Great Harvest Bakery and Café Menu

502 Burnett Ave, Ames, IA 50010
  • NEW! PREORDER ROLLS

    • CLASSIC DINNER ROLLS

      You can now enjoy your favorite Great Harvest breads as dinner rolls. We need 5 days notice to bake a special set just for you. Diner rolls are sold in a set of six rolls, starting at 4.50.\n\nIMPORTANT: MUST ORDER 5 DAYS IN ADVANCE. Call us if you need them sooner, and we'll try to accommodate you.
    • Virginia Dinner Rolls

      Virginia rolls are made with potato to make them extra tender. We need 5 days notice to bake a special set just for you. Virginia rolls are sold in a set of six rolls.\n\nIMPORTANT: MUST ORDER 5 DAYS IN ADVANCE. Call us if you need them sooner, and we'll try to accommodate you.
      $4.50
  • PREORDER FOR MARDI GRAS

    • Cinnamon King Cake

      This Mardi Gras tradition isn't just a cake; it's an experience. We provide you with everything you need for your own King Cake celebration, including beads, crown, and mini plastic baby. We also include instructions. Try a new tradition today!\n\nMust order 48 hours ahead so we have time to prepare your cake. Call us if less time is desired; if possible, will fill your order with less than 48 hours. Mardi Gras season ends on March 4, 2025.
      $20.00
    • White Chocolate Praline King Cake (Nuts)

      A decadent version of our Mardi Gras King Cake with chopped pecans and white chocolate swirled into the dough.\n\n We provide you with everything you need for your own King Cake celebration, including beads, crown, and mini plastic baby. We also include instructions. Try a new tradition today!\n\nMust order 48 hours ahead so we have time to prepare your cake. Call us if less time is desired; if possible, will fill your order with less than 48 hours. Mardi Gras season ends on March 4, 2025.
      $24.00
    • Gluten-X Cinnamon King Cake

      This Mardi Gras tradition isn't just a cake; it's an experience. And now you those avoiding gluten can enjoy it, too! \n\nWe provide you with everything you need for your own King Cake celebration, including beads, crown, and mini plastic baby. We also include instructions. \n\nMust order 48 hours ahead so we have time to prepare your cake. Call us if less time is desired; if possible, will fill your order with less than 48 hours. Mardi Gras season ends on March 4, 2025.
      $24.00
  • PREORDER FOR VALENTINE'S DAY

    • 9-Inch Cookie With Personal Message

      This jumbo cookie can be personalized with your own chosen message (up to 20 characters). Use the "Add Special Instructions" button to submit your message. If no personalized message is provided, "Happy Valentine's Day" will be written upon the cookie.
      $8.00
    • GLUTEN-X 9-Inch Cookie Valentine

      We've added this Gluten-X Cookie Valentine option for those who wish to avoid gluten.\n\nThis jumbo cookie can be personalized with your own chosen message (up to 20 characters). Use the "Add Special Instructions" button to submit your message. If no personalized message is provided, "Happy Valentine's Day" will be written upon the cookie.
      $9.50
    • 6 Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Or Silk Rolls

      Six small sweet rolls make one big heart for Valentine's Day!
    • 6 GLUTEN-X Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Rolls

      Six small cinnamon rolls make one large heart for Valentine's Day!
      $15.00
    • Chocolate Brownie Heart Cake

      Chocolate. Chocolate. And more chocolate. This heart-shaped brownie will please even the pickiest of chocolate lovers.
      $9.00
    • Stained Glass Heart

      A jelly and cream cheese filled heart, made with our tasty fresh milled wheat. (Stick not included.)
      $2.25
    • White Chocolate Cherry Bread

      In the month of February, we make a special treat by interlacing our tender bread dough with smooth white chocolate and tender cherries...just for Valentine's Day.
      $9.75
    • 4-Cookie Decorating Kit

      Make a kid smile with this holiday-themed cookie decorating kit, complete with four heart-shaped cookies, two frosting colors, and sprinkles.
      $7.00
    • GLUTEN-X 4-Cookie Decorating Kit

      This kit is for those who wish to avoid gluten.\n\nMake a kid smile with this holiday-themed cookie decorating kit, complete with four heart-shaped cookies, two frosting colors, and sprinkles.
      $7.50
  • Bread

    • Farmhouse White

      Dubbed "the yummy bread" by the child of one of our bakers, this bread is simple, traditional, and tasty.
      $6.95
    • Whifty-Fifty

