Small family owned business. the most delicious baked goods ive ever had. the pastries are the best. every flavor and detail is there

The experience was absolutely amazing the workers there are extremely helpful and friendly and the vibes are really nice. The food being a 10/10 and being a completely dedicated gluten free kitchen was just an add on to the experience. I cannot wait to be back here again!! read more

Such a cute and welcoming setup along with great Customer service! I have celiac and finding gluten free foods that are good and don't crumble is almost impossible sometimes but here the food was incredible it tasted amazing! We got the ham and cheese croissant it was so good as well as the french toast! Definitely will be coming back again. read more

Everything went well. The kindest people ever !! the best food and I wasn't hungry and ordered two meals. Their hibiscus tea is great. Their muffins are delicious tiramisu wonderful and it was all served with love. Let's not forget the fried chicken on top of the pasta. And the BLT absolutely the best ..Give them a try and don't listen to any of the negative reviews you have to wait till you get to heaven for absolutely EVERYTHING in your life to be perfect so appreciate Knead and luv read more

The café is decorated with a very clean and cute French café style theme, and the bakery case is pretty large with lots of choices. They have a sign out front that says all of their food is gluten-free! I stopped in for coffee only, and noticed there was a little confusion with the staff. They were taking orders from people behind me in line as I was waiting for the people in front of me to figure out how to pay for their order because the credit card system was down so the person behind the counter was having to use his phone to take card payments. I didn't try any food, although the menu looked amazing, I was just stopping for coffee and ordered an iced pistachio latte. The latte is pretty mild, defitnely too much milk. overall this looks like a nice spot for breakfast or lunch, but if you are looking for a great coffee or espresso experience, you may want to choose a different place. read more

Lots of gluten free choices here for those who are gluten intolerant! There is also a wide array of options for breakfast and lunch. I came in for something sweet and ended up with the gluten free carrot muffin and it wasn't too sweet which was just right for me and a sugar free oat latte with caramel mocha! Service was great, she was patient with me it was my first time and I didn't really know what I wanted. This is a walk up and order restaurant and there are tables and chairs in a quiet set to enjoy your meal. If you're gluten intolerant, this place is a must visit! read more

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As someone who is very well traveled and constantly trying gluten-free bakeries and cafés everywhere I go, I can confidently say this was by far one of the BEST gluten-free places I've ever been to. Every single thing we tried was incredible, cinnamon rolls, scones, Dubai pistachio cheesecake, fruit tarts, and honestly so much more. Nothing disappointed. The best part? EVERYTHING in the bakery is completely gluten free, which means as a celiac girl, I didn't have to stress or question a single thing. Being able to walk into a bakery and safely order anything is such a rare and amazing feeling. You can truly taste the quality, care, and love put into every item. Already planning my next visit read more

Knead Luv Bakery and Café - Bakeries Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

So many gluten free options! So hard to choose! I ended up selecting the chocolate croissant and the maple donut. So hard to choose with a blueberry lemon cheesecake, pumpkin cheesecake with a salted caramel crust, pistachio brownie, Boston cream pie donut, and way more... The maple donut was good - moist, not too sweet, definitely could taste the maple. It seemed baked not fried which makes it healthier BUT I miss an actual fried donut texture and wanted that instead. Good size. This came in at $5. Love the donut flavor variety. The chocolate croissant. Holy frickin moly. This was outstanding. Like mic drop. So soft and moist but the top still had some bite to it. Many layers like a normal croissant, semi-sweet or darker chocolate in the middle, it was perfect amount of sweetness and buttery baked goodness. This was a whopping $11 but honestly worth it for a special treat. Haven't seen gf croissants typically. It was my birthday so I also got a free cake pop which was so nice!! This was definitely the sweetest of the three. I was on a sugar high already so it was too much for me. I took a stab at it again the next day and it was still moist. White chocolate outer with a chocolate cake inside, quite tasty. Great flavor combo. Cute decoration with sparkly sprinkles. Cute interior and love how there's outside seating read more

Knead Luv Bakery and Café - Chocolate croissant and maple donut - Bakeries Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Super delicious GF options and the best and most friendly service! From the cakes to the breads- everything is great. Loved their Christmas menu! read more

Knead Luv Bakery and Café - BLT- delish! - Bakeries Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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This was a complete disappointment. The cake was so dry it didn't even cut as a slice. The texture and frosting was off too. For an 8inch cake we were overcharged a ridiculous $85 dollars. I am waiting for a response from them as I hope this isn't their normal turnout. I am hoping that orders overwhelmed them and they just messed up the baking. I will update if that is the case. In the meantime, do not order from here. The cake is completely dry. See the pictures. read more

Knead Luv Bakery and Café - Mother's Day raspberry lemon curd cake - Bakeries Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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First, I would love a Gluten Free cafe like this closer to where I live, but happy that this establishment is closer than my usual go to place. I had the BLT and it was the first time I've had one grilled since the grill is fully dedicated to all things GF. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I had an oat milk Latte which was also very tasty. The environment is comfy and also outdoor seating. However we sat outside because of the constant line of traffic in this very busy strip mall. read more

Knead Luv Bakery and Café - BLT - Bakeries Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Came here on a whim before going to the airport, my mom and I stopped by to get a few sweet treats. I will say they are a little pricey but I completely understand, and I'm used to gf bay area prices as well, so not totally unexpected. I will say the sweet treats themselves were very delightful, the bear claw was my favorite, brought me right back to my childhood, I haven't been able to find any locally so that treat was a must and I'm so glad I tried it! The drinks themselves were okay, I did notice that it was charged differently than what was listed on the menu by about 75 cent. My mom and I both got matcha drinks I had a regular matcha and my mom had a lavender matcha. Both of us agreed the drinks we could skip if we come back, especially since the regular matcha was out as well so we had a mulberry matcha replacement. The staff were friendly overall as well, very casual and caring and the cafe itself was an adorable place to hang out as well. Comfy seating, tea room decorations, a cute patio as well! read more

We stopped in for lunch and thought the food tasted good overall. The ordering system was a little confusing--the wait felt long considering it wasn't very busy. We ordered two tuna melts and it took about 27 minutes for them to come out. For $22 each, the portions were smaller than expected (a small sandwich with a few potatoes and grapes), and my husband left still hungry. That said, the atmosphere is beautiful and the space is really nice. With a little more value and faster service, this place could be great. read more

Knead Luv Bakery and Café - Tuna melt tasted good, but must say was on the small side. Husband was still hungry. $22. - Bakeries Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Selected Knead Luv bakery because it was open early enough that I could stop by on my way into work to pick up celebratory cake for work anniversaries! Tried the carrot cake and it was pretty good - large slice, dense but not dry, a little on the sweet side with too many raisins for my preference but overall good! Love the variety they had in the bakery and would like to go back and try some of their other offerings. They were trialing French toast made with their in-house Challa and offered us an extremely generous 'sample' (a whole plate!) with caramel and sautéed apples. So warm and generous! Can't wait to come back to try a specialty drink and chocolate croissant! read more

Knead Luv Bakery and Café - Bakeries Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Best cinnamon bun ever! The bear claw was also incredible. The server was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. It's a quiet, relaxing vibe. Can't wait to try out their breakfast menu. In fact, I'm going back tomorrow. Best of all, this is a designated gluten free facility! No worries about cross contamination or food my body won't tolerate. read more

I really appreciate having gluten-free options, and I'm always willing to pay a premium for quality and specialty baking. That said, I was honestly shocked by the pricing here. I ordered one slice of tiramisu and one carrot bundt cake and my total came out to $30. Prices were not listed, and while I did ask after being rung up (because I was surprised), at that point it felt too late to decline. I completely understand gluten-free baking comes with higher costs, but $18 for a slice of tiramisu feels excessive. Desserts were okay, but nothing that justified the price. Next time, we'll make our own. read more

My taste buds were blown away! I have always been on the fence about trying gluten free. I guess I had an assumption it would not be that tasty. Boy was I wrong. Can't knock it til you try it! Fast friendly service in a cute, warm cozy cafe. I'm pretty sure this one will have you coming back for more. At Knead Luv Bakery they focus on fresh quality food, and all gluten free. You will also find some vegan items offered as well. If you've been searching for a Dedicated Gluten Free restaurant, I highly recommend you stop by and give this one a try 7000 E Mayo Blvd Ste. 1002 Phoenix AZ 85054 read more

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Beautiful interior the pastries looked amazing. Plenty of seating. Had the fruit tart, you couldn't even tell it was gluten free! It tasted so good I scarfed it down before getting a picture. The fruit was fresh, cream was my favorite part and the crust - chefs kiss. Like that they had a special Easter menu. Very friendly and attentive staff, will be recommending to my gluten free friends. read more

