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From the owner: At Joyful Life Bakery, we believe that life is meant to be savored, and our handcrafted baked goods…read moreare the perfect way to indulge in a moment of pure joy. Inspired by our passion for clean ingredients and a commitment to providing a variety of dietary options, we have carefully crafted a menu that caters to health-conscious individuals without compromising on flavor. Why Choose Joyful Life Bakery? 1. Variety for All: We understand that no two taste buds are alike, and that's why we offer a wide range of options to suit various dietary needs. Gluten-free? Vegan? We've got you covered! Delight in our scrumptious treats without worry. 2. Quality Ingredients: We carefully select the finest ingredients for our recipes, sourcing locally and clean whenever possible. NO dyes or artificial flavors, ever! 3. Crafted with Love: Each item on our menu is thoughtfully baked by our skilled bakers, who infuse their love and expertise into every batch. Our products aren't just baked goods; they're a piece of our heart that we share with you. 4. Exploration: As avid travelers, we embark on journeys to different corners of the globe, immersing ourselves in vibrant cultures, rich traditions, and extraordinary culinary experiences. Not only does our travels broaden our horizons but allow us to bring a taste of the world back to share with our beloved community so that you can embark on a flavor-filled journey of your own.

I grew up in the bay area on San Francisco Sourdough in the 60s, 70s and 80s. It was the best you…read morecould get. I went away for 20 years and returned to my beloved San Francisco, only to find the bakeries that had the best sourdough are now gone. Boudini's is the big name now but it is a far cry from the sourdough I grew up on. Even the extra sour is not close. I was sad for years thinking great sourdough was just a sweet memory. But Saturday, I made my way to Grateful bread and bought on of their loafs of sourdough. I got home and thought I would try a taste of it. OMG! My Genuine San Francisco sourdough is back !!! I am so happy now. I was just going to have one slice but I have already had 5 slices and it isnt even meal time yet. It takes all my strength to hold back from getting piece number 6. I want to say thank you Grateful Bread for making a product like it used to be made. No short cuts or inferior product to cut costs, just good honest bread. Also got your white bread and hamburger buns, so very good! Next time I will buy other breads to that were recommended by the great people waiting outside with me. Definitely want to try the Rosemary sea salt sourdough and the almond croissants, they say are to die for. It is 40 miles round trip from my home so I will have to try to keep it down to every other week. Needless to say, I highly recommend Grateful Bread Company.

Pastries tasted day old. Stale, dry and expensive. Stay clear of this store if your looking for…read morereally good baked goods.

Called ahead for a birthday party pickup and the process was easy. They offer several size cupcakes…read moreand even special dietary options. The cupcakes were the perfect amount for guests and they looked and tasted amazing! Pickup was a breeze and the shop itself is adorable and clean. Service came with a smile.

Cute little shop, but not much place to sit and eat. More of a grab and go situation. Super…read morefriendly staff. Prices are a little high for what you get, but it's nothing crazy. Cupcakes were not very good, for our taste. Very spongy texture, like a tapioca-based pastry. No crumbs to the texture. On the dry side. And the frosting is a classic american, way too sweet, frosting. We prefer a more European (or asian or anywhere else around the world) style, not hyper sweet, cream.

This place has an amazing variety of french pastries & desserts and they all look delicious. The…read morechocolate cake "Le chocolat" was the best chocolate cake I've ever tasted and the presentation was super fancy. It was even topped with flakes of gold leaf! The flavor profile was very complex and not overly sweet and the cake had multiple different layers, including a crunchy layer that really added a good texture. The owner was extremely friendly and gracious and seemed to be genuinely passionate about each of the different pastries that she made. The building has the appearance of a charming house in the middle of a suburban neighborhood and the parking lot has a fence that is covered in grape vines which gives a nice, homely vibe. But this also makes the place somewhat difficult to notice, unless you have already heard about it through word of mouth, and are actively looking for it.

I've gotten some of the best desserts I've ever had from here. They're very well made, with lots of…read morelove and care, and beautifully put together. The store is so homey and cozy. So so much love for this place. And the owner is such a sweetheart who genuinely cares and loves her job. Always looking forward to her pre-orders!

Olde Town Arvada is way off my usual stomping grounds, so although I had read quite a bit about…read morethis shop over the years, I had never visited. We finally decided to check out the shopping and dining district. Rheinlander was our final (and best!) stop. The bakery dates back to 1963 and is now on the third generation of ownership. The quality is certainly being maintained at a high level. This is a traditional, German bakery with a huge variety of authentic European cakes, cupcakes, sweet and savory pastries, pies, cookies, coffee cakes, and the only reason I think a German bakery should exist--strudel! Strudels are available whole, half, or by the slice. The usual flavors are apple, cherry, blueberry cream cheese, cherry cream cheese, and Boston cream. We bought slices of the apple, cherry, and blueberry cream cheese. These were perfection and absolutely delightful. I was totally focused on the strudel case (yes, there's a lot of strudel on offer), but I believe there are eight huge cases of treats, each one looking more enticing than the next. Quite a few gluten-free, sugar-free, and dairy-free options are available, so if that's what you need, this is the place for you. The bakery was moderately busy during our visit. There was plenty of staff and they were all friendly, helpful, and very efficient, so purchases moved swiftly. Lots of coffee and drink options are available. There's nice outside seating if you can't wait to take your goodies home. It's a long drive for us, but we were really impressed and we'll find a reason to visit Arvada so we can stop back soon. Yum.