      50% wheat flour, 50% white flour. An option for those who desire the benefits of whole wheat without the heaviness.
      $7.05
    • Honey Whole Wheat

      Made with 100% fresh milled whole wheat.
      $7.15
    • Dakota

      100% fresh milled whole wheat with millet and sunflower, pumpkin, and sesame seeds.
      $8.15
    • Cinnamon Chip

      Slightly sweet and perfect for French toast.
      $8.25
    • Cinnamon Chip Raisin

      With sweet cinnamon and tender raisins, this bread is perfect for toast and snacks.
      $8.45
    • Whole Wheat Sourdough (Vegan)

      After trying our white sourdough, many of our customers asked if we would make whole wheat sourdough as well. Well, now we do! \n\nAvailable Wednesday thru Saturday.
      $9.15
    • Gluten X Classic

      A tasty choice for gluten-restricted diets. Made from chickpea flour and a mix of other gluten-x flours. Great for sandwiches and eating plain!
      $9.20
    • Gluten-X Buckwheat

      Our buckwheat version of gluten-x bread is hearty enough to stand up to toasting and grilling. Plus, it takes incredible!
      $9.00
    • Gluten X Buckwheat Cinnamon Chip

      A slightly sweet bread for gluten-x diets. Makes great snack and breakfast toast, including french toast.
      $9.10
    • Gluten-X Buckwheat Dakota

      The heartiest of our Gluten-X breads, Buckwheat Dakota combines the goodness of buckwheat with the power of seeds and millet. Accordingly, this bread offers a satisfying crunch.
      $9.50
    • Savory Biscuit

      Our savory biscuits are the best in town.
      $2.95
  • Breakfast

    • Southwestern Sunrise Breakfast Sandwich

      Egg, cheese, tomato, and avocado, garnished with spicy chipotle pepper sauce and cilantro. Your choice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 50¢. For biscuit, add 90¢.
    • Sausage Sunup Breakfast Sandwich

      Sausage and egg smothered in cheese and conveniently wrapped in a sandwich. For specialty bread, add 50¢. For biscuit, add 90¢.
      $7.80
    • American Morning Breakfast Sandwich

      Crispy bacon paired with egg and cheese for a substantial American morning feast. Your choice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 50¢. For biscuit, add 90¢.
    • Power Start Breakfast Sandwich

      This protein-packed sandwich will start your day off right with ham, egg, provolone cheese, and smooth avocado. Your choice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 50¢. For biscuit, add 90¢.
    • Loaded Bacon Sandwich

      Bacon, egg, cheese, tomato, and avocado elevated by our housemade garlic-herb spread. For specialty bread, add 50¢. For biscuit, add 90¢.
    • Veggie Omelet

      A meatless morning meal with green pepper, tomato, portobello mushrooms, and onion smothered in Swiss cheese and enveloped by egg. Includes a slice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 30¢. For biscuit, add 90¢.
    • Denver Omelet

      Ham and cheddar cheese jazzed up with onion and green pepper in true Denver omelet fashion. Includes a slice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 30¢. For biscuit, add 90¢.
    • Farmer's Omelet

      A meat-packed omelet with bacon, ham, sausage, and cheddar cheese. Includes a slice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 30¢. For biscuit, add 90¢.
    • Savory Biscuit And Gravy

      A large, tender biscuit submerged in a creamy black pepper gravy.
      $5.80
    • French Toast

      Two slices of fresh baked bread, dipped in a batter of custard and lightly grilled.
      $6.20
    • Cinnamon Roll

      Our fluffy cinnamon rolls aren't just for breakfast. Made with whole wheat and loaded with flavor, you can enjoy them any time of day.
    • Baker's Choice Scone (May Contain Nuts)

      Made with cream cheese, our scones are a moist delicacy with a slightly crisp exterior. Different flavors each day.
      $4.25
  • Sandwiches

    • Classic Grilled Cheese

      Melted cheddar and provolone cheeses with garlic-herb sauce enveloped by freshly grilled bread. Your choice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 50¢.
    • Classic Ham

      Classic ham sandwich with cheese. Your choice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 50¢.
    • Classic Turkey

      Classic turkey sandwich with cheese. Your choice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 50¢.
    • Pesto Turkey (Nuts)

      A twist on our classic turkey sandwich that includes pesto and garlic-herb spread. Contains nuts.
    • Classic Roast Beef

      Classic roast beef sandwich with cheese. Your choice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 50¢.
    • Classic BLT

      Crisp bacon, lettuce, and tomato wrapped in two slices of fresh bread. Your choice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 50¢.
    • Veggie Hummus (Vegetarian)

      Pureed with chickpeas in a protein-packed spread complimented with crisp lettuce, onion, cucumber, and carrots.. Your choice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 50¢.
    • Veggie Baja (Vegetarian)

      A vegetarian version of our Baja Chipotle Turkey sandwich. Your choice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 50¢.
    • Turkey Chile Cheddar Melt

      A smoked turkey breast sandwich loaded with cheddar cheese, fresh tomato, roasted chiles, and house-made green chile mayo. Your choice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 50¢.
    • Cubano

      Transport your taste buds to Havana with ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, and dill pickles bathed in our house-made pickled red onions and Dijon mustard sauce. Your choice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 50¢.
    • Big Sky Chicken Salad (Nuts)

      White chicken meat fused with soft golden raisins, cranberries, artichoke hearts, tart lemon, and crunchy walnuts. Finished with the perfect mix of tasty herbs. Almost includes lettuce, tomato, and onion. Your choice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 50¢.
    • Baja Chipotle Turkey

      Smoked turkey bread with a chipotle-honey-lime yogurt sauce. Accompanied by shaved cabbage, pickled red onions, tomato, avocado, and pepper jack cheese. Your choice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 50¢.
    • Blue Cheese Pepper Beef

      Roast beef, tomatoes, lettuce, and onion slathered with a creamy blue cheese-yogurt spread. Your choice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 50¢.
    • California Cobb

      Turkey, tomato, lettuce, avocado, onion, and bacon dressed with a creamy blue cheese-yogurt spread. Your choice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 50¢.
    • Turkey BLT

      It's a BLT sandwich with added protein and healthy avocado.
    • Chicken Bacon Ranch

      A hot, grilled sandwich with tender chicken and crispy bacon complimented by a buttermilk-based dressing and topped with mellow, steamed cheddar cheese. Your choice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 50¢.
    • Honey Mustard Chicken Melt

      A hearty, grilled sandwich with chunks of white chicken and crispy bacon blanked by melted Swiss cheese and a spread of honey mustard.
    • Spicy Apple Bacon

      Melted cheddar and provolone with a generous helping of crispy bacon, thinly sliced apples, and a light coating of pepper jelly. Your choice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 50¢.
    • Hickory Melt

      Slow-steamed ham and turkey, crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and a zesty barbecue sauce. Your choice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 50¢.
    • Brie-Apple

      A warm, grilled sandwich of smoked ham paired with melted brie and crisp apple slices plus cracked black pepper and an apricot-Dijon-honey spread. Your choice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 50¢.
  • Soup, Chili & Pasta

    • Soup Of The Day

      An 8-ounce serving our our soup of the day. Includes a slice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 30¢.\n\nCall us to inquire about the day's soup flavor: 515-598-2624. Please note that even if you write in a flavor, we cannot guarantee availability on any given day. Thank you.
    • Mac'n'Cheese

      The ultimate comfort food: cheesy pasta with freshly cooked bacon crumbles on top.
  • Fruit, Salad & Grain

    • Fresh Fruit Bowl

      Freshly cut, in-season mixed fruit.
    • Harvest Salad (Vegetarian)

      A fresh mix of tomato, cucumber, carrots, and sprouts arranged on a bed of iceberg lettuce and topped with croutons made from hand-crafted bread. Your choice of dressing and croutons.
    • Harvest Salad Supreme (Nuts)

      The supreme version of Harvest Salad includes grilled chicken, almonds, cashews, and Parmesan cheese.
    • Big Sky Chicken Salad (Nuts)

      A generous helping of our delicious chicken salad with chicken, raisins, cranberries, artichokes, and walnuts.
      $8.10
    • Sesame Chicken Grain Bowl

      The wholesome goodness of wheat berries and quinoa, combined with chicken, sesame carrots, chickpeas, cashews, and peanuts. We use a bed of lettuce and top with honey miso vinaigrette.
      $9.80
  • Toast

    • Plain Toast

      A slice of our handcrafted bread toasted with your choice of butter, honey, or jam.
    • Hulk Toast

      A recipe worthy of Earth's mightiest appetite: mashed avocado dusted with smoked paprika, wholesome chia seeds, and finishing salt.
  • Kids' Meals