$10 Cinnamon roll inedible, tasted like soap. Service was very friendly so I will give them that. Croissants are $11 Waited over 30 minutes for a single BLT and it barely had any tomato, 1 single piece of lettuce. Won't be coming back but I told them about the cinnamon roll and they kindly refunded me! Not sure why the owner feels the need to lie and say it was an 8 minute ticket time. Unless they forgot to put my BLT in until 30 minutes after when I talked to the manager about the cinnamon roll. Be honest and own your mistakes. Considering the majority of your recent reviews are 2 stars or less, I wrote a review to keep other people from spending money and time somewhere subpar. As someone who used to be a chef, never in any lifetime would I let a BLT with a single piece of lettuce and single slice of tomato leave the kitchen. Did it taste good after waiting 45 minutes for my food when you were super slow? Yes. Would I buy it again? No. Looking at your reviews, seems I'm not the only one who feels that way. Saying you got a bad review because I'm with a "group of scammers" would make more sense if the majority of your recent reviews weren't 2 stars or less. read more

The fact that I was able to order and pick up two plates of Turkey, potatoes, dressing, and cranberries as well as a coconut cream pie just a few days before Thanksgiving in itself was a miracle. The food was spectacular , obviously made with love and gratitude. So appreciate the quality and the peace of mind knowing the ingredients are of such high quality. The display cases and the service is tip top! Thanks to Gladys and the rest of the crew! read more

I always love the pastries here. The staff is very helpful. All food is spot on. Gladys is the absolute best. Dawn McCormick Ranch read more

Saturday morning was my first time here, with a gluten-free friend. While I'm not GF, everything I had was delicious and you'd never be able to tell. I had a maple cinnamon roll latte & the breakfast sandwich - all SO good. The service was great & had a chance to meet the owner, Gladys, who was so sweet. Such a cute place tucked in North Scottsdale. Easy parking. And the vibes were just right. I'll definitely be back to try those bakery items!! read more

Giving 4 stars based on PRIOR experience... in the past I messaged Gladys to prepare an order and I came by under to pick up after being stuck at Mayo all day. She was incredibly helpful and so many great treats I took home that day!! Everything was wonderful! I went back today for breakfast, unfortunately, it's quite a drive. It was so loud; u could hardly hear the man taking orders. He got my coffee wrong, making it iced instead of hot. He did dump it back into Cup to reheat it but it just seemed less enjoyable by that point... We ordered 3 breakfasts between the 2 of us and a cinnamon roll to share while they were made, we had plenty of time to eat the roll infact before hubby finally got his mocha latte. We were warned the bubble waffle maker would take 15/20 to heat up; no problem. Hubby ordered biscuits and gravy and enjoyed them! I wanted one sweet and one savory dish and was undecided between a crepe and a bubble waffle and which one to do savory. I asked for a recommendation and I ended up with a strawberry crepe and then by that point that the waffle came out, it was strawberry as well! I tasted it to try the bubble waffle ate the potatoes and left the 2nd sweet dish. I had already packed up the strawberry Nutella crepe in the cinnamon roll box to take home as it was too much sweet after the cinnamon roll and I was looking forward to the savory dish. I went back up to the counter just looking for a croissant or something and they were 20 out from being done... I left and went in search of something for breakfast. Food is great and I love the amazing options but after two wrong dishes and an overload of lots music that I couldn't hear to order or talk to my husband, not sure we'll make the drive back unless we just order take it. read more

So impressed!!! We were looking for a little spot to grab a coffee and pastry and this was a perfect fit! The coffee was amazing and the pastries were all hand made. The staff was friendly and helped explain all the different options including their special flour and no oil specialties. They had lots of options of seating options from regular dining tables to a comfy sofa. My family really liked it and we will be back for sure! read more

Searched for a gf bakery and found Knead Luv. I was impressed with the huge selection of items. You don't often find establishments dedicated to totally GF. Ended up taking options home to try. The strawberry shortcake was amazing. The person who waited on me, said it wasn't always available. I would suggest having this as an option for Mother's Day so good the donuts and Bundt cakes we tried were also awesome. Thank you for supporting gluten-free. read more

Celebrated birthday with friends. We enjoyed the three layer chocolate cake. Super fudgy and fresh! We loved it! I my favorite cake is the one with the rose water. read more

First and last visit. Stopped in on a whim. for coffee and breakfast. Coffee was pretty good. BUT NO 1/2 &1/2. ? ONLY MILK? Ordered Eggs Benedict, one of my favorites. Weak at best. Strange set up. A very thin bread/toast a Large amount of thinly sliced deli ham, loads of greens and two poached eggs. A small portion of pieces of potatoes. And a few grapes. What can I say. Maybe because it caters to Gluten Free needs? Unappealing to the eye. read more

