Sensitive Sweets

7 recent ratings
$ • Bakery
dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Cakes, Cupcakes, Dessert, Donuts
17431 Brookhurst St
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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Gluten Intolerant

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First time in a long time writing for somewhere I really didn’t like. The location and shop were great. The presentation and interior were fabulous. The gluten-free baked treats were not good. I mean they tasted odd flavor wise, gummy, flavorless, and unlike any gluten free baked good I’ve had before, they had an aftertaste.My daughter who also has celiac disease, agreed with my evaluation. It’s sad because I really wanted to like this place but it’s the first time that I really felt it was a waste of money. We couldn’t get passed the first bites in all that we bought. You decide.

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?

— Poor

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Their bread is very good especially when toasted. I like their muffins and baked donuts. We have ordered cakes for a variety of occasions and they are always beautifully decorated. It’s just nice to have a dedicated gluten free bakery with lots of choices. Their do-it-yourself gingerbread houses are a tradition at our house every Christmas.

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?

— Good

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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We tied to use them for our wedding cake during Covid. They had little tasting boxes to try all kinds of their cakes & pastries. I could not believe how bland, boring, and dry almost every single one was. I didn’t even want to eat the full bite-size sample of each cake. My husband is a dessert fanatic and didn’t finish his samples, let alone the bonus box I’d ordered thinking we’d want seconds. I don’t know if it’s because a lot of their stuff is vegan too but yikes, won’t spend my money here again, except maybe on their baking mixes. I just wish we had a good gluten-free bakery in OC. Especially considering the price of pastries and baked goods, I was expecting a lot more. I understand those with severe food restrictions may enjoy this because of the GF, DF, nut-free options, and my previous self may have, but not now ://

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?

— Poor

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Reported to be dedicated gluten-free and celiac friendly. However, since menus and staff can change, please verify before visiting!

Gluten-Free Features

  • Bread/Buns
  • Cakes
  • Cupcakes
  • Dessert
  • Donuts
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Bakery
  • Casein-Free Friendly
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Egg-Free Friendly
  • Nut-Free Friendly
  • Peanut-Free Friendly
  • Soy-Free Friendly
  • Vegan Friendly

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Gluten Intolerant

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I have gone here a few times. It’s dedicated gluten free. They also have dairy free and vegan options. You can contact them to do things like use banana or apple sauce instead of eggs. I love their rolls, gingerbread houses, cookies, cakes. Their empanadas were too sweet for me. Overall, definitely worth supporting!

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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All gluten free but horrible taste, undercooked and bland, they put a ton of frostings on products to try to give it taste but it doesn’t work 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?

— Poor

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Maybe I came on a bad day or ordered the wrong thing...but every sweet that we bought was under-baked and turned to goo in your mouth 😖 We got the lemon blueberry bar, remedy bar (brownie between 2 cookies), and the banana bread. Wish I could give a better review!

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?

— Poor

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This place isn’t close to home for me, so when I am in the area I try to pop in. They are dedicated gluten free and are pretty darn good. If you are a celiac or have a severe allergy, go and show them some love. You won’t be disappointed.

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?

— Good

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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This is an amazing place. They ship.

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great for avoiding multiple allergens and love that it's a dedicated facility for so much, even though I only need gluten-free. Got a few cupcakes and they were all rather squishy, but overall pretty good.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Too sweet, not worth money . Gooey brownies , pumpkin donut holes . Yuk

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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What an absolute gem! So friendly and safe, definitely worth the three hour round trip. Best bread, cupcakes and empanadas my daughter has ever had. They make custom cakes as well.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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We ordered our allergen-friendly wedding cake (a 6" round cake for us and a large sheet cake for our guests) and could not have been happier. From the cake tasting to the ordering of the cake to the actual taste of the cake, everything was perfect. So many of our guests remarked how delicious the cake was. We also love their other treats--seriously, the strawberry cupcakes are ridiculously good--and stop by any time we are in the area. We LOVE Sensitive Sweets!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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So sad to give this place a bad review. Is this bakery celiac safe?? YES!!!! So what’s the problem?? Um everything lacks flavor or is straight up gross. It’s really disappointing especially after trying out other 100% gluten free bakeries that are so good you can’t even tell it’s gluten free. I would recommend ordering on-line from another bakery rather than coming here.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Not very tasty. I wouldn’t recommend the donuts

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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OMG their gingerbread is amazing. It was so nice to get holiday treats that I haven’t had in years! It’s pricey but that’s okay for a special treat here and there.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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I went here because it was a sponsored ad that popped up on here, but I’m glad I did! While the food wasn’t absolutely amazing, it still tasted really good and I tried about 3 different baked goods. I appreciate an allergen free bakery!!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very friendly knowledgeable staff. They almost always give out coupons! The donuts and chocolate or red velvet cupcakes are my Favorite! However everything I have tried has been good! Love this little shop!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Yummy!!! So delicious, loved the onion rolls and all desserts!!’

