Had so much fun sampling treats from Miller's Thumb Bakery with a friend! We had the almond square, pistachio snack cake, and cranberry orange scone, and honestly, I can't choose a favorite because they were all great in their own way. The almond square reminded me a bit of an almond ring, with almond paste filling layered inside a flaky, tender, buttery pastry. It had that rich almond flavor without being overly sweet, and the texture was spot on. The pistachio snack cake was soft, moist, and delicately nutty--simple but really satisfying. Almost teacake-like. The cranberry orange scone brought a nice contrast with bright citrus flavor and tart cranberries throughout. It had a great crumb and just the right balance of sweetness and tang. Loved the dried orange pieces. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully made. Definitely a spot worth stopping by if you're in the mood for excellent pastries! read more

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Miller's Thumb Bakery has delicious bagels, friendly staff, and everything seemed to run smoothly during my visit. My only suggestion would be to please separate the bagels a little better! An onion from an everything bagel somehow found its way onto my cinnamon raisin bagel. While I appreciate bagels making new friends, onion and cinnamon raisin are not a flavor combination I'd recommend. That little mix-up aside, the bagels were yummy and I'd definitely be back! read more

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I love a fresh, homemade pastry, so naturally, Miller's Thumb Bakery was on my list of bakeries I wanted to try. I finally had the opportunity to sample some of their baked goods with a good friend. Everything we had was delicious! On a Saturday, around 8:15am, I pulled up and found the last available parking spot in their parking lot. Parking in their lot definitely was tight, which really surprised me since it was barely after 8am, though I did see quite a few cars parked along the street. Walking up to the main entrance, I could see a good-size line that went right to the door, which ultimately is a good sign. Once in line, it moved pretty quick as I was in line for maybe 10 minutes, max; Everyone was smiling, soaking in the vibes so that made time go by easier. Inside it isn't too big, but it's warm, cozy. I noticed a few tables and chairs but most of them were already filled but I was there to pick up a few treats, not to sit and eat. The manager ended up taking my order and cashing me out - She was very pleasant and courteous! So, what did I pick up? I went with one almond square (a flaky pastry with a buttery almond center and toasted nuts), the rotating scone flavor, cranberry-orange, and a snack cake, which the flavor for that day was pistachio. Everything sampled was phenomenal! The flavors were spot-on. The flaky, crunchier texture of the almond square was excellent and the almond center was so good. My friend and I loved the pistachio snack cake - So moist, a nice heft to it, and the pistachio flavor was very pleasant. The cranberry-orange scone was big, the inside was soft and had plenty of dried orange pieces and cranberries. The exterior of the scone was softer, but not too soft. The size of each of these baked treats were plenty big and the price I paid for each was incredibly reasonable! I'd been meaning to try Miller's Thumb Bakery for quite a while and I'm glad to say it was worth the wait! Friendly staff, fresh, high quality baked goods, reasonable prices, what more could I ask for? I look forward to coming back another morning and trying a few more treats, maybe even grab a breakfast sandwich, a coffee, and sit inside and soak in the cozy vibes. read more

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Ok, so one negative I have to get out of the way before everything else. There is not nearly enough parking in their lot or enough seating for the amount of business they seem todo... At least not for the day I was there, which was a Thursday morning around 10am. But, at least there is street parking available nearby for the parking situation. As soon as we got inside the air was filled with the delicious smell of fresh brewed coffee & baked goods. We ordered two breakfast sandwiches, a coffee, a butterscotch latte and a loaf of sourdough. Our order was prepared fresh and ready in a reasonable amount of time. The cheese on the sandwiches was perfectly melted and everything was just the right temperature. The first sandwich, the commuter, was on their house sourdough with egg, cheddar and crispy bacon. The second, a hot bagel sandwich was, a fresh baked bagel with egg salami, pepperoni, provolone, red pepper relish and chili aioli. Just the right amount if sandwich fixings to balance out the amount of bagel.My butterscotch latte was not overly sweet and delicious. Neither my dad or I cared for the black coffee. It tasted floral to both of us. read more

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This place is buzzing with activity.. Saturday mornings do not be surprised to see a line out the door. As busy as it gets, the line moves pretty quickly. I love the assortment of breads and other bake goods, Miller's Thumb Bakery has to offer. There is limited seating but if you choose to eat inside, you definitely will enjoy the people watching. read more