This bakery is below average to even meet basic expectations. The cake I ordered was not worth the very expensive price charged. Long wait times, unhelpful staff, and mishandled custom orders. My custom cake order was not ready by the time promised. The staff lacked proper training. My cake order was mixed up with another order, and decorated incorrectly. The cake decoration and frosting was sloppy. The gluten free cake had a gritty sandy texture, and tasted bad. When I tried to discuss my concerns respectfully with the owner regarding the cake order, she was completely dismissive, rude, and argumentative. I was met with extreme unprofessionalism. As a customer, I expect to be treated with basic respect. The owner offered no refund. Even if the bakery has a "no-refunds" policy, it does not apply to defective or unprovided goods. A bakery cannot legally keep your money if they provide a spoiled product. I will not be returning and cannot recommend this business. read more

This business was listed on Door Dash & I ordered yesterday for delivery today and received confirmation. Driver called when he went to pick up and they told him no Door Dash-why are they listed there? Very poor service!!!! read more

Cute gluten free bakery!! One of the best in the valley!! Lots to choose from. Pastries, breads and so much more. All from scratch baked. Love their cinnamon rolls, but sold out a lot cause they are so good!! Tables inside and out. read more

Knead Luv Bakery and Café - Apple pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

It was two days before Thanksgiving, I was looking for bread and pastries. I arrived just before opening. When the doors opened i was told there was no bread and that I would have needed to pre order. Prior to this encounter I had been receiving emails weekly from the bakery, none of which mentioned pre/ ordering bread. I did buy pastries, but again disappointed that there was no pumpkin offering. The staff, while fairly friendly were not apologetic or even sympathetic. One dod hand me a card with the owners phone number and suggested I call her. I did call and leave a message and got no response, read more

I have been going to Knead Luv for almost 4 years now. I have celiacs disease and it is EXTREMELY difficult to find good quality, safe baked goods. Knead Luv has never let me down! I go 3-4 times a month and I have never once gotten sick in all of the years I've been going to them. Their cake pops are out of this world amazing. They are always coming up with new donuts which are dairy free as well and delicious. The owner and her daughter are the sweetest people and very interactive with every customer that walks through the door. The staff is well knowledgeable about every item they offer and can answer questions about any ingredient. It is the perfect place to enjoy safe, gluten free goodies. Thank you Knead Luv!!!! read more

Tried this place out while on vacation because of some recent reviews that my wife found on IG. Went into the bakery to try their croissants but found it a little weird that there were no prices listed. At checkout I was shocked to find that each chocolate croissant was priced at $11! I should have not given my card and just walked away, but I didn't want to disappoint my family since they were all hungry and wanted to eat the pastries. Instant regret - we tried their croissants, a cake pop, and the cinnamon bun - all mid or worse. Coffee was good but knowing that I paid $52 for 2 lattes and 4 pastries made me feel like a total chump. I'm used to overpaying since I live in So Cal, but again $11 for a damn croissant that tastes like dried out crumbly bear claws is not right! Folks should beware and know about their pricing before you go read more

Knead Luv Bakery and Café - $52 for 2 Lattes and verrrry Mid tasting pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Super quick, friendly service and yummy gluten free desserts! Loved all the unique pastry options. Will need to come back and more

We were looking for pie since it was 3.14, and i saw this place, so we pulled in. The shop looked welcoming, and had hearts everywhere. I ordered a coffee and so did my sister. I wanted cream, and the cashier told me they didn't have any and offered milk. Now if you take cream with your coffee, you'll know how unacceptable that is. So I asked for hot chocolate instead. It didn't come with a spoon or stirrer. And as I drank it, I noticed that all the flavor was at the bottom. I had to drink it fast because it was just lukewarm. Meanwhile, my sister took a sip of hers, took the lid off and saw they added milk to hers! There were two people behind the counter, and no one else was there to distract them, so a lack of attention to detail seems to have been the issue. We moved over to the pastry case, and picked out 2 desserts. One was a chocolate orange mini bundt cake and the other was a fruit cheese Danish. They looked 100 times better than they tasted. There were no placards with names to identify the desserts, and no price labels either. Had we seen the prices 1st. We would have left. For the 3 drinks and 2 pastries, it was $40!! My sister paid, and said, "there must be a mistake. I only got these 4 things!" and found out the pastries were over $10 each!! Did I mention that every thing is gluten-free? I've had plenty of delicious food that was GF and it tasted great. We left without finishing our cardboard-consistency and bisquick- like taste of our expensive pastries, withing we'd gone elsewhere. When I looked up the reviews I couldn't believe it had been in business for 7 years and had good reviews! We noticed a Bible reference on the door and thought maybe they are on some local list of Christian businesses that gets people to come in that way? It's a mystery. Maybe new owners from when it was previously goid? No idea. But the reviews and the taste and prices are not aligned. We ate never going back. Don't waste your money. This is not a tasty place. Doubt me? Try it and leave your own honest review with a copy of your receipt so others are not as shocked and disappointed as we were. read more