    • PB&J

      Creamy peanut butter with sweet fruit jelly.
    • Cheese Chomper

      A grilled cheese sandwich.
    • Turkey Lurkey

      Sliced turkey breast with cheese.
    • Hammy Whammy

      Deli ham with cheese.
    • Mac 'N' Cheese

      Macaroni noodles in a velvety cheese sauce.
  • Cookies & Bars

    • Chocolate Chip Cookie

      Everyone's favorite cookie with bits of sweet chocolate.
      $2.95
    • M&M® Cookie

      A cookie for kids and adults who love M&M® candies as much as we do.
      $2.95
    • Monster Cookie (Nuts)

      Oatmeal, peanut butter, M&M's, peanuts, and chocolate. Multiple cookie flavors in one delicious cookie.
      $2.95
    • Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

      Wholesome oats with tender raisins and just the right amount of spice.
      $2.95
    • Turtle Cookie (Nuts)

      A cult favorite with crunchy pecans, gooey caramel, and sweet chocolate.
      $2.95
    • Frosted Sugar Cookie

      Our giant sugar cookies with sweet, creamy frosting please both young and old.
      $2.95
    • Snickerdoodle Cookie

      A cinnamon- and sugar-coated cookie with a tender, chewy center.
      $2.95
    • Gluten-X Cookie

      A delicious, jumbo cookie for those on gluten-restricted diets.
      $3.30
    • Vegan Cookie

      Though we make our vegan cookies in house, we often store them frozen. Call to ask about available flavors each day.
      $3.50
    • Brownie (Nuts Possible)

      Sometimes frosted; sometimes not. Always chewy and chocolatey. Some days we add chocolate chips; other days we add candy pieces or nuts.
      $3.50
    • Lemon Bar

      Smooth, lemony goodness with a chewy cookie base.
      $2.60
    • Cashew Crunch Bar (Nuts)

      Sweetened with honey and packed full of cashews, peanuts, and pumpkin seeds, this creation is for serious nut enthusiasts. (340 calories)
      $3.95
  • Specialty Sweets

    • Cinnamon Roll

      Our fluffy cinnamon rolls aren't just for breakfast. Made with whole wheat and loaded with flavor, you can enjoy them any time of day.
    • Baker's Choice Cream Cheese Scone (May Contain Nuts)

      Made with cream cheese, our scones are a moist delicacy with a slightly crisp exterior. Different flavors each day.
      $4.25
    • Monkey Bread

      An addictive cinnamon pull-apart.
      $2.95
    • Baker's Choice Bread Pudding

      We make a moist bread pudding sure to please everyone! Different flavors weekly.
      $4.40
    • Gl-X Cinnamon Roll

      Now those how wish to avoid gluten can also enjoy our most popular sweet!
      $3.40
    • Silk Roll

      Our silk rolls are similar to cinnamon rolls in shape, but instead of cinnamon, we pack them full of fruit and/or fruit jams. The result is a silky, irresistible breakfast roll!\n\nPlease order 24 hours in advance so we have time to prepare this specialty just for you!
      $3.50
  • Health Bars & Granola

    • Harvest Bar

      With 6 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber this wholesome granola bar is packed with oats, seeds, flax, and dried fruit.
      $2.20
    • Trek Bar (Nuts)

      This peanut butter bar with seeds will satisfy the hungriest of appetites with 11 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber.
      $2.25
    • Groovy Granola

      Granola with cranberries and cashews, sweetened with molasses. Great with yogurt in the morning or eaten by the handful for a healthy snack.
      $9.50
  • Vegan/Vegetarian/Dairy-X/Nut-X/Gluten-X

    • Fruit Bowl

      A bowl of fresh cut in-season fruit. Appropriate for Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-X, Nut-X, and Gluten-X diets.
    • Vegan / Dairy-X Avocado Toast

      Mashed avocado on a slice of our agave-sweetened whole wheat or vegan sourdough toast. \n\n
      $4.80
    • Vegan Sandwich

      Your choice of vegan sandwich made on agave-sweetened whole wheat or vegan sourdough bread. Starting at $6.50.\n•••Special diet sandwiches take an additional 5 minutes to prepare because we take extra precaution to keep your meal safe, but please keep in mind that we use common allergens and animal products in our bakery, so we can never guarantee there is no cross mixing of ingredients.
    • Vegan Harvest Salad