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I was excited to finally check this place out! I called ahead to place my order about 25 minutes ahead which was perfect. I ordered two sandwiches, The Parker and The Claremont. Both delish. The croissant sandwich is no longer on the menu, but they said they could make it. A little heavy on the Dijon mustard in my opinion, but I could scrape it off. I also ordered a coffee which was good. Grabbed a chocolate chocolate cookie and apple bread while there. There were tons of fresh breads available! They have a specific money for each day. There we're about eight tables. Really cozy and homemade vibes! When you walk in. There are a few items for sale like handmade pottery mugs with lids! I would definitely like to stop back and eat-in some time! read more

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I feel so lucky to have a bakery that prioritizes milling fresh flour in the area! They sell their fresh milled flour in bags to purchase (for really reasonable prices), their food is delicious and so wholesome, and such a cozy atmosphere inside. Everyone is very friendly. I absolutely love this place and will be a regular customer for my flour and for their delicious food! & Their flour works amazingly in homemade loaves. read more

I never thought I'd be giving a review like this but unfortunately, I am. I emailed the owner directly to give her a chance to apologize to no avail - I was treated so poorly on my last visit I am now updating my previous reviews. Customer Service is more important to me than anything else, especially when I have been nothing but a loyal customer since this bakery opened. I cannot count how many times I have raved to friends, family and co-workers about how good everything is here. I also cannot count how much money I have spent - a LOT. This is all over them getting my call-in order wrong and being falsely accused of expecting a cup of hot water for free....yes, you read that right, a cup of water. When I got to the cafe I waited in line and then told the person at the register, who happened to be the Owner, who I have met and spoken with several times that I had placed my order at 7:45am that morning. She started ringing up my total and it was not what I had ordered earlier that day (I was there to pick it up at my arranged time of 11:30am). She asked me if I talked to a person when I called (yes) and then the order was corrected - I was under the impression that my order would be ready to go when I got there as that is what the person told me on the phone - not so, but no big deal. As she was ringing up the corrected order, I also added another item on the counter (biscotti), my total came to $24 and I also put money in their tip jar as I usually do. I then made the mistake of asking for a large cup of hot water. I was told there would be a charge for the cup - I said that was fine, I understood. When she brought the cup back it was clearly a small cup. I asked if that was a large cup, she said no, that I had asked for a small and that I expected it to be free! I never said any such thing and I said I would never expect it to be free - that I understood when she told me there would be a charge. Now understand, this person knows me, knows how much I have always sung the praises of their bakery - speaking in that tone, in front of a line of customers and her staff over a cup of water!? That, quite frankly is NOT how you treat a customer - any customer - especially one that has spent so much time and money there. So, I was stunned and after paying I stepped to the side of the counter and could feel my eyes welling up - I had been sick the past week and this was my first outing - I was on my way to share what I had just purchased at a gathering and I couldn't understand what I had done wrong (nothing). I went to the Barista station where one of the staff was working and handed the cup of water back. Clearly upset I explained what had happened and said I didn't want the water and that maybe the owner was having a bad day. So, it's been almost 3 full days and I have yet to hear back from the email I sent. Sadly, I will not be returning. read more

We were so very disappointed, after having read all the wonderful reviews here. Asked for a loaf of crusty bread; we were given 2 options: rustic loaf or sourdough. Not being big fans of sour dough, we opted for the rustic loaf. although it was fresh, it wasn't crusty at all! we could have bought a loaf at Tops for less that would have actually been crusty. read more

Delicious coffee and pastries! Couldn't resist and bought several cookies and sandwiches, and all were consistently delicious.

What a glorious place for us Buffalo locals! What a joy to arrive here on a Sunday morning and perform the ritual of standing in line, knowing something shared by others yet that still feels like a secret - namely that the Thumb is one of the best bakeries ever. What's not to love about a loaf of fresh bread that only costs $6? Or sandwiches like the Woodcrest that melt in your mouth on sourdough bread that feels like it was made through a generational recipe kept under wraps? Add the sweet treats and delicious coffee drinks and you have a recipe for a complete place that nourishes its neighbors. read more

This place just keeps getting better and better!! They have new offerings, a baking schedule, amazing specials, and new items all the time that never miss. We can't get enough of it. The new peppadew cream cheese is a current favorite. If you're looking for a non bread option, the ironstone plate comes with egg, prosciutto, tomato confit, and greens and it is sooooo good. I seriously don't think they can make anything bad here!! read more

