Lukewarm WEAK coffee, lukewarm food, prices up. Service was so-so, staff We won't be coming back.

I have had some yummy baked goods here in the past. Today, I thought I would try a Southwest BBQ Chicken salad. This was definitely a mistake. The chicken was difficult to detect. It looked like less than 2 ounces so I measured it on a scale and confirmed 1.3 ounces. See the pics. Seriously Kneader's? This is NOT the place for a salad. Stick to the bakery. Major disappointment. read more

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe - The amazing 1.3 ounces of chicken in my salad. - Cafes Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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I recently went to the drive through for the free pumpkin bread offer. After going to several other restaurants offering takeout during the Covid-19 restrictions and arriving to total chaos, I was so impressed with Kneaders! They had an employee taking orders at the beginning of the line. The service was very fast and everyone was so upbeat and friendly! I added a loaf of bread at the window and it was no problem. The food was excellent. read more

I completed a large order a week in advance, I arrived the morning of the order just to not be greeted, then waited for twenty mins as they cooked the food. when I voiced my frustration to the assistant manger he said they were short staffed. Mind you I counted five employees and only one drive up customer the entire time. I then asked an employee for the mangers number and she gave me her personal cell. Upon calling her she was clearly taken back by this. Said she'd call me on her work phone later in the day. That never happened, I then called and emailed corporate. No response. I've called and spoken with corporate people who said they'd be having someone call me back. This happened three times. I am beyond bothered by the lack of care for customer feedback. Unfortunately I will never purchase food for my work meetings again since Kneaders does not care about their customers. I gave them one star because I had to, in this day and age service should be priority read more

Super fast, super nice and great breakfast sandwich and caramel macchiato. :) We were skeptic as it was a drive thru but honestly it was super convenient and didn't lack quality at all. The cashier was really nice and everything went seamlessly. We'll return! :) read more

I've only ever ordered take out or from the drive-thru so this review is solely on the food. I often get their banana walnut oatmeal along with an Americano or soy latte, and it always starts my day out in the best way. The oatmeal texture is perfect, with toppings that are always fresh. For lunch, my favorite item is the tuna sandwich. Tuna has never been happier than on a simple bed of lettuce and hazelnut bread (yes, you read that right!). No tomatoes, pickles, or fancy fix-ins. None necessary. I never knew how much I needed hazelnut in my sandwich bread until now. It's truly life changing. If you've had a long day or just want to treat yo self for getting out of bed this morning, get any one of their mouthwatering pastries. I'm salivating thinking about their chocolate croissants. YUM. read more

This is my first visit to this Kneaders and it probably be the last. I was here with my daughter and her friend for a post-practice breakfast. The place was busy and when the girls ordered (French toast and a breakfast sandwich) we were told it would be out shortly. Shortly turned into almost 40 minutes and a line of us asking where our food was and when it would be ready. The excuses ranged from "We're really busy" to " A lot of people ordered French toast". There was one person in the grill and six in the front. The people in the front made no effort to hide making fun or passing comments about those who were inquiring about their food. I was even advised to not have my daughter get another serving of French toast because the cook was backed up. WTH! We're okay with not visiting this establishment again. read more

First time going in to Kneaders. However they do have a good chicken soup. I also got a sandwich. Turkey & bacon sandwich. With no Turkey of bacon!?! Just lettuce, tomato & cheeseee???? Highly disappointed for being my first time. On hold with the restaurant for 10+ mins to discuss this matter. Still no answer. read more

Wonderfull EVERYTHING! Sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries & retail items!! The restaurant is a good place to meet a friend for lunch and they have wonderful fresh ingredients! read more

I was in a rush and hit the drive thru... I ordered the turkey artichoke sandwich. The line actually went quicker then expected... the sandwich was prepared fresh and it tasted delicious! It was on the expensive side but worth every penny. The employees were pleasant and friendly. I liked how they didn't put the chips inside the container with the sandwich keeping the chips fresh. Not much else to say since I didn't go inside but I will definitely visit this location again. read more

I got a gift card from here I had never eaten here before I will be back again and again it was so good .staff is excellent ,place is very clean and prices are very reasonable most important food is great read more

This place was amazing! So cute - nice and clean- and SUPER friendly staff. My girls had the French toast and it was too die for. HUGE portions, delicious! We can't wait to come back and try some pastries! read more

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Turkey Bacon Avocado sandwich is massive and delicious! I saved the second half for dinner and sandwich tasted just as good as it did at lunch. I love that they have a drive thru! As always service was fast and friendly. read more

