A small bakery cafe with counter service, excellent menu deliciously out of the ordinary choices, both of Pastry & breakfast/lunch items, beautifully arranged. Food must look good to also be good. Staff very attentive, ample parking.Vegetarian options: Fresh fruit, ample use of vegetables in breakfast & lunch choises.Dietary restrictions: Well marked largeMenu behind order counter.Parking: Both front & more in the rear lot.Kid-friendliness: Definitely, my little grandson is an adorable, curious handful!Wheelchair accessibility: Lg Entry door, spacious entry directly leading to the counter for your order, given #'s for table delivery of food by staff. Will definitely return!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: The Big Breakfast, Bakery
Jay
Me and my lady came here this morning and pretty glad we found this little spot it's just not a bakery they sell breakfast and coffee as well but we just went for some bread they have some delicious Options to choose from. The bread tasted soft and delicious we Definitely coming back when we crave some bread
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julie
We have been going to this bakery, Essence, for more than a year and we have really enjoyed our visits. However, these past few Saturdays we were struck by the presence of a sanctioned political campaign collecting signatures at a table inside the bakery, at the front door. It’s not important the nature of the campaign, it was the presence of the solicitation at a quaint bakery where we hoped to enjoy good food and ambience. This was both distracting and upsetting. We will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy D
They advertise all kinds of baked treats on the website but all they actually have is bread and macarons. The macarons were good but not what I wanted. Service was incredibly slow!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
UxSx ONLY
Tried you guys for the 1st time and I've got to say it was delicious! I look forward to trying more of their menu and taking my family. Also the girls in the front were really welcoming and attentive. Awesome service and exquisite pastries! ? highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victor Lazepko
My husband and I look forward to our weekly visits to Essence Bakery. Its well worth the 45 minute drive! The quality of ingredients and pastries in our opinion are unsurpassed in AZ and beyond. The friendly owners and staff are delightful! The combination make it a place we readily recommend to friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Stiely
Best bakery in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nico Manha
I had heard this place had a cult following.Now I understand why. Their cheese croissant was one of the best I’ve ever had. The mini espresso flavored macaron was perfectly made. The salad I got was solid but was definitely outshined by the pastries, like as the quiche my friend ordered. The best quiche I’ve ever tasted.The wait was long (not a very fast team) but that’s the French way with food, is it not? The girl at the POS was attentive and kindly answered my questions about the menu.I plan to return. The food was well worth the wait!
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissants
Kathryn Gilman
I needed something to eat so I decided to come here. It’s usually closed when I drive by so this was a great time to stop in. I was going to get a the Parisian Crusty Baguette sandwich but while I was waiting to be helped I changed my mind and got the coconut cream pie and an iced mocha latte. The pie was phenomenal and the coffee was good. A bit too bitter for me. I’m on my 4th paper straw while drinking this small iced latte and am currently trying to pick the paper out of my lingual retainer. Honestly, for me, the paper straws are the reason I probably won’t be back. The staff were great.
Absolutely the BEST croissants in this region! You will think you are in Paris!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissants
Brendan Denker
One of the worst brunch experiences I’ve ever had. Tried to order fruit for my daughter who is allergic to eggs and was told after the fact that they were out. Not a huge deal but they didn’t have anything else she could eat. Then our food to 45 minutes to come out which is a long time given it’s not a huge place. The final straw was that I bought a croissant but they never delivered it when we ordered and I watched them sell the last one to someone else while I waited for my food. When they realized they messed up they brought me cash but I paid card? Weird and they didn’t bring the full amount and tried to stiff me on the tax I paid. The staff gave me attitude and were not helpful at all. I will never give this place another cent of my money again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Amie Pollack
This is a top place for me in terms of food - everything is delicious but you shouldn’t eat here if you have any time constraints. I don’t know why but ordering and paying always takes forever. You’d think people were designing a custom home at the counter. I don’t know if their system is old or overly complicated but for some reason young people take 15 mins to push buttons and usually require a teammate to help them. Then it takes at least 25-30 minutes for your food to come out, no matter what you order. Again, not sure if they have one person cooking or everything is made from scratch but I’ve ordered everything from a ham sandwich to a quiche and it’s a minimum 25 minute wait for the food.Now, again, the food is amazing. The coffee is amazing. But I really wish they would figure out the food delivery and service.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
Sean Edward D.
Very good baked products. However, they're very slow, disorganized, and non-efficient. We got their special of the day (biscuits and gravy), and it was very bland and expensive. Otherwise, very comfortable nice vibe. I would recommend only going there for their baked goods.
Nicholas L.
