I have driven by this place at few dozen times and am just now finding out they have…read moregluten-friendly pastries! They advertise such on the window but it's obstructed from the road. It's not a dedicated GF kitchen but if you're NCGS like me you can partake. They have GF and GF/vegan, vegan, and non-GF non-vegan treats. I bought the mint brownie which was both GF and vegan. It was generously sized and I shared it with my kids. It was yummy. They do GF/vegan cinnamon rolls on Sunday and seasonal peach cobbler. Maggie herself was wonderful. She and I had an off the cuff conversation that my soul really needed. She had a lovely personality. I'm upset to read the other reviewer's discomfort with the tasteful rainbows displayed. For one, there's not that many. Chill. Secondly, rainbows are not a political statement -- they are a statement of values and that a business or a person is safe. Unfortunately safety for identity isn't guaranteed now and our politicians have turned this into a political statement, but people on both sides of the aisle are onboard with LGBTQ rights. People making comments about rainbows offending them are part of the reason why it's so important people have safe spaces. People's identities and rainbows share in common that they really don't affect you. Maggie apparently has a GF bread under works, which I look forward to hearing she has perfected. She has a punch card, too :) Open Weds -- Sun. Can't wait to try the rest!

Cinnamon rolls on Sundays! Go here, this is a family run spot and everyone is helpful and kind…read more They'll custom make a bunch of stuff and are very accommodating to different needs. Take a cookie class, stop in regularly, support this great neighborhood gem!

Such a cute bakery with lots of products from Germany. Lots of things that reminded me of when I…read morelived in Europe. Great pretzels and friendly staff. I'll definitely bring my dad here to try the sausages.

Always try to stop by here when I'm in the Lakewood area to get my German fix. Excellent pretzels…read moreand cold cuts have yet to try the pastries. The ladies are always polite and fluent in German.

Hidden gem at the far end of South Tacoma Way. All of the pastries are to die for, but especially…read morethe dulce de leches. Melt in your mouth texture, perfectly executed. I tried the empanadas today for the first time and they were killer, with a nice plump olive in each of them. Highly recommend stopping in to get a few cookies or cakes. The gentleman behind the counter is so polite and you can tell how much love is in each one of these treats. Best part is that they are priced economically, so you can walk out with at least half a dozen snacks before breaking $20.

I wanted to like this place because I'm obsessed with alfajores cookies, but their cookies were…read morequite dry. Their crescent shaped puff pastry/danish? was not good. Pass on the pistachio sugar cookie and lemon jam cookie. Overall, everything was quite dry and stale. Maybe I came on an off day? The owner was super friendly, though, so I feel bad about my review, but I want to be honest.

** Array of pastry, espresso, and breakfast options** **I…read moregrew up watching 10 things I hate about you and it reminds me of a place that Kat would go to** This is one of my favorite spots in Tacoma to get a breakfast sandwich. Typically get the jalapeño sausage breakfast sandwich. The bread is super soft, the sausage has a nice flavor, and there isn't too much egg. It also come served warm which makes it yummy. I'm also a bit picky when it comes to coffee and how it's made. Corina does a GREAT cappuccino. It's strong without a bitter taste to it. Also like to get one of their macarons-they never disappoint!

I always pass by this shop, so today I finally decided to come in and give it a proper try…read more Ambiance: It's definitely very inviting. The floral arrangements and product displays were clearly designed with great care. All the items are wrapped in plastic wrap to keep them fresh. The shop is quite spacious, and the interesting paintings on the walls really leave an impression. All of this plays a huge role in building up their customer base. Service: The signage inside is clear, and everyone lines up in an orderly way. The staff is warm and welcoming, and they even asked if I wanted my bread warmed up. The order came out very fast--overall, a great service experience. Taste: I ordered two pastries: an almond croissant and a chocolate croissant. The almond croissant was packed with ingredients, with a thick, rich layer of processed almond filling in the middle. The texture was great--highly recommended! However, the chocolate croissant was a total disaster!!! My first bite was actually satisfying; the chocolate flavor and texture were rich. But on my second bite, I realized... it was underbaked. So disappointing.

This place is absolutely INCREDIBLE…read more I just moved to town and this is the 3rd time I have been here. I finally got to sit in the little nook (If you know... You know). So far I tried: the bagel, raspberry coffee cake and the banana Swirl muffin. As an East Coaster... A bagel is so important... and that has been missing in my gluten free journey. I recently discovered that I am gluten-free which is very hard as an Italian. My whole life has been bread and pasta. Everything that I had here is absolutely amazing. The bagel is something to sing about. Get the raspberry coffee cake. Sit in the nook. Sit on the roof.

