Saginaw's The Bread Gal to Open New Brunch Spot 'The Brunch Guy'

Owner Maria Austin plans April opening for new restaurant featuring baked goods and upscale brunch options.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Maria Austin, owner of the popular Saginaw bakery The Bread Gal, is expanding her business with the opening of a new brunch restaurant called The Brunch Guy. The new restaurant, set to open in April, will offer a variety of brunch items including omelets, eggs Benedict, and baked goods from The Bread Gal. The Brunch Guy will be located in a 100-seat space previously occupied by a Mexican restaurant in Saginaw's Old Town neighborhood.

Why it matters

The new brunch spot aims to fill a demand for more upscale weekend brunch options in Saginaw, particularly during the week. As a local, independent business, The Brunch Guy's opening represents growth and investment in Saginaw's Old Town neighborhood, which has seen its share of business turnover in recent years.

The details

The Brunch Guy will offer a menu featuring items like omelets, multiple eggs Benedict options, and baked goods from The Bread Gal. One signature dish is the 'Big Hot Benny' which includes fried chicken thighs, pickles, and hot honey. Menu prices will range from around $5 for smaller items up to $20-30 for larger plates. The 100-seat restaurant space was previously occupied by a Mexican restaurant and will require some renovations, including flooring improvements, before opening.

  • The Bread Gal bakery, located at 411 Hancock St., will remain open.
  • Maria Austin purchased The Bread Gal, formerly known as The Bread Guy, in the fall of 2022.
  • The Brunch Guy is aiming to open in April 2026, with an exact date to be announced once renovations are complete.

The players

Maria Austin

Owner of The Bread Gal bakery and the upcoming The Brunch Guy restaurant.

Jacob Austin

Maria Austin's husband and the chef at The Brunch Guy.

The Bread Gal

A local artisan bakery in Saginaw's Old Town neighborhood that will supply baked goods to The Brunch Guy.

The Brunch Guy

The new brunch restaurant being opened by Maria Austin, located at 111 Hamilton St. in Saginaw.

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What they’re saying

“For over 3 years, Maria has poured her heart into building The Bread Gal into a bakery that this community truly shows up for, and we're so grateful for that support.”

— Jacob Austin, Chef (The Brunch Guy Facebook page)

“We're pretty excited. We've been wanting to expand The Bread Gal in general, but we can't bust out our walls any farther.”

— Maria Austin, Owner (MLive)

What’s next

An exact opening date for The Brunch Guy will be announced once renovations to the space are complete and all necessary shipments have arrived.

The takeaway

The Brunch Guy's opening represents growth and investment in Saginaw's Old Town neighborhood, providing the community with a new independent, locally-owned brunch option featuring baked goods from the popular The Bread Gal bakery.