Isaura Bakery

Bakery does have all gluten free options but little to none vegan options. Was disappointed with the idea of having a gluten free bakery but no dairy free options as well. They had on a sticky note the non dairy item, only two things and they were out of them. Not professional in that sense.

Such an amazing place! After having celiac for 10 years I’ve found a place that carries great tasting GF food. My husband keeps surprising me with such delicious treats– I don’t think I will fit through the doors soon: p I highly recommend the pizza, cinnamon buns, crack bars. I still need to try the bagels, passion fruit cheesecake and donuts he got me as well but I’m sure they’re just as tasty haha. Yes, it’s a bit pricey but understandable since it’s a dedicated gf bakery. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

I recently moved from upstate NY, where I could get the most incredible gluten free bread — it was dark, contained no rice flour, and was great toasted and not. I have been on a quest to find something comparable here in NJ. I read these reviews and decided to give Isaura a try.
As another reviewer noted, there was not a lot out on display from which to choose, it all felt sparce. But when I started asking questions, I learned that there is more in back, kept frozen.
I purchased a loaf of the bread which the owner assured me had very little rice flour and a lot of millet which would make it seem like a hearty high grain bread. It was quite white, so I was skeptical but I bought it anyway. I also bought the crumb cake which was recommended by the clerk who was there, she said it was fantastic. I bought a couple of Portuguese rolls and a loaf of the pound cake.
I purposefully did not buy any brownies or cookies, etc. I find it’s easy to find tasty sweets that are gluten free — the high dose of sugar and chocolate make up for the lack of texture and flavor in many gluten free baked goods.
My verdict — the rolls reminded me of corn bread. I had one warmed in the oven with butter. Meh. I toasted the other — it became dry and brittle. The bread similarly reminded me of corn bread, same texture etc. I tried toasting it, which helped but I wasn’t that impressed. I’ve been spoiled by the bread I was having before I moved here. The crumb cake was dry — this was the first thing I ate. It fell apart when I cut it — the top half split from the bottom, because of the dryness. The flavor was ok. The pound cake was the best of everything I tried. It still had a little of that corn bread feel to it, but because it was loaded with butter it wasn’t so dry and actually tasted like pound cake.
Bottom line, probably their desserts are really good. But I’m still on a quest for local gluten free bread.

These are the best gluten free baked goods I have ever had, and I’m comparing to many places in NJ and NYC. The cheese rolls are a perfect late night snack, and the crack bars are to die for! The strawberry shortcake is insane as well — the list goes on and on. I’m also allergic to corn and the owner is so sweet and sensitive to my needs. Isaura is the best!

IB is as good as it gets. What a find. Better than ANY gluten free bakery in the tri-​state area. Yes, even those in NYC! Fresh, HIGH QUALITY ingredients. No skimping on flavor — or texture. For those who follow GF, you will often find dry bakery products. Not here. All the items are moist, delicious and flavorful. It is an indulgence and well worth the price.
As a bonus, the owner is knowledgeable and as nice as can be. She takes time to explain ingredients and offers samples. In a word: YUM!!!

Awesome! I try not to eat to many sweets, but when I do decide to eat them I choose wisely. This place is top of the line! High quality Gluten-​Free food. Just go there and try it for yourself.. .

I have been to the bakery a number of times, always delicious food, a clean store, and friendly service. The pizza on Friday and Saturday nights is particularly good. A special treat if you have a kid with celiac disease to tell your child to get anything they want in the store.

I stopped by the other day to sample some things when I was in the area. The bakery is on the smaller side, and they don’t have the biggest selection of baked goods; only a couple of things on display. I’m not sure if I came at the wrong time or if that is their usual setup, but there were minimal items to choose from. I did see that they make smoothies, and serve coffee, which is a nice addition.
I purchased two brownies, a cookie, a slice of pound cake, and got a cup of coffee to go. My total was about ~$ 18, so it is definitely on the expensive side. Perhaps they justify their prices because they are a specialty bakery (gluten-​free).
After trying everything, I will say the quality is nice and everything tasted fresh. I would pass on the coffee though, as it was pretty basic, but pricey.

This place is awesome. There was a great selection and I wanted to try it all, but I limited myself to a few things. The bread pudding really hit the spot and the cheese cake was dynamite as well. They have these bars, I think they are called congo bars, that are beyond words. They also are very serious about cross contamination for people who are extremely reactive to that. The employees are not even allowed to bring in anything with gluten in it for their lunches. The treats are a little pricey, but that’s normal for anything gluten free and their food is well worth the money.

A local mom and pop bakery that brings warmth to your heart on a cold winter’s day. The coffee cake is delicious and my family couldn’t believe that is was gluten free. Highly recommended.

Took a shot today looking specifically for Irish soda bread and hit the jackpot. Not only did they have fresh, still warm soda breads, I also picked up carrot cake, crumb cake and cookies.
This bakery is all gluten free therefore cross contamination is not even a small concern.
The owner was as nice as could be and so helpful. She even said she could make a birthday cake today for me if I needed it. I got enough other goodies that I didn’t even need a cake but just the fact that she was so accommodating and pleasant was a breath of fresh air.
She offered samples of the Irish soda bread and crack bars. Both were delicious!
They will take orders and make just about anything you ask within reason.
Feel like I really found something good with this bakery and will be going back often. Having Celiac it’s wonderful to find a place this good!

UPDATE:
they are now open until 6 pm on weekdays
Everything in here is absolutely delicious and everyone in here is extremely nice.
This bakery is perfect, gluten free or not… give it a try!

I’m really happy to have a GF bakery so close to home. The owners are very friendly and helpful. I got the mango cheesecake and it was delicious and a really good chocolate cookie. Must check it out especially if you’re gluten free. So many options!

Over the weekend I went in for a sampling and got a number of small desserts and not one disappointed. This is an amazing addition to the area and I can’t imagine them not being successful.
I had the passion fruit cheesecake and a whoopie pie, while my boyfriend had the double chocolate chip cookie and mini chocolate bundt cake/​doughnut. All outstanding.
Bravo Isaura Bakery!

Small, new, and extremely good. The shop looks a little lifeless from the outside, but once you step in you’ll be warmly greeted. GET THE CRUMB CAKE!

This bakery is a brand new addition to Hawthorne. Absolutely immaculate with a very knowledgable owner. Illy coffee was perfect. We sampled a brownie fresh out of the oven and a gingersnap cookie. In a million years, I wouldn’t guess these were gluten free. Some of the offerings are inspired by the owner’s Brazillian roots: guava cheesecake, yuca coconut cake and passion fruit layer cake just to name a few. Even though I tolerate gluten, I will definitely be coming back time and time again to this sweet shop.
**They are the only certified gluten-​free bakery in all of Bergen & Passaic counties. Other bakeries who offer gluten-​free items are not gluten-​free facilities.