Review of Carpe Diem! Gelato-Espresso Bar

Updating my review: ALWAYS ask if something is gluten free even if it is labelled as GF. The staff writes the food labels with chalk each day and are sometimes mislabelled as GF when it is actually not GF.

I’ve had two recent visits where gelato was mislabeled as gluten free on the sign in the gelato case. I asked the staff to confirm because that it was GF because it had a crumbly topping on it. Both times the staff told me it was not gluten free. The first time it happened, the staff removed the GF label immediately. She said some of the other staff were new and she put a note on the counter reminding them that the biscoff flavor was not GF. However, the second time the staff advised the topping was regular vanilla wafers and was NOT gluten free. She did not remove the GF labelling from the gelato sign for that flavor. I don’t think it’s okay to be so careless with GF labeling when gluten toppings are purposefully added, and I don’t feel as though I can trust them.

I did leave a Google review to warn anyone who is looking for GF options, just let them know they should ask first. The owner replied to my review with her apologies and confirmed that it’s been difficult to get the staff to learn to take GF labelling seriously but that she is trying to get them to improve.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Offers outdoor seating