LAKEWOOD, Ohio -- There are plenty of pre-packaged gluten-free products on the shelves from which to choose. And while many are pretty tasty, nothing beats a fresh, small-batch product from a local bakery.

The words bakery and gluten-free are rarely one and the same. But luckily for Greater Cleveland, in Lakewood they are at Bouche Bakery. I recently visited for a review:

Name: Bouche Bakery

Owner: Laura Marconi

Years in Business: Just over a year

Location: 11823 Detroid Road, Lakewood

Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sundays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Contact: 216-904-5688 or via the bakery's Facebook page

Number of employees: Marconi runs the entire bakery herself.

Best-selling item: Pepperoni roll

Marconi's favorite item: Pizza

Are these products safe for those with celiac disease: Yes, this is an entirely gluten-free facility, without the risk of cross contamination. And every ingredient is verified as gluten-free.

What's your biggest tip to master gluten-free baking: "Experiment. A lot," said Marconi. "Successful gluten-free baking is difficult, and even when you do everything right it may not turn out. That's why I'm here."

While visiting Bouche Bakery, I purchased a few items to try. You can see pictures of what I tried, as well as of the bakery, in the photo gallery above.

Pepperoni roll: The first item I tried was the pepperoni roll, which costs $5 a slice or $17 for the entire roll. Up until going gluten-free I was a vegetarian for almost 20 years so I've never eaten something like this. Per Marconi's suggestion, I warmed it up a bit. The bread was soft and retained its shape even after heating and cutting. The pepperoni was spicy and the cheese was plentiful. And the $5 slice could easily last two meals.

Cinnamon roll: Next up was the cinnamon roll, which costs $5 as well. The dough was gooey and the cinnamon flavor was strong. I grew up on Pillsbury rolls and the generous container of frosting. That would be the only thing missing from this roll but this was a soft, sweet treat that I'm planning on indulging in again.

Lemon cupcake: Lastly, I tried the lemon cupcake. This lemon-flavored dessert is topped with white frosting and features a lemon filling. I should be focusing on the gluten-free cake, which in itself was fresh and delicious. But the lemon filling is what made this so good, which is a testament to the bakery's high-quality ingredients.

This bakery is a must-try for anyone looking to stay away from boxed and/or frozen gluten-free alternatives and indulge in something fresh and local. Even if you're not gluten free, this stuff is really good.