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What a great new place for us to visit! We don't get to Kenmore often but I'm glad we did! The sandwiches and especially their croissants are so delicious omg. The kougiman I know that's spelled wrong was delicious as well! They have both breakfast and lunch here but they had a busy day and were out of lunch items. Everything was delicious and the whole place was great we'd absolutely come back again! read more

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We stopped at Miller's bakery to pick up some sourdough loaves. The place was busy with hungry customers eating sandwiches and snacks. There was a line of people buying goodies. The line moved quickly. We ordered our loaves, paid and left. read more

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Cute little cafe. Not a lot of parking. I got there 815 and they open at 8 and the line was out the door and stayed that way whole time I was there and even when I drove back by. That could be because the space is small. There are a few benches to eat in. But I will say the line moves pretty fast, and gives you time to review the menu and have your order ready when you get to the counter. There bread is amazing! We ordered: cinnamon bun, which is by far the best one I've ever had. It wasn't dense like most are. This was my favorite thing we ordered. Also tried two breakfast sandwiches, the commuter and the hot breakfast sandwich. Both were good, again the bread is what makes these so good. I would not get egg again on them. They were those fake like eggs, was a no bueno for me. Also tried two sandwiches as well, the Turkey and the Northtown. The red pepper relish really made this sandwich pop and the same for the chili aioli on the Northtown. I also ordered the gooey caramel pull apart but unfortunately I didn't get instead they put the seasonal danish (apple turnover) in my order. Although not what I ordered it was good. Then washed it all down with Chi-der, which was Cider and Chai. Could drink that everyday, great combo!! Would of given 5 stars but the eggs and the 2 mistakes in my order(one of my sandwiches was not made they way I ordered it) so if the eggs don't bother you def a solid 5! read more

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4th Breakfast trip here so it's time to write a review - my kiddo said I've to give 5 stars today. I'm determined to try everything on the menu at least once so today I ordered the Claremont which ended up not being mine cuz my hubs swapped 1/2 to try and my son took the other 1/2 after a bite (crispy bacon totally his weakness)! Everything was delicious, I ended up getting a loaf of focaccia after trying a sample (love the sample plates) along with the our usual half dozen bagels (best.bagels.in.WNY!!) ! read more

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Cute little bakery. Limited seating if you were thinking of dining in. Amazing bakery options, reminds me of London and all the pastries. Our breakfast sandwiches were "ok". The eggs were prepped ahead of time which isn't my favorite thing. The breads are amazing though. Service was helpful in picking a selection of pastry. They have sourdough starter which is cool. I'd come back just to buy the local bread. read more

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I love this bakery and cafe it's a perfect morning coffee and bagel or pastry visit! We bring our toddler here a lot and seating is perfect for our little family. I do wish there was a koala care in the bathroom. It's crazy how many bathrooms you notice are missing those when you need them. Staff is awesome. Owners are so nice. 12/10 read more

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I will start by saying that it's been several weeks since my last visit. I've gone back and forth on whether or not I should submit a review. I used to frequent 2-3 times a week because the breads and treats are unmatched. Sadly, the owner's attitude is also unmatched, and not in a good way. I was hosting some family for brunch and wanted to serve the amazing biscuits that Miller's Thumb offers. I called at 8:30 to pre-order and asked for 10 biscuits. The employee put me on hold and the owner, Jill took the call. She stated that I could have 4 to 5 biscuits, not 10. Assuming they were sold out, I had no problem and was happy to acquire at least 5! When I walked in and was waiting in line to pick up my order, I noticed several biscuits available on the counter for purchase. I asked Jill politely and quietly, "is there a reason I could not order 10 biscuits?" Jill: "sold out, that's all I had." Me: I pointed, "there are biscuits right there". Jill: "I only make 60 biscuits, if I give you 10, I won't have any for my other customers." Me: "ok Jill...this whole situation is a little off-putting. As a business owner I would never lie or turn someone away who is spending money right now." Jill: "I'm sorry to hear you won't be coming back." Me: "I never said that, I just said your comment was off-putting." This whole exchange was very odd considering they have a sign that eludes to first come, first served. Once they are out, they are out. I have never had a business turn down cash in hand for products that were clearly visible and available for purchase. Jill, as I know you love to reply to reviews and harass your loyal customers, I urge you to pull and share the security footage from April 8th. Maybe then, you will stumble upon a moment of reflection and see how ugly your customer service presentation truly is. If not with my situation, then probably with many others you can recall recently. The way the owner treats her customers is a direct reflection of the business, and I will never return. If she is unhappy with customer service, maybe she should work in the office or prepare food away from the gaze of customers. read more

They had an amazing selection of baked goods and amazing breakfast and lunch options! The service was friendly and fast and the cafe was cozy and quante. The food was amazin(! The Bagel and crescent were toasted perfect read more

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The scones are perfect, along with everything else I've had there. I love this place.

