www.zagat.com/b/denver/the-dipster-at-park-co
June 12, 2014: http://www.zagat.com/b/denver/salt-grinder-opens-with-epic-sausage-sub
May 21, 2014: http://www.zagat.com/b/denver/le-jardin-secret-jorel-pierces-open-air-market#1
March 31, 2014: http://www.zagat.com/b/denver/10-sensational-sandwiches-in-denver#9
March 26, 2014: http://www.zagat.com/b/denver/chefs-choice-matt-selbys-foie-gras-at-central-bistro-bar
February 12, 2014: http://www.zagat.com/b/denver/5-dishes-to-get-excited-for-at-guard-and-grace
February 10, 2014: http://www.zagat.com/b/denver/5-things-to-know-5-things-to-try-at-atticus#2
January 15, 2014: http://www.zagat.com/b/denver/star-qa-frank-bonanno-dishes-on-salt-grinder
Zagat Listing: http://www.zagat.com/r/salt-grinder-denver1
Denver Post:
April 10, 2015: http://yourhub.denverpost.com/blog/2015/04/colorado-chefs-hit-it-out-of-the-ballpark-at-governors-residence-fundraiser/91576/
September 3, 2014: http://www.denverpost.com/food/ci_26450659/at-salt-amp-grinder-denver-fresh-take-classic
August 27, 2014: http://photos.denverpost.com/2014/08/27/photos-certified-master-chefs-reunion-at-colorado-governors-mansion/#7
May 28, 14: http://www.denverpost.com/food/ci_25838734/recipe-good-egg-sandwich
April 24, 2013: http://www.denverpost.com/ci_23082689/mile-high-pretzels-are-one-twisted-snack
Westword:
January 30, 2015:
http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/2015/01/roasted_vegetable_sandwich_at_masterpiece_deli_is_a_great_lunch_option_when_youre_on_the_go.php
January 2015:
http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/2015/01/100_favorite_dishes_the_rare_beast_sandwich_at_salt_grinder.php
September 24, 2014:
http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/2014/09/100_favorite_dishes_smoked_turkey_croque_madame_acorn.php
August 27, 2014: http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/2014/08/review_range.php
August 5, 2014: http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/2014/08/what_to_expect_from_the_menu_at_the_nickel.php/
Dining Out:
March 30, 2015:
http://diningout.com/denverboulder/if-its-easter-than-youd-better-put-an-egg-on-it/
March 9, 2015:
http://diningout.com/denverboulder/9-meatballs-to-celebrate-national-meatball-day/
January 12, 2015: http://diningout.com/denverboulder/2015/01/12/hosea-rosenberg-to-go/
November 21, 2014: http://diningout.com/denverboulder/2014/11/21/charcuterie-plate-hans-wirsching-sheurebe-kabinett-trocken/
September 16, 2014: http://diningout.com/denverboulder/2014/09/16/5-ways-to-observe-national-cheeseburger-day/
August 19, 2014: http://diningout.com/denverboulder/2014/08/19/sweet-corn-bruschetta/
August 12, 2014: http://diningout.com/denverboulder/2014/08/12/25-things-we-love-about-denver-and-boulder-right-now/
August 1, 2014: http://diningout.com/denverboulder/2014/08/01/first-bites-salt-grinder/
May 16, 2014: http://diningout.com/denverboulder/2014/05/16/gozo/
TV Mentions:
September 18, 2014: http://kdvr.com/2014/09/18/national-cheeseburger-day/
July 21, 2014: http://coloradosbest.tv/2014/07/21/sophisticated-meal-with-a-casual-atmosphere/
July 23, 2013: http://kwgn.com/2013/07/23/colorado-kitchen-colorado-bison-panini/
Other:
http://www.colorado-collective.com/eat/2015/4/1/qa-with-frank-bonanno
http://www.thrillist.com/eat/denver/the-best-burgers-in-colorado-tag-burger-bar-blackbelly-the-cherry-cricket
http://aboutboulder.com/blog/boulders-tastiest-start-up/
http://denverlifemagazine.com/2015/03/the-underside-of-blackbelly-market/
http://denver.eater.com/2015/1/14/7546917/ahead-of-rino-location-opening-park-burger-plans-global-expansion-denver
http://culinary-colorado.com/2014/04/12/edgy-eats-at-four-seasons-denver/
http://pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com/2014/08/larimer-square-market-makes-final-farm-stand-saturday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=larimer-square-market-makes-final-farm-stand-saturday
Table 6 Scott Parker Interview in Westword
Elway's Robert Bogart Interview in Westword
Grateful Bread was named a "leader in the artisan food movement" by Westword, read the article Here
9 News story on Grateful Bread at Aspen Food & Wine 6/18/15:
http://www.9news.com/story/life/food/2015/06/18/grateful-bread-offers-a-taste-denver-breadmaking/28926041/
Aspen Times re: Grateful Bread in the Grand Tasting at Aspen Food & Wine: http://www.aspentimes.com/news/16883639-113/food-wine-classic-under-the-tent-the
Golden Transcript story on Grateful Bread at Aspen Food & Wine 6/30/15:
http://goldentranscript.net/stories/Golden-bakery-stands-out-at-Aspen-Food-Wine-Fest,192568
Dining Out story on Grateful Bread at Aspen Food & Wine 6/2015:
http://diningout.com/denverboulder/denver-chefs-at-aspen-food-wine-classic/
Colorado Proud TV commercial on CBS 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO3-UqAHEnY&feature=youtu.be
Eater 6/12/15: http://denver.eater.com/2015/6/12/8753237/williams-graham-acorn-tales-of-the-cocktail-grateful-bread
Thrillist National: 22 Chefs Tell Us What They'd Eat Every Day If They Could:
http://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/chefs-favorite-dishes-chris-santos-edward-lee-and-more
Dining Out Profile of Grateful Bread 2/6/15:
http://diningout.com/denverboulder/be-grateful-for-grateful-bread/
Golden Transcript Profile of Grateful Bread : http://goldentranscript.net/stories/Grateful-bread-rises-about-the-rest,175440?
Westword Interview with Jeff Cleary of Grateful Bread on 11/26/14:
http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/2014/11/jeff_cleary_of_the_grateful_bread_company_gets_a_rise_out_of_baking.php
Colorado Expression Magazine did a profile on Grateful Bread 10/14:
http://www.coloradoexpression.com/featured-stories/grateful-bread-company-passion-about-quality
5280 Cookbook: Jeff Cleary, Grateful Bread's Founder, wrote a recipe for Honey Whole Wheat Pizza Dough for the 5280 Cookbook
Denver Business Journal did a profile on Grateful Bread on 9/8/14:
http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2014/09/08/grateful-bread-bakery-to-denvers-a-list.html
Bank of the West interviewed Jeff Cleary on their Business Blog
USA TODAY filmed at Le Jardin Secret market and Grateful Bread was included click here to watch the USA Today video
Watch us on Frank Bonanno's new series Chef Driven on PBS Channel 12 in an episode titled "Liquid Bread" Click here to watch episode 104 "Liquid Bread" online
Denver Post Profile of Grateful Bread March 27, 2014
5280 Magazine March 2014 How To Bake Bread At Elevation (part of "33 Things Every Coloradan Should Know How To Do")
Frank Bonanno Describes in The Denver Post How He and Jeff Cleary Developed the Grinder Rolls for Salt & Grinder: http://www.denverpost.com/food/ci_25883923/perfect-grinder-chef-frank-bonanno-pursues-taste-memory
Gabby Gourmet Radio Show January 25, 2014 featuring Grateful Bread
Jeff was nominated for Baker of the Year by Denver Magazine in 2010
Article on Jeff Cleary foraging for wild mushrooms in Urban Almanac
Mentions (please note these have yet to be updated to reflect 2015 - 2018 mentions):
5280 Magazine:
June, 2015: http://www.5280.com/burger
June, 2015: http://www.5280.com/eatanddrink/recipe/digital/2015/06/summer-menu-diy-pizza-party
November, 2014: http://www.5280.com/eatanddrink/magazine/2014/11/mixed-signals-gozo
June 23, 2014: http://www.5280.com/eatanddrink/digital/2014/06/23/best-bites-salt-grinders-egg-salad
June 11, 2014: http://www.5280.com/eatanddrink/digital/2014/06/11/tis-season-radishes
May 25, 2014: http://www.5280.com/eatanddrink/digital/2014/05/29/best-bites-squeaky-beans-pimento-toast
April 11, 2014: http://www.5280.com/eat%20and%20drink/digital/2014/04/10/best-bites-cholons-tandoori-turkey-grinder
January 3, 2013: http://www.5280.com/blogs/2013/01/03/best-bites-cholons-shrimp-toast
September 26, 2012: http://www.5280.com/blogs/2012/09/26/best-bites-soleras-pear-crostini
August 28, 2012: http://www.5280.com/blogs/2012/08/28/go-now-eat-drink
November 2010: http://www.5280.com/magazine/2010/11/give-local-thanks
August 2, 2010: http://www.5280.com/blogs/2010/08/02/park-burger-opens-friday
February 2010: http://www.5280.com/magazine/2010/02/butter-back
December 3, 2008: http://www.5280.com/blogs/2008/12/03/best-new-restaurant-chef-justin-brunson-masterpiece-delicatessen
Zagat:
March 30, 2015: https://www.zagat.com/b/denver/8-must-try-new-sandwiches-in-denver#4
March 23, 2015: https://www.zagat.com/b/denver/6-must-try-dishes-from-lon-symensmas-new-menu-at-cooper-lounge
March 3, 2015: https://www.zagat.com/b/how-chefs-and-bakers-are-taking-restaurant-bread-to-the-next-level#5 (Zagat National)
March 2,2015: https://www.zagat.com/b/denver/the-8-hottest-new-burgers-in-denver#1
August 26, 2014: http://www.zagat.com/b/denver/best-burgers-in-denver-5-honorable-mentions
July 31, 2014: http://www.zagat.com/b/denver/first-look-at-the-nickel#8
July 17, 2014: http://www.zagat.com/b/denver/chop-shop-opens-4-dishes-youve-got-to-try
July 11, 2014: http://www.zagat.com/b/denver/the-dipster-at-park-co
June 12, 2014: http://www.zagat.com/b/denver/salt-grinder-opens-with-epic-sausage-sub
May 21, 2014: http://www.zagat.com/b/denver/le-jardin-secret-jorel-pierces-open-air-market#1
