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    Wren's Nest Baking

    4.2 (118 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Crystal H.

    Beautiful multipurpose building. So sweet and charming. Very busy and already running low or sold out of items. Completely gluten free. Delicious looking cookies, pastries, quiches and breads. Coffee and tea available as well.

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    Jesica V.

    I'm not a gluten free person but this place is so beautiful I had to give it a try -- especially since I'd heard so much about it. Well, it's a really beautiful spot and it's gluten free. The peanut butter cookie was wonderful, so peanuty and soft and the coffee was okay. But really you go to the Wren's Nest for the aesthetic experience. The design is exquisite (especially for Tacoma!) and it feels like a magical getaway the moment you walk in. A perfect spot to grab something warm on your way to or from Point Defiance Park on a cold day.

    Geo G.

    Lots of happy faces this morning at 8:51 on a Saturday morning in Wren's Nest Bakery. There was a large line of patrons wanting gluten-free pastries, coffee and lattes this morning. The bakery looks amazing, This bakery reminds me of something you would find in San Francisco or New York City. Everything is made fresh daily. Not knowing what to get, one of the customers was adamant that I try the bagels and cinnamon rolls. That was great advise. The bagels were amazing and my wife loved the cinnamon roll. Their coffee and latte were fantastic. We also bought a few slices of their gluten-free cakes, of which they have lots to choose from.

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    Elisabeth P.

    Omg where has this been all my gluten free life?! Where do I begin?? The cakes? The variety of bread loaves and muffins? Their meat filled pasties?? You had me at..all of the above..and I did in fact sample.. all of the above.. in one sitting. It's one of my prouder moments. Highlights? The German chocolate cake was to die for and the beef empanada goes perfectly with whatever it is you're wearing, so just get both. Long line but worth it. Fully gluten-free and they take it very seriously not allowing any outside food that could cross contaminate. There is a little seating in the vicinity, but lots of people seemed to grab and go. Arrive early if you desire cinnamon roll goodness.. and who doesn't desire cinnamon rolly goodness?

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    YaoEun L.

    Gem of a bakery that is gluten free. They really are thoughtful about that and do not allow outside food or drinks. There is ample and variety of seating for studying, to grab a bite at, or to chit chat with a treat. They even have rooftop seating with a gorgeous view to the water which opens at 9am. Some of the items I've tried and enjoyed were the mushroom and Gruyère quiche, cherry hand pie, and Rosa's pound cake. I tried their snickerdoodle and chocolate chip cookies which tasted good but I have a preference for a crispier cookie. I am eager to come back as I've heard that their chocolate tea cake is delicious.

    I'm finally here!
    Crystal C.

    Ooh... I debated whether to write this review because this place is already bursting with crowd every morning and pretty much stays like that all day on Fridays and Saturdays. There is a very good reason for it though, because Wren's is an exclusively Gluten-free bakery and they also offer several baked goods that are also both Gluten-free and Dairy-free. I have tried most of their stuff except for savory items and macarons, and they are all exceptionally delicious, freshly baked using very high quality ingredients. And can I tell you how beautifully baked they are? Like... their cake slices are so perfectly cut and each bite is balanced without being overly sweet or dry. My favorite is their Strawberry Cream cake, I think it's seasonal but if you can't decide on what to get from there, this is it. They offer scones, cookies, croutons, pretzel bites and breads all baked in house in their beautiful, clean kitchen. They do not allow outside food or drinks, rightfully so because they are special diet restricted bakery. The bakery cafe itself is amazing with plenty of seats in nooks and corners, fireplace-side tables, and even roof-top tables on nice day out. The staff are friendly, coffee can take some time, and when you order, they don't bag it for you on the spot, you have to wait aside until it's boxed for you (it's very nicely packed), which makes the wait time longer. They're located on the same street as the way that leads to Tacoma Point Defiance Ferry Terminal, so parking is street-parking only and can be tricky, but doable. They won this year's Best Bakery in the South Sound by the Puget Sound Journal so come early, and pack a lot of patience if you're coming on a Saturday. I noticed a lot of reviews talk about price. It's not your average bakery, slices of cake is about $11.00, but my personal experience around other bakeries in the area, this is not expensive at all considering they are Gluten-free and very presentable, delicious baked goods. Enjoy!

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    Ryan W.

    This is a great spot for gluten intolerance. They make delicious gluten free breads that don't sacrifice flavor. The Kolaches make for a tasty, hearty breakfast or brunch treat. I love the historic building delicately renovated. Outdoor / indoor seating makes it a great spot for summer and winter.

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    Susan R.

    Wrens Nest is always a five star experience! I found this bakery 2 to 3 months ago and cannot stay away! It is dedicated gluten-free yet I don't tell my friends who can tolerate gluten my little secret! On Saturdays, they make the cinnamon rolls and they were always flying out the door!! My favorite go to meal is the sausage egg and cheese kolash and a cappuccino. I almost always take home a slice of carrot cake. Sooooo good!!! Inside, it's one of the nicest, most relaxing places in Tacoma. The natural wood elements blend in nicely with our Pacific Northwest vibe. Service is always spot on, the crew is genuinely nice. Lorene and Cliff are two of the owners and I see them there often. I have a service dog, and it never fails that they ask me the same questions every time we come in, yet they are valid questions about service dogs. I appreciate that they stick to the questions they are allowed to ask and don't make us feel bad about coming to enjoy breakfast every week or so. Come check out Wren's Nest Baking, you will not be disappointed !

    Felicia K.

    Get here early! It's packed by 10 am when I arrived. That said the building is beautiful - the food is amazing for all being GF. I will be back

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    Gage G.

    First of all, it's worth it to come here just to see the interior architecture and decorations! There are country/farm accessories EVERYWHERE, and everything compliments the building architecture. Very good use of the space, and there are plenty of seats! Every employee there was super nice and helpful, and we didn't have to wait long for our order! The menu has something for everyone plus it's entirely gluten free! I'm so amazed by this because with a blind taste test you wouldn't be able to tell.. The only thing I wish went better was I ordered a hot coffee but got iced (my partner got iced, and they were pretty busy, so it's totally fine). The coffee was still very good though! Definitely swing on in here for a coffee and a baked good on a lazy Sunday or on your way to work!

    Devora L.

    Gluten free everything? And it's delicious? This place is fantastic. We went in around 11:30am this morning and the line was a reasonable length, just outside the main entrance room. I call this reasonable because I've been here before and the cafe line was way into the second room past the bathrooms. Overall, the wait for ordering and getting food and drinks took about 30 minutes. So not the quickest however I am happy with the items I ordered. The cheeseburger kolache was tasty, the snickerdoodle was devoured, and the soft pretzel hit the spot (it was only a bit saltier than I'd like). We ordered several other items that we have yet to eat but overall I'll be visiting again. A suggestion I might have is having a live count of items they can actually sell as it looked like there were several instances where staff had to count and tell people ordering that the items they saw were not in fact available which is such a bummer for those people. Also, I'd say that the drinks need some work, they're so so which is why I'm giving a 4 stars rating. We ordered a coffee and a London fog with almond milk and the tea tasted like just barely flavored water. We come for the baked goods so it's fine overall though!

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    Warm, cozy. Good breads and muffins. Fast service even though there were a lot of people. Great place overall.

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    Great coffee and if you are gluten free this is the place for you. Totally gluten free. Great ambience and location.

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    9 months ago

    The coffee and chocolate tea cake were outstanding. I love a less sweet cake and it's moist and light. Great chocolate flavor. Thank you.

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    Tasty baked treats and service to match!! Such a neat place for a couple friends to meet or small private meetings. I do recommend!!

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