The ordering process during a busy time is not set up well. There is no clear menu and when a line forms on a busy weekend morning, it's unclear to a newcomer where to go. When I got up to the line to order, the staff pointed me toward a very small menu that was all the way back in the line. I had to ask an entire line of people on a busy Sunday morning to move to find the menu. This essentially made me hold up the entire line, and no help from staff. I just left. I left this on a google review and the owner's response was basically "you'd be better off at tim horton's." As a business owner you have a chance to reach out to a customer and help, but instead they offered a response of "we're doing fine, go to the chain coffee house instead." Very snobby response. So I write this review to say that the food is pretty good, but if you do have any kind of issue or you do find the ordering process unclear as a newcomer, the staff won't help and the owners will provide with snark disguised as a smile. Wouldn't recommend this place to anyone, we have a lot of good bakeries around here that are run better. read more

I love their croissants. I've tried other things too, but the croissants are what I come back for. So do many other people. There is often a line that moves sort of fast. They do seem to offer complicated coffees which slows things down a lot. They could benefit from making one person handle only the "croissant and cookie" crowd, while other staff handle the more complicated time consuming orders. That's why 4 stars and not 5. Parking can be challenging here because it's always busy. read more

The staff: incredibly considerate The bread: my favorite is the sourdough Bagels are delicious Most scrumptious breakfast sandwiches! Ingredients are so fresh! Baked goods: my favorite is all their SCONES! You cannot go wrong. Not too sweet; remind of the ones my Nana made! The buttermilk biscuits will melt in your mouth! Seasonal use of all their ingredients make their baked goods so more flavorful:) Accompany any of the above with their aromatic coffee! A comfortable, community space that brings people and food together:) Enjoy! read more

Open Saturdays now too! Wish there was more space cause this place is constantly busy. There's always a line to the door. Maybe not the best place to do work on your computer for a bit because of the constant flow of customers and only a handful of tables. But the food and atmosphere is great! read more

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This place is awesome! I came in yesterday to get breakfast for myself and my fiancé and loved it so much I had to come back today. The bagel was light, the Hot Breakfast Bagel was a top tier sandwich. The croissants were light, flaky and buttery. The chocolate crisp was a unique take on a chocolate chip cookie. I loved it, but it may not be for everyone depending on how you like your cookies. The service was quick and friendly. I think it's cool to see the process of bread making in the building while you wait for your food. It has a very rustic feel to it. This is such a hidden gem that is amazing! read more

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Love this place. Everything is made in house. Amazing breads, bagles, pasteries, cookies, cinnamon rolls breakfast sandwiches, sandwiches. The coffee is amazing as well. The staff is friendly and very efficient. The lines can be long but it's truly incredible how fast it moves. This is our go to breakfast place. Highly recommend. read more

Visited 3 times now, and will revisit. You might want to get here early because they're very busy especially on weekends but line moves fast and order wait times were not that long. The smell of freshly baked goods and bread welcomes you as soon as you enter. We've had few of their bakery items and drinks. Their Kouign amman-- oh my!! Doing my happy dance! The absolute best I've had. The commuter my partner had was also delicious. You can't go wrong with their signature sourdough. We ended up getting another loaf. They always have free samples for you to try. Cozy atmosphere, friendly and helpful service. Not much seating inside so we've always taken our items to go. They also sell flour, rolling pins & other baking items which you can see upon entering. Great place that milled their own flour in front of your eyes. read more

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What an adorable little spot in Tonawanda!! I didn't realize they also served food and was pleasantly surprised by the quality. I had the chick pea salad sandwich which was very flavorful and the bread was divine! The service was great-everyone was very helpful and everything came out in a reasonable amount of time. The frosting on the cinnamon bum was out of this world-definitely ask them to warm It! Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

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Great place to go with friends! The food and drinks are amazing!! Their sourdough bread is very delicious!! Great service and food and drinks come out quick!! read more