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Who doesn't like Kneader's? Their breakfast never disappoints. Savory, buttery, deliciousness! And the all you can eat pancakes/french toast deal is great! Just wish they were open on Sundays... Lunch is also good! I particularly enjoy the salad with raspberries! read more

Used to come here all the time for their unlimited French toast but the service and quality has gone down took them over 15 mins to make our sandwich that they forgot about...then my sisters sandwich was suppose to have cheddar but I guess they don't have that anymore and wow another 10 mins for that sandwich while all these new people get their orders before we get the mistake fixed‍ read more

this place has gone to hell. wrong order of two sandwich combos. Manager said come back another day and we'll credit your meals. We did just that today. It was still wrong and they didn't comp the meal, they comped just the sandwiches. Not going back. The place is crap now. read more

I ordered 2 pies for a Fourth of July celebration. When I went to pick them up on July 3rd I waited over 15 minutes for the employee to find a box because they were "out of pie boxes". By the time the pies were put into boxes that were too small, the outside was covered with blueberry fingerprints. I served the pies the next day and noticed everyone was taking a bite then throwing it away. Both pies were inedible! The crust was gooey and the filling tasted like it had been in the freezer for months! I have called the store twice and left messages and was assured the manager would be calling me back "after the rush". I'm still waiting... read more

Got the endless French toast for breakfast and it was amazing. The syrup is dreamy, the whipped cream is light & fluffy, & the strawberries are fresh. Absolutely yummy. All employees were very respectful and friendly! read more

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Amazing. Took me a while to try Kneader's as my go-to safety blanket has always been Panera, but I'm sure glad I did. Service was very friendly, helpful, and quick. They have a drive through at this location as well to make it even easier. The inside is decorated very farmhouse chic, and it's super clean. The food was so good, and fresh for sure. I ordered the turkey bacon avocado sandwich with a fruit tart- both superior to versions I've had before. Will be back for sure! read more

Came in with my family and we ordered some salads sandwiches and french toast. They brought us all our food but forgot 1 sandwich, we thought they were still gonna bring it but after more than 15 mins we went up there to ask and they had forgotten about it and still took forever to make it. The cashier said they use cheddar cheese on the croissant sandwiches but they used american. we asked if we could get cheddar instead and a different cashier said they discontinued the cheddar. They also charge extra for another little cup of whipped cream. This place used to be good but went downhill read more

Focaccia Turkey Artichoke Panini with Parmesan chips and a pickle..so good. I just love Kneaders. What's so cool is they always have samples because I'm so hungry when I go there. They are so nice there too. I'm glad they are popping up in AZ. read more

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It's upsetting that the kids menu does not have turkey and cheese. For families that don't eat pork, we have to order a 7 dollar sandwich and ask to remove everything but the cheese and turkey. A waste of money. read more

I have been to this Kneader's numerous times. The salads I have ordered have always been wonderful, lots of chicken, seeds, and cranberries. Today I ordered the chicken salad croissant sandwich. I paid $9.00 for a croissant, lettuce, 6 pieces of water chestnuts and 2 half dollar size pieces of chicken and a 1 cup side salad of lettuce. I went through the drive throuh ( I was the only one there) and it took almost 15 minutes. I will not be back considering there is a Cafe Rio across the street. read more

Great service! Nice and friendly helpful and hardworking staff. Very positive energy and amazing food and they're fast too

Terrible egg sandwich, who can't make an egg sandwich. Messed up egg with shell in it. No butter on the croissant. The ice chips are so small they melt before they are in your drink. No salt or pepper. At least they don't demand a tip on the receit. read more

I love this place, even if it's a chain. Love the club with Kneader's sauce! Staff is really nice here and fast! Especially when I'm on my lunch break it's much appreciated. read more

Waited over 15 minutes for a salad in the drive thru. No greeting at the window until 15 minutes in. Gal just ignored us and served desserts and other orders while we waited money ready at the window. Horrible service. Long wait for a salad read more

Kneaders is the all around place for a bite to eat. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner and you can't go wrong with all of them! On my first visit (and second and third and fourth) I tried the different sandwiches---I mean it's a bakery---the bread has to be good. I WAS RIGHT. I went through a healthy phase and dabbled in the salads-without fail. SO AMAZING and fresh! Just this AM tried the breakfast---CHUNKY CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST. Okay stop stop stop! The homemade Carmel sauce is just all you need to know. Try it. Try it. TRY IT!!! read more

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Horrible wait for food because "short staffed". Ate in the dining room and took 40 minutes meanwhile they are whipping through the drive thru line. Not crowded at all in here and they can't keep up. You should just close up rather than give such a terrible experience to customers that are trying to support you. I give this chain 3-6 months before they go under. read more

I spotted this restaurant right when we got to this town in Gilbert. Great food every time. I'm obsessed with soups sandwiches and salads everything! read more

I had a feeling Kneader's might be bad since the other Utah-based chains that have come to town haven't been that good (I'm looking at you, Cafe Rio and Cafe Zupas), but Kneader's shows them who's boss of mediocrity! They have one vegetarian sandwich (not including the grilled cheese), and the veggies are cooked in aus jus!!! Seriously! I'm appalled as a vegetarian, and as someone who enjoys the privilege of the sense of taste, I am disgusted by what I ate. I had my husband try it as well to make sure my taste buds weren't off after abstaining from meat the past few years, but he agreed the aus jus taste was accurate. My husband's sandwich was also bad. His skimpy reuben had roast beef in it, not pastrami. I just couldn't believe my eyes. The parmesan chips were just regular chips covered in Kraft granulated fakey parmesan that didn't even stick. Very overpriced at $8.50 each. To quote Woody Allen, the food was terrible-- and such small portions! read more

C & I stopped by here on our way to his first performance of Pinocchio. It's fairly close to the theater and I wanted to try it out. Plenty of parking for sure. Since we stopped in around 4:30 on a Thursday, the place was pretty empty. I checked out the different pastries that filled the glass case. Yum. But we weren't there for goodies. The young lady at the counter was a bit aloof. I told her this was our first time at Kneaders and she just stared at me, like, so. Not that I needed any help, but it's nice when employees acknowledge that you picked their restaurant instead of the other 20 or so around. Oh well. I ordered C the Kids Grilled Cheese ($4.79) which came with a bag of chips, bottle of Chocolate Milk and a frosted sugar cookie. The sandwich is only half a sandwich, so if your kid is the hungry type or can normally eat more, this might not be enough. You have to be the judge on that one. For C, it was fine. The bread had a nice toast on it and the cheese was ooey gooey goodness. C said it was "bangin". Kid cracks me up. Can't say much for the chips or chocolate milk because they're pre-packaged. C enjoyed the frosted sugar cookie so we'll assume it was o.k. I ordered the Veggie Avocado Sandwich with Asiago cheese ($6.59). I think the price is high for what you get. Sure the bread is decent but hey are a bit scant on the fillings. After all, this is a vegi sandwich so it should be loaded up with stuff; tomatoes, lettuce, sprouts, mushrooms, bean paste, cucumber, shredded carrots, Avocado etc..., but it isn't. You get a couple nice slices of tomatoe, a slice of cheese, a couple lettuce leaves, some red onion rings, and Avocado. BUT, imagine getting a Roast Beef or Turkey sandwich, opening it up and seeing some of the beef or Turkey with green tinge to it. Gross, right? Well, when you order basically an Avocado sandwich you expect the Avocado to be fresh, not with some brown/black bruised flesh. Yuk. Why, why would anyone assembling an Avocado sandwich not cut off the bad parts. I don't care if the Avocado if in perfect slices. What I do care about is that if I hadn't opened up my sandwich to look, I possible would have eaten that gross rotten Avocado. (Can you tell I love Avocado? Well, I do. I'm a So Cal kid. I was raised on the stuff. My parents used it a lot and I still love it. But I digress) That being said, I blame the management for poorly training the employess to recognize what is good and bad quality food. I also blame the employees because there comes a point when you have to use COMMON SENSE. Would you eat brown/black Avocado? Is that something that you want on your Avocado sandwich? If the answer is NO then why would you continue putting it on the sandwich? And the assemblers in back were not that busy, which isn't an excuse anyways, but they need to put some pride in their work. This is where I stand on my soapbox for a moment. You know how there are things in this world where the creater puts their name on it. Like, art work, custom engines, garments, hand bags etc... Maybe that's what we need in food. Make the poeple who assemble or cook our food also include a slip of paper that says, "Lovingly created by Joe Schmo", or whomever. You get the picture. I wonder if things would improve. Interesting decor, average (at best) customer service, fair kids meal, using produce that should be thrown out, poor value sandwich. 1.5 Stars. read more

