Kneaders Bakery & Cafe
6611 E McDowell Rd, Mesa
(480) 636-5010
Customers' Favorites
Sausage Egg and Cheese Croissant with Oatmeal and Tres Leches Cake
Turkey Cranberry Sunflower Salad
Turkey Bacon Avocado Sandwich
Chunky Cinnamon French Toast
Bowl of Soup with Bread
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Thai Chicken Salad
Avocado Salad
Cinnamon Roll
Tuna Sandwich
Featured
Pumpkin Sweet Bread
Kneaders famous moist Pumpkin bread lightly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.
Sandwiches*
Turkey Bacon Avocado Sandwich
Slow roasted hand pulled turkey, bacon, avocado, Kneaders sauce, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, salt, and pepper. Served on Focaccia bread. Part of the Famous Sandwich Collection
Club Sandwich
Slow-roasted hand-pulled turkey, roast beef, ham, Kneaders sauce, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, salt, and pepper. Served on French Country Sourdough bread. Part of the Famous Sandwich Collection
Tuna Sandwich
Albacore tuna mixed with dill, red onions, celery, salt, pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and lettuce. Served on Hazelnut 12 Grain bread. Part of the Famous Sandwich Collection
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, water chestnuts, celery, pecans, and green onions mixed in a sour cream vinegar sauce with lettuce. Served cold on a croissant with a side of spring greens and balsamic vinaigrette. Part of the Famous Sandwich Collection
Turkey Cranberry Sandwich
Slow-roasted hand-pulled turkey, cranberry sauce, Swiss cheese, lettuce, salt, and pepper. Served on a croissant with a side of spring greens and balsamic vinaigrette. Part of the Famous Sandwich Collection
French Dip
Grilled Roast beef, Swiss cheese, salt, and pepper. Served on a Baguette with a side of Au Jus. Part of the Hot Sandwich Collection
Chicken, Cheese, & Ham Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, ham, mayonnaise, honey mustard, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, salt, and pepper. Served on Ciabatta bread. Part of the Hot Sandwich Collection
Tuna Melt
Albacore tuna mixed with dill, red onions, celery, salt, pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and cheddar cheese. Grilled on Hazelnut 12 Grain bread. Part of the Hot Sandwich Collection
Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, fresh pesto butter, provolone cheese, fresh basil, tomatoes, red onions, salt, and pepper. Served hot on French Country Sourdough bread with a side of parmesan chips. Part of the Hot Sandwich Collection
Whole Provolone Muenster Melt
Muenster cheese, provolone cheese, and fresh pesto butter. Served on three layers of French Country Sourdough as a whole sandwich. Part of the Hot Sandwich Collection
Half Provolone Muenster Melt
Muenster cheese, provolone cheese, and fresh pesto butter. Served on three layers of French Country Sourdough as a half sandwich. Part of the Hot Sandwich Collection
Classic Turkey Whole Sandwich
Turkey, Kneaders sauce, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, salt, and pepper.Part of the Classic Sandwich Collection
Classic Beef Whole Sandwich
Beef, Kneaders sauce, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, salt, and pepper.Part of the Classic Sandwich Collection
Dave's BLT Whole Sandwich
Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, Kneaders sauce, provolone cheese, red onions, salt, and pepper.Part of the Classic Sandwich Collection
Classic Ham Whole Sandwich
Ham, Kneaders sauce, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, salt, and pepper.Part of the Classic Sandwich Collection
Classic Ham & Swiss Whole Sandwich
Ham, honey mustard, mayonnaise, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, salt, and pepper. Served as a whole sandwich. Part of the Classic Sandwich Collection
Veggie Avocado Whole Sandwich
Avocado, Kneaders sauce, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, salt, and pepper.Part of the Classic Sandwich Collection
Classic Turkey Half Sandwich
Turkey, Kneaders sauce, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, salt, and pepper.Part of the Classic Sandwich Collection
Classic Beef Half Sandwich
Beef, Kneaders sauce, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, salt, and pepper.Part of the Classic Sandwich Collection
Dave's BLT Half Sandwich
Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, Kneaders sauce, provolone cheese, red onions, salt, and pepper.Part of the Classic Sandwich Collection
Classic Ham Half Sandwich
Ham, Kneaders sauce, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, salt, and pepper.Part of the Classic Sandwich Collection
Classic Ham & Swiss Half Sandwich
Ham, honey mustard, mayonnaise, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, salt, and pepper. Served as a half sandwich. Part of the Classic Sandwich Collection
Veggie Avocado Half Sandwich
Avocado, Kneaders sauce, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, salt, and pepper.Part of the Classic Sandwich Collection
Kids Meal
Your choice of entrée, drink, and side.
