Dempsey Bakery

27 recent ratings
$$ • Bakery, Cafe
dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Brownies, Cake Pops, Cakes, Cheesecake, Cinnamon Rolls, Cookies, Cupcakes, Dessert, Muffins, Pastries, Pies, Sandwiches, Soup, Wedding Cakes
323 S Cross St
Little Rock, AR 72201
From the owner

Dempsey Bakery is a full service bakery with breads, cakes, pies and many ready to bake items in our freezer.

On safety—We are certified with GIG and are 100% Gluten Free. We do not let anyone including our staff to bring any gluten into our building. We have a clear sign on the door that customers cannot bring any food or drink items into the bakery.

Collections
Validated Gluten Free Safe Spot & 6 Other Public Collections

Most Recent Reviews


Gluten Sensitive

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Such a cute place with SO MANY gluten free options. Also MANY options for dairy free, soy free, egg free, etc. Workers and owner are so helpful and was a great experience!! I highly recommend if you have any allergy! I got the pumpkin bread, 2 different lunch sandwiches, lava cake, and a brownie and it was all SO GOOD. I live 10 hours away and this has been my favorite part of my trip so far!! Go check them out!!!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated yesterday read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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The bread is amazing, soft, doesn't fall apart and tastes great! Owner is sweet and very personable. Cakes, pies, mixes, bread,cookies, biscuits.... Got them all!!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
Updated 2 weeks ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Gluten-Free Features

  • Bread/Buns
  • Brownies
  • Cake Pops
  • Cakes
  • Cheesecake
  • Cinnamon Rolls
  • Cookies
  • Cupcakes
  • Dessert
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Muffins
  • Pastries
  • Pies
  • Sandwiches
  • Soup
  • Wedding Cakes

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Bakery
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Cafe
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Egg-Free Friendly
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Nut-Free Friendly
  • Soy-Free Friendly
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Symptomatic Celiac

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Amazing! A must if you are in Little Rock. I got a lemon drop cookie and s’mores bar which look incredible, and a lemon blueberry tea cake which I can guarantee you is incredible! Tastes like a Starbucks lemon loaf but BETTER! They are gluten and nut free which was perfect for me as a celiac with a nut allergy. They are also entirely soy free. Seemed to be a decent amount of options for those with egg allergies as well. They sell fresh baked goods, frozen items, and mixes for you to take home! They also ship. I will definitely be ordering from them when we get to the west coast.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 5 months ago read full review

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This is the cutest little bakery you've ever seen! It's not only dedicated GF, but also nut and soy free as well.

Ms Paula is always so incredibly sweet and welcoming. She and her staff do an amazing job with everything they make. I've been eating from here since they first opened (12 years ago as of right now) and I've never had anything I didn't like!

If you're not in the Little Rock area, give them a call -- they can ship items to you!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 6 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


The sandwich and goodies I got were excellent!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Everything is dedicated gluten free!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Hashimoto's

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I have been here twice and have tried 4 different items. I wasn’t a huge fan of the lava cake but everything else has been amazing! The strawberry pie is one of the best desserts I’ve ever tried! I love that they are also nut free and offer many dairy free options. I feel so safe getting treats here and I’m looking forward to trying more items!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 10 months ago read full review

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I’ve been there a few times, and I have celiac disease. Food, AMAZING!!🤤 Staff is completely reasonable, and are super nice. My mother also has celiac disease, and if she gets glutened, she feels terrible. She has it worse than me, and she eat here. Never gets sick, and she really enjoys the food. My opinion? Totally safe, and food is really good!!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Today I went there. The food is 100% gluten free which is amazing. Everything tasted great too. But the staff doesn't seem to practice cleanliness the way they should. After I ate my muffin I was sitting there and watched them all touch their faces, their hair, then pick up gloves to put on and touch food. Now the hands are not clean when they reach in the glove box to grab gloves. Just gross! Never saw one of them was their hands!!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Celiac

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I’m celiac with a lot of unconventional and obscure food allergies such as ancient grains. Not only is the place entirely celiac safe, but the owner was more than happy to help me find what was safe to eat for my other allergies. I got a brownie and a slice of lemon cheesecake and they were both delicious! Brought home some cookie dough and pumpkin bread (which I’m eating as I write this) and they’re excellent as well! Safe, delicious, and accommodating. 11/10 above and beyond!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Everything is so delicious. Must get the bread. They make the best bread I’ve had since I’ve had to be gf. You can order online too! Cheesecakes were so good, cookies fresh and soft, and we got a bunch of mixes we haven’t made yet.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Dedicated gluten free facility with amazing sandwiches, soups, baked goods, frozen items and baking mixes. The adult grill cheese was so good and so was the broccoli cheese soup! Highly recommend and very friendly staff as well

