Sunflower Bakehouse

Wow! This Bakehouse is the trifecta of perfection: amazing food and drinks, a cute, bustling atmosphere, and the friendliest staff who want to take care of you. I was in town for the weekend to spend time with a friend and she took me here because she knew they had gluten free baked goods. We didn't know that ALL of their baked goods were gluten free!!!! I was tempering my expectations when I walked in because the cupcakes were GORGEOUS, and I thought there might be one sad, gf option--but NO!! All of the options are gf!!! I had to try two: pumpkin spice and lavendar vanilla. My friend had the carrot cake. We LOVED the cupcakes. The cake was moist and flavorful (not dry and crumbly as can sometimes be the case with gf) for all three. The frosting was generous in amount, smooth in texture, and worth eating every bit of it - and I dont typically care too much about frosting. Get here. Now. Whether you have a gluten allergy. My friend who has no allergy to gluten and loves a baked good, agreed that these cupcakes were delicious!! Recommend.

I LOVE THIS PLACE!! Everything here tastes exquisite. It’s so liberating to be able to eat bakery goods that are gluten free and don’t crumble apart. If you didn’t know they were gluten free you wouldn’t notice a difference! Every cupcake is light and fluffy with the perfect balance of frosting. And the focaccia is so flavorful- this is vegan and gluten free done right. A Nashville must-visit !

The Staff: everyone I interacted with was friendly and an absolute joy. We shared plenty of laughs. The food: I ordered 2 cupcakes (because all the teeth in my mouth are sweet) the apple pie cupcakes was delicious. The chocolate cheesecake cupcake was even more delicious. The atmosphere: the bakery is a very welcoming and serene place. Clean and friendly.

I’m going to start by saying that the ambiance, the people, and the space are absolutely amazing. Whether you’re getting together with a group of friends, having a one-on-one coffee date with your bestie, or just looking for a place to get some work done, this is the place to go. The café is fully vegan, and we tried the snickerdoodle latte, the matcha latte, the snickerdoodle upside-down pecan cake, the funfetti vanilla cake, and the German chocolate upside-down cake. Everything was delicious. Needless to say, I’m not really a sweet-tooth person—I usually prefer savory items—but these desserts completely blew my mind. They weren’t overpoweringly sweet, just the perfect balance for me to truly enjoy them. They also offer sandwiches, soups, and other savory options, which makes it a great all-around spot. If you’re passing through or live in Nashville, this place is an absolute must-visit.

Omg this buffalo chickpea salad was soooo good! I’m high raw plant-based and one of my fave cooked options is chickpeas. I ordered the buffalo chickpea salad with double chickpeas and it was amazing. It restored my hope for delicious vegan food at restaurants again (not all vegan restaurants are created equal). We also got a chai cupcake and the Oreo cupcake for husband and son and they absolutely loved it!

Yummy yummy! I have TONS of allergies and this is the one place i can safely eat at without worry! Snickerdoodle parfait was perfect as was the maple pecan scone. I’ve been stuck on the Pesto Sausage bake since i tried it. A must if your in town looking for a treat!

I tried several items on the menu as I was staying multiple days. The flavors are so delicious. The options for people with dietary restrictions. Everything was so good. So safe and I'm so impressed with the owner the staff everything was wonderful. I had breakfast, lunch dinner and snacks.

Our salads were tasty and filling. We sat outside with our old lady pugs and enjoyed good food & the breeze. Got a Colada smoothie to go. It was so refreshing! Cupcakes and cookies are PHENOMENAL. The Lemon Curd Cupcake is a must try!

I had to stop to get gas on my way to the Nashville airport and noticed this bakery. It had come up many times in my gluten free Yelp search. Could this be real? A gluten and vegan free restaurant/bakery? I was so excited I could hardly stand it. The young lady that was working was patient and explained to me all the options. I picked out a scone, cookie and muffin. I also got a matcha latte with almond milk. I quickly packed it into my carry on bag. The bakery was simple, open and clean. I parked in the urgent care next door since it was a take out. I just ate my sweet potato muffin and it was amazing. So moist and yummy. The matcha latte was delicious as well. Can't wait to come back soon. Would highly recommend for everyone!

