Community Corner

Great Harvest: 'The Most Amazing Bread on Earth'

Business owners in the Palos area tell Patch what they're best known for and when they got started.

Great Harvest Bread Company, a franchise with a location in Palos Park, opened in 2005. 

  • Business: Great Harvest Bread Company
  • Address: 9646 W. 131st St. in Palos Park
  • Phone Number: 708-361-6016
  • Submitted by: Marty Linderborg, owner

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When and how did your business get started?


Great Harvest, Palos has been at 131st and La Grange for eight years, and under my ownership for five. Our store is a member of the Great Harvest freedom franchise system, and, like 200+ Great Harvests across the country, is privately owned and independently operated.

What is your business best known for?

The most amazing bread on earth, created from whole grain wheat milled on-site in our bakery.

Why did you choose the town you did to open your business? 

The first owners were drawn to the Palos location due to prospective clientele, and the natural beauty of the area. I chose to continue at the current location due to the proximity to my home and enjoyment of the community.

What's something interesting about your business your customers might not know?

We do birthday parties and tours, take educational talks about bread, whole grain and nutrition on the road, and make gluten free products also. 

Does your business offer a special deals card or program?

We have a "bread card" program: 12 punches, each representing a purchased loaf of bread, gets a 13th loaf free! We also have coffee cards with a similar deal. 

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