      A fresh mix of tomato, cucumber, carrots, and sprouts arranged on a bed of iceberg lettuce and topped with croutons made from agave-sweetened whole wheat bread. Vegan vinaigrette dressing.\n•••Special diet salads take an additional 5 minutes to prepare because we take extra precaution to keep your meal safe, but please keep in mind that we use common allergens and animal products in our bakery, so we can never guarantee there is no cross mixing of ingredients.
      $8.55
    • Vegan Cookie

      Though we make our vegan cookies in house, we often store them frozen. Call to ask about available flavors each day.
      $3.50
    • Vegetarian Sandwich

      Your choice of vegetarian sandwich made on your choice of every day bread. For specialty bread, add 50¢.\n•••Special diet sandwiches take an additional 5 minutes to prepare because we take extra precaution to keep your meal safe, but please keep in mind that we use common allergens and animal products in our bakery, so we can never guarantee there is no cross mixing of ingredients.
    • Vegetarian Salad

      A fresh mix of tomato, cucumber, carrots, and sprouts arranged on a bed of iceberg lettuce and topped with croutons made from hand-crafted bread. Your choice of dressing.
    • Dairy-X Sandwich

      Your choice of dairy-x sandwich made on your choice of bread. Starting at $6.\n•••Special diet sandwiches take an additional 5 minutes to prepare because we take extra precaution to keep your meal safe, but please keep in mind that we use common allergens and animal products in our bakery, so we can never guarantee there is no cross mixing of ingredients.
    • Dairy-X Salad

      A fresh mix of tomato, cucumber, carrots, and sprouts arranged on a bed of iceberg lettuce and topped with croutons made from hand-crafted bread. Your choice of dressing. \n
    • Nut-X Sandwich

      Your choice of nut-X sandwich made on your choice of bread. starting at $6.20.\n•••Special diet sandwiches take an additional 5 minutes to prepare because we take extra precaution to keep your meal safe, but please keep in mind that we use common allergens and animal products in our bakery, so we can never guarantee there is no cross mixing of ingredients.
    • Nut-X Salad

      A fresh mix of tomato, cucumber, carrots, and sprouts arranged on a bed of iceberg lettuce and topped with croutons made from hand-crafted bread. Your choice of dressing. \n•••Special diet salads take an additional 5 minutes to prepare because we take extra precaution to keep your meal safe, but please keep in mind that we use common allergens and animal products in our bakery, so we can never guarantee there is no cross mixing of ingredients.
      $8.25
    • Gluten-X Sandwich

      Your choice of sandwich made on gluten-X bread. Starting at $6.30.\n•••Special diet sandwiches take an additional 5 minutes to prepare because we take extra precaution to keep your meal safe, but please keep in mind that we use common allergens and animal products in our bakery, so we can never guarantee there is no cross mixing of ingredients.\n
    • Gluten-X Salad

      A fresh mix of tomato, cucumber, carrots, and sprouts arranged on a bed of iceberg lettuce and topped with croutons made from gluten-x bread. Your choice of dressing. \n•••Special diet salads take an additional 5 minutes to prepare because we take extra precaution to keep your meal safe, but please keep in mind that we use common allergens and animal products in our bakery, so we can never guarantee there is no cross mixing of ingredients.\n
      $8.75
    • Gluten X Cookie

      A tasty, jumbo gluten-x cookie for those on gluten-restricted diets.
      $3.30
    • Gluten-X Cinnamon Roll

      Now those how wish to avoid gluten can also enjoy our most popular sweet!
      $3.40
  • Beverages

    • Coffee

      Caffé D'arte premium coffee. Italian style with complex flavors. Medium-Dark, Dark, and Decaffeinated blends available.
    • Hot Tea

      Warm and soothing, hot tea is perfect any time of day.
      $1.50
    • Hot Chocolate

      Warm, chocolatey goodness.
      $1.85
    • Bottled Water

      Individual serving of water.
      $1.90
    • Bottled Soda

      Individual serving of soda.\n
      $2.20
    • Bottled Juice

      Individual serving of apple or orange juice.
      $1.95
    • Bottled Milk

      Individual serving of plain or chocolate milk.
      $2.40
    • Bottled Iced Tea

      Individual serving of iced tea.
      $2.35
  • Honey, Jam & Spreads

    • Clear Creek Orchard Jam

      Gourmet jam made the old-fashioned way in small batches at Clear Creek Orchard in Iowa. Starting at $7.95.
    • Honeyville Gourmet Honey

      Flavored whipped honey from Durango, Colorado.
      $9.25

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