Gedney Bakery & Coffeehouse
From our oven to your table, everything is crafted from scratch.
Welcome to Gedney Bakery & Coffeehouse
Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Independence, Gedney Bakery & Coffeehouse is a locally owned gathering place built around scratch-made food, handcrafted beverages, community, and a love for local history.
Our name pays tribute to the original Gedney Hotel & Opera House, a remarkable Independence landmark that opened in 1892 just a block from where our bakery and coffeehouse stands today.
Today, we’re proud to carry the Gedney name forward in a new way. Whether you’re stopping in for a scratch-made pastry and coffee, meeting up with friends, getting some work done, or joining us for a community event, we hope Gedney feels like a place to gather, connect, and enjoy a little piece of Independence.
Our Delicious Offerings
Scratch-Made Specialties
Every day, our bakers arrive early to make our breads, scones, muffins, cookies, pastries, and other baked goods from scratch right here in our kitchen. We don't order frozen bakery items from large distributors and simply reheat them. We mix, shape, bake, and finish our products ourselves using quality ingredients and time-honored baking techniques.
Explore our daily rotating menu!
Gourmet Beverages
Sip on perfection with our gourmet coffee blends. From velvety lattes to bold espressos, each cup is expertly prepared to cater to your unique taste preferences.
Gedney partners with Iowa-based vendors Ross Street Roasting in Tama for our coffee and Tea Cellar in Cedar Falls for our tea.
Crowd-Pleasing Catering
Planning a gathering or meeting? Let Gedney Bakery & Coffeehouse bring the flavor with our made-from-scratch catering menu!
Our baked goods are crafted with care, featuring timeless favorites like cookies, muffins, scones, and our signature Mini Cinnis—a bite-sized take on our beloved cinnamon rolls. Perfect for every occasion, our menu is designed to impress your guests and make your event truly special.
Allergen Statement: Please be advised, food prepared at Gedney Bakery & Coffeehouse may contain one or more of the common allergens.
Reviews
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Such a great spot! Had some time to kill in Independence so decided to stop in and so I’m so glad I did! Such a cozy space with great coffee, baked goods and service!
I highly recommend Gedney Bakery! We got a sourdough loaf and a cinnamon roll. The sourdough was warm and beautiful! We didn’t even wait to get home to dig into it. The cinnamon roll had a wonderful cream cheese frosting and was a perfect size to share. We loved sitting in their cute cafe enjoying our treats.
I love a good espresso and an Americano. We tried both and a mocha with a cinnamon roll and a pain au chocolat. Coffee in real cups does matter. Sitting to enjoy your coffee is a must. Anyone can toss coffee in a to-go cup. This is an experience. Take the time to go and enjoy.
