Leven Bakery & Cafe
Leven Bakery & Cafe
Chocolate Espresso Tea Cake w/ a shot of Espresso
Tart Cherry Chocolate Hemp-Oat Bar
The vibe is modern, sleek and relaxed.
Coffee counter
Inside
interior
Inside
interior
Mocha Latte
interior
outside
Adaptogenic matcha latte
interior, crepes
interior
drink, donuts
Breakfast salad. Delicious!
Grain bowl
food
menu
drink, cupcakes
Bakery offerings
Drink menu
ramen, noodle dish, ramen and noodles, noodles, noodle soup, food
Almond cake
Thuy P.
Jan 2, 2024
We had it catered for lunch in the office bcoz one of our member is a gluten-free person.At 1st I was a bit disappointed due to the limited menu but it turned out better than expected The chicken sandwiches was so good and other items that my coworkers ordered were good too.The almond cake on the hand wasn't impressive at all.
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Allie S.
May 11, 2024
I have no gluten allergies, but I really enjoy their baked goods. They're not too sweet and flavorful. I especially like the oatmeal cookie and orange almond cake. The bread in the patty melt tasted like how you would expect bread to taste. The mushroom mocha with oat milk is also delicious. It doesn't taste like mushrooms. I recommend this restaurant for everyone,with or without gluten allergies.
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Carolyn C.
Feb 26, 2024
Friendly service at a well lit, clean gluten free bakery with a coffee bar. A nice neighborhood addition in the Palace Social center. The Maple Carrot cake is moist and delicious. The Tart Cherry Chocolate Hemp Oatmeal bar has complex flavors that are delightful, but is dry so highly recommend eating with coffee or tea. We also had the Gingerdoodle cookie, which is tasty but dry and very crumbly.
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Stephie M.
Oct 19, 2023
Leven Bakery & Cafe has a 'food is medicine' approach to their menu. It's designed as approachable 'everyday food that nourishes your body'. It is also explicitly a space where gluten and dairy intolerant and sensitive people can safely dine. Leven B&C's Partner Chef, Franklin Liao, is extremely passionate with a vision to let his ingredients shine. Chef Franklin was trained in France and spent many years cooking in San Francisco. If you have spent much time dining in SF, you may have found that the culture is to let fresh, whole, local, seasonal ingredients shine - everything is made from scratch. Chef has brought that culture to the concept at Leven B&C. The food is thoughtful, intentional, healthy and packed full of textures and subtle flavors. The CHESSY EGGS ON TOAST was addictive. The eggs were perfectly fluffy and the toast was crisp and satisfying. The GRAIN BOWL was a delightful way to get complex carbs in and the presentation was gorgeous. I felt genuinely good at the end of my meal. Coffee & Tea menu is beautiful and their baristas are skilled at what they do. Syrups are made in-house. I ordered a latte with mushroom power and it came out at the perfect temperature with beautiful micro foam. They are currently using Purity coffee beans which are a high-standard organic coffee company. The ambiance is classy-casual and so is the service. This is a counter service spot that has a bit of refinement to it. My absolute favorite thing about Leven B&C is their commitment to vulnerability and transparency. Their entire ingredient list is available on their website, which is such a breath of fresh air for the health-conscious and food sensitive. I highly recommend supporting this local business; I need to see more places like this is Houston where you can eat out AND nourish your body well.
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Maria E.
Jan 31, 2024
I've purchased their bread at farmers markets before and I feel like they excel more as a bakery than a cafe. I ordered the Patty Melt and it was disappointing. The meat was pretty dry and the entire thing was rather small. Not sure why anyone would order this when they can go to one of Houston's excellent burger restaurants and get a bigger, juicier burger for the same price or less. Yes, their bread is pretty good but it's not enough. I also tried the Green Goddess Salad which was good but felt overpriced for the amount of ingredients. It was just leaves, radish, and pumpkin seeds. The dressing (Aji Verde) was pretty good but they provided such a small amount that it only covered the top of my salad. I had to look for something else at home to dress it with. I do think it's pretty cool that they serve sipping broth (although I didn't get to try it this time).
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Castillo K.
Apr 16, 2024
I'm in love. Entirely gluten free establishment. Leven is so well intertwined within the community too, I've seen their booths at farmers markets and their products at other restaurants as well. Definitely leading the way. Food was great whether you're gluten free or not, staff is so friendly and willing to answer questions happily, guest wifi is available as well .
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Deborah R.
Dec 31, 2023
I love when I find a GOOD veggie sandwich, and I certainly found it here in the Green Goddess Sandwich (Broccoli, avocado, sprouts, pumpkin seed crunch, watermelon radish, aji verde). This one had a good mix of filling to bread, and is now one of my new favorites. The bread itself was tasty and toasted perfectly, adding to the overall yummy'ness of this sandwich.I also tried the Lemon-Lavender (Vanilla buttercream loaf cake topped with lemon icing drizzle and lavender flowers), it was good; and, the Praline Pecan Scone which was okay. Neither of them made me want to go back for it again; on the other hand, it was good enough that I want to go back and try some of their other treats. Plus, there are a couple of bowls calling my name...I hear them calling me now, so it won't be long before I go back and find another sweet-treat as well.
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Zaid R.
Mar 10, 2024
Tried this place yesterday - enjoyed the experience immensely. Didn't realize it was all gluten free - the bread is phenomenal, especially with their sandwiches. The rotisserie chicken sandwich was delicious and filling and the date latte really hit the spot. The staff is great, helpful and pleasant. Very patient with us, since it was our first time here. The place as whole is great, has a very comfortable interior and decent parking. I recommend this place and will be back to buy loaves of bread.
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Christine P.
Mar 24, 2024
This is a great local cafe in the area! There is plenty of seating and I love the vibes here. There are a lot of windows, so this cafe gets plenty of natural lighting. There's also outdoor seating too if the weather is nice enough outside to sit out there and enjoy it. There is also plenty of parking since the parking lot is big in this plaza.I have honestly not tried any of the bakery or food items here yet. I've only tried the vanilla latte (hot) and morning matcha latte (iced). Both drinks are delicious. The morning matcha latte typically comes with oat milk (unless you ask otherwise), and I felt like it made it taste really good. It wasn't overly sweet, but was sweet just enough for me.I liked how clean, modern, and spacious the cafe is. I will definitely be back to try out the food items some time!
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Shekkola G.
Feb 27, 2024
"First time here?" "How'd you find out about us?" Leven is a top match in Google when searching for allergy-free food. Today my daughters and I figured out why. Many entrees are made without nuts and without gluten and without dairy. And, if they don't come that way, the restaurant is willing to make suggestions and substitutions so you can enjoy the meal worry-free. All this happens without sacrificing amazing flavor and without sacrificing variety. I highly recommend this restaurant and hope to return often enough to try everything on the menu! There is ample seating and lots of natural lighting. The cheerful interior encourages restaurant goers to engage in easy conversation.
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