What a gem on our visit! Someone in our party had a severe GF allergy, and they had both sweet and savory GF options, and they were DELICIOUS Options are priced fairly. Staff is super friendly also. Parking off street and like 20 minutes from downtown Nashville. Seats aren't that comfy, but they are sturdy. If we are ever back in the area, we would definitely stop by.

Very cute gluten free bakery! It's not easy to find gf and vegan options but this is the place! We shared a delicious Thanksgiving burger and gobbled it right up, accompanied by our regular coffee and lavender latte ( get it hot!) The sunflower theme abounds inside and outside and it's a very happy place. The servers are super friendly and all the baked goods look delicious. We most certainly will return!

Friendly counter service. Roomy dining area in an old gas station/garage. Outdoor seating available. Ordered half a sandwich with half a salad. So delicious and plenty of food.

Delicious food. The staff are always helpful and nice. It has a welcoming vibe and I often take my time and linger.

Once again, WOW!! Got the gluten free and dairy free (vegan) upside down apple cake!! Beautiful dessert PLUS it's yummy!! Texture is perfect, and staff was polite! We will ALWAYS come back when we're in town. This is a must stop for an allergy-havers!!

It was delicious food. I had the sausage pesto flatbread. I think they call it. The focaccia bake, and the chocolate chip cookie phenomenal.

I absolutely love this place. As a celiac who just recently moved to Nashville from California, it's been really difficult to find yummy affordable gluten free options. I've been here a few times now and it's officially my favorite place here. The service is great, the ambiance is calm and relaxing, and of course the food is delish. My favorite is the cali sandwich with cucumber salad. Not to mention the bakery. Seriously an amazing spot:)

I was surprised to find out that I had not yet reviewed this spot. It's been so interesting and awesome to have this spin-off from Sunflower Cafe out here in Donelson. For starters as you can see from their name and also from the photos from other guests they have lots and lots of different gluten free baked cupcakes muffins and cookies and treats. They also always have a soup of the day several different salads, several different sandwiches including a tofu bahn mi, lattes, smoothies, kombuchas, and more. One thing that I'm not a huge fan of is there veggie burger is a Beyond Burger and I don't really like those so I end up choosing something else and we'll wait to get the fabulous homemade veggie burger they have at Sunflower Cafe some other time. One thing I have to say though this veggie pot pie that I pictured here, once I finally decided to get it as quickly become one of my favorite things on the planet. I'm not sure how they get it to taste so delicious because I know they don't use butter because it's vegan. But it is somehow so rich and satisfying without feeling greasy or gluey. I don't know how they do it but 100% recommend it.

Amazing!! As fairly new vegans, we were thrilled to find a place that is both vegan and gluten free. We ordered the BBQ sandwich, the Thai salad and another salad with chickpeas. Each of these had wonderful dressings and flavors. The food came out pretty fast and the staff were all great! We ended up also taking 2 cupcakes with us. The carrot cake and double chocolate. The place is really nice, clean, updated and they offer homemade kombuchas. We will definitely be back for much more!!!

As someone with a dairy and gluten allergy it's nice finding a place like this. I don't remember the last time I had French toast and their bake was able to give me some of that flavor. While it was the best it still was good enough. Also got a smoothie that was pretty good. The real miss was the cupcakes. It's hard to find gluten free/vegan desserts so I don't want to bad on them too much but we got 4. Only ate 3 because they weren't good enough to even justify eating the fourth and it was strictly the icing. The cake itself was great but the icing of each seemed to have an off putting initial flavor.

