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    The Difference Baker

    4.2 (37 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Kelly M.

    So... really love gluten free options and stopped in to see what the buzz was about. I wasn't interested in anything deep fried so tried the cinnamon roll and a berry pop tart. Also picked up a bag of frozen biscuits. We really didn't like any of them. I liked the berry pop tart the best of the three. We even grilled the biscuit as a base for poached eggs and still didn't like them. They're dense and sort of gummy at the same time. The cafe is much more than a gf dessert location as they had all kinds of frozen pre-prepared meals for gf and vegan folks. They also had numerous other dessert options which we haven't tried. We're going with a 3 star review due to the numerous food offerings and the fact that they offer numerous options for people with restricted diets. We want them to succeed, even if we didn't like what we tried.

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    Ed G.

    Loved this bakery. The French toast donuts were the best item for us. The pop tarts were great but we may have had a bit too much sugar by getting the cinnamon sugar and chocolate pop tarts. Still, great display and flavor was spot on. Blueberry lemon vegan gluten free cakes are rare to find out in the wild so it's aces in my book. Greeted as we walked in, very helpful and heated up each item that needed it. Really great bakery with vegan and gluten free options.

    Hannah H.

    The Difference Baker offers items that are gluten-, soy-, peanut-, tree nut-, and crustacean-free, which is amazing for those who have severe food allergies, sensitivities, and/or intolerances. We stopped by here to pick up some desserts after having a meal in the area and ordered: +a vanilla glazed donut +a Cookies & Cream donut +a TDB Kreme donut +a Jelly donut +a funnel cake +a cinnamon roll Unfortunately, each and every one of the items that were ordered were tossed after the first bite or spat into a napkin - the donuts and the cinnamon roll were super dry and were flavorless (aside from the preserves). The TDB Kreme donut and the funnel cake were made 'fresh-to-order', but the funnel cake seemed to have been over-fried and was super chewy; the Kreme donut, which the glaze made it look tasty, had this weird squishy texture. I wished I had the same delicious experience as others have had! The place itself is cute, clean, and well-decorated, with an open kitchen concept; I appreciated that they had a filtered water dispenser available. No seating inside, but there are some tables located adjacent to the store for those who want to dine al fresco. I'm glad I was able to check this place out, but would not return. Plenty of parking in the complex lot. +offers items for those who have severe food allergies, sensitivities, and/or intolerances +al fresco dining options +plenty of parking in complex lot

    Raj B.

    After sweetz bakery shut down we found this bakery that can accommodate my spouse's gluten free and dairy free needs. They are relatively moderately priced and the cup cakes we got were decent but not on the same level as what sweetz bakery had. Although their location isn't the most convenient, we shall return to try their cake and other offerings.

    DIY frosted sugar cookies! (Kiddos got their hands on the bottom one before I could finish..)
    Vivian R.

    I was introduced to TDB by a friend whose son has a number of severe food allergies. The baked goods are both delicious and beautiful. It is such a relief for parents of children with food allergies to not have to worry about unsafe ingredients or cross-contamination in the kitchen, and to also be able to let their kids enjoy the same tasty treats their friends get! We've tried the donuts, cinnamon rolls, and also bought the DIY frosted sugar cookies. I'm very baffled by some of the negative reviews I read, as I've tried a number of sweets across a few visits and have never been anything but impressed. You can kind of tell it's gluten-free because of the crumb texture but it's still a tasty and balanced baked good: moist, flavorful, not overly sweet. Having tried to make gluten-free baked goods before I can appreciate how difficult it is to create something exactly the same as a wheat-based recipe. This bakery is excellent and I love that it is a good allergy-safe business!

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    Tiffani N.

    I hate to do this because I love supporting new and local businesses. However, I have to be honest and say I didn't like my donut at all. The consistency was so bad it was almost gloppy underneath the glaze. I really should've turned around and went back for a refund. I'm giving an extra star because the staff were welcoming and friendly. I also like the decor of the bakery and the branding. The prices do seem a bit much but I understand they're gluten free. Sorry, I won't be back.

    Raquel R.

    Bought my daughter's first birthday cake here because I loved that It was allergen free. Given that this would be her first try at junk, I figured I would do a "cleaner" option. It was a small and adorable cake! She didn't really like it (nothing against the cake, just a picky baby LOL), so lucky for me I got yo enjoy it. It is actually three donuts on top of each other. It was delicious. I'll be returning to try more treats.. I recommend.

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    Emily K.

    I can't even believe their food is gf. It's all soo good! I'm so happy to have a place near me where I can eat ANYTHING and not worry about my allergies. Just finished devouring the funnel cake - my god! Highly recommend this place

    cookie, oatmeal cream pie, chocolate donut, sugar cookie, brownie, vanilla cupcake and chocolate cupcake.

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    4 months ago

    So many great options for gluten and dairy free! Wish they had seating. Very friendly staff

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    Thank you so much for allowing us to safely serve you!!

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    You're so sweet!!!! Thank you for allowing us to bless and serve you

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    4 years ago

    Lots of vegan baked goods to choose from. Very nice staff and helpful service. Good French pressed coffee.

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    Thanks Danette! Hope to see you again soon!

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    Thank you so much:)

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    Best gluten free spot for baked goods in nova! Though it's tucked away in ashburn, the service and baked goods here are AMAZING!!

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    Thank you so much!!:)

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    6 years ago

    Not a fan, got the cinnamon role and oatmeal cookies . Hours of operation are too hard to remember .

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    4 years ago

    Absolutely fantastic! Some of the best gluten free / allergy friendly treats! We will absolutely visit The Difference Baker many more times!

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    thank you Amanda!! We are so blessed to be able to serve you!

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    Thank you so much for your love and support!!

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