Sunflour Community Bakery — Restaurant in Rome

I can't rate the place on taste because I did NOT receive the cake I ordered. They get 2 stars because they were nice on the phone. Here's the story.

A couple weeks ago, I ordered a gluten free sheet cake for 12 by phone. The lady was very nice and apparently took copious notes about the decoration and the occasion. Do you need a deposit? No. You can pay when you pick it up at 10 on February 24th. Tuesday last week, I thought about calling to confirm, but one thing led to another and I didn't. BIG MISTAKE.

On Thursday the 24th, at 10, I went to collect my cake before driving to Blue Ridge for the weekend. NO CAKE. Woman didn't know what I was talking about. Second woman finally showed up with the note in her hand. "I'm sorry It got behind some other papers and we don't have a cake for you." We stood there looking at each other until I finally turned and walked out. LIVID, but adult enough not to say something I'd regret.

IMAGINE the devastation if that had been a cake for a child's birthday instead of a group of adults? It's hard enough to be gluten intolerant or having celiac without having NO Birthday cake for your party. LEARN from my error. If you order anything from these people, ride their butts DAILY until your order is in your hot little hands. I will not be ordering...

I just went to the sunflower Café for the first time to eat. I had tried some of their breads other places in town and knew I had to go for more. You might say their bread had me convicted! I got the full breakfast. It came with two eggs which I asked to be fried cooked over medium. They were locally sourced and cooked to perfection. I opted for the yogurt and berries and the grits and the sausage over the bacon I also got the sourdough bread. The girl working there recommended some funky fun breads which I’m sure I would’ve loved if I had been in a different mood but I really just wanted a really really good bread— just plain, amazing bread. She recommended the sourdough. The grits were also locally sourced—well, everything was— and absolutely delightful. You could taste the quality. the yogurt tasted like tart ice cream unbelievably creamy made from goat and sheep milk. The grits converted me to a grits lover when I used to hate them. I will be going back this week to stock up. I am originally from California. I haven’t had food in Rome yet thatcompared and I’ve even been to the most esteemed restaurants here. Hands down for anyone that loves and appreciates quality food, the Sunflour Bakery has the best food in Rome. You...

Sunflour Community Bakery is a gem!! Bookmarked as one of the best establishments I've visited.

Delicious variety of vegan (and non-vegan options). Locally sourced ingredients and wonderful, kind people who take pride in what they do. And the place itself is so cute and homey.

They're on a corner with street parallel parking and as of 2/26, have outdoor heated seating, take out, and curbside pickup and require masks indoors (yay!!!)

We had a vegan sandwich with all toppings except mustard, avocado toast, full breakfast, a non-vegan sandwich, vegan chili, and a few bakery items (including some delicious looking vegan apricot bars).

We all loved the food and are very excited to try the delicious looking pastries. My photos don't do them justice. Portions are great and prices inexpensive for the quality:)

If tofu is ever added to the menu, I will be over the moon!!

All in all, a wonderful, community-oriented bakery/cafe! I will visit everytime I'm in Rome and you should too ^_^ Thank you to everyone...