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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EXCELLENT!! Everytime I am in the area I stop by and buy waaaaay too much (is there such a thing?) This place also has the most beautiful wedding cakes. Try mocha or red velvet cupcakes. Also a big fan of their donuts (kind of pumpkiny) and remedy bar. <3 LOVE LOVE LOVE

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Yes

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Celiac

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Mel is the sweetest and is very knowledgeable about different food allergies and sensitivities. My sister got her wedding cake here and it was amazing. I will be getting my wedding cake from here this coming fall.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Awesome lil bakery. They have many choices of baked goods. No nuts, GF and some vegan. They have bread and rolls to buy as well! Very good and no issues!

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Asymptomatic Celiac

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This place is amazing! I am so glad I found this bakery through this app. Absolutely love their lemon bars, rosemary biscuits, donut holes and of course the cupcakes!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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That feeling when you walk in and you can eat anything you see 😬. Haven’t been disappointed by any of my choices either. Love the rolls and the doughnuts. If you like banana even better. Better than my go to bakery in San Diego.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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They list all their ingredients, which make it super easy for those of us with multiple allergies. They had a special chocolate raspberry cupcake for the holiday and it was amazing. The strawberry lemonade was good, but not to die for. The guy at the register went above and beyond to help me figure out things I could eat. Overall, an easy and good place to get sweets.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Totally celiac friendly... but It’s 2018 stop making GF stuff that tastes like the cardboard box it came out of. ..Been trying this place randomly for years and it keeps getting worse?? I bake wayyyyyy better and tastier than this place. I actually threw out their holiday platter after trying a bite of each. Just don’t bother here. 🤢🤢

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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amazing treats, great selection and super delicious

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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We love this place! We always come here when we are in town. I wish we had one closer to us honestly. My kids are just obsessed with the donuts and cookies. I will admit the pumpkin cupcakes are completely irresistible! Every time I cannot eat just one ;) my hubby who is extremely "picky" he is addicted to the lemon bars. Where I love the lemon cupcakes. The frosting is a tad sugary which I am not totally in love with however they do have no frosted cupcakes for this solution. The sugar cookies usually have some that are frosted all adorable with character faces and holidays. My kids just love these! I would give it more stars if I could!

Sensitive sweets, thank you for making such a wonderful place so everyone can have a delicious treat! You make our vacations much sweeter!! Thanks!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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I am amazed at the high ratings this establishment has gotten. I'd give it an even lower score, but my son liked a couple of their products, and they're a reliable source of safe baked goods in a pinch. However, most of the products I've tried have been very bland and/or odd tasting. Their cupcakes have a weird, chewy texture. I agree with other posters that unless you're 'allergic to everything,' I wouldn't recommend this place. There are much tastier options for gluten (and dairy)-free.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious gluten-free allergy friendly goodness. The owner is an impressive allergy mom who gets it.

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Yes

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Updated 6 years ago read full review

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I freaking love this place!!!! If I lived closer it would be dangerous!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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The cupcake, cake pop and cookie we bought were all blah. The consistency of the cupcake was very messy and the bottom was wet.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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entire bakery selection is gluten free. almost the entire selection is also allergy free from other common allergens like egg, nut, dairy, etc. good service. taste was 4.5 stars. would come back.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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My family and I got a bit of everything. Some was good and some wasn't.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Great place. Thank you Find Me GF App. Gluten-free and vegan pastries that don't lose out in texture or flavor. Fantastic place to fill that craving for a rich and decadent treat. A tad pricey.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Delicious! Lots of options! This is a bakery only, not a sitdown café.

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Celiac

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Amazing! I'm sick of birthdays with no delicious cake and these guys have fixed that. It's like celiac Disneyland in there!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Excellent baked goods. If you get lucky and they have sundried tomato rolls get them and you can freeze for later...delicious. Truffles are great and my son loves their cake push pops. I freeze them and we always have cake for him if a party unexpectedly comes up. All the kids are jealous because the look (and are) so good. Downside is it's quite pricey, but we are happy to have this completely allergy-free bakery at all!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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My go to place in OC for GF sweets.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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did not like. no flavor and just tasted like sugar.

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OMG the cookie dough truffles though :) great staff and great options

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Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The desserts that we got here were good for being GF, DF, NF, EF, CF, and SF. That being said, if you aren't allergic to everything, there are better options. The cookie dough truffle was very good, but that is the only good item that I tasted. The dough used in the pastries is really bland, and the only flavor of any kind comes from the icing. I wouldn't recommend this bakery unless you have tons of allergies or dietary restrictions. Or unless you want a cookie dough truffle.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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