Love this place! From the product they sell to the cafe menu... everything is so good. Service is great too... a shoutout to one of the owners, she is the best host! read more

This is the most amazing bakery. The iced vanilla latte with oat milk and the cobblestone pastries are to die for. Like, the best breakfast combination I've ever had. The focaccia is also delicious. Breakfast sandwiches are pretty good. Not amazing, but I would have the cobblestone and iced latte every day for the rest of my life if I could. I'm stuck between wanting to try other pastries and never straying from the cobblestone. read more

I've had Miller's on my to do list for a while and randomly took my husband there for lunch one afternoon. We had arrived around 1:45pm not knowing they closed at 2pm. They were super busy and the woman taking our order didn't rush us and was very gracious in assisting us with what to order. They gave us complimentary croissants on the way out and I went back the next morning for breakfast sandwiches, lol! read more

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Great place. Not close to our house so this is the first time we actually went in (when our kids were in town in July they brought back stuff that was delicious). We went in on a Wednesday because they advertised having round holiday challah and babkas available. We each had an egg, bacon and cheddar sandwich on a bagel that was delicious and took a challah home. Ate some with dinner on Wednesday night and it was delicious. Went back Friday and bought two chocolate babkas, two apple turnovers and two scones (lemon poppyseed was available that day, but they change daily, apparently). Used leftover challah for homemade French toast on Saturday morning. Everything has been delicious and we will return often. The owner, Jill, is extremely nice and helpful. All in all, a great place. read more

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The ambiance is pleasant and the staff were friendly, but the experience was underwhelming. This was my first time ordering a sandwich here, so I didn't realize the portion was far from standard until I saw the other table's order. Frankly, a sandwich that size should never have been served. It was disappointing and left a poor impression. What we received looked like it was made from the very end of the bread loaf, more like a sample size. We ended going to another coffee shop after this one to get more to eat. I probably won't be back for lunch. Though we did purchase a loaf of sourdough bread and that was excellent. read more

The place was cute. Small and busy and wasn't really sure of how things worked. Menus were on the wall so I grabbed one and moved down the line just to have someone after me place their order before me. I asked a worker if I was supposed to order earlier in the line and they offered to take my order (but still unsure when you are supposed to order???) I also asked for the toffee pastry and she looked at me confused like there was not something with toffee flavor in the window of baked goods...I looked at the name and could not pronounce it and instead pointed and said this right here that says toffee and again, a blank stare. There were not that many options so it was weird that she was not familiar with the options. Anyway the food came out quick, prices are reasonable but it was just ok. I wouldn't go out of my way to go again but it's probably nice for the locals. read more

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Everyone that works here is so friendly and kind, and the food and baked goods are awesome

Small town bakery with big city excellence! Friendly staff, and amazing lattes. Cobble stones are incredible.

Twice this week I've been here. And do you wanna know something? I'd make it a third if it weren't for the 2 loaves of bread already in my pantry.. I'll restrain myself, so I don't buy them out. Regardless, here's what I love about the place after frequenting Miller's this week: 1. An open, bright atmosphere. Plenty of seating & natural lighting to liven the space up! 2. The quality in their products. Local coffee from Tipico. Knowledgeable baristas in making said coffee. Baked goods made fresh every morning. That leads me to my next point.. 3. The transparency. I think it speaks volumes about a place when their coffee grounds that they use are being sold at the front. Or when their flour that they use in their bread is being milled right in front of you. Or when they put so much time & care into each of their baked goods, that they stop selling once they run out. There's a honest, simplistic, yet sophisticated method to Miller's Thumb's madness. The clean-cut blueprint for their business model's standards cuts no corners & labels them as nothing but timeless. Miller's Thumb will forever & always have a fan in me! read more

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They were quite busy and sold out of a lot, but I appreciated that they had a sign stating such on the front door and the employee made sure to mention it as well. It's small but cute inside and the food was *very* delicious, but I had to take off a star for some issues. The person who took my order was visibly sick (coughing/sniffling) and unmasked. They should have been home, or at least in the back away from customers, or at least masked. The menu could use at least one more vegetarian sandwich option. I'm also hoping that they add almond milk as an option in the future as that helps cut the acidity of coffee/chai for those with acid reflux (oat milk unfortunately doesn't work for this purpose). Just some suggestions! I was able to try their oat cookie and plain croissant and both were super good. I will definitely be back to try some more items, on a less busy day! read more

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