Kneaders Bakery and Cafe

Kneaders Bakery and Cafe

1245 W Chinden Blvd, Meridian, ID

★★★★3.9(133 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This Meridian spot is beloved for its unlimited French toast that locals swear is the best around, served fresh and fluffy for under eight dollars. Beyond the stellar breakfast, Kneaders feels like a genuine family gathering place where servers like Brenda go the extra mile, and the homemade pastries and sandwiches draw people back repeatedly despite the occasional inconsistency. It's the kind of unpretentious cafe where you'll find both a quick coffee grab and a reason to linger over a leisurely meal.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. Quick-grab spot. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

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Google Reviews

Chad Applegate
★★★★★3 months ago

I came by to get some cheesecake, but I guess $5+ doesn’t even get you a full slice. I should have checked it before I left I guess. Plus, I tried to use a gift card and the employee told me it wasn’t working and asked if I had another form of payment. I didn’t want to throw…

Nancy Barrick
★★★★★3 months ago

Honestly, I didn’t go here sooner because there were several bad reviews. I certainly can’t speak to those, but I can tell you that our experience was great! Brenda, the server who helped us was informative, friendly, and helpful. I had the French dip and cheddar broccoli soup.…

Incognito
★★★★★5 months ago

My wife and I have been here four times in the last 2 1/2 weeks. This is the best French toast in America, in my opinion. HOMEMADE fresh fluffy French toast and it’s UNLIMITED!!! All for $7.49!!! This place blows every other breakfast place out of the water. I am convinced that…

Don Odiorne
★★★★★5 months ago

What a wonderful last minute experience we had at Kneaders for lunch yesterday. Our group of seventeen from all over the Treasure Valley found out that our reservation had to be cancelled at a neighboring chain minutes before our reservation because their internet was down and…

Heather Thomas
★★★★★6 months ago

I've been here twice and had 2 VERY different experiences. I ordered the same thing each time. Crack Chicken sandwich.... First time it was absolutely delicious, I've been wanting it again ever since. Plenty of chicken, avocado, bacon, tomato. It was warm, the bread was…

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