Desserts Etc, by The Hershey Pantry

There were a few beautiful gluten free options but sadly non of the macaroons were marked gluten free. Very nice employees and they changed gloves for my gluten free cupcake. Not a good stop if highly sensitive as items are in shared case.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Average

Server was clueless when we asked about cross contamination, all the desserts were shoved together, no separate case for gf items. Server stated, "I think they just clean things between uses." When asked about separate areas for gluten vs gluten free items. Didn't feel comfortable enough to eat anything here, as someone with celiac.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Poor

Amazing selection of gluten free and vegan dessert options!! I have had a monster cookie and chocolate cheesecakes. Yum!!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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 Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

So like most bakeries, there are limited GF options; but sometimes that is okay. When I am wanting a sugar cookie, I brace myself for hard, crumby, crunchy flat cookies. However, the ice sugar cookie at Desserts etc. was AMAZING 🤩 The cookie was soft, flavorful, and buttercream type icing was out of this world. I LOVE finding a good GF treat that doesn’t come from a processed box. And, the establishment was super cute! Older house on the side of Chocolate St. in PA with cute decor and a welcoming environment. I highly recommend!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout

No gf options at all

Zero gluten free options during covid

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

They have gluten free options are very knowledgeable. Not 5 stars purely because they have a small selection.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great gluten free wrap!!! Home fries were great too!!!

I am always grateful to find places that have gluten free offerings, but I’m afraid I was disappointed by the desserts we purchased. My daughter got the chocolate cupcake and I had the black bottom cupcake. I enjoyed the cheesecake top of my cupcake, but the cupcake portion (on both cupcakes) was very dense which neither my daughter or I enjoyed. I also bought a peanut butter cookie but it was pretty crumbly. The staff was great and i really liked eating on the porch, but if we came back to Hershey I think we’d get our GF treat fix else where.

My cousin ordered a gf frosted lemon cake of some kind that tasted like baking soda. not great. However, my monster of a gf chocolate cupcake made up for it. Neither of us got sick. Perfect place to go after a break up. 😄

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Outstanding desserts! We stop every time we pass by. Always have something yummy that is gluten free. Love the black bottoms.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

amazing gluten free peanut butter cookies! chocolate peanut butter cupcakes!! egg nog with Bavarian filled, so many deliscous gluten free varieties!!

I love Desserts, Etc. and go pretty regularly but the last 3 weeks or so when I've been getting some stomach issues. It's mild, seems like a cross contamination reaction. But it's enough to cause some discomfort and sadness. I've ordered multiple gluten free cakes from them with no issue, just starting to notice an issue when visiting the bakery itself on a whim.

Disappointing at best. $18 for 2 iced coffees and 2 gf cupcakes. Iced coffees were watery and nasty. The pb frosted cupcake was basically chocolate sawdust covered in pb icing. The black bottom cheesecake wasn't too terrible. However, not worth the trip. My husband says it is a typical corporate run tourist trap. Expected better. Won't be back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Best black bottom cupcake ever! I'm shocked it is GF.

Lots of GF options, but I'm assuming cross-contamination would be an issue if you have Celiac.

Celiac friendly?

No

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My husband ordered my birthday cake from here. It was 100% gluten free and absolutely the most delicious cake I have ever had. All our guests loved it too. It was gone in a matter of minutes! We will definitely be ordering from here again!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

It was delicious! I had the pumpkin chocolate chip cookie and chocolate and cream cheese cupcake. The in-store options are limited but definitely worth it!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Several GF options for my friend, who has Celiac's. The goodies were delicious! It's a small shop that gets very crowded, but the staff is very patient & efficient.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I go here at least once a week, they are so friendly, wonderful atmosphere, absolutely wonderful gluten free desserts. They also make special order cakes. I tell all friends about it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes