Jennifer’s Way Bakery
“A few other stand-outs include chocolate chip cookies and some of her breads.”
“Being a person who is gluten and dairy free it is not easy to find baked goods that are dairy and gluten free, but also taste good.”
“Perhaps I will return to sample the other offerings- muffins, scones, quinoa bread, coffee and tea.”
Jennifer’s Way Bakery
Take-out: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Gluten-free at its finest!
The shop is small but quaint, cute and has that old school homey feeling. The owner, Jennifer Esposito was actually there when I went in. She was hard at work with some other people and it's great to see people passionate about their business and what they are doing.
I don't have any allergies but I've incorporated a Paleo lifestyle and I figured gluten-free is almost close to being grain-free so I'll "treat" myself a little.
I think I went a little overboard my first time there but hey, I don't live in the city anymore so I'll cut myself some slack. I got two chocolate chip cookies, a blueberry muffin, the chocolate bundt cake and a carrot cake cupcake. I shared it with my girl friend and we LOVED LOVED the chocolate chip cookies! It was delicious and we didn't feel gross afterwards. It had the same consistency as a regular cookie and luckily we only got two or else I could have easily ate a dozen of those things. They are smaller in size compared to Starbucks ccc. The second favorite was the chocolate cake, it was moist, flavorful and tasted like any other chocolate cake – however we didn't feel guilty after eating it. The other things were all moist and tasty but the clear winners were the chocolate items.
It wasn't as expensive as other people have claimed and it is def worth the price. I will be back when I'm in the city again.
As Bestie and I were wandering through the East Village, we were easily lured into Jennifer's Way Bakery with the intention of browsing, no biting. As the door swayed open, the aromas of freshly baked bread and oats took us to a heavenly and divine place.
A very small and simple selection showcased, indeed. However, the raspberry thumbprint cookies looked so good that Bestie and I had to get one each.
As the wrapped cookie was placed in the palm of my hand, I was so excited to feel radiating WARMTH! This was the BEST thumbprint I have ever had. The mildly sweet oaty cookie paired so perfectly with the warm, rich raspberry jam.
I would love to come back and try their pumpkin chocolate chip cookie… and more thumbprints of course!
COOKIES!!!!
I was eating at Quintessence next door and wanted to swing by for one of the amazing chocolate chip cookies at Jennifer's Way. Unfortunately there was a guy in front of me who placed a large order and bought the bakery out of their existing batch. So, I went home with a carrot cake cupcake, lemon rosemary cookie, and chocolate cookie. Was not disappointed by any of these choices; all were very, very good.
I went to Jennifer's Way to support a new local business in my neighborhood and to try her gluten-free baked goods. I don't have celiac disease or any known food allergies, and am not particular about my diet. I haven't had many gluten-free items, but what I've had before hasn't left me wanting to eat gluten-free.
So, I was happy with what I tried from Jennifer's Way. They were tasty, not too sweet, and, importantly, had a nice texture that I expect from baked goods. Unfortunately as many have said, the items are very small and prices are expensive.
The store front is small and quickly feels a bit crowded with 3 or 4 people with no seating. The display case is also small, but fits with the size of the items. Like the look and feel…and when it's nice out, I've seen a table and two chairs outside the front window.
I would suggest this place for those who are gluten-free. And I like that Jennifer's sharing what she's learned to bring healthy, tasty treats to others.
I've been here a few times after being diagnosed with Celiacs Disease and I love their bread! It is a bit dry, but the best bread I've had after being diagnosed. The staff is super friendly and helpful! The one thing I strongly dislike is the sugary desserts. As soon as you bite into them its like a sugar attack (not in a good way). It is a cute bakery with great bread, but I do not recommend the cupcakes at all!
For 2 cupcakes and a small piece of bread it was $15. It is on the pricey end but as a celiac, you sadly have to get use to being ripped off. Ugh.
Cute, homey bakery honing the east village vibe.
The only complaint I have is that they didn't really have signs for the baked goods so you couldn't tell what they had that day. Some of the goods were covered for storage, so you couldn't easily see them either. It was a little overwhelming and the cashier didn't necessarily help me by any means.
I had the pumpkin chocolate drizzled bundt cake. The texture was my favorite gluten free kind- soft, spongy and moist. Not too sugary or overwhelming, although it could use a little bit more pumpkin flavor.
Can't wait to try more goodies in the future since it has such rave reviews.
Cozy little shop. Great service and baked goods. Delish vegan chocolate chip cookies. They all have different ingredients so always ask!
Two stars for rustic ambience and a delicious spinach rosemary tart. No additional stars due to indifferent service, a flavorless and overly dense quinoa loaf, and lack of a rest room. We had enjoyed our online order at Christmas, which comes from the bakery in Queens, but this quaint rowhouse failed to deliver.