Handmade Parmesan Chips
ON SIDE
BBQ Kettle Chips
Lightly Salted Kettle Chips
Breakfast*
Chunky Cinnamon French Toast
Two pieces of our chunky cinnamon french toast. Served with strawberries, whipped topping, and caramel syrup on the side. Part of the Breakfast Collection
Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
Sausage, American cheese, two fresh cracked eggs, or egg whites. Served on a croissant.
Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
Bacon, American cheese, two fresh cracked eggs, or egg whites. Served on a croissant.
Ham, Egg, & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
Ham, American cheese, two fresh cracked eggs, or egg whites. Served on a croissant.
Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
Sausage & American cheese. Served on a croissant.
Bacon & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
Bacon & American cheese. Served on a croissant.
Ham & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
Ham & American cheese. Served on a croissant.
Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
American cheese & two fresh cracked eggs or egg whites. Served on a croissant.
American Omelette
A scrambled omelet with ham, cheddar cheese, and broccoli. Served with toast and a fresh strawberry. Part of the Breakfast Collection
Italian Omelette
A scrambled omelet with sausage, mozzarella cheese, red bell peppers, and fresh basil. Served with toast and a fresh strawberry. Part of the Breakfast Collection
Greek Omelette
A scrambled omelet with spinach, feta cheese, and portabella mushrooms. Served with toast and a fresh strawberry. Part of the Breakfast Collection
ON SIDE
Select as many sides as you would like. Part of the Breakfast Collection
Bread & Rolls
Pumpkin Sweet Bread
Kneaders famous moist Pumpkin bread lightly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.
Caramel Apple Sweet Bread
One of our old favorites is back again! Our deliciously moist sweet bread base loaded with apples, and warm spices topped with Kneaders famous salted Caramel covered with a dutch apple streusel.
Chunky Cinnamon Bread
Our delicious white bread swirled with cinnamon then frosted. This is what we make our French Toast out of!
French Country Sourdough
A classic sourdough start is the secret to this crusty bread.
Asiago Cheese
The perfect blend of asiago and parmesan cheeses baked in the bread.
Rosemary Focaccia
This round loaf is topped with fresh rosemary and sea salt.
Baguette
Classic long, french loaf made in the traditional European style.
Ciabatta
A favorite at the bakery; the thin crust and moist, open grain interior create the perfect dipping bread.
Paesano
A thin cornmeal crust surrounding a soft, inviting crumb.
Jalapeno Cheddar Bread
A unique experience that no one should miss. A cheesy crisp crust with soft fluffy center and a spicy punch of jalapeño flavor.
Dozen Soft Rolls
1 dozen rolls. Soft and yummy.
French Country Soup Bun
Sourdough bun great for soup or salad.
Kneaders Croutons
The cheesy, crunchy goodness of these croutons is unlike anything else. Salads come alive with this artisan creation. Also great in stuffing, soups or other cooking needs. Your food deserves the best.
Single Soft Roll
Focaccia
Beverages
Regular Drink (22 Oz.)
22 oz. of soda or iced tea.
Large Drink (32 Oz.)
32 oz. of soda or iced tea.
Regular Juice (12 Oz.)
Large Juice (16 Oz.)
Bottled Orange Juice (12 Oz.)
A 12 oz. bottle of orange juice.
Bottled Water (20 Oz.)
A 20 oz. bottle of water.
Apple Juice Box (6 Oz.)
A 6 oz. juice box of apple juice. A favorite of children everywhere.
White Milk Chug (7 Oz.)
A 7 oz. chug of milk that kids will love.
