Crumbs & Roses Bakery Kelowna
🌹 Crumbs and Roses Bakery is the kind of place that gives longtime celiacs back foods they thought they had lost for good.
This small family-run, dedicated gluten-free bakery on Banks Road has earned a devoted following for remarkably soft cinnamon buns, Saturday mini donuts, breads, muffins and beautiful custom cakes that customers routinely say taste every bit as good as conventional baking. Some visitors make Crumbs and Roses a must-stop whenever they come to Kelowna, while others travel from out of town specifically to stock up. With June and her family behind the baking and a completely gluten-free environment, it’s a little shop that has become a very big deal for the Okanagan’s gluten-free community.
⭐ Crumbs & Roses Bakery Favourites
These selections are based on dishes commonly praised in Google reviews.
Cinnamon Buns
The runaway favourite, repeatedly described as exceptionally soft and delicious, with longtime celiacs calling them some of the best gluten-free cinnamon buns they have ever found.
Mini Cinnamon-Sugar Donuts
A Saturday favourite with a serious following, praised for being soft and fluffy inside with a lightly crisp exterior and classic cinnamon-sugar coating.
Custom Cakes
Birthday and celebration cakes earn extraordinary reviews, including from longtime celiacs who say they are among the best cakes they have had since going gluten-free.
Chocolate Cake with Caramel Filling
An especially memorable custom cake combination, with chocolate cake, caramel filling and cream cheese icing earning rave reviews.
Baguettes
The bakery’s gluten-free baguettes have developed fans of their own, with customers praising their texture and flavour and some eating them before even leaving the shop.
Chocolate Chip Muffins
Frequently praised for their soft texture and flavour, with customers saying they taste nothing like the stereotypical gluten-free muffin.
Corn, Bacon & Cheddar Muffins
A savoury favourite that received particularly enthusiastic praise from a gluten-intolerant customer.
Double Chocolate Muffins
Rich chocolate muffins that customers have singled out as an especially good gluten-free treat.
Cheese Bread
A popular savoury loaf praised for tasting like conventional bread while offering generous value compared with many grocery-store gluten-free loaves.
Pancake & Waffle Mix
A customer favourite for making gluten-free breakfasts at home, with one reviewer calling it the best pancake and waffle mix they have found.
🍽️ Dining Experience
Dedicated Gluten-Free Bakery
Everything produced by Crumbs and Roses is gluten-free, giving celiac and gluten-intolerant customers a rare bakery where gluten cross-contact isn't part of the usual decision-making process.
Family-Run
Crumbs and Roses is a small family operation, with customers frequently mentioning owners June and John and the personal service they provide.
Bakery, Not a Café
This is primarily a production and pickup bakery rather than a sit-down restaurant, so visitors should come expecting to stock up rather than settle in for coffee and a pastry.
Small Shop
The Banks Road storefront is compact and functional, with the focus firmly on the baking rather than a traditional bakery-café experience.
Freezer-Friendly Baking
Many products are sold frozen or packaged to take home, making it easy for customers to stock their freezers with breads, pastries and treats.
Worth Planning Ahead
Much of the bakery’s production goes to preorders, and customers frequently recommend ordering in advance to make sure their favourites are available.
🅿️ Parking & Accessibility
Banks Road Location
The bakery is located at 443 Banks Road in Kelowna’s commercial area east of downtown.
On-Site Access
Its commercial location makes Crumbs and Roses convenient for quick pickups and larger bakery orders.
Takeout Focused
Visits are generally quick, with products designed to be picked up and enjoyed at home rather than eaten on-site.
📍 Landmarks & Location
Central Kelowna
Crumbs and Roses is centrally located in Kelowna, a short drive from downtown and several major shopping areas.
Banks Road
The bakery sits along one of Kelowna’s busy commercial corridors, surrounded by shops and other local businesses.
Orchard Park Area
Orchard Park Shopping Centre and the surrounding Highway 97 shopping district are nearby.
Highway 97
The bakery is easily reached from Kelowna’s main north-south route, making it a useful stop for visitors travelling through the city.
📱 Ordering Options
Pre-Ordering Recommended
Ordering ahead is the best way to secure specific breads, pastries and other favourites, particularly when travelling specifically to visit the bakery.
Takeout
Crumbs and Roses operates primarily as a take-home bakery rather than a dine-in café.
Custom Cakes
Gluten-free cakes can be ordered for birthdays, weddings, bachelorette parties and other celebrations.
Bulk & Multi-Packs
Many products are sold in quantities designed for stocking up rather than as individual pastries.
Frozen Baking
A selection of breads and baked goods is available frozen, allowing customers to keep favourites on hand at home.
Saturday Mini Donuts
Fresh mini cinnamon-sugar donuts are a particularly popular Saturday tradition and frequently sell customers on a return visit.
Online Ordering
Customers can place orders online ahead of pickup to improve the chances of getting the products they want.
💬 Customer Feedback
Celiac Customers Love the Freedom
Customers repeatedly describe the relief of visiting a dedicated gluten-free bakery where they don't have to ask the usual questions about gluten cross-contact.
Cinnamon Buns Inspire Road Trips
The cinnamon buns receive exceptional praise from customers who actively seek out gluten-free bakeries while travelling.
Mini Donuts Bring Back a Lost Treat
For customers who thought fair-style mini donuts were permanently off the table after a celiac diagnosis, finding a gluten-free version is repeatedly described as a genuine treat.
You Wouldn't Know It's Gluten-Free
One of the most consistent themes across reviews is that the breads, cakes and pastries compare favourably with conventional baking.
Longtime Celiacs Are Impressed
Some of the strongest praise comes from people who have lived gluten-free for decades and know exactly how difficult it can be to find good bread, pastries and celebration cakes.
Celebration Cakes Stand Out
Customers repeatedly choose Crumbs and Roses for birthdays and special events, with cakes earning praise from gluten-free and gluten-eating guests alike.
People Come From Out of Town
Visitors make the bakery a regular stop when travelling to Kelowna, while some customers say they come in from other communities specifically to stock up.
Friendly Family Service
June and the family receive frequent praise for being welcoming, knowledgeable and generous with customers.
Reasonable Gluten-Free Pricing
Customers often comment that prices are fair for specialty gluten-free baking, particularly compared with smaller grocery-store gluten-free products.
Ordering Ahead Helps
The biggest practical criticism is limited walk-in selection, particularly for people hoping to buy individual fresh pastries rather than frozen or multi-pack products.
A Kelowna Gluten-Free Gem
Customers repeatedly describe Crumbs and Roses as a discovery they wish they had made sooner and a must-stop for gluten-free visitors to the city.