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Let me start by saying when they get the order right, their food is excellent! With that being said 9/10 times the order is wrong! We live about 1 miles from this location, we used to stop on our way home from work and pick up salads to-go. EVERY time there is something wrong. We are NOT picky eaters and usually only ask them to hold the onions, but there is always something wrong with the order. They forget the dressing, give you the wrong dressing, forget a various item on the salad (cheese, chicken, nuts, etc), forget the bread that each salad comes with. We've complained to the evening manager on 3 separate occasions, for no other reason but to help correct the issues. However, we went back again about 2 weeks ago and BAM, same thing!! Goodbye Kneaders, sad to see you go, especially since our entire neighborhood was excited for your opening, but you just couldn't get it right!!!! read more

After waiting for the manager to get the call in orders done (no one waiting for them) before helping the actual customers waiting in line 5 minuets. Order food and start the waiting process once again. 5+ minuets later the manager comes over and says they are out of the bread for the sandwich. This after we watched her make multiple sandwich's with the bread she is now out of. Someone in the back said they had more and she told them that they are for the call in orders. Seriously! Well since I go to Kneaders several times a month this will save me some money. read more

I wanna hate this place, I really do. From the sappy tired "farmhouse" decor on the inside with wall to wall oak to the hoard of "east valleyites" who talked about this place for months before it opened. I was sure this place was all misplaced hype. That was until I tried the turkey bacon avocado on their baguette bread. Hands down best turkey sandwich in town. Their soups are average at best which negates a fifth star. But that sandwich, oh that sandwich. read more

On a rare rainy day, I entered the restaurant craving some soup and a sandwich. I could have gone through the drive thru but since this was my first time, I wanted to go inside and get the full experience. At the entrance, cute home décor items were displayed for sale. A fire was roaring in the middle of the restaurant and felt very cozy inside. Before ordering, the pastry display is right there with all these beautiful desserts staring at you screaming "eat me!". Oh I will, don't you worry! There wasn't a line when I came in but then again it was around 3:30pm on a rainy day. Samples of their bread were available on the counter, in which I grabbed a slice of the asiago cheese bread. So good! I then asked the cashier for recommendations and he said the turkey, bacon and avocado sandwich was the best seller. I ordered it as a whole sandwich, a cup of corn chowder and a couple desserts (a mint chocolate brownie and a chocolate mousse dessert). All this and a beverage for $15, not pricey at all. If we are comparing it to paradise bakery, as many of the other reviews do, this is WAY cheaper! I wait a few minutes for my food to-go and continued to look around at the items for sale. I waited maybe 5 minutes and everything was ready to go. The sandwich was HUGE and looked so yummy. I couldn't wait to get home and eat. When I got home, I zapped the soup for 30 seconds just to heat it up again. The corn chowder was very good, it had sweet corn which gave it a sweet yet savory flavor. The sandwich was amazing...the focaccia bread was so soft and amazing! The sandwich contents kept falling out but still a great sandwich and was very filling. I actually had to wait many hours before trying the desserts. The mint chocolate brownie was incredible! I also got the chocolate mousse dessert, which was good but not as good as the brownie. They have lots of other desserts to choose from as well and am excited to come back and try more! I have absolutely nothing bad to say about Kneader's. I am so excited this is not too far away from me and cheaper than other bakeries. I can't say this place really compares to Paradise Bakery anyways, the food and variety of desserts and concept are very different. Would totally recommend and will be back!! read more

This place is pretty much the same exact thing as paradise bakery but better quality... Wildflower is a different style and definitely my favorite for a restaurant style sandwhich but this place was good too! Ordered: Turkey bacon avocado on Crossaint A little pricey for 10$, w/ no drink. The turkey was my favorite part... so yummy! read more

At first I was a bit wary of this place because it has a drive through and claims to make things fresh. However after going there I'm now a believer, I always order the Dave's BLT because it's delicious. There is quite a range of breads to choose from so the same sandwich can be different every time! The Parmesan chips they make there are super delicious! I definitely recommend giving them a try if you're in the area!! read more

If I could afford to go to Kneaders once a week I would! I have lived everything I have tried. The food is fresh and filling. The desserts are divine. I dream about the fruit tart, bread pudding and pink pina colada smoothie. It is a great place to go for a girls lunch or a dessert night. I highly recommend Kneaders. It's one of my favorite places to get soup, salads and sandwiches! read more

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

So disappointed! I have been to several Kneaders in east county and was so impressed we invited friends to come with us tonight. This location did not live up to expectations. Both my husband's sandwich and my salad had so little meat I wasn't sure they actually put any in them. Very little avacado as well. My husband said the bathroom was disgusting. Embarrassed to have brought friends to this location. We will not go back when there are much better locations like Signal Butte and San Tan Village. The only reason I gave three stars because Elijah was great. read more