Chocolate Milk Chug (7 Oz.)
A 7 oz. chug of chocolate milk goodness.
Coffee (16 Oz.)
A 16 oz. balanced coffee flavor that is never bitter. A perfect beginning to your morning.
Hot Tea (16 Oz.)
Mango Tango Smoothie (16 Oz.)
Peach juice, pineapple sherbet, and mango.
Strawberry Tsunami Smoothie (16 Oz.)
Cranberry juice, pineapple sherbet, peaches, and strawberries.
Pink Piña Colada Smoothie (16 Oz.)
Guava juice, pineapple sherbet, strawberries, cream of coconut, and banana.
Razzleberry Smoothie (16 Oz.)
Apple juice, raspberry sherbet, nonfat vanilla yogurt, raspberries, and banana.
Mornin' Sunshine Smoothie (16 Oz.)
Orange juice, nonfat vanilla yogurt, strawberry, and banana.
No Dairy Berry Smoothie (16 Oz.)
Guava juice, peaches, strawberry, and banana.
Kids Drink
Whole Milk (12 Oz.)
A 12 oz. cup of whole milk.
Salads*
Turkey Bacon Avocado Large Salad
Kneaders greens, slow-roasted hand-pulled turkey, crispy bacon, avocado, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, salt, and pepper. Served with a slice of bread, croutons, or roll with a side of Ranch dressing. Part of the New Salad Collection
Apple Cranberry Large Salad
Kneaders greens, mozzarella cheese, sunflower seeds, cranberries, green apple, and red onions. Served with a slice of bread, croutons, or roll with a side of Poppy Seed dressing. Recommended protein- Turkey Part of the New Salad Collection
Thai Cashew Large Salad
Kneaders greens, sliced carrots, red cabbage, red bell peppers, cashews, fresh cilantro, salt, and pepper. Served with a slice of bread, croutons, or roll with a side of Thai dressing. Recommended protein- Chicken Part of the New Salad Collection
Berry Pecan Large Salad
Kneaders greens, feta cheese, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and candied pecans. Served with a slice of bread, croutons, or roll with a side of Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette dressing. Recommended protein- Chicken Part of the New Salad Collection
Southwest BBQ Large Salad
Kneaders greens, barbecue sauce, fresh cilantro, tomatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, tortilla strips, and avocado. Served with a slice of bread, croutons, or roll with a side of Cotijo Cilantro dressing. Recommended protein- Chicken Part of the New Salad Collection
Avocado Ranch Large Salad
Kneaders greens, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, avocado, salt, and pepper. Served with a slice of bread, croutons, or roll with a side of Ranch dressing. Part of the New Salad Collection
Turkey Bacon Avocado Regular Salad
Kneaders greens, slow-roasted hand-pulled turkey, crispy bacon, avocado, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, salt, and pepper. Served with a slice of bread, croutons, or roll with a side of Ranch dressing. Part of the New Salad Collection
Apple Cranberry Regular Salad
Kneaders greens, mozzarella cheese, sunflower seeds, cranberries, green apple, and red onions. Served with a slice of bread, croutons, or roll with a side of Poppy Seed dressing. Recommended protein- Turkey Part of the New Salad Collection
Thai Cashew Regular Salad
Kneaders greens, sliced carrots, red cabbage, red bell peppers, cashews, fresh cilantro, salt, and pepper. Served with a slice of bread, croutons, or roll with a side of Thai dressing. Recommended protein- Chicken Part of the New Salad Collection
Berry Pecan Regular Salad
Kneaders greens, feta cheese, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and candied pecans. Served with a slice of bread, croutons, or roll with a side of Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette dressing. Recommended protein- Chicken Part of the New Salad Collection
Southwest BBQ Regular Salad
Kneaders greens, barbecue sauce, fresh cilantro, tomatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, tortilla strips, and avocado. Served with a slice of bread, croutons, or roll with a side of Cotijo Cilantro dressing. Recommended protein- Chicken Part of the New Salad Collection
Avocado Ranch Regular Salad
Kneaders greens, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, avocado, salt, and pepper. Served with a slice of bread, croutons, or roll with a side of Ranch dressing. Part of the New Salad Collection
Soups & Sides*
Soup With Bread
Your choice of soup in a 12 oz bowl. Served with a choice of bread, croutons, or roll.
Soup In A Sourdough Bun
Your choice of soup in a 12 oz bowl. Served with a sourdough bun on the side.
Handmade Parmesan Chips
Fresh Fruit
A fruit salad of sliced seasonal fruits in a 12 oz bowl. Served with a choice of bread, croutons, or roll.
Quart Of Soup
Your choice of soup.
Quart Of Fresh Fruit
Quart Of Chicken Salad
BBQ Kettle Chips
Lightly Salted Kettle Chips
Pastries
Mini Raspberry Tart
A sweet combination of soft cream cheese and puréed raspberries in a mini shortbread tart shell.
Raspberry Bread Pudding
Kneaders Country White bread in traditional vanilla custard, filled with raspberries and served with our homemade vanilla bean sauce.
Fruit Tart
Shortbread tart shell imported from Switzerland with raspberry currant marmalade, imported Swiss vanilla mousse, fresh fruit, and apricot glaze.
Chocolate Dome
Chocolate cake, with a mound of imported Swiss chocolate mousse, covered with imported chocolate ganache and topped with whipped topping.
Chocolate Eclair
Egg flour shell with a vanilla custard filling; dipped in imported Swiss chocolate ganache.
Cinnamon Roll
Traditional cinnamon rolls glazed and iced with homemade cream cheese icing.
Butter Croissant
Light and flaky this delicious croissant is made with 100% butter.
Raspberry Croissant
This golden flaky croissant with a sweet cream cheese and raspberry filling inside and powdered sugar sprinkled on top is the perfect pastry to start the day.
Pumpkin Muffin Top
Made from the same batter as our famous pumpkin bread, topped with homemade granola.
Southern Banana Pudding Cup
Served in a perfect individual size cup, we layer Nilla wafers, Kneaders Vanilla Pudding and fresh bananas. Topped with whipped topping and a white chocolate dipped Nilla wafer.
Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Our Famous Brown butter chocolate chunk cookies are one of a kind! Buttery, chewy with brown butter lending reminiscent of a caramel flavor, filled with chocolate chunks. No wonder it's our best selling cookie! Individual wrapping available at 50¢ per cookie.
Peanut Butter Cookie
A rich peanut butter cookie loaded with peanut butter chips.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie
A Kneaders Family Favorite! These made from scratch thick soft cookies are perfectly spiced and filled with semi-sweet chocolate chips. Individual wrapping available at 50¢ per cookie.
Fudge Brownie
Brownies with chocolate chips melted inside, topped with a chocolate fudge icing.
German Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate brownies with traditional coconut pecan frosting; drizzled with fudge icing.
Large Sugar Cookie
The perfect soft crumbly delicious cookie. These sugar cookies are made out of a lemon sugar cookie dough then frosted and hand-decorated with homemade buttercream icing and a seasonal design.
Small Sugar Cookie
The perfect soft crumbly delicious cookie. These sugar cookies are made out of a lemon sugar cookie dough then frosted and hand-decorated with homemade buttercream icing and a seasonal design.
Dozen Large Sugar Cookies
1 dozen large sugar cookies for the price of 10! The perfect soft crumbly delicious cookie. These sugar cookies are made out of a lemon sugar cookie dough then frosted and hand-decorated with homemade buttercream icing and a seasonal design.
Sugar Cookie Decorating Kit
A kit with all the frosting and cookies needed to decorate 8 large sugar cookies. Find instructions to make each seasonal kit on @Kneaders Facebook and Instagram.Requires 12 Hours Notice
Cakes & Pies
Slice Of Raspberry Cream Cheese Pie
A sweet combination of soft cream cheese and puréed raspberries makes this pie a Kneaders team favorite.
Slice Of Banana Cream Pie
Freshly-sliced bananas atop sweet custard filling covered and covered with smooth whipped topping.
Slice Of Coconut Cream Pie
Sweet coconut custard filling covered with a layer of creamy whipped topping and toasted coconut.
