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April 19, 2026

A 13,000-Mile Mission for One Beautiful Loaf

A conversation with Caity Weaver about a completely scientific, totally exhaustive search for America’s best free bread.

A 13,000-Mile Mission for One Beautiful Loaf

TL;DR

  • Caity Weaver conducted a large-scale research project to find America's best free restaurant bread.
  • The investigation involved traveling 13,000 miles and surveying over 500 people.
  • Weaver categorized respondents into three types based on their response to the question about favorite bread.
  • Her evaluation process included checking if bread was truly free and unlimited, and assessing its quality when taken home.
  • The final selection was based on extreme popularity among respondents and her own positive tasting experience, including its durability as a day-old product.