I think this is by far my favorite place I visited when I was in Nashville. My sister and I ended up buying quite a few baked goods to try! If you have a gluten or dairy allergy or just like eating vegan food this is the place to go! My sister ordered your biscuit bake and I did the pesto sausage bake. Both of these easily make 2 meals. The pesto sausage bake was so flavorful! My sister said she wished she would have ordered gravy on the biscuit bake because the biscuit was so dry. The staff were super helpful in answering questions. We ended up getting scones and cupcakes from their bakery as well. The scones were the perfect amount dryness but oh so good. We ended up getting: maple pecan, cranberry orange, lemon poppyseed, and vanilla chocolate chip. Our favorites were the lemon poppyseed and cranberry orange. The cupcake flavors were as follows: cookies and cream, mint chip, pb cup, strawberry vanilla, lavender vanilla, lemon curd, chocolate cheesecake, apple pie, and chocolate dream. Out of all of them our favorite was lemon curd because it tasted like sunshine. If you do not like andes mint I would not get the mint chip.

Absolutely love Sunflower Bakehouse. I'm not vegan, but my boyfriend is. I still enjoy vegan dishes & this establishment does it right. They also have delicious desserts. My favorites are the strawberry vanilla cupcake, carrot cake cupcake, & blueberry muffin. They're about $4 each, but they're a nice size & worth every penny.

Delicious food , baked goods and drinks everytime I come! The food is amazing and gluten free and vegan! Their baked goods taste great without gluten or milk. I love coming here. It's a great atmosphere and great service too!

Friendly and welcoming service! The bakery looked delicious we will return to try a few of those items. Today, we ordered breakfast English muffin breakfast sandwich and biscuits and gravy with eggs. Sandwich was flavorful and filling. Biscuits and gravy was plain needed a little more flavor. The bakery was clean, bright and wonderfully decorated

The cherry parfait was a thing of BEAUTY! (And I could live on the bahn mi tofu and pickled veggies!)

Absolutely amazing! Everything I had was great. GF, V... all of my food goal and dreams in one place!

First time coming here and it's the only place we visited on our way through Nashville and me and my wife were happy we stopped here. Tried their Diner wrap and it was absolutely delicious. Side of chips aren't bad at all. Great selection of sweets and treats though the frosting may be a bit overkill. Prices are fair plenty of other great bakery items we took home for the road too. Solid vegan establishment! Great restrooms! Also do think they close down a bit too early too.

Hidden gem! It's my 1st time visiting Nashville. I'm from Los Angeles and I have many dietary restrictions. This place has tasty food and pastries that are gluten free and vegan. I'm soy free and almond free too, I was able to get a solid meal and dessert. They are very accommodating and nice.

Always love coming here! Fresh baked goods, all vegetarian and vegan selections, and they taste SO good! Super friendly staff and the seating is nice and open with both indoor and outdoor options. Order at the cash register and they bring to your table.

We came just for their cupcakes. It didn't disappoint. Hubby said the apple pie is amazing. The lavender is light. The lemon curd very refreshing. The carrot cake is delicious. The cupcakes were moist & flavorful. They did a great job transforming this old muffler shop to an adorable cafe.

Stopped by Sunflower bakehouse to pick up some dessert. Cute little place on Lebanon Pike. We thought the service and friendliness of the staff was 5 stars for sure. We ordered the German chocolate cake, the carrot cake cupcake and the lavender cupcake. Carrot Cake was the best of the three but all were good. Unfortunately we won't be back because of the "No firearms" sign on the door. If I had seen it on the way in I wouldn't have gone in, I won't risk my safety like that.

What a treat! This place offers amazing vegan and gluten free food! We were visiting from out of town, and were so happy to have found this gem of a restaurant- we went three days in a row! The baked goods are moist and delicious and the savory entrees we tried were all amazing ! Highly recommend the pizza rolls! The place was cute and the staff' so sweet!

