An update on our recent post about the sudden closure of Roland's Bakery on Haight Street:
We've now received official word that the shop is indeed closed for good. Due to a dispute with the landlord, the much-loved bakery will not be returning to its location in the Lower Haight. Instead, it will migrate to a bigger space in Hayes Valley -- specifically, the corner of Hayes and Gough previously occupied by Essencia, where it will reportedly rise from its delicious ashes in a new incarnation as "Terra Bakery and Cafe." Co-owner Jenn Westmoreland explains to us via email that the new Rolan-- err, Terra, will "be opening around the middle of April" and "is going to feature all of Roland's original baked goods and bagels, with a[n] updated and improved menu." And, in a big development, Terra "will also now be serving dinner as well as beer and wine." While we're admittedly intrigued by the idea of an extended menu, more than anything we're just excited to have our sweet, buttery Roland's back. We'll consider the extra hike to/from Hayes Valley an unexpected opportunity to burn off the carbs.
We've now received official word that the shop is indeed closed for good. Due to a dispute with the landlord, the much-loved bakery will not be returning to its location in the Lower Haight. Instead, it will migrate to a bigger space in Hayes Valley -- specifically, the corner of Hayes and Gough previously occupied by Essencia, where it will reportedly rise from its delicious ashes in a new incarnation as "Terra Bakery and Cafe." Co-owner Jenn Westmoreland explains to us via email that the new Rolan-- err, Terra, will "be opening around the middle of April" and "is going to feature all of Roland's original baked goods and bagels, with a[n] updated and improved menu." And, in a big development, Terra "will also now be serving dinner as well as beer and wine." While we're admittedly intrigued by the idea of an extended menu, more than anything we're just excited to have our sweet, buttery Roland's back. We'll consider the extra hike to/from Hayes Valley an unexpected opportunity to burn off the carbs.
