We really liked the bread and pastries here, although there were a few items we wished were home runs. The best? The lemon curd handpie. The chocolate chantilly cream cruffin. The chocolate chip cookie. A few misfires: The cherry almond bread was low on both cherries and almonds. The pecan cream croissant had lost its flakiness and crisp by the time we got it at 11am. The peanut butter cookie mostly fell apart once I picked up. Still, kudos for trying to elevate this kind of baking in Cleveland. I would definitely go back. read more

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The ambiance is nice. The scone was good. I can't really account for the coffee since I had tea but it's a bit overpriced

If you're looking for a cozy bakery-style cafe, Leavened is the perfect fix for you! With a bright interior design, a variety of bread and coffee options, and a fair amount of seating, this is a great venue to catch up with a friend or a quiet study session. The service was excellent--employees were kind and considerate and I received my meal within 5 minutes! I got the Italian sandwich accompanied by an oat vanilla latte, and it was a solid choice. That being said, I can't say I was particularly blown away by the food. I would come here again for a quick, light meal, but I'd do so at a leisurely stroll rather than out of a deep craving for it. read more

I love carbs, and I love this place Had the peach croissant and it was flaky and delicious The place is cute and I can't wait till they have indoor seating because it would be a good spot for a meeting. Cute outdoor seating areas too I took a mozzarella and pepper focaccia to go and turned it into garlic bread and now I'm in a carb coma but so happy Looking forward to trying more items read more

Was in the neighborhood and stumbled in on pizza day ! One of the best slices of pickled veggie pizza I've ever had. That dough !

Great cafe with good pastries! The ambiance is great and comfortable with tables and the people are very nice

What a fantastic addition to Tremont! I love that everything on the menu is showcased on the counter for viewing before you order. Honestly, this made me order more on my first visit than I normally would. The italian sandwich on their focaccia was lit and I am in LOVE with their chocolate chip cookies! read more

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Every bakery in has a style - Leavened combines artisan baking with New American flavors delivering delicious pastries. Set in a modern, yet cozy space (that has some of the most thoughtful lighting I've seen for a space like this) it's worth the visit. We had a chai spiced pear hand pie, plum-custard brioche and a cardamom-sugar croissant pastry. The croissant dough was buttery rather than bread-like, complimenting the cardamom that shone as you took a bite. The hand pie was as good as a homemade pie. I was taken back by the fragrance of the plum jam and pleasantly surprised by the custard that lay beneath it. Reminded me of a filled doughnut, replaced by a brioche dough. Would love more custard in the filling-dough ratio! The coffee bar is a nice touch, they pull on a La Marzocco with Duck Rabbit beans. Espresso this morning was dialed in a little bitter for my taste. Whole milk or oat milk choices - personally I don't know why anyone else would want anything else to make their drink! Their coffee menu is classic, reflective of many third wave shops so don't expect to get a vanilla latte with two pumps of hazelnut. All in all, Ian definitely knows bakery, but he is bold with flavors to a degree that I haven't yet seen in a Cleveland bakery yet. I truly look forward to his creativity. It sounds like a bread slicer isn't quite there yet (do I hear one in the works?), and maybe it's an abomination to any rustic bakery but slicers are really a lifesaver when you've decided to live your life off bakery bread. read more

What a hidden (not for long) gem! The owner came from On the Rise, so you know it was going to be good, but what a special place for those downtown and on the near west side. Delicious breads and pastries, INCREDIBLE focaccia, and a small but outstanding menu of soup and sandwiches. Right now there is no indoor dining, but hopefully once we are on the other side of the pandemic this will become a great cafe to hang out in. Beautiful, modern interior! read more

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The best croissant I've had outside of Paris! Their focaccia bread was divine. Friendly staff too! We'll be regulars. read more

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Place that delivers delicious bakeries but will spoil your mood every time you go there . Not sure what is up with people that work there, but I feel like they need some loving... and maybe few cute cats in their life . read more

Dude,, oh my god. You can only say "it's delicious" so many times. The QUALITY, man. It's so worth the price. I always get whatever is on special and it's always amazing. Their bread is exceptional, and I'm so stoked to try the scones I got. Please get to Leavened. read more

Great little spot in Tremont! I love their sandwiches, especially roast beef - big enough to split or last for two meals. Standouts from the bakery include the cheddar scallion scone and focaccia. I did not love the almond croissant, kind of burnt and had a few half pieces of almonds in it. Cute atmosphere and good service. Coffee is great as well, I wish they had more options for iced drinks! read more

Pretty good! I got a roast beef sandwich that was way bigger than I expected I could only eat 1/2... they had a bunch of baked good so I got random stuff to try... cinnamon bun, pepperoni roll, danish twist (I think) and a sourdough loaf. read more

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Yes, yes, yes! The decor is minimal and modern. Cozy and clean. My family joined me on this trip. The roasted tomato soup is vegan and without a cream base BUT don't let that fool you. The tomato is truly the star! It's deep, rich, and flavorful. Pairs nicely with a baguette. My son loves his croissant and my husband loved his bun but the true star of the show is the double chocolate chip cookie! It will live in my dreams. A chewy outside and a gooey center with a rich chocolate flavor. Run, don't walk to this spot! read more

Good bread, but get here early for the best selection. Same for the cookies which sell out quickly.

Everything I've tried here has been great. I know they serve Duck Rabbit coffee but for some reason their drinks tastes better here than they do at the actual Duck Rabbit cafe in Ohio City. Different espresso machine maybe? They're in my top three lattes in Cleveland along with Ohio City Grocery, and 319 coffee. Anyways, definitely somewhere to check out whether you live in Cleveland or are looking for one of the best cafes/bakeries in the city while visiting. Tremont also has some of the best restaurants so you won't be far from other great options for more food and drinks. Parking here is usually easy compared to the rest of Tremont. read more

Stopped in on my way home from work and was not disappointed! The inside was clean and quiet and there were a couple people working on their laptops. The woman behind the counter was very friendly and greeted me right away. I asked her to pick out one sweet and one savory item for me to go. She selected a chocolate croissant and a cheddar green onion scone. Both were delicious! The chocolate croissant was flaky with the perfect amount of chocolate. The scone was very flavorful and had a great texture, not dry at all. Absolutely work a stop in. I will definitely be back! read more

I truly could not recommend this place enough! In fact, I think I refer everyone I know here if they are in the Tremont area. The rotating cruffin, croissant, and hand pie flavors are always a knockout and the cheddar scallion scone is *chef's kiss*. Do not leave without this scone! Not to mention the duck rabbit coffee is the best addition to every order. Let me circle back to the breads... the cinnatwists, the cinnamon and pepperoni rolls, the focaccia... the sourdough, the baguettes - I can't get enough. And as if this place isn't already perfect they usually have a hearty vegan and non-vegan sandwich for lunch on their tasty bread. They have been dabbling into other savory options as well like chicken paprikash, pizza, chicken sandies, and meatball subs - all which have been delicious! If there's one thing I'd love for them to offer is breakfast sandwiches, at least on the days Martha on the Fly isn't open through the week. Definitely check this place out! They are priced fair for the quality and care of the ingredients and I love supporting this local business. read more

Wonderful pastries and bread!! I had their cruffin, hand pie, and sourdough, every single one is amazing! I love baking and trying pastries from different places. Have been there twice now and will definitely come back again :) read more

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Where do I begin? As I worked down the way, I anxiously awaited their opening. My eager anticipation was satisfied when the day came for the opening! Since then there have been many more visits and recommendations! My favorite savory is the cheddar scallion scone - and I can't begin to select a favorite sweet! The luncheon sandwiches vary, but every one I've tried has been fab. We gathered a selection of tasty breads for a recent retirement celebration and they were all so well received. Stop by soon! I'm over due for a return visit. read more

amazing food, amazing service, vegan options, definitely one of the best bakeries in cleveland. huge fan of their sandwiches and soup. i try to stop in whenever i'm in the area. read more

Great spot in Ohio city for fresh bread! The olive loaf is amazing, and I'm a big fan of the cinnamon roll that has a nice citrus flavor to cut the sweetness. Also loved the mushroom croissant they had as a special a while ago. I didn't love the wholewheat bread as much (it tasted bland) and the cranberry walnut loaf could use some more nuts. read more

Tried this place out twice already and my first time was much better than the second. They are following COVID guidelines by requiring patrons to wear a mask and employees are masked as well. There is also only one entrance and one exit to limit transmission. They have a large selection of pastries and all the kinds I have had so far were delicious. The cinnamon roll is gigantic and yummy. The cheddar and scallion scone was one that I literally couldn't stop thinking about and sadly they were out of it the second time I went. They have a variety of non dairy options to do with their coffee selections. I appreciate that their coffee selections don't have frills and it's all about the coffee itself. I wish they had like a warmer because I would have loved to have my pastries a tad warmed up. During my first visit the employees were friendly but the second time around not so much-hence the 4 stars instead of 5. There was just something a little off-putting about it because they don't really have that friendly nature about them. The person taking my order was nice but the girl behind the counter giving the coffee order and pastry order did not speak a word and I'm pretty sure I told her to have a good day and it should be the other way around considering I just spent $10 on a pastry and drip coffee. This kind of makes me not return here and instead find a different coffee spot and a little dissatisfied with the customer service here. read more

The baked goods were amazing. I got the focaccia and a cinnamon bun and they were absolutely delicious. Definitely will be going back again!

Awesome breads, croissants and other baked goods. Danish twists are a favorite. I keep taking out of town guests there and they are very impressed read more