This is a vegan/gluten free dream come true. I could not believe that this gem was only 7 minutes from our hotel, which is also close to their airport. It was so good I went there all three days we stayed in Nashville. It is very cute, clean, lots of seating and staff is superb every time we went in. You walk in and there are so many beautiful baked goods that are all vegan and gluten free that you think you might have died and gone to heaven. Our first visit we had the buffalo chick salad. It's pretty spicy so be warned. Very generous portions. We also had their strawberry rhubarb drink and it was delicious. For dessert we had the German chocolate cake and the cherry parfait. Both are super delicious and they heated up my cake for me. Next day I had the Bistro Burger with a gluten free bun. The bun was the best gluten free bun I have ever had. Almost tasted like a pretzel bun. So good! I also had the berry colada smoothie. That was kind of runny and I wouldn't get another smoothie but it was still good. For dessert I had an apple crumble muffin-to die for. A pumpkin chocolate chip muffin-to die for. They had a chocolate coconut scone and also a lemon poppyseed scone. I wanted to get those too and I wish I had because it was only offered that day (Sunday) The next day I had a pot pie and it was delicious. Great flaky crust. Had a chocolate brownie which was also good. My last day, I got a vanilla sugar cookie and a chocolate coconut cookie to hopefully get back home to my gluten/vegan daughter. We will see if it makes it. I had a breakfast biscuit with sausage and egg and tomato. I didn't like the biscuit-too sweet, but it was very moist. The rest of it was good. Had a blueberry crumble muffin which was also amazing! I saw a chick's salad next to me and I wish I had ordered that! This place is family owned so you won't find it everywhere. They have a cafe downtown but they don't have all the gluten/vegan options like this location. So if you have read this entire review, then you have to be committed. Go now! You won't regret it.

Understand that I'm not vegan /gluten free/dairy free or none of those things that are the driving factor to visit Sunflower. I just enjoy delicious AND healthy food. I must admit that I get the same 2 items every time I come, the kale caesar salad and the BLT. I am usually not so dull and predictable but these 2 items are always so consistently delicious and hit the spot for me every time! The staff are always kind and helpful. They actually seem like they enjoy their job which is nice to see. I think they are a bit expensive, $26 for a sandwich and salad but seeing as I don't plan on attempting to make tofu taste good anytime soon on my own, it is well worth it in my opinion. Atmosphere is bright and airy , plus a patio to enjoy when the weather is right. Last but not least, they actually stay open for dinner. It eeems like most of not all vegan/plant based restaurants in Nashville close at like 6 , so I truly appreciate them having normal restaurant hours.

Very nice place. Breakfast sandwich was great and they offered kids meals that mine loved

This is my second time coming to Sunflower Bakehouse because it's the perfect distance for a bite to eat during my lunch break. Today I ordered the half sandwich/ half soup combo. My sandwich choice was the chickpea "chicken" salad option and my soup was the tomato bisque. The sandwich was sooooooo good!! Loved it, the soup was good too, but not as good as the sandwich for sure. The service was super quick and people working the counter were friendly and helpful. I love the vibe inside and would love to try one of their dessert options one day. Will definitely be back again.

I picked up an order from here one day while doing Uber Eats and the place looked good. I had to come back and try it. In my ongoing effort to eat healthy this place does the trick nicely. They have a great parking lot in the back and an entrance to the restaurant from the back so it is very easy to enter. The staff are very accommodating, friendly and knowledgable. I asked for something light and the Chickpea salad was right up my alley. They have an option whereby you can get like a you pick 2 -half salad / half soup / half sandwich. I got the half chickpea salad, and half lentil soup. The lentil soup was very flavorful and it does hit the spot for these crisp autumn days. The chickpea salad was also delicious. They have an available drinks fountain and I just opted for water, but they have a lot of variety when it comes to drinks. I highly recommend this place if you are seeking vegetarian/vegan food.

Sunflower Bakehouse is a must stop for us in Nashville. Vegan AND gluten free? Yes, and thank you! To note: the biscuits & gravy have a wee bit too much pepper, the matcha latte, add agave - not perfect but good. On our recent visit we had the peanut butter & jelly cupcake. another cupcake, pecan upside down cake and another upside down cake. They did not disappoint. It's an old gas station/repair shop with cute ambiance. A must visit for this gluten free vegan!

Sunflower Bakehouse is an adorably granola establishment. The hand-painted decor lends itself to feeling homey and quaint in the best possible way. The interior is lit naturally through the window with clear displays of their baked goods and plenty of varied seating (booth, window, patio, etc.). The staff was incredibly kind and accommodating. The food has both vegan and GF options for those with dietary differences, and we really enjoyed both their savory and sweet offerings. Their cupcakes are a bit on the small side, but their sandwiches are substantial. The coffee options are ample and delectable. I recommend stepping in!

