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    The Caring Kitchen

    5.0 (35 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Dole whip frost em with tajin drizzle
    Bob D.

    I LOVE this bakery! Everything in it is gluten free as well as vegan. This isn't your sad gluten-free bakery with super limited options. She's constantly changing up her menu and you can always find something new and delicious. I highly recommend the Dole whip frosted cookies. They are some of my favorites. Honestly you can't go wrong with anything you get there.

    Just a small sample of what I routinely purchase.
    Gina H.

    A Rare Gem for Those with Food Allergies, Intolerances, or Simply a Desire for Thoughtful Treats Unless you've personally faced food allergies or intolerances, it's hard to understand the daily struggle of finding something as simple as a baked treat that's both safe and delicious. That's why The Caring Kitchen is such a gift. Even if you can't relate firsthand, I believe we can all choose to be empathetic--and this bakery absolutely does. While I don't have Celiac disease myself, my father did. He loved baked goods but had to avoid them to prevent severe symptoms. I have a gluten intolerance, and I experience inflammatory responses when I consume gluten-based foods. On top of that, I've dealt with a digestive disorder since 1996 that limits my ability to process most animal products (except egg whites and some fish), and I can't tolerate high-fiber or starchy foods like apples, bananas, tortillas, legumes, or even watermelon. In 2020, after years of carefully resetting my gut health, I transitioned to a balanced carb-to-protein lifestyle. The results were life-changing: 40+ pounds lost, a major drop in cholesterol and triglycerides (from heart-attack-risk to healthy), and no more pain in my knees or joints. Enter The Caring Kitchen. This bakery understands--they don't just offer gluten-free and vegan options; they also cater to the top 9 food allergens, and do it with compassion and care. I've never experienced inflammation or digestive issues from their products. That's huge. Now, for the folks who critique the sugar content: Let's be honest--sweet treats aren't required in any diet. But accessible, allergen-conscious, less-inflammatory treats absolutely have a place in a balanced lifestyle. I visit once a month, stock up on cookies, cupcakes, and bars, cut them into small servings, freeze them, and enjoy them mindfully throughout the month. They freeze and thaw beautifully. I get the flavor, the satisfaction, and none of the regret. To the team at The Caring Kitchen: Thank you. Thank you for caring about your customers. Thank you for tirelessly researching, experimenting, and creating with people like me in mind. Your efforts may go unrecognized by some--but for many of us, they are life-changing. Your bakery is a true gem. One that brightens lives, one thoughtful bite at a time.

    The most delicious treats you ever had the pleasure of having!
    Katherine G.

    This bakery is amazing! All of the treats are delicious and they have to added benefit of being gluten free and allergy friendly! And not like..it's good for gluten free...it's just good! I went in and came out with an entire box of goods and there were no regrets to be had. The staff is amazing and you can really tell they truly care about giving everyone a great experience. How good are these treats...I live in LA and I would drive the 6 hours just for these treats!!! Don't miss out! Road trip anyone?!

    Chocolate chip cookie dough and churro

    Picked up the cookie dough and churro cookie today. Absolutely delicious. A family member was just diagnosed with celiac disease, appreciate you for having affordable amazing options.

    Mouse ears to support the CHOC fundraiser. Delicious Coffee Cake.
    Debi L.

    So happy to have this location open!!! Remember when Gluten Free meant grainy, fall-apart food that tasted a bit like cardboard? Well, those days are gone!!! Such delicious treats!!! Even small sourdough round loaves that I use to make sandwiches at home. Oh how I've missed tuna melts. Go now, you won't regret it.

    We absolutely love The Caring Kitchen! Our daughter is gluten and dairy free and her best friend has nut allergies so it is so great to be able to take them for a treat and see the delight they have in picking anything they want from the case. And I must say the treats are yummy, even coming from someone who does not have any food allergies. Staff has always been really friendly as well!

