Review of Leven Bakery & Cafe

Best gluten free bakery in Texas. Maybe the US. Please do yourself the favor and try it out.

Pros: ambiance, local, taste of food items, their delivery options on their website, their fresh juice assortment from their partnership business Sustain down the street, and they are extremely friendly.

Cons: missed real cow milk and sugar in my coffee, but that's on my end something I want to change- .

I've been on a gluten free diet since 2013. I initially did it as an elimination diet and realized I felt great without gluten. I've lived and traveled to different countries and states in the US. I've gone to A LOT of gluten free bakeries in every location I've visited. At the store I buy Udi's gluten free bread which is good for everyday sandwiches, but nothing beats fresh bread. I've been dreaming of a Houston gluten free bakery like this one for years. I eat organically and cook a lot at home, but my bread selections are limited to supermarket buys. My daughter is a celiac so I was so excited when Leven opened.

Their pumpernickel and pain de mie loaves are extremely tasty. I love their oatmeal raisin cookies and cowboy cookies.

I tried their coffee and they had milk alternatives that five years ago I would have been into but these days I enjoy the real thing. It's a great shop and I'll continue to occasionally drink their coffee but I did miss my milk.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent