Top 5 Gluten-Free Bakeries to Delight in South Lake Tahoe

Trenton Drumm

I was very excited to try a gluten free ice cream sandwich at the Baked Bear and was extremely disappointed when they didn’t have any gluten free cookies of either type because “they have to be cooked on a separate tray.” Duh!? I wouldn’t be that upset had they simply run out of gluten free cookies, but the implication was making gluten free was too much work. We went on a Saturday, at 3pm, and it was 80 degrees out, so it wasn’t a low demand time or anything like that. Don’t put gluten free on your menu if you can’t bother to actually make the gluten free cookies when that is literally your business….. Additionally, they scooped my son’s ice cream into an upcharged waffle cone because they “were out of normal cones.” My wife had already paid and there was no mention of the upcharge they just decided for me. Pretty terrible service all in all and was a bad enough experience I am leaving a review. Unfortunate.

Amanda G

All my daughter wanted was a lion cake for her 5th birthday, and Erin truly delivered. Not only was the cake delicious, but Erin put more than just a lion. My daughter was ecstatic when she saw her cake. I requested a gluten-free and dairy free cake, and hers by far was one of the best we've ever had. Thank you Erin for making my daughter's day and for the cake tips. We will be back!

Kelley H

GREAT little bakery! The lines were always long which only shows to prove how great they are! The staff were all super nice and efficient. We waited about 10 mins to order and about 5 minutes for the food and drink. I ordered the iced mocha and it was so creamy and yummy. I also got the bagel breakfast sandwich which comes with egg, bacon, and cream cheese spread. I got the sea salt bagel and I feel like the salty of the bagel mixed with the sweet of the cream cheese was perfect! Chef kiss. I also love have they have tons of gluten free options and several drink adaptations that can be made (almond milk, coconut milk, etc…). Overall it was great and you’re bound to find something that works for you !

Brad Byrd

Heather Dawn Eddings

Sugar Pine Bakery made our wedding cake for our Tahoe elopement. We wanted something simple but elegant. Wow! When I picked up the cake it was absolutely perfect! I coordinated everything with Anahi by email since I was from Oregon. She even offered to add the flowers to the cake but my daughter did that for us the day of the wedding. The two flavors of our cake were strawberry shortcake and chocolate raspberry ganache. They were both so yummy! We also had a few gluten free cupcakes made for a guest w/ celiacs. Those also got rave reviews! I would definitely use Sugar Pine Bakery again and plan on getting a cake from them anytime I go back to Tahoe!!!