Knead To Eat Bakery and Cafe

53 Franklin St, Utica
(315) 864-8742

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Shawna Stephens

My 2 teenagers and myself went for a delicious breakfast. Food was fantastic, everyone was so friendly and so clean!

Ryan Sessions

I had Doug do a custom cake for my parents 50th Anniversary. Marble on top with chocolate filling and Vanilla with strawberry filling on the bottom. It looked and tasted amazing! Highly recommend anyone looking for a cake to go see Doug!

Darina Chopko

the best little cafe in the area!! love the atmosphere and cozy vibes. miss the little station that they had on the side with the creamer and water though :(

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pancakes and Bacon, Breakfast Tacos

G F

We came in once before and it went great but today it was awful. We came in ordered some breakfast sandwiches thinking maybe at most 20-25 min but instead it took well over an hour to receive our food. Meanwhile we are waiting there they can at least come by offer an additional coffee or even a pastry for how long we were waiting or hey at least acknowledge us saying I’m sorry we are currently backed up but nothing. You are better off going somewhere else on a weekend than here don’t waste your Saturday waiting forever for a simple breakfast sandwich to be done.

Frank Ferrone

Decent spot, but overpriced and extremely long waits every time

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Nicholas Palfey

Started at 5 stars with the best cup of black drip coffee I've had at a restaurant is a very long time. Enjoyed the vibe, and the gentleman taking orders/ coffee was friendly and prompt. Food was excellent when it came out but, there must have been an issue with the kitchen because it took 55 minutes for food to come out, while it looked like they were making pick-up orders.

Post Reply: If it routinely takes 45 minutes for food to come out on weekends, there is an opportunity there for improvement.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Tacos

Talia Sardina

Food was really good a little pricey. Easy to pay and leave whenever. Limited space to find a table and grab it before you order. Breakfast burrito is sooo good and the pancake plate is so cute the presentation is awesome.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steve Noahr

Came in for breakfast at 10:30, ordered then waited an hour and a half to finally get our food. There were four of us, which two ordered a yogurt and granola bowl and avocado toast. The food was ok, but for sure not worth an hour and a half wait.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

K Mosher

They were so kind to make a delicious lunch for me and my daughter even though the kitchen had just closed. The food was delicious and the atmosphere is adorable. Clean and friendly!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

T W

Ran out of steak for their burritos, and had to wait 35 minutes for two breakfast burritos to go that really had no flavor.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Jacob Morgan

Was refused service when I walked into the restaurant @ 2:13pm with my wife and 3 year old daughter. I believe I was refused service due to the fact that I was wearing a Trump hat. The restaurant was still open till 3 PM according to the listed hours and others were still inside eating freshly prepared food. My daughter was very upset because she liked the looks of the place and wanted to eat. I hope the staff took great pride in rejecting my family from their restaurant. I recommend nobody of any moral compass to attend this location. I hope the owners review the camera and see how the staff acts. My family will not be returning to this location due to fear of potential retaliation.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Steven Baidal

The best café and breakfast in utica! I love it

Lily Corathers

Absolutely delicious food, gorgeous atmosphere. Just a truly great place to go in Utica.

Kid-friendliness: There was a big family in there reading and having a blast!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Tacos, Breakfast Burrito

Geraldo Rigo

I will preface this review by saying I love supporting local businesses and appreciate the hard work local business owners go through to put out a good product. My family and I were in town for the weekend and we went in Sunday late morning for breakfast before heading back home. This place was lively and full of folks and very loud music. We ordered our food, which didn’t seem to be an overly complex order (scrambled eggs, sausages, sides of toast, banana crepe, bacon etc.). It took almost 45 minutes, another couple complaining where the wife was brought to tears by the host after two altercations about food taking so long (she must’ve been as hungry as my kids) and of course me complaining only to hear that things are made to order and it is a 33 seat restaurant with take out orders. I haven’t heard of a restaurant taking 45 minutes to put out a breakfast order nor making customers break down and cry. The food was good, the kids inhaled their food, mostly because the long wait and hunger. Knead To Eat Bakery and Cafe “needs” to provide better service during busy mornings; they “need” to be more attentive to customers and stop chit chatting with everyone and focus on delivering orders and ensuring customers don’t starve while waiting.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 2

C B

They changed all their prices, menu is not updated. I got attitude when I asked about it (thinking I got overcharged for what I ordered but asking nicely. Then 30 min later, the 2 breakfasts we ordered were still not there. When I asked about it, I was deferred to the manager who instantly started telling me off for asking, said he's canceling my order it'll still be 15 min. Not asking do I wanna wait, just jumping to that. It was so mean, even the girl behind the counter was apologizing to me as her manager was being so rude. Awful experience and he only would refund part of my order when he pretty much kicked us out for no reason.

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Knead To Eat Bakery and Cafe

53 Franklin St, Utica, NY 13502
(315) 864-8742