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Descent food but terrible management. They need to fire everyone in the kitchen that works at a snails pace and gets every order wrong. Literally every time I eat there I wait 30 min for my food and something gets messed up. What a shame bc it's good food and I love that it's completely GF but wow they need to crack the whip on the kitchen crew. read more

Flashback to my military days when it would be a challenge to finish the meal of mystery meat. Daughter didn't get what she ordered, but was still charged an up charge. Refunds are only store credit, I'm guessing it is because you'll never come back. Good luck read more

What an incredible find!! If you're gluten free you will feel like you're in heaven. If you're not gluten free you'll absolutely be converted when you taste how delicious GF can be! This place is so much more than a bakery. It has incredible coffee drinks of all kinds. The menu is healthy and wonderful. There are ZERO SEED OILS in the restaurant. All the food is organic and top quality. You can taste it in every bite. The owners have quite a story. This isn't just their business it's their passion and ministry to provide a delicious and healthy alternative when you're choosing a place to eat. I've been in multiple times and have never been disappointed. You won't be either so stop by and ENJOY!! read more

Must read if your considering eating here: Funny how the owner changes her responses to all one stars when I call her out for it! Less than one star if I could. I'm not a fake customer or a competitor. I'm a real person who visited your business and shared my honest experience. To claim otherwise is not only unprofessional but also dismissive of valid customer feedback. I did tell your barista the iced toffee coffee tasted off. She nodded, offered no explanation or solution, and moved on so don't assume I said nothing. It's completely unfair to expect prices to be listed - $45 for two coffees and a pastry with no warning is excessive, even for organic items. And organic doesn't automatically equal great taste or value. Instead of attacking people who give critical reviews, maybe take a step back and use feedback to improve. The defensive tone and accusations in your reply only reinforce my decision not to return and to caution others about the experience. (Also you mean across the street as in chick-fil-a) Calling me "a made up person" is ridiculous. I'm a paying customer who left disappointed , and now shocked by how you handle criticism In reply to last message - Your reply only confirms exactly why I wouldn't have asked to speak to a manager, because how you are responding to these reviews. Why would anyone approach someone who's repeatedly shown hostility, defensiveness, and complete disregard for customer feedback? You don't get to accuse paying customers of being liars or "hurting" your business simply because their experience wasn't glowing. That's not accountability, that's avoidance. Feedback isn't an attack; it's a reflection of what happened. Your repeated accusations and inability to accept criticism say far more about your professionalism than any review ever could. If your solution to critical reviews is "we're done with it" and dismissing people with "this bakery is not for you," maybe consider that your customer service, not the customers, is the real issue Last response I will make to you. I visited the day I wrote this review. Writing in all caps doesn't make your point stronger, it just comes across as aggressive and unprofessional, which seems to be a theme in your responses. This kind of tone does not reflect "great customer service," no matter how many times you claim it. Rotating menus and clean ingredients are not the issue. The issue is transparency, which includes clearly posting prices and being open to feedback when a customer shares their honest experience. Dismissing valid concerns by shouting about being "GLUTEN FREE" and comparing yourself to other businesses isn't a substitute for professionalism or accountability, once again. Sprinkles might not be gluten free, but they also don't attack their customers online when someone gives critical feedback. And their pricing is listed upfront. That's the difference. Your claim that your product is superior because you say so and because your loyal customers agree is not a defense, it's a deflection, once again. Not everyone will love your product, and that's okay. What's not okay is gaslighting customers who don't. Instead of bulldozing anyone who doesn't leave a 5-star review, consider actually listening. It costs nothing to treat people with respect and from the tone of every reply you've written, that seems to be the one thing truly missing from your business. Good luck read more

Knead Luv Bakery and Café - Bakeries Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Delicious and gluten free. Totally dedicated gluten free kitchen. Wonderful service with a smile. Cozy place to have lunch or breakfast or just a coffee with a yummy donut! read more