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Completely safe and totally delicious.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Owner is dedicated to being a gluten free haven for Celiacs and others with food allergies.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing! Great food, baked goods are supreme!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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They have the best iced shortbread cookies ever! I love the sandwiches, too. Paula and her team definitely know how to do GF.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Amazing. Safe for most food allergies.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Great place. I stopped by a little after lunch was over, but the ladies there were able to let me have some chicken salad and crackers since I couldn’t get a sandwich. The chicken salad was a little different than I’m used to, but it was SO good and the crackers were good too. I also got their sugar cookies and a piece of chocolate cheesecake that were amazing. I will definitely be coming back when I’m in Little Rock again.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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My daughter loved all of the options and Mom loved knowing it was all safe! We had muffins, cookies and banana bread and all tasted great. We also had a bun from Dempsey’s at a local restaurant and it tasted good and didn’t fall apart at all.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Amazing selection of ready to eat and frozen baked goods plus some mixes to take with you. And a selection of sandwiches. Super friendly owner and staff- don’t pass it up if you are in Little Rock!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Omg, I love, love, love this place! I was visiting Little Rock on a business trip and was searching on my find me gluten free app, and lo and behold I came across this lovely bakery! The owner was fantastic and knowledgeable and let me tell you what, this was some of the best gluten free food I’ve ever tasted! The baked goods ranged from brownies, and these little star cookies with cream in the middle, birthday cake cheesecake and moist bread! I will definitely be back and I will for sure call in to order and have items shipped! I ate all of this in 2 days and did not get sick, so that tells you all you need to know! They are also nut free and most items are dairy and egg free.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Holy Moly! This place was such a joy to find while on a road trip. Their bread is PHENOMENAL excellent flavor and texture with consistent air pockets. It was unlike any gluten free bread I’ve ever had. You can tell they know what they are doing here. 10/10

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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Food is so good

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Most certainly a 100% gluten free facility. There was a sign on the door forbidding any outside food from entering. The sandwich bread was wonderful, and the cookie I had for dessert was one of the best I’ve had in years. (Yes, I just said that about a cookie)

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Amazing bakery. Lots of options and ready make at home. Gluten-free without loosing flavor and texture. We travel a lot and this is our favorite bakery .

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I can't say much more than what has already been said, but this place is a gluten free goldmine. Amazing food, lots of options, and offers egg and dairy free options as well. A freezer section has things you can take home and bake, and it will be a new go-to place for me now that we've moved to the area. If you are gluten free, go there!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Lots of options, all very tasty

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Dedicated gluten free facility with several dairy free, egg free options. Lots of delicious treats!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very good! We both got the club! My husband loved that he could sub the daiya cheese for the regular! BUT he really loved the GF DF ice cream sandwich after! We got some other sweets to take home, and can’t wait to try those! Super cute place!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Stopped on our way through heading to Memphis, and found this gem! They had two daily special cookies: Lemon Drop & Key Lime Coconut... Both were scrumptious!! In fact I only. Got one lemon cookie & before we left town we went back to get some more! 😆 They have egg free, dairy free treats. They also make grain free bread. We went to ‘Big Orange’ where they have amazing burgers & use Dempsey’s buns! Best burger and bun I have had, definitely worth trying it!! 😋

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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This was a road trip stop and everything we tried was quite good. We especially enjoyed the potato corn soup and the cheesecake. We each got a different flavor but my favorite was the birthday cake- I highly recommend you give it a try!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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The only thing better than the sandwiches and desserts, is the customer service. They are so nice! Also, they label dairy and egg free items as well. No gluten, and I believe no nuts as well!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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Absolutely amazing all around. I am the only one in my family who is gluten free but I have to fight over ALL of their sweets. Non-gluten free family members prefer them too. Kind staff every time we have been there. Clean beautiful facility. They did our wedding cake, I could not say enough nice things about Dempsey.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I cannot explain how incredible it is to walk into a place my celiac ten year old can order anything she wants! Sandwich, cookies, brownies were all incredible!!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This bakery is 100% gluten free and a must-stop if you have celiac or other food allergies and are in the Little Rock area. The owner is so sweet and they have a huge selection of sweet treats, as well as frozen lasagna, pizza, and pot pies. I recommend getting an Airbnb with a kitchen if you’re visiting Little Rock and stocking up on frozen meals at Dempsey’s, like I did.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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It’s very safe for my sister to eat at this bakery and for anyone who has severe food allergies.

The gluten free options are amazing for my sister who can’t do any gluten, wheat and soy.

I don’t have any food allergies but I usually will eat their gluten free options and it’s actually and a good option.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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Very amazing and had very friendly staff and great selection of gluten and dairy free options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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I highly recommend Dempsey Bakery! Everything they make is excellent and 100% Gluten Free.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Absolutely amazing!! We went for lunch and it was the best celiac friendly meal I’ve had yet. Even my boyfriend loved it and he doesn’t have to eat GF. The staff is so friendly and they even let me know they can send me breads and treats via mail and all you have to do is call in the order

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I had a fancy grilled cheese, turkey bacon avocado salad, and sweet tea. The sandwich was a little dry, the garlic aoili is a must-have, and the owner was super friendly. I also got a red velvet cupcake and it was very good, pumpkin chocolate chip tea bread (was stored in a bag for a few days while I ate it piece by piece and stayed moist!), and a s'mores bar- best thing I had.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Clean, freshly baked GF, egg free and some sugar free items. Reasonable prices. Friendly, helpful staff. Also has a yummy lunch menu

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Excellent place!!! We ate a delicious Club sandwich plus a piece of Turtle cheesecake. It was a great experience!!! So very thankful we went to Dempsey Bakery.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Best gluten free bakery I’ve ever been to

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Entirely gf bakery! They also serve lunch. My family stopped on our way out of town for a healthy lunch. Bread and buns were delicious. Got some gf, egg free banana bread to take with us and lots of treats. Highly recommend!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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A must to go to if you're in the Little Rock area!! Stopped here on my way back home with my family for lunch. Such great food and very friendly staff!! You won't be disappointed here.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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This place is amazing! Everything GF & so many great options. Some of the best GF sandwich bread I've ever had & CHEESECAKE. Will definitely stop by again the next time I'm in town, which I hope is soon!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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