Alex P.
Yelp
Bread? When you ask someone from Destin what they mean by bread, you will likely be pointed to a Sunbeam brand squishy material sold at grocery stores, a Wonder brand hamburger bun made out of low grade tire rubber spray painted white or another item of similar item that lines a Winn Dixie shelf. Now, this is not to put the people of Destin into a bad light, but it's the reality that most residents of the panhandle and visitors from southern states grew up with. The concept of bread was lost in America in the middle of 20th century through the introduction of other odd creations by Sunbeam, Nature's Own, Wonder and countless other brands that marketed their rubbery, elastic factory product as bread. Over the recent decade, Destin has undergone a huge transformation and Black Bear is part of that beautiful movement. There are now good hotels to stay in, several great restaurants where to eat and places like this. The bread his composed of 3-4 ingredients here, is crusty, wholesome and aromatic. It is world class. The sandwiches, despite being pricey, are absolutely delicious. Even examples like the Bahn Mi may not be traditional in the type of thicker bread used, are simply amazing. The kale sandwich, the croissants and the lattes, all are made with attention and bursting with flavor. One thing to keep in mind is that this is not a cheap place. This level of quality and quickness spoil has a price, so expect to be paying $15-$20 just for a sandwich. With that said, it's absolutely worth it.