Erin McKenna's Bakery LA

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?

— All food is gluten free, some drinks may not be 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?

— All food is gluten free, some drinks may not be 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?

— All food is gluten free, some drinks may not be gluten-free

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

— Excellent

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?

— All food and drinks are gluten-free

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

— Poor

Everything tastes amazing!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— All food and drinks are 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?

— All food and drinks are 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?

— All food is gluten free, some drinks may not be 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?

— All food and drinks are 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

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

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

Gluten free and vegan bakery. Mini brownies are my favourite

Love the chocolate chip cookies!!!

Definitely celiac friendly, but for a place with such a good reputation their bakery doesn’t exactly blow me away. Their cupcakes are pretty mediocre and their doughnuts are definitely sub par. It’s also really expensive.

The staff are really knowledgeable and attentive though.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Definitely worth a visit. Best gf donuts we’ve had and all sorts of yummy goodies.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Friendly staff. Had a vanilla glazed donut and coffee. No issues or reaction.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Fantastic service, place, and baked goods!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Friendly staff, GF and quality baked goods.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I am an extremely sensitive Celiac, and I have never once gotten sick here! Everything is amazing, and it's the only place I eat baked goods that aren't my own! I have never had a problem with Bob Mills flour, but everyone is a little different (based off a previous review). It is a little expensive, but for great gluten free and Celiac safe baking, it's totally worth it!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Tasted great , gluten free

Moist and flavorful gluten free cupcake. Donut was okay. Eclair was tasty.

It's heartbreaking to go to an "all gluten free" place and learn that their food isn't actually safe for you to eat. Good thing I specifically asked employees about their ingredients... I learned that they use Bob's Red Mill brand flour for all of their menu items--which is NOT certified gluten free by the GFCO, and contains about 20 ppm (parts per million) per serving of raw ingredients.

If I would have listened to the reviews here and the business' claims of gluten free safety, without doing the extra checking myself, I would have gotten very sick.

If you are incredibly sensitive and react to anything containing more than 10 ppm (part per million) of gluten, definitely do NOT go here--unless it's to request that they change their ingredients to be legitimately gluten free for people with severe celiac disease :(

I wish that everyone would include in their reviews the exact amount (in ppm) of gluten which they are sensitive to. This is not the first time I've been led astray by well-meaning reviewers who are not highly sensitive.

Celiac friendly?

No

The moistest pastries/donuts/bread I've ever had! Everything was delicious and the staff was great!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Zero gluten, all vegan. Open 9a-9p or later! I bought too many items! So far I've tried and loved the cookie sandwich and the mint brownie cupcake. So rich and delicious! I also bought a thin mint cookie and a few day-old donuts, which is apparently what they're known for. Their eclair isn't soft, but made with crisp cookies with a creamy filling; good but not what I think of as an eclair. When I'm in the neighborhood, I'll keep them in mind.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Some delicious and some average goodies. We have to eat GF, but vegan isn't a norm for us. Maybe that's why we felt some of the treats were lackluster. The highlights were the lemon eclair, thin mint cookie, and lemon pound cake. I'd skip the donuts and brownie cupcake.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

we ordered cupcakes, scones, donuts, and cookies all of them were great! Everything is Vegan as well. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This bakery is a little slice of heaven for people with food allergies. It features baked goods without gluten or dairy.

My favorite thing is the "ice cream" cookie sandwiches made with ginger cookies. The cream is actually their non-dairy frosting. Delightful!

I also love the donuts. They taste more like cake, as they're not deep fried. Also, the cinnamon rolls are awesome.

This isn't a health food store, so don't expect low calorie options. Just awesome baked goods!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent sweets, always attentive staff, and though a bit expensive I couldn't ask for better.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Love this place! Anything is good and 100% GF. Been there so many times and never reacted.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I was informed that not only are all of their baked goods gluten free but they are also soy free, which was great for me as I am allergic to both. I had a cinnamon-sugar donut that tasted like lemon but it was moist and didn't crumble like a lot of gf options I've tried. I also tried a plain biscuit and was shocked by how spicy it was. Yes, spicy! I don't know if they gave me the wrong flavor or what but it had chilli flakes in it and I thought I was having an allergic reaction to it at first because I wasn't expecting any heat. I guess if you like spicy biscuits, this could be great, but it wasn't for me. Also, it was a bit pricey. A donut and biscuit cost me $9. Also, they have freshly made gf bread on the weekends.

Doughnuts are bomb!

THANK GOD THIS PLACE EXISTS!!!! Amazing and delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

tasty, but limited quantities and ridiculous prices

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing. My GFGF was very happy that all she can have all their items!

The baked goods are delicious. But for the price you pay, the customer service should be improved. The staff's a bit snotty for my taste.

The donuts are too die for!!! Vegan and gluten free

Read the stars- best GF cupcakes. Ever. The Babycakes app is a must-have.

Had a DELICIOUS pumpkin cupcake with vanilla frosting yesterday. I've been waiting for this location to open for a while and it did not disappoint. A bit pricey, but I'm willing to pay more for quality. Also, you can purchase yesterday's goods at a discount. Now when my husband gets a treat on Larchmont, I can too! Yay!

I hate to write this review but this is their worst location ever. #1 it’s very messy and dirty inside #2 staff are rude #3 old doughnuts and very very dry cupcake. So disappointed because I’ve been to the one in Disney Springs and California and it’s never been this bad that everything we got was super dry. Oh and that was on a weekend.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— All food is gluten free, some drinks may not be gluten-free

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

— Poor

This bakery is great and 100% gf. There is a lot to choose from. I go there often and my favorite things are the cupcakes and lemon loaf. Highly recommended!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— All food and drinks are gluten-free

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

— Good

I’ve been eating Erin McKenna’s treats since she opened Babycakes on Broome in NY. Been to all but Orlando. Safe and vegan too! Love that Santa Monica does sweet AND savory!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— All food and drinks are gluten-free

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

— Excellent

AMAZING!! Shop is super cute! It’s my favorite thing about NYC!

So many choices and all of them fantastic. A bit expensive but it’s the celeb name. Not much seating but a must for anyone gluten free. Great coffee spots nearby too.