Helpful staffs, Old school, homemade, Authentic German bakery located in Old Town Arvada. I ordered…read morea carrot cake & a sticky bun(cinnamon bun with chopped walnut & caramel) end up with about $10. Carrot cake is too sweet for me and small. Cinnamon bun is very good. Marbling color & very soft, lovely texture with perfect sweetness & chewy from chopped walnut. The staff is friendly and gives me good suggestion for first time buyer. I just have to give 3 stars due to fair values & cake that doesn't meet my expectation & they are out of vanilla cream horn when I visited when they just open the shop. Maybe next visit they will have it available.

I absolutely LOVE Knead the Bakery! Stephanie is so friendly and always recognizes little things…read moreabout every person that walks in the door. She is kind and caring. The food is amazing. I would recommend this bakery to everyone!

There's no excuse for me NOT to come here every week. Living in Arvada, Knead the Bakery is a…read morestaple. I finally woke up early to come here and order a small bag of pastries - specifically Cheese Danish, Apple Fruit Diamond, and Bear Claw. I took them home to enjoy with my coffee. Plenty of parking in this strip mall lot. Customer service is great. My favorite pastry was the Bear Claw, which one of the staff members recommended. The Fruit Diamond was delicious as well. I thought I'd like the Cheese Danish more than I did, but it was only okay. Next time I'm getting some of the larger pastries to split. Great place to stop by before heading into the office OR hang out here. There were quite a few people in the weekday morning crowd just chilling at one of the many tables in this surprisingly large bakery. Can't wait to try more!

This place is amazing! The pastry tasted good, the hot chocolate was amazing, and the servers were…read morefriendly and welcoming. 100% recommend!

A perfect little cafe for French pastries and coffee or juice on lookout mountain. Super friendly…read morestaff, clean interior, though not much curbside appeal, and very high quality goods. Plenty of bicyclists visit. If you're going to buffalo bill's grave/museum, boettcher mansion, or anywhere else on lookout mountain, then this is a must-stop. Even if you're not hungry, spend some time here. It'll be worth it. The selection was not as enormous as some other places throughout Denver, but the items they make are absolutely delicious. I had a smoked cheese baked into a split bread, and it was so good. We also got a citron tart, an apple tart, and gorgeous. All satisfying. The coffee... I didn't expect it, but it is top-tier coffee. I ordered the americano, and it was bursting with complex flavors. It wasn't just chocolate or burnt or, god forbid, dirt. It was more than just a diner coffee. A real coffee nerd would appreciate this coffee. I should have asked where the beans were from. Honestly wouldn't be surprised if they got it from one of Denver's top roasters. What a treat. We'll be back for sure.

Absolutely loved everything we got at bakery for. The pastries were delicious as always. The…read morecroissants were perfectly flaky, buttery, and fresh with just the right amount of crunch. The pop tarts were dangerously good, and somehow managed to make a childhood classic feel completely grown up. Everything tasted fresh, thoughtfully made, and full of flavor. Cute little bakery that does get packed with long lines so just be aware. Earlier the better. Service is exceptional per usual.

Bakery Four is a great bakery! Everything we tried was really good, especially the pastries. The…read morematcha latte was just okay, but I'm coming here for the baked goods anyway. Be prepared for a line. It was very long when we went, and it took quite a while to get through it. That said, the location is great. It's in a very walkable neighborhood and right across the street from a park, which makes it a nice area to hang out before or after. The bakery itself is very open and sparse with a pretty industrial feel, but it works well for the space. Overall, a great bakery and definitely worth checking out, just expect to wait a little if they're busy!

A delight. I wish I had found this place a long time ago. Had an exquisite coffee and pastries that…read morewere over the moon. I hope to be able to go back on another trip west.

I mean it's good but pretty darn pricy. My favorite thing was the MASSIVE arronchini (sp?) rice…read moreball I got with ragu in the middle. So freakin good. Service was pretty mid.

We were staying at a hotel just outside Golden, so we ventured into the downtown area for coffee…read moreearly (6:30/7:00 AM) on a weekday. It was a ghost town. And some coffee places that were supposed to be open weren't. We then found Cafe 13, and we were so glad we did. It has a very inviting, cozy atmosphere. And all of the food piled up behind the glass looked amazing. We were only getting coffee, but I knew we had to try something to eat. We ordered some sort of berry scone. It was amazing. The coffee was hot and delicious, too. And everyone was very friendly that we encountered as well. We sat at a long communal table in the front room (there are other rooms to explore/sit as well). We never made it back to Cafe 13 on our visit, but if we're in the area again, it'll definitely be the first spot we hit when looking for coffee and a light breakfast.

I was walking around downtown Golden looking for a healthy option for lunch. Cafe 13 was…read morerecommended for their menu which includes a few breakfast items, salads, and vegetarian options. I opted for the Thai Chicken Salad and a bowl of Green Chili. Both were good. The salad had fresh ingredients and was filling. The chili had great flavor and a good kick of spiciness to it. I definitely ordered too much food for myself! I didn't realize how large the salad was going to be but I was happy about the portion size for the cost. The staff is very friendly. I would say this place is a bit loud- there were a lot of conversations going on around me. If you plan to come here for a quiet lunch or to get some work done, I recommend bringing headphones.