Need a gluten free bakery that is delicious? Check out Leven Bakery & Cafe. Ordered a To Good To Go bakery bag as a way to get some sweet treats for a friend that is gluten free. Waited as they packed a bag full of sweet treats. Lemony Turmeric Tea Cakes, Streusel Coffee Cake, a Power Bar, a Cowboy Cookie, a Brownie and Oaty Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. The Lemony Turmeric Tea Cake and Power Bar were delicious. My friend enjoyed the Cowboy Cookies, Brownies and the Oaty Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie. A great bakery to get gluten free treats. read more

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The staff was incredibly friendly and cordial throughout our visit. Our group came in for a board game day and ended up playing Mahjong, and the lovely staff were more than happy to accommodate us with two large tables. It felt like a very welcoming and relaxed environment, with plenty of space and people dining and socializing throughout the cafe. I didn't try the food but did have a (Healthy) lemonade that was refreshing. Their menu is pretty extensive, with lots of baked goods, coffee, and health-conscious non-alcoholic drink options.. They also clearly label gluten-free items, and there's a nice assortment of snacks available to order as well. Parking was easy thanks to a large parking lot, and the space was clean and calm overall. Definitely a comfortable spot to hang out.. we'd happily come back. read more

Leven Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Stopped at Leven to try their matcha and check out their study space. The cafe is spacious and has lots of natural light. I stayed for a few hours to study during finals, but ended up leaving because it was really cold inside! The matcha latte was decent and the chicken salad sandwich was filling. I thought their chicken salad sandwich was creative because it was served with a variety of pickled vegetables that brought some nice acidity to the creamy chicken salad. Overall, I thought this was a nice spot, but don't think it offers anything particularly unique to the Houston cafe scene. read more

Leven Bakery & Cafe - Matcha Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I picked up a Too Good To Go order today from Leven Bakery and my sourdough bread had mold in it. read more

Leven Bakery & Cafe - Sourdough bread with mold in the middle of the loaf. - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Ambience is great for getting work done but it's overpriced like crazy... $15 for a basic strawberry matcha latte and dry pound cake is abysmal. read more

Leven Bakery & Cafe - Lemon - Lavender Tea Cake Strawberry Matcha - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ok, NEVER AGAIN!!!! Once again it's 9AM on a Sunday morning and I go to Leven Bakery to get a slice of quiche and I am told "we don't have any right now".... So what does that mean??? You'll have it in 15 minutes?? Tomorrow??? Never again??? I'm never coming back. Not worth the effort. I would give ZERO stars but one star is the default. Addendum: forgot to ask why there was no quiche today so I called to ask and I was told they had made 2 or 3 quiches yesterday but now they are out...... So to summarize, poor planning resulting in inconsistent menu availability. I was told that I could leave my name & number and they would call me some time when they have quiche available again and they would even give me a slice free of charge but I explained that I am no longer a customer and never returning again. read more

I need to update my review because they now have cows milk, whole cow milk. They are busier now than before and I am stoked seeing this place booming. I take my kids here and still love their cookies but now I am into their cowboy cookies more. I still like their oatmeal a lot. They expanded their menu for actual meals that I believe are celiac friendly. read more

Leven Bakery & Cafe - The vibe is modern, sleek and relaxed. - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food - 8/10 The patty melt wasn't bad. I rather enjoyed it. It wasn't amazing but it definitely wasn't bad. My aunt got the chicken salad sandwich and she said she'd never have knows it was gluten free bread and I have to agree. She liked her side salad and I like the potato salad. Not pictured was the dessert we had while waiting for our food as we were celebrating her birthday. She had the carrot cake and I had the coffee cake. Really good I must say. Service - 8/10 It was a bit slow but the servers were nice. Very accommodating for my aunts food allergies. Ambiance - 9/10 It's that modern style that I see more and more but tasteful. On the louder end just because it's all hard surfaces. read more

Leven Bakery & Cafe - Patty Melt (POS) - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Solid cafe -- everything on the menu is gluten free! You can't tell the sourdough on the patty melt doesn't have gluten -- tastes like normal bread. The potatoes on the side were very very good! We also got the lemon turmeric cake and coconut macaroon. read more