Slice Of Pumpkin Pie
Named after the grandmother of one of our founders, we make this pie with love and quality ingredients just like Nana did sixty years ago. It's a certified holiday classic!
Slice Of Chocolate Cream Pie
Indulgent chocolate silk, smooth whipped topping and rich chocolate chunks on a flaky white pie crust.
Turtle Brownie Cheesecake
French vanilla cheesecake with an Oreo crust covered in Kneaders Salted Caramel Sauce and mounds of chocolate brownie. Decorated with chocolate ganache, caramel sauce and candied pecans.
Slice Of Turtle Brownie Cheesecake
French vanilla cheesecake with an Oreo crust covered in Kneaders Salted Caramel Sauce and mounds of chocolate brownie. Decorated with chocolate ganache, caramel sauce and candied pecans.
Pumpkin Cheesecake
All of the spiced pumpkin flavor you love in a rich and creamy cheesecake. We top it with fresh whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon. A new holiday tradition is made.
Slice Of Pumpkin Cheesecake
All of the spiced pumpkin flavor you love in a rich and creamy cheesecake. We top it with fresh whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon. A new holiday tradition is made.
Retail
Pecan Turtle
One individually-wrapped Abbie & Ellie Sweets Pecan Turtles. Handmade pecans, caramel, and milk chocolate.
Pretzel Rods
A package of 3 Abbie & Ellie's Sweets chocolate covered-pretzel rod handmade in the USA with caramel, and white and milk chocolate.
Chocolate Oreos
Caramel Candy
Reeses Bark
Abbie & Ellie's Sweets candy bark made with layers of chocolate & Reeses candy.
Cinnamon Roll Popcorn
7.5 oz individually wrapped packages of Abbie & Ellie Cinnamon Roll Gourmet Popcorn.
Pancake Mix
1 lb. Kneaders Pantry Buttermilk Pancake Mixes made exclusively for Kneaders Bakery & Cafe by our friends at Lehi Roller Mills.
Creamed Honey
Caramel Syrup
Classic Sweet Cider
Sheffield Sweet Cider non-alcoholic sparkling cider. (25.4 fl oz.)
Vintage Dry Cider
Sheffield Vintage Dry Cider award-winning non-alcoholic sparkling cider. (25.4 fl oz.)
Roasted Garlic Dip
A well balanced 14g mix that prepares 2 cups of dip, perfect for any event.
Roasted Pepper Dip
A zesty 14g mix that prepares 2 cups of dip, perfect for any event.
Parmesan Artichoke Dip
A savory 14g mix that prepares 2 cups of dip, perfect for any event.
Strawberry Jam
A 11 oz jar of Kneaders Pantry limited harvest Pleasant Grove strawberry jam.
Red Raspberry Jam
A 11 oz jar of Kneaders Pantry limited harvest Mountain Valley red raspberry jam.
Mixed Berry Jam
A 11 oz jar of Kneaders Pantry farm fresh mixed berry jam.
Apricot & Pineapple Jam
A 11 oz jar of Kneaders Pantry limited harvest apricot & pineapple jam.
Kneaders Cookbook
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Recent Reviews
I needed a basket for a work raffle prize. I was able to choose a couple of different options, a food item, and they put them together into 1 beautiful gift that fit my budget. Wonderful people, personalities, and pricing. Thank you! The prize was a hit!
January 2025
Went to this location on a Friday afternoon when I got off work cause I was desperately craving a chicken pesto panini and chicken noodle soup. After I ordered and sat down another lady came in wearing this horrendously ugly dress and she was staring at her phone about 5 feet away from where you order only like a minute or two pass and she’s still staring at her phone so the employees assume she needs a minute before ordering and then out of nowhere she starts yelling at them...
January 2025
I have been wanting to post this review for MONTHS! I don't do reviews too often but I need to start posting reviews because of amazing service vs bad experiences.... I will say, though… I have had multiple bad experiences from the kneaders off of baseline and Higley Road that location is literally 1 mile from my house, but I have been traveling 5 miles to this location on McDowell and power Road because they are just simply amazing. It’s not just one of the employees...
October 2024
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