Confession: this is not our first time at the rodeo. Since one or both of us eat at Amical every other day, it was only a matter of time until we reviewed the bread, and sure, it’s not a basket, but don’t hold that against us. The best news? This is only one of THREE choices of bread depending on time of day — brunch, lunch, dinner! So have no fear, Amical reviews will be back.

LOCATION
Amical
Traverse City, MI

BREAD

• Doughy goodness. I mean who wants a hard breadstick?
• Topped with BUTTER!, garlic, and–I quote a staff member–“other stuff.” For the record, said “other stuff” is delicious.
• This batch was a little heavy on the garlic–in a good way.
• Highly dippable (see photo below).

BUTTER/OILS/SPREADS

• Pre-butter + additional butter = happy butter lover.
• Butter packets. Incongruous with the sophisticated surroundings and excellent service.
• Well, at least they weren’t cold.
• Packet to breadstick ratio was insufficient.

LIKELINESS FOR REFILLS
No need to even ask. When you have that look on your face, they just know. They brought us six sticks, I repeat six sticks, from the start. That’s three full breadsticks per person (would have been two, but we had our gluten-free bread beard with us)!

RATING (out of five)

AND NOW!  A Special Guest Submission from NYC!

Max is in New York City and lovin’ some big apple breads! He sent in an rye-witness report from Park Avenue Summer. He says “The bread is warm, the butter is warm and soft, and it came with a little salt on the side!” — sounds like a real winner to us! Look at that variety, and you have to love the little sheet telling you what you are about to enjoy.

RATING (out of five)