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Met a friend for coffee and breakfast. This bakery has gluten free items. Neither my friend or I am gluten free, but we like the food and coffee. Never crowded in the AM. Ample parking. Place your order at the counter and they bring out your coffee and food. The restaurant does a good job with food preparation - all looks very good, but it does take time to prepare. It possibly took 12-15 minutes or so to bring our food - but no concerns. The food was very good (it always is). Tried the burrito but without the potatoes and avocado - excellent! My friend got the avocado toast and she enjoyed it. The restaurant is always cold - so I brought a jacket with me. If you're gluten free, this is your place to go! Otherwise, it is a nice place to visit with pleasant people. read more

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Healthy & gluten friendly, Leven offers lots of different options. I personally don't have any dietary restrictions but it was nice to experience food that was gluten friendly without compromising taste. If you would like to get some work done here, they do have WIFI & OUTLETS on the SIDE BOOTH WALL. It's keeps the main area for people who are dining & socializing. It nice because your back is to the wall & perfect for people watching. I decided to try one of their specialities, the DATE LATTE. I was curious because dates are a healthier sweetener alternative but I was surprised it wasn't that sweet. There are some FIBROUS pieces in the coffee & it had a nutty flavor. For my snack, I got their GFC NASHVILLE HOT NUGGETS & SOURDOUGH GARLIC BREAD. The nuggets were a little tougher than my preference but the sauce was really tasty with a kick. Definitely go for the GREEN GODDESS dipping sauce! The sourdough garlic bread was perfectly crunchy & savory. I think it's great that there's a place that caters to the Celiac demographic because sometimes it can be challenging to find gluten free food read more

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I returned to Leven once again as this place is by my ENT doctor, and I always stop by this place since it's the only totally gluten free place that I know of at least near the places I go to. I got the French toast, the Leven Classic, chocolate chip cookies (so good), a slice of pumpkin pie, a cinnamon roll, and a lemon-lavender tea cake slice. It wasn't all for me, haha. I was getting it to go. The staff is always so nice at Leven. They always welcome me when I arrive and also when I'm ordering. The restaurant is always clean and just has a relaxing vibe to it, so I didn't mind waiting for my food. I didn't even have to wait long. Everything was so delicious, and everyone enjoyed their food even my very picky daughter who claimed she didn't like French toast. She loved the Leven French toast though! The only minor thing was the lemon lavender tea cake slice was a bit dry. I will definitely keep going back to Leven. It's delicious! read more

We were very happy to find this completely gluten free bakery and cafe! The atmosphere is beautiful with lots of light and lovely wooden tables and chairs. The food was absolutely delicious. I particularly loved the pickled vegetables that are available as a side to the sandwiches. The staff was friendly and helpful. We hope to return the next time we are in the area! read more

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Love LOVE this place. Would give 4.5 if I could. The only thing I'll say that's negative is consistency. Some days the coffee is AMAZING and other days it's watery depending on who makes it. Also making an online order is a hassle. The menus online aren't ever the full options. Love coming here especially since I'm celiac. But maybe train every worker to make coffee the same. Tired of spending 10$ for watery coffee sometimes. read more

Checked out this place since I was in the neighborhood and I really liked it! The ambiance is warm and inviting, tons of seating to catch up with friends or work remote. Their food is also delicious as well, I got the Leven Classic and I was impressed! The beef sausage patty was delicious and filled with so much flavor. I was also quite impressed with the sautéed greens that came on the plate as well, it was unexpected but made the dish 10x better. As for service, my food came out incredibly quick and everyone working was really nice. I will definitely be back to try the pastries that looked absolutely delicious! read more

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My first time here I'll definitely be back I got a basic green tea, chicken salad with the choice of the side salad, half a dozen cookies, and a espresso cake. Finding a place that's completely gluten free was a major gem! They also offer coffee and you can get some work done daily until 9pm. I went on a Sunday the staff was super friendly I'm excited to make this one of my new go to spots as it's so near to my place and living in Houston that's a rarity. Very calm vibes as well plenty of places to set up shop. read more

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Beautiful salted chocolate chip cookie-- the texture was chewy and nice, but the flavor wasn't "vanilla-y" or chocolatey enough for me. Still enjoyed a few bites but I look forward to trying their other pretty baked goods! The sweet potato noodles (like a Korean japchae dish), which were full of flavor and so beautiful with the vegetable sprouts on top! Since it was too salty for me, I mixed it with steamed white rice and it was tasty :) The mushrooms were super umami-- delicious! The inside is super cute with lots of tables and a beautiful bakery display behind the glass. The staff were friendly as well. It would be a cute little date place or a spot to enjoy an afternoon. I love their giant parking lot, haha~~ Looking forward to coming back to try their other desserts and dishes :D read more

Leven Bakery & Cafe - Salted Chocolate Chip cookie ($4) - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

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A gluten free heaven! Extensive menu of breakfast, entrees, desserts, bread, pastries, and non alcoholic drinks. All without the gluten and you won't even care that it's missing. Spicy salmon bowl - mine was missing the spicy mayo but honestly I didn't need it anyway. Packed with cucumbers and avocado. Everything tasted so fresh. Half rotisserie chicken with aji verde sauce - chicken is seasoned well. A little dry in some parts but the sauce makes up for it. I could drink it by the pint if I could. Matcha moringa latte - matcha is hand whisked!! I added lavender and the latte comes with almond milk already. Sweet! It's not my favorite matcha but it gets the job done. Plenty of parking. I'd definitely come back again to try their sweets and gluten free bread! read more

a gluten free HAVEN! service was so pleasant, lots of outlets/tables for a cozy place to work/study/read & EVERYTHING IS GLUTEN FREE! i had to indulge in the date latte, cinnamon roll & breakfast burrito! read more

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I came here after the doctor and it was just okay. I got one of the little snack boxes to go. The hummus was spicy so my child couldn't eat it. The eggs were weirdly boiled like halfway between medium and hard. and then the vegetables were kind of soggy and sad. Overall it was $13 for something that was not $13. The crackers had gotten soggy because the raspberries got washed and made them soggy too. read more

Love this bakery! Everything is gluten free and perfect for those that are celiac and gluten sensitive. Everything is very good and tasteful. The atmosphere is very nice and its a good place to sit and study and enjoy food. The workers are helpful and knowledgeable about allergies read more

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stopped in for a lunch date with my husband, the girl who took are order was incredibly sweet and answered all my questions! (i have a dairy allergy and always get super nervous with going out to eat- she was so patient and super informative on what i could and couldn't have! i ended up getting the turkey club and tomato and red pepper soup, both were DELICIOUS. this will definitely be our new sandwhich shop read more

I've been buying Leven cookies at other coffe houses and a few farmers market. I didn't realize they opened their own bakery and cafe a year ago. Today was our first visit and we got there just in time. As soon as we stood in front of the register a line formed behind us. We enjoyed a few coffee drinks, I went with my first visit standard of a hot cappuccino wit' 2 splendas, my wife got a mocha house roast iced wit' coconut milk. We scored a couple cowboy cookies and a 12 ounce bag of mexican coffee beans roasted by Leven. It's a large space with lots of seating and goodies. read more

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Had the best breakfast burrito and French toast shared with my brunch partner. The service was fast and good. Food hot and tasty. 2 celiacs with no reactions at all the hot lavender latte was delicious. read more

If you want a cute place to chill and eat this is a great place but the coffee is pretty subpar. I am a fatty so I do like my drinks on the sweeter side but if you don't like your drinks to taste good I'm sure this is a great place for you. I think the issues are with the syrup not pulling shots because the espresso tasted fine. I got the date latte so maybe that's on me. Staff was great tho! read more