THE BEST BAKERY IN PHOENIX!!! I love their breakfast but their pastries and macaroons and some of the best I have had. Get a vanilla croissant, you'll thank me later!
A small bakery cafe with counter service, excellent menu deliciously out of the ordinary choices, both of Pastry & breakfast/lunch items, beautifully arranged. Food must look good to also be good. Staff very attentive, ample parking.Vegetarian options: Fresh fruit, ample use of vegetables in breakfast & lunch choises.Dietary restrictions: Well marked largeMenu behind order counter.Parking: Both front & more in the rear lot.Kid-friendliness: Definitely, my little grandson is an adorable, curious handful!Wheelchair accessibility: Lg Entry door, spacious entry directly leading to the counter for your order, given #'s for table delivery of food by staff. Will definitely return!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: The Big Breakfast, Bakery
Me and my lady came here this morning and pretty glad we found this little spot it's just not a bakery they sell breakfast and coffee as well but we just went for some bread they have some delicious Options to choose from. The bread tasted soft and delicious we Definitely coming back when we crave some bread
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have been going to this bakery, Essence, for more than a year and we have really enjoyed our visits. However, these past few Saturdays we were struck by the presence of a sanctioned political campaign collecting signatures at a table inside the bakery, at the front door. It’s not important the nature of the campaign, it was the presence of the solicitation at a quaint bakery where we hoped to enjoy good food and ambience. This was both distracting and upsetting. We will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
They advertise all kinds of baked treats on the website but all they actually have is bread and macarons. The macarons were good but not what I wanted. Service was incredibly slow!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Tried you guys for the 1st time and I've got to say it was delicious! I look forward to trying more of their menu and taking my family. Also the girls in the front were really welcoming and attentive. Awesome service and exquisite pastries! ? highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I look forward to our weekly visits to Essence Bakery. Its well worth the 45 minute drive! The quality of ingredients and pastries in our opinion are unsurpassed in AZ and beyond. The friendly owners and staff are delightful! The combination make it a place we readily recommend to friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best bakery in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had heard this place had a cult following.Now I understand why. Their cheese croissant was one of the best I’ve ever had. The mini espresso flavored macaron was perfectly made. The salad I got was solid but was definitely outshined by the pastries, like as the quiche my friend ordered. The best quiche I’ve ever tasted.The wait was long (not a very fast team) but that’s the French way with food, is it not? The girl at the POS was attentive and kindly answered my questions about the menu.I plan to return. The food was well worth the wait!
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissants
I needed something to eat so I decided to come here. It’s usually closed when I drive by so this was a great time to stop in. I was going to get a the Parisian Crusty Baguette sandwich but while I was waiting to be helped I changed my mind and got the coconut cream pie and an iced mocha latte. The pie was phenomenal and the coffee was good. A bit too bitter for me. I’m on my 4th paper straw while drinking this small iced latte and am currently trying to pick the paper out of my lingual retainer. Honestly, for me, the paper straws are the reason I probably won’t be back. The staff were great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bakery
Great breakfast/lunch spot. Good pastries and
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely the BEST croissants in this region! You will think you are in Paris!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissants
One of the worst brunch experiences I’ve ever had. Tried to order fruit for my daughter who is allergic to eggs and was told after the fact that they were out. Not a huge deal but they didn’t have anything else she could eat. Then our food to 45 minutes to come out which is a long time given it’s not a huge place. The final straw was that I bought a croissant but they never delivered it when we ordered and I watched them sell the last one to someone else while I waited for my food. When they realized they messed up they brought me cash but I paid card? Weird and they didn’t bring the full amount and tried to stiff me on the tax I paid. The staff gave me attitude and were not helpful at all. I will never give this place another cent of my money again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
This is a top place for me in terms of food - everything is delicious but you shouldn’t eat here if you have any time constraints. I don’t know why but ordering and paying always takes forever. You’d think people were designing a custom home at the counter. I don’t know if their system is old or overly complicated but for some reason young people take 15 mins to push buttons and usually require a teammate to help them. Then it takes at least 25-30 minutes for your food to come out, no matter what you order. Again, not sure if they have one person cooking or everything is made from scratch but I’ve ordered everything from a ham sandwich to a quiche and it’s a minimum 25 minute wait for the food.Now, again, the food is amazing. The coffee is amazing. But I really wish they would figure out the food delivery and service.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
Very good baked products. However, they're very slow, disorganized, and non-efficient. We got their special of the day (biscuits and gravy), and it was very bland and expensive. Otherwise, very comfortable nice vibe. I would recommend only going there for their baked goods.
THE BEST BAKERY IN PHOENIX!!! I love their breakfast but their pastries and macaroons and some of the best I have had. Get a vanilla croissant, you'll thank me later!