iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%82+52.1Reliability 28%84+23.7Replies to reviews 8%18+1.5Momentum penalty67−3.3Experts Score= 74Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.74SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#22 of 49 bakeriesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 56%
4.8★★★★★1,288 Google reviews · 24 photos
92%five-star reviews
4.67★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.3%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Bakery Four 4.8 out of 5 based on 1288 reviews, highlighting fresh pastries, sourdough bread, and coffee as primary strengths. Many customers note long lines and wait times, often attributing this to high demand or complex queuing procedures. While most praise the staff's friendliness, some lower-rated reviews criticize slow service, items served cold or undercooked, and sandwiches that deviate from traditional expectations.
Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,288 reviews (92% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 1,288 Google reviews (1,045 with written comments, 148 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 7% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 24, 2026.
Service: Bakery serving Westminster, Colorado.
Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.
Score profile vs other bakeries
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: reliability and satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.
Bakery FourBakeries median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Bakery Four: 82/100 on this factor. Category median: 72.A
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ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Bakery Four: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 77.A
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Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet.–
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Bakery Four: 67/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Bakery Four: 18/100 on this factor. Category median: 31.F
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Star ratings
1,288 Google reviews we collected
4.8of 5
5 stars1,18792%
4 stars534%
3 stars171%
2 stars111%
1 star202%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 1,045 written reviews
95%praise
Praise42495%
Complaints225%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude14933%
Would recommend9221%
Speed & response8118%
Price & value7717%
Quality & results276%
Honesty & trust184%
Communication20%
What customers talk about
We read 1,045 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Isabel was friendly, delightful, and genuinely welcoming, and that alone made the visit special.”
“…ut the service is too bad and the personnel is so rough and sometimes rude, they look decent but to offer a good service you need good ppl with a fair…”
“I got the cardamom bun again, and it was incredible, 10/10.”
“…s store to write it down here and not be intimidated by the number of 5 stars because 1st business tent to layback and relax once they get some good r…”
“Be prepared for a little bit of a line, but it moves quickly and the staff is always incredibly positive and helpful despite how hard they work so ear…”
“Always a frickin line at this place out the door cuz they move so slow.”
“In fact, even if you’re not in the Tennyson area, it’s worth it to try this place.”
“At a certain point it stops feeling like bad planning and starts feeling like intentional scarcity designed to funnel you toward overpriced pastries instead.”
“The young man cashier who just started his first day gave awesome service, plus he laughed at my husband’s dad jokes.”
“Bought 5 different pastries and they were all terrible.”
“Honestly, I can say without a doubt anything you pick out, you will not be disappointed!”
“The associate I spoke to was also super friendly and answered all my questions”
People customers mention
Denver212 reviews
Tennyson16 reviews
France14 reviews
French14 reviews
Paris12 reviews
Europe11 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
CchristopherLocal Guide · 13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
An absolutely wonderful experience. Isabel was friendly, delightful, and genuinely welcoming, and that alone made the visit special. But the pastries were on another level of fresh, homemade, delicate, and absolutely incredible. You could truly taste the care and quality in every bite. The House coffee was…
SSamael5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
i asked for an iced americano with a lot of ice and they gave me a lot of ice.
amazing
10/10
AAleLocal Guide · 65 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★
First time here. My boyfriend took me. I forgot what pastry I ordered but it was delicious. London fog was great too! The no dog rule caught me off guard little but I get it. I’ll definitely be going again.
NNathanielLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Wonderful bakery with a solid selection of different pastries and baked goods. The space was still under construction when we went with limited places to sit but I am sure once the space is completed it will be great. The other reviews regarding lines are pretty spot on. I would say on the low end expect to wait…
VVinceLocal Guide · 190 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Bakery Four is the best. The desserts are phenomenal (even if we try to resist lol) and the star for us is the Herb Boule.
DDanLocal Guide · 33 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
I hate waiting in line for food. I make an exception for Bakery Four. The line is justified. The wait is worth it.
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christopher alcalaLocal Guide · 13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews christopher has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
An absolutely wonderful experience. Isabel was friendly, delightful, and genuinely welcoming, and that alone made the visit special. But the pastries were on another level of fresh, homemade, delicate, and absolutely incredible. You could truly taste the care and quality in every bite. The House coffee was excellent, and the hibiscus tea was just as enjoyable. This place is a true gem in Denver, where the quality of the food is matched by the warmth of the people. I highly recommend stopping by. I’ll definitely be back
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Orsalia KalantzopoulosLocal Guide · 44 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Orsalia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
First time here. My boyfriend took me. I forgot what pastry I ordered but it was delicious. London fog was great too! The no dog rule caught me off guard little but I get it. I’ll definitely be going again.
Order type: Dine in
Meal type: Breakfast
Price per person: $20–30
Noise level: Moderate noise
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Nathaniel GeremiaLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Nathaniel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Wonderful bakery with a solid selection of different pastries and baked goods. The space was still under construction when we went with limited places to sit but I am sure once the space is completed it will be great. The other reviews regarding lines are pretty spot on. I would say on the low end expect to wait roughly 10 min, we waited roughly 10-15 min. Worth the wait.
Order type: Take out
Meal type: Breakfast
Price per person: $20–30
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VinceLocal Guide · 190 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Vince has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