Now if this ain't just the gem of west u. Interesting enough I discovered flthis place through too good to go. I was in the restaurant picking up my order and you know I've never really investigated gluten-free food but this place, It looked so tempting and they had one of my favorite dishes. Chia seed pudding, so I figured I try it also. I sampled the glass noodles anddd lol the following morning i stopped in to try the avocado toast and a coffee. I've now been 3 times lol. What's not pictured here is I also got an espresso andd on my 3rd stop I got a slice of quiche that comes with a side salad 10/10. The Americano very, very good coffee, everything I've ordered so far has been soooo good. This place is also celiac certified, so for you folks that are gluten freebif you want to try wonderful pastries that are free of gluten, super tasty, really good desserts and fresh food. Check this place out. I obviously will be back because everything I've had is really, good and I want to try more things! Nice aesthic inside. Coffee bar to the left, counter straight ahead and seating to the right when you walk in. read more

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Thrilled to have a place that is save for those with celiac disease! And I was able to take some gluten free sourdough and other treats home with me. We arrived later on a Saturday morning for a brunch, service was great (but not super quick). I had the breakfast salad - which was amazing! I can't wait to return! read more

Leven Bakery & Cafe - Breakfast Salad (POS) - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was a total fan of the gluten free nuggets until the quality just went down hill, especially if you order delivery. The back kitchen needs to bump up their expectations for food quality before they serve or pack it. I don't recommend ordering online, 12 piece meal is 15.00 only to have it over cooked and chewy. Also, frying things in oil that needs to be swapped out is unacceptable. Much needed improvement. read more

Leven Bakery & Cafe - What I got looked like over cooked fried shrimp! ‍ - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have celiac (strict gluten-free), and I'm vegetarian, and have had positive experiences each time I have went! The service is friendly, and as someone with celiac, it is reassuring to know that I can basically eat everything on the menu as everything here is gluten-free. I do believe they use oats or oat flour in some dishes, and try to use gluten-free oats, but I would recommend asking about that if you have particular sensitivity with oats. The ambiance is very casual, cozsy, also with many outlets along the wall if you're trying to get some work done while enjoying some food and coffee. My favorite dishes so far have been the grilled cheese sandwich on their french bread with creamy tomato soup, and their smoky eggplant dip with superseed crackers. The grilled cheese is absolutely delicious, the tomato soup is creamy, and the eggplant dip has wonderful smoky flavor with a side of excellent superseed crackers. I plan to get these items multiple times in the future. Their mocha latte is quite good. The brussel sprouts were cooked well with a good sauce, though I personally would have enjoyed a bit more seasoning on them. The food is definitely on the pricier side for a cafe style place, though understandably so given the gluten free certification. read more

Leven Bakery & Cafe - Grilled cheese with potato salad and creamy tomato soup; Smoky eggplant dip with superseed crackers; glass noodle bowl - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

I enjoyed the chicken salad sandwich on sourdough. But the cinnamon roll, my reason for going there; was not edible. It was so hard and tasteless. The frosting was ok. Also the lemon turmeric lemon loaf was dry and hard and not very lemony. They have the pastries sitting out, is likely contributing to them drying out and getting hard. Same thing w the tres leches. The key lime was cool. Disappointed bec I alot of the items that I bought were not very good. read more

This place is pretty good -- we came in on a rainy day, and had a grilled cheese and a breakfast egg sandwich. We didn't know until we had our food that it was gluten free -- we were just looking for a place to study and get some work done. It's pretty calm, came around 4:30pm? Light background music, and not too busy. Bathrooms are clean, and the table are too. Seating is pretty comfortable, the chairs aren't too hard. All in all, 8/10 coffee shop. read more

We made a special trip to try Leven. We ordered Salmon Salad Bowl among other items, Paid for it, five minutes afterward they informed us they out of Salmon. Tres leches for Desert was as dry as a Bread Toast. I've never returned a coffee in my life but we had no choice but to do so with our Mocha Lattes. Pretty Disappointing to say the least! read more

For anyone who is celiac and has anxiety about eating out places, this place is perfect! I was diagnosed with celiac over a decade ago and have not gotten a meal at a restaurant or bakery in nearly 6 years because I would routinely get "glutened". I had grown used to the routine of going out with coworkers or friends and watching everyone else eat while I had a glass of water. However, I have been able to eat at Leven with no issues (I don't even have to mention that I'm celiac) which has been an incredible experience. The burger is fantastic and all of the baked goods (especially the coffee cake) are great and are not crumbly and dry like most GF food. I have taken many of my friends here who are not celiac or gluten free and they have said that the food is great as well. The atmosphere is lively and the service has always been wonderful. It has been a joy to be able to eat out for the first time with no anxiety and I am so grateful that Leven is here in Houston!! read more

Leven Bakery & Cafe has a 'food is medicine' approach to their menu. It's designed as approachable 'everyday food that nourishes your body'. It is also explicitly a space where gluten and dairy intolerant and sensitive people can safely dine. Leven B&C's Partner Chef, Franklin Liao, is extremely passionate with a vision to let his ingredients shine. Chef Franklin was trained in France and spent many years cooking in San Francisco. If you have spent much time dining in SF, you may have found that the culture is to let fresh, whole, local, seasonal ingredients shine - everything is made from scratch. Chef has brought that culture to the concept at Leven B&C. The food is thoughtful, intentional, healthy and packed full of textures and subtle flavors. The CHESSY EGGS ON TOAST was addictive. The eggs were perfectly fluffy and the toast was crisp and satisfying. The GRAIN BOWL was a delightful way to get complex carbs in and the presentation was gorgeous. I felt genuinely good at the end of my meal. Coffee & Tea menu is beautiful and their baristas are skilled at what they do. Syrups are made in-house. I ordered a latte with mushroom power and it came out at the perfect temperature with beautiful micro foam. They are currently using Purity coffee beans which are a high-standard organic coffee company. The ambiance is classy-casual and so is the service. This is a counter service spot that has a bit of refinement to it. My absolute favorite thing about Leven B&C is their commitment to vulnerability and transparency. Their entire ingredient list is available on their website, which is such a breath of fresh air for the health-conscious and food sensitive. I highly recommend supporting this local business; I need to see more places like this is Houston where you can eat out AND nourish your body well. read more

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We had it catered for lunch in the office bcoz one of our member is a gluten-free person. At 1st I was a bit disappointed due to the limited menu but it turned out better than expected The chicken sandwiches was so good and other items that my coworkers ordered were good too. The almond cake on the hand wasn't impressive at all. read more

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local cafe in the west u area is a nice treat. tucked away in an upscale strip mall with a medical clinic next door, there's an interesting mix of working professionals having meetings, families waiting next door for patients, and students like me. i usually get a drip coffee but decided to treat myself to dinner here. the salmon bowl had good flavors, though for $17, you'd expect a little more meat lol the golden bone broth hit the spot on a rainy day and was honestly worth shelling out $7 for a cup service is pretty minimal: you order at the counter, they hand you your food, and you find your own spot. interior is nice and more spacious than it may look at first. Will be coming back here with friends read more

Leven Bakery & Cafe - Spicy Salmon Bowl - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Incredible spot for a celiac! It's always refreshing not to have to think about what's GF on a menu (since all of it is). The non-celiac folks in the group also enjoyed the food very much! read more

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Tried this place for lunch today, what a mistake! The person taking our order couldn't even explain what the chicken sandwich was, so I ordered a fried chicken sandwich! The chicken had a rancid oil smell and was a fried chicken thigh that was under cooked! The gluten free cookies tasted stale and crumbled to bits after one bite! I was grossly disappointed for such a gluten free bakery! The staff was not customer focused and were extremely loud among themselves,bordering on disruptive! I hope if you chose to go to this restaurant, you have better luck than I did! read more

My wife and I had always been curious about how gluten free bakes would taste. To satisfy our curiosity, my youngest daughter brought half a dozen oatmeal raisins cookies to try. The cookies actually tasted like high end cookies. The oatmeal taste was on point. The texture of the cookies was different, crumble in pieces easily. Also it seem to be harder, not as soft as the standard. Prices were higher than normal. Counter help was friendly and quick. I believe over all, this gluten free bake shop will satisfy anyone that is on gluten free diet. read more

Leven Bakery & Cafe - Oatmeal Raising Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Best gluten free brownie I've ever met! And believe me I make them at home and tried other places. This place is great for all things baked and gluten free. My family is hooked on the Basque cheesecake with fruit compote. The food is also delicious and fresh. The owners really take the time to understand and share their healthy recipes. It's a chilled vibe in the restaurant. read more

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