Founded in 2015 by CIA-trained pastry chef Jessica Smith after her celiac diagnosis, Different Blend Bakery makes gluten-free baked goods in-house from scratch. The Schenectady bakery grew from Smith’s recipe testing and research into a small-batch shop known for pastries, cakes, and custom wedding cakes that appeal to customers whether or not they need to avoid gluten.
Gluten Free Bakery GirlFounded by pastry chef Tricia King in 2011, Gluten Free Bakery Girl makes scratch-baked treats in a completely gluten-free kitchen in Easton, Maryland. Inspired by her own gluten intolerance and work creating menus for customers with celiac disease, King develops original recipes that are tested routinely for the National Celiac Association’s gluten-free certification. The bakery prepares small batches locally and serves retail, wholesale, and nationwide-shipping customers.ST MICHAELS, MD
Happy Goat Gluten-Free Bakery and Bulk FoodsBorn from a Lancaster pastry chef’s own 2011 celiac diagnosis, Happy Goat Gluten-Free Bakery and Bulk Foods has been turning familiar desserts into safe, from-scratch baked goods since opening in 2015. Its dedicated gluten-free kitchen makes custom cakes and cupcakes alongside options for dairy-free, vegan, and keto customers, with a mobile cake cart bringing miniature cakes and service to local events.LANCASTER, OH
Flakely Gluten-FreeChef Lila Colello’s woman-owned Bryn Mawr bakery makes gluten-free, wheat-free French pastries and artisan breads using classic techniques and simple ingredients. After her celiac diagnosis, Colello set out to recreate the croissants she missed; Flakely is now among the few gluten-free bakeries worldwide to master the technically difficult pastry. The microbakery serves the Philadelphia area from its storefront and ships frozen baked goods nationwide.BRYN MAWR, PA
Everybody Eats, IncEverybody Eats began in Brooklyn in 2004 when lifelong celiac Pedro Arroba started baking with $600 after failing to find bread he wanted to eat. Two decades later, his personal approach still defines the bakery, which makes handmade gluten-free food for people managing celiac disease and other allergies. Its dedicated facility supports that mission while Arroba continues developing breads and treats with familiar flavor and texture.BROOKLYN, NY