Service was great! Counter order. Funky chill vibe. The food is amazing! I got the focaccia tomato basil bake and tomatoes bisque with a peanut butter and chocolate muffin. Perfect comfort meal for a cold day! It's self seating and I got my order almost immediately!

WOW! Where to start on how amazing the food and baked goods were at the Sunflower Bakehouse. Everything was EXCELLENT! The service was very good and employees were very friendly and helpful with all our questions. The whole establishment has a great ambiance, and the store was nice and clean. The baked items we ordered were so good that even our non vegan friends said that the desserts were some of the best they have ever eaten. Overall, I Highly recommend the Sunflower Bakehouse it is a must try vegan or non-vegan you will be very satisfied with everything!

If you have a gluten allergy you NEED to come here! Their wide selection is incredible and i've loved every cupcake i've ever tried from them!

Such a cute little place to have great vegan food and desserts. The people who worked here were also so nice. Although the food was delicious, I would recommend adding just a tad bit more seasoning to the dishes, otherwise everything was just awesome and healthy. Wish I got to try the dessert, but will definitely try it out the next time I'm in Nashville.

My Uber Eats food order was so good that I had to stop by the Bakehouse the next time I was in Nashville! Yet again, the food did not disappoint. The Sunflower Cali (GF/V) & Cucumber Salad (GF/V) were so fresh & filling! The staff were friendly & patient, & the food was served quickly. I couldn't resist getting a Blueberry Crumble muffin to save for later. I will definitely be back next time I'm in Nashville! Suggestions: Indicate soy-free items at the Bakehouse like you do at the Cafe. An ingredient menu would also be helpful for those who want to avoid certain ingredients.

Came in to pick up an online order a few weeks back and Shayna was so helpful in making some last minute changes. The cupcakes tasted amazing, my friend's birthday was made! Super grateful

I was so excited when I searched for vegan breakfast that this place showed up. Traveling with people who are not vegan can be challenging at times but they were all in for the vegan experience. The food, the coffee, and the smoothies were all something to write home about. I wanted to be sure to try food that I can't get at home. This checked the box and was delicious. I went back later for dessert and I regret I didn't have a cooler to bring more back to Michigan with me.

Everything is so good, service is wonderful. Quiet enough to study or work. Family friendly my daughter ate all their food!

This is my second time at Sunflower Bakehouse and I will definitely be returning again! Some of the items I've tried: green paradise smoothie, the kale Caesar salad, inferno burger (special), sausage and cheese breakfast roll as well as their maple pecan scone and german chocolate cake. Everything has been super delicious and fresh. There is a lot to choose from on their menu and creative specials. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, parking space in the back and the service is friendly and attentive. Highly recommend!

The Sunflower Bakehouse Vegan cafe/fast food in Nashville, TN Food** We were torn here as the food was very inventive and looked very appealing but when we got it it felt like it came out of box. We got the tomato bisque soup, and the marinated tofu sandwich and added Gouda and guacamole. The sandwich was very small - both soup and sandwich were extremely salty, like you could feel your blood pressure rising. The $4 extra for Gouda and avocado was not worth it. It's like one piece of American looking cheese and a slop of avocado mush. Also got the Buffalo Chicken salad, which was mediocre. It wasn't horrible but not great either. Everything was just too salty. We also got a triple berry smoothie, which didn't taste that great and I can't put my finger on why it didn't but it didn't. Atmosphere** The tables were not that clean and the atmosphere not the nicest to be honest. Service*** Service was fine and they were very friendly. Price $$

Really enjoyed the Thanksgiving burger with picked veggies. Worth the stop. I also picked up a scones and cupcake but have not tried them yet.

Yesterday, my dance partner wanted to eat here while we had a meeting. I had already eaten so I just had a Snickerdoodle latte, which I liked. Today, I decided to bring my wife. She had a Beyond burger. As per her, it was delicious. She emptied the whole plate and she usually doesn't finish most meals. I ordered the baked macaroni. The menu says baked pasta. I assumed they would have several pastas, as I wanted a lasagna. The only option was a mac and cheese. I asked for bacon and it came with bread crumbs on top. The bacon smelled like barbecue lays chips, which I didn't like, but the mac itself tasted very good. It's good to mention that everything here is vegan, so the bacon was soy bacon and the beyond burger has no real meat. We are about to get some deserts, as they have good looking choices, but this seems to be a place we are coming back to.

