Essence Bakery Cafe in Phoenix, AZ
Essence Bakery Cafe in Phoenix, AZ
Pastry & coffee served at Café Coffee Day — illustrative photo
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Essence Bakery Cafe

Bakery café in Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85018: opening hours, location and what to order.

Bakery café Hours listed
Get directions (602) 296-4958 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Mountain Standard Time (Arizona)

Checking hours…

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday6:30 AM – 2 PM
Thursday6:30 AM – 2 PM
Friday6:30 AM – 2 PM
Saturday6:30 AM – 2 PM
Sunday6:30 AM – 2 PM

38 hours a week across 5 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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3830 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

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Address3830 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
NeighborhoodCamelback East
Phone(602) 296-4958
StyleBakery café
CountyMaricopa County
Time zoneMountain Standard Time (Arizona)
From city center3.9 mi east

About Essence Bakery Cafe

Essence Bakery Cafe serves Phoenix from 3830 E Indian School Rd, roughly 3.9 mi from downtown Phoenix, heading east.

Phoenix has 277 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them — about one per 6,040 people living in the city. The closest neighbour on our map is BoSa Donuts, 0.1 mi away.

The listed hours start at 6:30 AM and run as late as 2 PM, for about 38 hours across 5 days a week. Weekend visits work too — it is open Saturday and Sunday.

What to order

Typical items at a bakery café like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Morning pastries

  • Pain au chocolatRectangular croissant dough rolled around two batons of dark chocolate, flaky outside with a bittersweet center.
  • Cinnamon rollSoft, spiraled yeast roll filled with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, finished with a thick cream cheese glaze.
  • Blueberry muffinTall, domed muffin bursting with blueberries under a crunchy sugar crust; moist and tender inside.
  • Cranberry orange sconeCrumbly, cream-based scone with tart dried cranberries and fresh orange zest, brushed with a light citrus glaze.

Breakfast

  • Avocado toastThick-cut toasted sourdough topped with smashed avocado, lemon, chili flakes and flaky salt; an egg can be added on top.
  • Quiche of the dayWedge of deep-dish quiche with a buttery crust, filled with eggs, cream and rotating vegetables or meats, served with greens.
  • Ham & Gruyère egg sandwichFried egg, shaved ham and melted Gruyère on toasted brioche with a swipe of Dijon mustard.
  • Greek yogurt parfaitLayers of thick Greek yogurt, fresh berries and house granola with honey; cool, crunchy and lightly sweet.

Sandwiches

  • Caprese ciabattaFresh mozzarella, ripe tomato and basil with balsamic glaze and olive oil on a chewy ciabatta roll.
  • Ham & brie baguetteThin-sliced ham, creamy brie and butter on a crusty baguette in the style of a Parisian café jambon-beurre.
  • Roast beef & cheddarRare roast beef, sharp white cheddar, arugula and horseradish cream on toasted rye; peppery and rich.
  • Tuna meltTuna salad and melted Swiss griddled on sourdough until the bread is golden and the cheese starts to bubble.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 7 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Essence Bakery Cafe in Phoenix, AZ
Essence Bakery Cafe
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Essence Bakery Cafe
Pastry & coffee served at Café Coffee Day — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo
Tartine New Orleans - Bakery cafe - interior, 11 January 2024 - Aisle — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo

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Questions about Essence Bakery Cafe

What are Essence Bakery Cafe's hours?
Essence Bakery Cafe's listed hours are Mon–Tue: Closed; Wed–Sun: 6:30 AM – 2 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Essence Bakery Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 6:30 AM – 2 PM.
What time does Essence Bakery Cafe open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 6:30 AM on Wednesday.
Where is Essence Bakery Cafe located?
Essence Bakery Cafe is at 3830 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018, in the Camelback East neighborhood. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Essence Bakery Cafe?
The listed phone number is (602) 296-4958.
What should I order at Essence Bakery Cafe?
As a bakery café, typical picks include Pain au chocolat, Cinnamon roll, Avocado toast, and Quiche of the day. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Essence Bakery Cafe?
Nearby options include BoSa Donuts (0.1 mi), Hannah's Caramel Apples (0.2 mi), and Pie Snob Arcadia (0.2 mi).

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