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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.

Such a cute cupcake shop in Golden! I cam in towards the end of the day, and they still were…read morewell-stocked with fresh treats. The three cupcakes we tried (sugar cookie, carrot, and cookies and cream) were all very moist and delicious. The frosting is a bit on the sweet side, but the cake itself balances it well. They were also very friendly!

The staff was AMAZING!! They also have such great flavor choices and all are superb. They offer…read moreregular gluten free and vegan! They have regular size and minis if you can't decide on a flavor. We got a dozen minis and loved them all.

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!

Simply incredible and amazing. Take-out only. Super cute and clean inside. Lovely decor outside…read more Super friendly owner. Parking was limited, and it is way awkward to get in and out with a car. We got the "fiona" (a mango-kiwi dessert), a "scarlett" (raspberry chocolate dessert), berry-licious croissant tart, and a lemon madeleine. The "fiona" was perfectly balanced with a solid mango and kiwi flavor coming through. It had creamy component, a cake component, and a fruit component with a glaze. Not too sweet, but certainly sweet enough to satisfy a sweet tooth craving. The "scarlett" was intensely raspberry in the mousse component. The raspberry jam on top brought the sweetness to temper the tartness of the mousse, and the chocolate cake and chocolate cookie components also balanced out the dessert with a nice natural bittersweet from the cocoa component. The fruit croissant tart had nice fruit on it, and the cream component reads like a yogurt. The croissant part itself was very tasty and makes me excited to try their original butter croissant next time. And finally, the Madeleine was very impressive. I am not a fan of frosting-like stuff on Madeleines, but this worked so well because it was not too sweet. Very balanced flavors, yet again, with some of that natural bitterness again that contrasts so excellently with the flavors. If I could only use key words to describe their desserts, it would be: beautiful, balanced, complex, and natural. I won't be able to come here often due to how far away I live from here, but I know that I will be back.

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.

I've heard about Rheinlander Bakery for years so I was glad I was finally in the area to grab some…read morestuff for my toddler and I to take home to try. My husband wasn't a big fan of the cinnamon bun but my toddler and I enjoyed it. I'd definitely come back and try other items! The staff were pleasant and the bakery was clean. Though there was a line, they were able to get to us all quickly!

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!

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.

Stop by this patisserie a few steps away to the top of lookout mountain, you won't regret it! We…read morestopped by shortly after noon, and was greeted with a welcoming Bonjour! So refreshing to hear that authentic greeting since I worked in Paris, France. The place is big and airy, similar to a warehouse. Everything is made on-site the day of. I opted for the pomme de Tarte (Apple tarte) and the olive baguette, which is Amazing! They told me that the baguette dough takes a few days to rise and sit. So it takes three days to make it. It tastes chewy and a little hint of sourdough taste, so good! It brought me back to Paris! I'll be back to try coffee and other things on their menu. I also noticed they sell the famous tea du marriage frères. I think if they offered a light lunch menu like Niçoise salad or croque monsieur it would be nice.

Ok, WOW! I recently…read moremoved into the area, and it seemed like everyone I met would tell me about this bakery. I waited until they opened on Wednesday (closed Monday and Tuesday) and made my way over shortly after they opened at 8am. There were only a few people in line, so it honestly was perfect timing. I was shocked with how many options there were. Many types of bread, pastries, etc. Honestly, it was a little overwhelming trying to make the right decision! They also have coffee and matcha. I ended up getting a loaf of bread, a savory danish, a lemon sugar cookie, and the coffee cake to share with my partner. We ate the danish and coffee cake for breakfast and saved the cookie for dessert in the evening. Everything was delicious!! I can't wait to go back and try more pastries!

Pretty decent bakery 4.5 stars . Sourdough based bread with herbs looked beautiful but didn't…read moredeliver to me in flavor, just bland. Pastries are good. Service was great! Place has a lot of seating . Overall it's an ok place to visit on occasion.

Delicious comfort pastries ! I especially loved amaretti chocolate cookie and rainbow cookies…read more Everyone was very polite. So much to choose from , I'll have to come back. They had bread, pizzas and coffee as well!

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.