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    The Caring Kitchen is doing the veganchefchallenge.org/sac and had 4 bakery items for the challenge . I tried 3 of 4 , only because I don't like ham. Otherwise I would have tried them all. I chose the Orange chocolate mousse cup as my favorite . Both The orange and chocolate flavors complemented each other. It's a winner quality. The other 2 were delicious as all her treats are. The employees are friendly at both Orangevale and Rancho. The bakery is always nice and clean. I always enjoyed going and getting treats from her bakeries for my family Everything is delicious. You can tell by the taste of her treats that she makes them with love. Go try them yourself and you'll see. You'll be a regular customer like my family is.

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    Thank you so much, Thomas!!

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    Thank you so much! We appreciate you!

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    Thank you so much :)

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    Best cookies I have ever had in my life. You will not be disappointed and you will never know they are vegan

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    Thank you so much, Kym <3

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    Everything they make is fantastic! Excellent customer service too. Anytime I'm in the area I stop by and pickup goodies.

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    Finally a gluten free bakery that has treats my daughter likes! She LOVED everything we got from the caring kitchen! So thankful for yall!

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    Thank you, Sue! :) We look forward to seeing you again

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    Thank you so much! :)

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    Thank you! We look forward to seeing you again! :)

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    Best bakery and everything tastes amazing! Thank you for bringing this to our neighborhood!!

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    I was so excited to try this place! I went with my kiddo. There were soo many choices! Just seeing…read morethe menu made me know I'd have to come back again. I appreciated that they have latosse options. In addition to the sweet drinks and treats, they also have savory options. The vibe was great. They have great decor, cute music, great lighting, etc. They even have cute stickers for sale and a toy crane machine game. When you first come in there's the register and menu right away. Staff was also helpful with the menu. They seemed sweet and friendly too. If you read the bad reviews, I'd keep in mind that they're 3+ years old. Everyone has different experiences and for me, it was great. The only problem will be is not to come too much. There's so much to try.

    Absolutely delicious! The bingsoo is so light and refreshing and the fruit added is fresh and one…read moreof the stars of the dish is the soft serve. When I tell you it's the best you'll have believe me. We came back the next day specifically to get the soft serve. They have vanilla (my favorite) and ube (my mom's favorite). Can't decide, don't worry they have a swirl option. The taiyaki is also good. Tried the ube filled. The workers were all very nice and the owners also seem to be there working everyday. Not a huge space but they do have quite a few tables. They have music playing a bit loud for my liking but it doesn't take away from the taste of the food, so I bared through it

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    The strawberry cheesecake bingsu was not my favorite. Usually my sister and I fight for the last…read morebite, but we didn't even finish this one. We ate around the cheesecake bites and mochi because they were SO STALE. I personally don't prefer my bingsu drenched in syrup either. They have a lot of other things to order, but I recommend skipping the strawberry cheesecake bingsu. The spot was really cute and clean. There were a ton of tables open on a Wednesday evening. Staff was super nice and efficient!

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    We used to love Julian's and have been coming in for 10+ years. The food is still good, but the…read moreservice has gotten worse. The staff are frequently rude and the service is slow. If you're bold enough to ask staff about the status of your order, they are rude and basically tell you to deal with the delay. On one of our last visits, they messed up my drink and when I told them, they didn't trust that I was telling the truth. They insisted I find the order number so they could confirm I was telling the truth and that "they didn't undercharge me for the drink". Real nice. If you're in this part of town, I'd skip this place and go a couple doors down to the Coffee Republic instead.

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    Every time I have came in their mango drinks were always the best to have whenever I'm in Folsom…read moreand I needed to get a pick me up so when I thought place would be the best to get a Thai tea from before heading into my movie, I thought how about this place. Although, I didn't check the time and saw that they were closing at six so I called around 545 and asked if they're able to stay in later so I can pay for my drink and I can order on the phone and the person on the phone with me said ' yeah I can stay back till 6:15' . AsI rushed over here, my time went up due to traffic and I let her know that and she said that 'as long as I get in before 6:20 it's gonna be ok' thankfully I got here at 6:18 and as soon as I got in, she handed me my drink, and as I paid for it, she offered me a custard on the house, and I happily took the custard. I told her that I was going to see a movie and that I needed something to drink before I saw the movie and she understood and listen to me as I was talking. Definitely would recommend going here! People are very accommodating to a situation, and like I said, they never disappointed with their drinks and I can't wait to try custard pastry!

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