March 31, 2014: http://www.zagat.com/b/denver/10-sensational-sandwiches-in-denver#9
March 26, 2014: http://www.zagat.com/b/denver/chefs-choice-matt-selbys-foie-gras-at-central-bistro-bar
February 12, 2014: http://www.zagat.com/b/denver/5-dishes-to-get-excited-for-at-guard-and-grace
February 10, 2014: http://www.zagat.com/b/denver/5-things-to-know-5-things-to-try-at-atticus#2
January 15, 2014: http://www.zagat.com/b/denver/star-qa-frank-bonanno-dishes-on-salt-grinder
Zagat Listing: http://www.zagat.com/r/salt-grinder-denver1
Denver Post:
April 10, 2015: http://yourhub.denverpost.com/blog/2015/04/colorado-chefs-hit-it-out-of-the-ballpark-at-governors-residence-fundraiser/91576/
September 3, 2014: http://www.denverpost.com/food/ci_26450659/at-salt-amp-grinder-denver-fresh-take-classic
August 27, 2014: http://photos.denverpost.com/2014/08/27/photos-certified-master-chefs-reunion-at-colorado-governors-mansion/#7
May 28, 14: http://www.denverpost.com/food/ci_25838734/recipe-good-egg-sandwich
April 24, 2013: http://www.denverpost.com/ci_23082689/mile-high-pretzels-are-one-twisted-snack
Westword:
January 30, 2015:
http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/2015/01/roasted_vegetable_sandwich_at_masterpiece_deli_is_a_great_lunch_option_when_youre_on_the_go.php
January 2015:
http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/2015/01/100_favorite_dishes_the_rare_beast_sandwich_at_salt_grinder.php
September 24, 2014:
http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/2014/09/100_favorite_dishes_smoked_turkey_croque_madame_acorn.php
August 27, 2014: http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/2014/08/review_range.php
August 5, 2014: http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/2014/08/what_to_expect_from_the_menu_at_the_nickel.php/
Dining Out:
March 30, 2015:
http://diningout.com/denverboulder/if-its-easter-than-youd-better-put-an-egg-on-it/
March 9, 2015:
http://diningout.com/denverboulder/9-meatballs-to-celebrate-national-meatball-day/
January 12, 2015: http://diningout.com/denverboulder/2015/01/12/hosea-rosenberg-to-go/
November 21, 2014: http://diningout.com/denverboulder/2014/11/21/charcuterie-plate-hans-wirsching-sheurebe-kabinett-trocken/
September 16, 2014: http://diningout.com/denverboulder/2014/09/16/5-ways-to-observe-national-cheeseburger-day/
August 19, 2014: http://diningout.com/denverboulder/2014/08/19/sweet-corn-bruschetta/
August 12, 2014: http://diningout.com/denverboulder/2014/08/12/25-things-we-love-about-denver-and-boulder-right-now/
August 1, 2014: http://diningout.com/denverboulder/2014/08/01/first-bites-salt-grinder/
May 16, 2014: http://diningout.com/denverboulder/2014/05/16/gozo/
TV Mentions:
September 18, 2014: http://kdvr.com/2014/09/18/national-cheeseburger-day/
July 21, 2014: http://coloradosbest.tv/2014/07/21/sophisticated-meal-with-a-casual-atmosphere/
July 23, 2013: http://kwgn.com/2013/07/23/colorado-kitchen-colorado-bison-panini/
Other:
http://www.colorado-collective.com/eat/2015/4/1/qa-with-frank-bonanno
http://www.thrillist.com/eat/denver/the-best-burgers-in-colorado-tag-burger-bar-blackbelly-the-cherry-cricket
http://aboutboulder.com/blog/boulders-tastiest-start-up/
http://denverlifemagazine.com/2015/03/the-underside-of-blackbelly-market/
http://denver.eater.com/2015/1/14/7546917/ahead-of-rino-location-opening-park-burger-plans-global-expansion-denver
http://culinary-colorado.com/2014/04/12/edgy-eats-at-four-seasons-denver/
http://pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com/2014/08/larimer-square-market-makes-final-farm-stand-saturday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=larimer-square-market-makes-final-farm-stand-saturday
Table 6 Scott Parker Interview in Westword
Elway's Robert Bogart Interview in Westword