The most amazing bakery discovery in a long while for me. They have such a beautiful space and…read morethe selection is unique. I grabbed the gluten free cinnamon banana muffin and I could not stop myself from eating it all in one sitting with my Americano. The texture and taste reminds me of Vietnamese banana bread that my mom used to make. That nostalgia is priceless. I am totally coming back and trying more next time I'm in this area. I parked in the neighborhood. Please come and create your own adventure.

I came here after a few too good to go orders. They have great customer service. The restaurant was…read morenice and clean and the items on display looked delicious. I didn't order off the menu besides a drink because I got their surprise half dozen and surprise goody bag. I was impressed. The cupcakes were beautiful! I do have to say, it is a little too sweet. I just cut the top half of the frosting off. I ordered their Italian soda while I waited. I've had better Italian sodas, but it was all about the service and experience. The drink was drinkable so I would say that it's fine. Nothing special. Overall, I really like this place.

I always enjoy stopping at this bakery. They also have a drive-through option. I like the selection…read moreof cupcakes, with specialty flavors changing each day. I also like their selection of cookies, and other treats like scones, and rice crispy. The coffee is good too! It's also nice to have a reward system to get discounts and the occasional free cupcakes.

i decided to drive to tacoma from west seattle since it's a long weekend and i figured the traffic…read morewould be light. i'd seen posts for bas-que and being a lover of exceptional baked goods, basque food and cheesecake, it felt like it might be a home run in terms of tasty treats. the window was sparse when i walked up and there was no line; that's because it was shy of their 9am opening time. the sad news was that their full offerings were not yet ready so i opted to choose from what was available. i got a slice of cheesecake and a rhubarb cream scone. i had wanted to try their empanadas and their rye loaf but alas, things were still baking. in the brief conversation i had with the super sweet woman who helped me, i mentioned i had driven from west seattle and she seemed sad that i didn't have the amount of options they'd usually have available. after i paid and she handed me the bag, she mentioned she'd added in a free chocolate chip cheesecake cookie to try. i hadn't been prepared for that act of generosity and it so reminded me of the south american quechua concept of a yapa, the thing thrown in as an act of appreciation by the seller once you'd haggled for whatever you were buying. i got partially up i5 north before i could no longer resist and ripped off a chunk of the cookie. what a win! it's not too sweet and the cheesecake center is so delightfully contrasted by the chocolate. sooooooo good! moral of the story: don't overlook those cookies because other things in the window seem more unique. the cookies demand equal attention, too! i'll definitely be back. i envision making a detour off i5 when headed further south on future road trips; this small dutch door bakery is not to be passed up!

Oh my gosh! This little walk up bakery counter in Tacoma is amazing. I would have driven by had it…read morenot not been for the fact that I had previously looked up Tacoma bakeries. So I recognize the name when I saw it. There was line out front, which is what got my attention in the first place. So I turned around and managed to find a place to park. I ordered the Pork and Asparagus Empanada and the Cream Bun with Pistachio Nuts. As I went home, I figured the empanada was probably more dough than filling because they usually are and I've never seen one that big. Wow! Was I wrong! I wish I had taken a picture of what I bought, but after the first bite, I couldn't stop eating it was that good. It was packed with meat, so moist, tender and delicious. And the crust was so flaky and buttery. Then the cream bun which was amazing just like the first one I had in Sicily. So sweet and delicious the soft bun with the perfect amount of sweetener in the cream filling. YUMMY! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BAKERY. It's only problem is the color matches the brewery next-door. It blends in which is why you don't see it as you speed by. They might want to change their colors to more red less black and add a pop of yellow so they stand up from the place next-door.

I finally had the chance to check out this place!! Finding parking can be quite a challenge, so…read moremake sure to look for the alley beside it and park there! The owner is friendly and inviting! She still had a lovely selection available 30 minutes before closing! It's a grab-and-go kind of place. The banana pudding wasn't traditional pudding and cookies, but was more whipped! I really enjoyed it! The strawberry crunch cupcake and lemon cupcake are both filled with real fruit or custard and are delicious! I will definitely recommend this place to others and come back myself!

I'm so glad I spotted this place after having lunch nearby. I purchased a few cookies and a…read morestrawberry crunch cake slice and WOW the cake was spectacular and my kids loved the cookies, I didn't get a chance to try those! There was a lot of variety to choose from and everything looked great it was hard to decide what to get. Small seating area as well. The owner was so welcoming and kind it was great experience. I will be back to try more treats!