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    Bakery By Ren

    4.5 (29 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Talisa M.

    An update. Lately when I've been coming here, and I've been observing this for a month and a half or so, I've not felt the same 'welcoming' vibe I've gotten before and for years prior. I know the staff changes and life can be life-ing but as we move more towards technology I value my local business visits for the in person and bright experiences I get. However, I've not really felt that and it's a bummer cause this is usually a favorite spot. I do still enjoy the coffee on most occasions. The protein bar seems like it's changed as it tends to fall apart faster than before, and that just something to note. It's still tasty. Finally, I often find myself cleaning my table top almost every visit which feels surprising when it's not busy with people when I'm arriving so I feel that it should be clean. The little things really do all matter when I visit somewhere. It all adds up plus the in person interaction and is usually a main reason I go back somewhere rather than convenience of location.

    Had & Cheese Quiche
    Denise V.

    I was looking for a good morning spot for pastries in Tucson, and Bakery by Ren was at the top of my list. Parking was in a busy plaza, but I immediately loved the area. It felt very athleisure and laidback with FP Movement, a yoga studio, and coffee shops around. Very much my vibe. We accidentally walked into REN Coffeehouse first. It was crowded with a long line and had fewer baked goods. It was more a lunch spot with an expansive menu. Once I realized the bakery was next door, we walked over and found it tucked into a beautiful courtyard. The space is gorgeous with lots of greenery, a big tree, and plenty of tables. People were enjoying a slow, relaxed morning. Bakery by Ren itself is smaller, much less crowded, and had no line when we went. There was a great selection of baked goods including assorted croissants, muffins, cookies, kolaches, and more. We ordered the ham and cheese quiche, which they heated up and tasted great. The orange cranberry loaf was so delicious with a bright citrusy flavor and big cranberry bits. The icing was slightly on the sweet side, but so addicting. I also ordered a hot matcha latte and you can add flavors like lavender or vanilla for an additional charge. They also offer several alternative milk options. Matcha itself wasn't amazing, but it did the job. I picked up a bag of Presta coffee beans and received a free cup of coffee. They also offer a 3.5% discount when paying with cash. Saving this spot for the next time I'm back in Tucson!

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    Ashley U.

    We went on a Sunday with the market outside and enjoyed our treats on the patio area. There was a line, but it moved quickly and was well worth it! Employees were super kind, and the food was delicious. Our mouths were watering looking at the rolls and they delivered!

    Almond chocolate croissant
    Gabrielle S.

    Back at Rens Bakery! I pre ordered a gluten free berry pie for a special occasion and grabbed another almond croissant and it's BEAUTIFUL! I can't wait to try this pie

    Strawberry cake with vanilla buttercream
    Lydia D.

    I've fallen in love with Bakery By Ren! Always an amazing selection if baked goods that meet a variety of dietary needs. They offer gluten free, vegan, and gluten free/vegan options daily! A while back, I had a banana pecan cake that I have not stopped dreaming about! The staff is always so nice, the cafe is modern and has great views. 10/10, I'm addicted!

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    Elizabeth O.

    Service was great! Place is clean and very modern. This was my first time coming in. They still had lots of pastries at 1:00pm. I asked for suggestions and I went with the coffee cake muffin ($3.75). Thick layer of cinnamon crumble that tasted like brown sugar. The inside had a cinnamon swirl that also tasted like brown sugar. I do wish it had a more complex flavor profile with more cinnamon and nutmeg. Bc of its sweetness it did pair well with coffee I had at home (Nespresso melozio) I also got a black coffee. It's how I drink my coffee usually and it's a quick way to know if the place has a clean brewing system and the quality of the roast. Before leaving I asked what it was and was told Guatemalan roast from Yellow Brick Coffee. It tasted like cigarette butts had been placed in hot water and boiled. It was $4.50...for black coffee. No cream or sugar. It was packed with caffeine and did keep me up!!! For my taste and preference it missed the mark for what I ordered. Although bc the inside was so cute I would come back to try something else!