Pros: + Delicious food + amazing desserts + tons of gluten-free options (the restaurant is like 90% gluten-free) + Amazing staff and service!! + Very "Earth friendly" setting/ feels like there's a garden in the back lol Cons: - sometimes stock is limited (people love it that much lol) - location (not entirely their fault and I'll explain why) I absolutely looooove this place!! Their main selling point is their bakery but they also offer other foods that are good and VERY filling! Everything tastes good so when you arrive the best question to ask yourself is what are you in the mood for? Because you won't be disappointed either way. The staff is amazing & friendly to where you would want to hangout with them lol! My only major complaint is their location as they're located on quite a busy part of the road so if you go there in the afternoon or early evening then it may be difficult to try to drive there (I once drove a long way around to get there because of Crashville-- er, Nashville's amazing skilled drivers). Buuuut if you get there then you'll realize the trip was worth it! Even had non-vegan family stopping there for more lol

delicious. great spot to stop for a quick brunch! they have unrealistically good vegan food, like undetectably vegan.

I love everything about this place! The staff is always so welcoming, always making it a great visit. I'd only tried their baked goods until today. Today, I stopped in for lunch. After a LOT of thought, I settled on the Thai noodle salad and wow! It's packed with flavor and fresh veggies. The peanut sauce has a little bit of a kick but not too much. It was incredible! And very filling. I also got the funky monkey smoothie which I loved. I've still yet to have anything I didn't love from here. Can't wait to go back!

My husband and I stopped in for a cupcake and cookie to split when we arrived in Nashville on vacation. I had bookmarked this place prior to coming here because of my intolerance to both dairy and gluten. We ordered a chocolate strawberry cupcake which was moist and had very rich frosting. I loved it. We also split a chocolate peanut butter cookie that was on the dryer side. Overall they had some tasty treats and would come back again.

I'm not vegan, but I appreciate all of the healthier options here. I've tried just about everything, and it's all good! Look for specials on the menu board in front of the bakery display. My favorites are the bahn mi, the Thai noodles, and the draft kombuchas. The breakfast bakes are also very good. I hope they open a second location in Belle Meade or Bellevue.

Great GF and Dairy free breakfast and food My wife love it I recommend this place Hard to find this options around anywhere

I finally got to check out this "vegan" place, only to discover it is not so vegan! The very first thing I noticed on the menu was that they had a "beyond meat" burger. I looked at the employee and said "Did you know that beyond burgers are made with animal stem cells"? The employee had no idea. The manager also had no idea. I'm surprised this place hasn't been sued for false advertising or something. A "vegan burger" made in a lab from an animal biopsy that is then fed with "plant based" foods, is not vegan nor is it vegetarian. Their ignorance on this subject not only made me question this location, but it also made me question their other branch, sunflower cafe, which I have loved for years. I can't help but wonder what the other location has sold over the years, claiming it's vegan or vegetarian while being uneducated on how certain foods are produced, particularly cellular agriculture. I stuck with a raw veggie sandwich for my order, as I was hungry. My husband got a meatball sandwich that was very salty and he seldom complains about food. I was afraid to try his because I didn't trust their "meatballs" either. As he was complaining to me, another gentleman was returning his to the manager on duty for the same reasons. The pizza rolls were good. But not enough to make me return here, or the other location. My trust has been broken. Vegan means no animal products and vegetarian is no meat. Beyond burgers and lab grown meat, do not fit under those terms. There will be no more sunflower cafe or sunflower bakehouse for this gal. And I hope someone sues them. They deserve it. Had I been uneducated on this subject, I would have been sick from their so called vegan beyond meat burger and I can't help but wonder how many ate that sandwich not knowing, and ended up sick. This was a very disappointing experience and a total waste of time and money.