D Light Cafe & Bakery

8 ratings
$ • Cafe
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Pancakes, Waffles
Safety Rating
8 ratings

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2475 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009
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Celiac

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Review


Just a wonderful cafe. I imagine that many more of their items are actually gf but aren’t marked as such. That’s my only “negative”. My celiac daughter had the gf Carmel pancakes with bacon and found them quite tasty and filling. My wife had the shakshuka, which is not marked gf but is if you order it with the gf bread, and my daughter ate some of that as well. I get the feeling that almost everything there is or can be gf, but only the pancakes and waffles are marked as such. The only thing I didn’t see some variant of gf available for was the pastry cabinet. So again, my only note would be to put a little asterisk or something on the menu to denote “can be prepared gf” and then the menu really expands.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 6 months ago read full review

Celiac

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We had a great breakfast at Cafe D Lite. Much of the menu is naturally GF or can be prepared with GF bread. We had the GF waffles and shakshuka - both were fantastic. Knowledgeable staff who explained the pastry chef is gluten free and very aware and careful about preparation safety. Highly recommended

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Super delicious GF crispy waffles. Cute place, not too busy for brunch.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 8 months ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have dedicated kitchen space
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pancakes
  • Waffles

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Cafe
  • Dog Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Takeout

Photos


Waffles with house made nutella
Shakshuka with GF bread
D Light Cafe & Bakery gluten-free menu
D Light Cafe & Bakery gluten-free menu
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Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


I had a fantastic breakfast of gf toast, eggs, and bacon. It comes with this delicious jam/compote (still not sure what it’s made out of), a salad, and cheese. The latte was great.

Great quality of food. The server answered questions confidently, and I did not get sick. Will definitely come back here. Recommend!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Dog friendly
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
Updated 9 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Several gf options that were clearly labeled. Staff also seemed to understand gluten free/celiac needs and precautions.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


This place is amazing — cute, local, and Ukrainian-owned. Gluten free pancakes were amazing!! Served with ricotta and pecans. The staff were so nice and assured me the gluten free pancakes were safe and prepared separately. Absolutely delicious and no issues as a celiac :)

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Not much is available gluten-free. We did try an almond flour pastry which was pretty good, but small and VERY expensive. $8!! Ended up getting sick afterwards… probably because of cross contamination.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Good

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Great experience here. First, the service was excellent. Very friendly staff. I enjoyed the pink latte and a gluten free waffle with a chocolate nut spread. The waffle was very light and surpassed my expectations as often times gluten free waffles are very thick and heavy. I asked her if they cook the GF waffle in a waffle maker solely dedicated to GF waffle batter and she said yes.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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