    Rey F.

    Great spot to grab a coffee and a pastry. I ordered a hot mocha, a pumpkin cream cheese cookie and a pecan cinnamon roll everything tasted great. The clean open layout gives you a clear view at the staff working hard making the drinks and baking the pastries. The service was okay. Personally, I see this as more of a quick stop rather than a sit and stay kind of place. It gets pretty busy and with the limited seating, I'd feel bad taking up space just to get work done.

    Dawn M.

    Located in the St. Philips Plaza near the Catalina Hills, is a cute bakery and coffee shop house. Right outside you'll find live music during the weekends. I came here for an iced caramel macchiato-it was decent. I tasted mostly milk and wished more coffee taste. The baked good make up for it-the chocolate croissant, oatmeal cookie, and chocolate/coconut cookie were all delicious. Parking can be tricky especially during the weekend and busy hours. The store also offers unique ice cream flavors, non coffee drinks, and coffee beans. The staff were great! Clean tables. Clean bathroom. I'd come again for the desserts.

    Decaffeinated drink with a savory danish
    Beverly S.

    Not your ordinary bakery shop because they have a variety of baked goods with unique flavors of sweet and savory treats, to include cold and hot drinks. The best part is they do offer vegan and gluten free options as well as decaffeinated drinks. There's indoor and outdoor seating convenient with internet access. Definitely stop by on a Saturday morning because just outside the bakery is a small farmers market that's worth checking out. Other than that, bring cash because they charge extra when paying with a card.

    Open daily from 8am-8pm
    Ryan B.

    I think this is about my 4th time coming in, they have consistently good Americano's, & my dad seemed to really enjoy the breakfast croissant sandwich (w/bacon) when we came in Sunday after church. I must've been attributing my pics to their other location that is maybe a hundred yards away in the plaza, but only open from 6am-2pm, while this location is open 8am-8pm daily. I'm leaving town shortly, but it's good to know where you can get a good cup of coffee, & my time in Central & South America made me partial to good coffee, specifically Americano's. I've only tried their delicious almond croissant & a ginger cookie so far, but man is that a good croissant! They heat it up & the marzipan filling is nice & gooey! Enjoy!

    Decaf cappuccino + vegan protein bar

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    love, love, love their coffee and sweets. stop by their coffee house for amazing homemade syrups

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    Very dry moon pie and very bitter coffee! $12 for 1 cookie and 2 small coffees way overpriced and not worth it !

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    Good almond croissant. I liked it better as a small hole in the wall but it's still nice

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    Probably the best latte I've had in a very long time. A cute place to hang out as well! Staff is friendly and inviting.

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    One word.... WOW!!! Delicious pastries, rich flavorful coffee and friendly helpful employees. Very comfortable and inviting.

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    4.2(182 reviews)
    8.2 mi
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    La Baguette Parisienne has the best bread and pastries in town. I lived in Morocco when I was a…read morekid, and we scarfed down sublime French bread and pastries made by French bakers. LBP's bakers make the sublime goods that I recall from back then. Their crust is crunchy/chewy and their bread is substantial, yet cloud-like. Miches, baguettes, epis, loaves, rolls, croissants, & special flavors; all are highest quality bread. And their cake & pastries? Sainte vache! They have fluffy cream puffs, creamy eclairs, yummy cookies, flavorful pies, and more. And don't get me started on their cupcakes, which are moist and tender and even better when they're Cosmic. There is something indescribably delicious about the apple and cherry Crisps. *Chef's Kiss* The staff at La Baguette Parisienne is knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. They are also incredibly kind. On my last visit, I managed to take an epic fall (really more of a clumsy crumple) that included pushing a rolling counter across part of the store. My middle name is "Grace". The owner, Kim, couldn't have been nicer or more helpful (nor could the customers there at the time, so I guess kindness attracts kindness). She helped me to get up and was gracious regarding my minor rearrangement of her shop and cheerful enough that I went from embarrassment to laughter in record time. My late beloved Mama found this lovely, cute bake shop decades ago when they first opened, and she was a delighted weekly customer whenever she was at her east-side Tucson home. I hope to carry on her tradition, if less frequently from my UA-area home, until my time on the planet is done (bury me with a plain large Miche, a Cherry Crisp, and a Cosmic Cupcake, please). Highly recommend!

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    4.6(9 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Nomico Dessert was such a fun find. Yelp still lists it as PaTea, but once you're there, you'll…read moreknow you're in the right spot. It's located between Petco and Ace Hardware, and there is plenty of parking. You can order at a kiosk, but since we came later in the evening, the cashier was happy to take our order and was very friendly. My husband ordered the Thai Tea with boba. I ordered the Jasmine milk tea with panacotta and boba, and we shared a mango tiramisu. We were both happy with our drinks. The panacotta is a great topping and the boba was fresh, even later in the evening. The mango tiramisu was a perfect treat. It had a jello‑like topping with fresh mango pieces, and the creamy moist bites were delicious. I really enjoyed the consistency and flavor. We played checkers while we hung out. I would love to come back to try more teas and desserts. I definitely want to try the waffle because it smelled amazing. There are plenty of places to sit and everything was very clean. We will be back!

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    4.9(376 reviews)
    4.5 miBroadmoor-Broadway Village
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    I've lived in Tucson for less than a month & my new neighbor gave me a loaf of Barrio Bread…read moresourdough. Wowza!!! Back in my old home in beautiful Providence, Rhode Island we had an artisanal bread bakery too. (Calmed Seven Stars, they have grown in the 15 or so years they've been around, now offering pastries, coffees, & with several different locations. Barrio Bread is staying truer to the original vision - great breads, bagels, just stop in to shop, & take it away.) My husband & I were headed toward N Country Club Rd early Saturday morning so thought we'd stop in & see what Barrio Bread's space was like. 15 minutes after opening we were already 7 patrons from entering the store! The line moved quickly enough, enough though we could see customers being individually greeted and served with friendly & warm attention rather than impatience. When we made it to the front of the line, it was the founder/original baker Don Guerra himself staffing the register. What a nice person! I mentioned where we'd come from (and Seven Stars), and Don stepped away from the register to call over Matt, one of the current bakers. Matr's a graduate of Johnson & Wales University (whose world-class culinary program is in Little Rhody) who met Don when he came to JWU to teach a master class in bread. Matt also baked at Seven Stars for several years before moving out to Tucson! Small world. I'd say this encounter was a little taste of (old) home - but Barrio Bread is more beautiful to look at and more varied than what I'd have available back in RI. And that sourdough is the best I've ever had! Too bad I left my phone in the car so no pictures - at least at this visit.

    I had this place bookmarked for awhile now, and we were in Tucson for lunch. This was our first…read morestop. We got there pretty late, right around Noon. Good news was there was no line, and only like 4 people in the shop. Bad news was they didn't have too many breads left. I went with a seeded Cuban bread and a seeded Epi bread. Total was about $10.00 for both breads. How were they? AMAZING! I can see why the owner is a James Beard Award Winner. He was the guy who rang me up, too! Super nice guy, knew some folks in front of us and seemed like a Stalwart in the community! Good stuff! The bread was so good! I ate the Cuban loaf toasted with just some butter. The sesame seeds, the slight sourdough tang, great crunch outside and soft inside. Great bread! The seeded Epi bread we pulled apart and snacked on during our drive back home. Again, crusty and seeded outside, soft chewy inside. If their "end of the day" bread is this good, I cant imagine how good their regular selections and specialty breads are. I will have to preorder sometime or spend the night in Tucson and stand in line right when they open to sample more of their delicious offerings! Absolutely delicious breads! Will be back, for sure!

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