Erin McKenna's Bakery LA

My experience started with the staff telling me they were not open yet, but yet the door was unlocked. I asked if I can sit inside and get reel footage and she said yes. Then couple minutes later she asks, „Are you ready to order?“ Not a good morning -a smile or anything!

The display case with all the baked items was very dark. You could hardly see the baked goods inside. The shop interior was old, worn and cramped. I found all of this unappealing.

In the end, I paid $30 for 4 items. When the service, the location and shop are worth it, I have no problem paying. For me, this was not. The cinnamon roll is very simple. I don’t like a lot of sugar so I liked that, but it almost was too plain. It was okay. The cookie, bread and cupcake all had the same taste. It left an interesting after taste in your mouth. I wanted to like it, but I won’t be back.

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?

— Below Average

They have the best chocolate chip cookies and lemon blueberry pound cake. Rivals any other bakery for those items

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

Dedicated gf and vegan! We got the jalapeño cheddar biscuit and the everything bagel with cream cheese. Service was good, the bakery is super cute, and the food was good. The jalapeño biscuit was definitely the highlight however!

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free

Such a variety of gluten free and vegan desserts. Great inclusive place with many tasty options. Favorite is by far the cinnamon crumb cake. They also sometimes have an option for a cup stuffed with leftovers from previous days (baña breads, chocolate, cake) and it is delicious.

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery

I like this place and the options they have don’t skip out on the taste! I’ll forever be a patron… The service can be iffy but you can’t get it all, I suppose

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

Not worth the hype. Do not recommend the bagels. Having said that, their veggie bomb was good

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?

— Below Average

Honestly - the offer is very wide. The lemon cake - very good, great I suppose. But I went there for donuts. Unfortunately, they are not donuts per say, it is more the cake in shape of donuts. So it was everything tasting all the same. :( So overall - yes, nice, very sweet - but everything was cake- type, but in different shapes.

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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies

Amazing!!! Everything is gluten free!!! The pastries all looked wonderful. I had a slice of the lemon blueberry tea cake which was light, moist and full of flavor. The only drawback was they didn’t have decaf coffee - but no prob. Just headed down the street to get coffee from “go get ‘em tiger” (who were very good about checking the gluten status of their oat milk) and sat outside for a fantastic delicious treat. Thank you Eric McKenna!!

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout

My daughter was thrilled to find your cute gluten free store. Her words “this might be the best chocolate chip cookie I’ve ever had!”

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

This bakery is amazing!!! Me and my daughter go there almost every week because it’s so good!! 10/10 totally recommend. ❤

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

Great little bakery (I went to Larchmont location but there appear to be multiple locations). Bakery is 100% gluten free (but also soy and dairy free, I believe). Everything I ordered tastes lhenome6, even to the gluten eaters. That sandwich cookie was amazing, and the chocolate eclair too. 🤩🤩 Absolutely would recommend, and will definitely be back for more treats.

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

Went to the bakery while visiting LA. The blueberry lemon loaf was wonderful and the donut tasted like a real cake donut. Wish I didn't live 2400 miles away.

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

friendly staff, everythings gf & vegan ☺ donut was amazing and the bagel was good too, but im not a fan of the vegan cream cheese they use, which has more of a mayonnaise texture than a thicker, creamier texture.

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

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

The cupcake I tried was a little dense, however the tiramisu, lemon blueberry tea cake and black and white cookie were divine. Delicious gf pastries!

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

LOVE!! Had plain bagel with vegan cream cheese, amazing! The donuts are to die for!!

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good vegan options

Stopped off for a mid morning breakfast. What a delight. The selection was more than expected & a generous portion size. To top it off the had PJ tips tea. It is an allergy free bakery, so it should cover most people.

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

Use to go to the NYC location all the time! This one is bigger and doesn’t disappoint in the breadth of gluten free and vegan treats. Diverse menu of sweet and savory.

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

Place is entirely gf with notifications about cross contamination of other allergens... i.e. seems like they get it. Had a chocolate eclair, and while the filling is not the same (the place is vegan too so no real cream), it was ok... Just good to have one after 20 years. I like the idea of this place in theory, but not sure i'd rush back here across town based on taste of the one cake I sampled.

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?

— Average

Really fun to get to choose from so many items!! Dedicated gf bakery. I was doubtful because everything is vegan too (I am not df so I do like to still have dairy in my treats), but it was still great! Not like usual bland vegan gf treats I’ve tried. I liked the tiramisu and maple donut best.

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

Yummy doughnuts

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?

— Good

Amazing options. It was so fun for my daughter to get to pick whatever she wanted off the menu. The coffee cake is incredible!

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

Pretty good, but expensive

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Honestly, this place is probably the worst tasting gluten-free bakery I’ve ever visited. I’ve tried cookies, cupcakes, and donuts and the only thing edible for me has been the coffee cake. Their frosting is shockingly bad. I’ve visited twice (to confirm I’m not crazy), and both times I’ve always witnessed and experienced terrible service. Employees clearly do not want to be there. They roll their eyes at customers and are always rude. With so many other gluten free bakeries available there is no reason to hit this one up.

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?

— Poor

I met Erin when I was there. She walked me through which items had what in it as I am celiac, but also I’m allergic to nuts and have hashimoto’s so I try and avoid all grains. She uses a fava bean mixture as the base for her donuts and they’re SO GOOD. I can’t even tell you how good!!!! She is amazing and it’s my fav place now.

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

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options

Not only was everything unbelievably expensive ($40 for 6 cupcakes after tax) and average-tasting (I could make better in my own home and I’m a very bad baker), but I had a celiac reaction from it. They use Bob’s Red Mill GF flour which isn’t certified and has nailed me in the past. Not worth the time or the pain. Plus the employees don’t seem like they want to be there.

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?

— Poor

I have tried many of their items and I love them all! This is my go to place for special occasions. I don’t live close by but it is so worth the long drive. Everything I’ve had has been great.

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

Their prices make being a Celiac depressing. If you are affluent or trying to burn money they are perfect.

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

Everything tastes amazing!

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

Dedicated vegan, GF, refined sugar free, excellent delicious establishment! I loved them in NYC and would make special trips to China Town and I love them here!

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout

Dedicated gf, vegan and kosher bakery! Went with my friend and grabbed some donuts and other sweet treats, they were delicious!!

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

This is a dedicated gluten free, vegan, and kosher bakery. No chance of CC here.

Everything is delicious. I’ve taken several of my non-gf friends who all love it as well. Their sweets are great, but when they do savory stuff too, you’re in for a treat.

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies

The staff was very nice and everything was so delicious, I live quite far but I’ll definitely be coming back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Everything here is gf/allergy free! I was able to get literally everything on the menu, which was a nice change. The food was fantastic and I would definitely come back if I lived closer.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

a safe haven! I like some of the treats better than others. especially love the dessert breads and donuts!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The choices!!!! Amazing!! Their donuts are die for. We tried all of the different ones. Wish they were in Portland Oregon. Would drive for them. Staff was so helpful and fun too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

100% GF and vegan bakery, by far the best I’ve ever had. I’m not sure what kind of deal was struck with the GF devil but their cupcakes and doughnuts are straight out of my celiac dreams. I even prefer their frosting to non-vegan stuff

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Everything is gluten free. Great choices for sweets!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Everything is GF and vegan! I avoid oats because my body reacts to them like gluten. They have a list of ingredients and can give you the binder to check the ingredients yourself.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten-free Bakery/ Cafe. Delicious! Will be back soon!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very sweet and filling. Everything is gluten-free.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This place is amazing! GF and nut free everything. Wish there were more locations in the US

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I love this bakery but my favorite thing is the donuts - especially the Samoa flavor. It’s fantastic!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Dedicated gluten free. The everything bagels were amazing... I bought only two because they were the last two. My non-celiac husband had the lemon bread (not sure what they call it) and coffee cake, which he said were better than any gluten versions he’s ever had. My daughter ordered “the bakery sink”, which was a cup full of a hodgepodge of leftovers. She will probably be eating it for a week. It would be the perfect treat for a starving artist or poor college student with celiac disease... $6.50 for a ton of gf goodies. My freezer is now full of the variety of treats we picked out for later.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Desserts are dry and not good. Uses spelt and some ingredients are not safe for celiacs.

Super limited selection, not great tasting and I reacted hugely before finding out they use Bob’s Red Mill flour which tests at 19ppm, not good for the super sensitive celiac.

Celiac friendly?

No

The donuts are so good. I always end up buying way too many things when I go. Everything is gluten free.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Finally tried this place and it didn’t disappoint! Great brownies.

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

Great little gf bakery. My favorites are the blueberry/lemon cake and the donuts. The gf cupcakes are just on par with most, and the cinnamon rolls don’t impress, but the other items are wonderful.

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

Expensive but delicious!!! Coffee cinnamon cake was so thick and dense.

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

My favorite bakery in nyc to this day!!

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

All gluten free, vegan free and vegetarian free.

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