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    Leven Bakery & Cafe

    4.2 (101 reviews)
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    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Lemon - Lavender Tea Cake Strawberry Matcha
    Ada O.

    Ambience is great for getting work done but it's overpriced like crazy... $15 for a basic strawberry matcha latte and dry pound cake is abysmal.

    Patty Melt (POS)
    Kirsten D.

    Food - 8/10 The patty melt wasn't bad. I rather enjoyed it. It wasn't amazing but it definitely wasn't bad. My aunt got the chicken salad sandwich and she said she'd never have knows it was gluten free bread and I have to agree. She liked her side salad and I like the potato salad. Not pictured was the dessert we had while waiting for our food as we were celebrating her birthday. She had the carrot cake and I had the coffee cake. Really good I must say. Service - 8/10 It was a bit slow but the servers were nice. Very accommodating for my aunts food allergies. Ambiance - 9/10 It's that modern style that I see more and more but tasteful. On the louder end just because it's all hard surfaces.

    Lemony Turmeric Tea Cake
    Mary C.

    Solid cafe -- everything on the menu is gluten free! You can't tell the sourdough on the patty melt doesn't have gluten -- tastes like normal bread. The potatoes on the side were very very good! We also got the lemon turmeric cake and coconut macaroon.

    Breakfast Burrito w/Salsa - Scrambled eggs, black beans, avocado, roasted potatoes, spinach on a cassava flour tortilla.
    Bob S.

    Met a friend for coffee and breakfast. This bakery has gluten free items. Neither my friend or I am gluten free, but we like the food and coffee. Never crowded in the AM. Ample parking. Place your order at the counter and they bring out your coffee and food. The restaurant does a good job with food preparation - all looks very good, but it does take time to prepare. It possibly took 12-15 minutes or so to bring our food - but no concerns. The food was very good (it always is). Tried the burrito but without the potatoes and avocado - excellent! My friend got the avocado toast and she enjoyed it. The restaurant is always cold - so I brought a jacket with me. If you're gluten free, this is your place to go! Otherwise, it is a nice place to visit with pleasant people.

    Date Latte ($7.50) GFC Nashville Hot Nuggets ($9.99) + Sourdough Garlic Bread ($2)
    Jennifer T.

    Healthy & gluten friendly, Leven offers lots of different options. I personally don't have any dietary restrictions but it was nice to experience food that was gluten friendly without compromising taste. If you would like to get some work done here, they do have WIFI & OUTLETS on the SIDE BOOTH WALL. It's keeps the main area for people who are dining & socializing. It nice because your back is to the wall & perfect for people watching. I decided to try one of their specialities, the DATE LATTE. I was curious because dates are a healthier sweetener alternative but I was surprised it wasn't that sweet. There are some FIBROUS pieces in the coffee & it had a nutty flavor. For my snack, I got their GFC NASHVILLE HOT NUGGETS & SOURDOUGH GARLIC BREAD. The nuggets were a little tougher than my preference but the sauce was really tasty with a kick. Definitely go for the GREEN GODDESS dipping sauce! The sourdough garlic bread was perfectly crunchy & savory. I think it's great that there's a place that caters to the Celiac demographic because sometimes it can be challenging to find gluten free food

    Caesar Salad
    Bill S.

    We were very happy to find this completely gluten free bakery and cafe! The atmosphere is beautiful with lots of light and lovely wooden tables and chairs. The food was absolutely delicious. I particularly loved the pickled vegetables that are available as a side to the sandwiches. The staff was friendly and helpful. We hope to return the next time we are in the area!

    The Leven Classic
    Mary P.

    Checked out this place since I was in the neighborhood and I really liked it! The ambiance is warm and inviting, tons of seating to catch up with friends or work remote. Their food is also delicious as well, I got the Leven Classic and I was impressed! The beef sausage patty was delicious and filled with so much flavor. I was also quite impressed with the sautéed greens that came on the plate as well, it was unexpected but made the dish 10x better. As for service, my food came out incredibly quick and everyone working was really nice. I will definitely be back to try the pastries that looked absolutely delicious!

    Fried Chicken Sandwich Oaty Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
    Beverly B.

    My first time here I'll definitely be back I got a basic green tea, chicken salad with the choice of the side salad, half a dozen cookies, and a espresso cake. Finding a place that's completely gluten free was a major gem! They also offer coffee and you can get some work done daily until 9pm. I went on a Sunday the staff was super friendly I'm excited to make this one of my new go to spots as it's so near to my place and living in Houston that's a rarity. Very calm vibes as well plenty of places to set up shop.

    Salted Chocolate Chip cookie ($4)
    Wendy T.

    Beautiful salted chocolate chip cookie-- the texture was chewy and nice, but the flavor wasn't "vanilla-y" or chocolatey enough for me. Still enjoyed a few bites but I look forward to trying their other pretty baked goods! The sweet potato noodles (like a Korean japchae dish), which were full of flavor and so beautiful with the vegetable sprouts on top! Since it was too salty for me, I mixed it with steamed white rice and it was tasty :) The mushrooms were super umami-- delicious! The inside is super cute with lots of tables and a beautiful bakery display behind the glass. The staff were friendly as well. It would be a cute little date place or a spot to enjoy an afternoon. I love their giant parking lot, haha~~ Looking forward to coming back to try their other desserts and dishes :D

    Date Latte
    Ashley M.

    a gluten free HAVEN! service was so pleasant, lots of outlets/tables for a cozy place to work/study/read & EVERYTHING IS GLUTEN FREE! i had to indulge in the date latte, cinnamon roll & breakfast burrito!

    Chocolate espresso tea cake
    Jorge R.

    Love this bakery! Everything is gluten free and perfect for those that are celiac and gluten sensitive. Everything is very good and tasteful. The atmosphere is very nice and its a good place to sit and study and enjoy food. The workers are helpful and knowledgeable about allergies

    Tim C.

    I've been buying Leven cookies at other coffe houses and a few farmers market. I didn't realize they opened their own bakery and cafe a year ago. Today was our first visit and we got there just in time. As soon as we stood in front of the register a line formed behind us. We enjoyed a few coffee drinks, I went with my first visit standard of a hot cappuccino wit' 2 splendas, my wife got a mocha house roast iced wit' coconut milk. We scored a couple cowboy cookies and a 12 ounce bag of mexican coffee beans roasted by Leven. It's a large space with lots of seating and goodies.

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