Elvira's Cafe

Great little spot - great atmosphere, service is quick and friendly. Gluten- free options available such as buckwheat crepes and pancakes as well as bread. Said they have small dedicated area

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

— Somewhat

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

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for keto
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

The menu and their website say that they can accommodate gluten free dietary restrictions.

They have “buckwheat” crepes. When I asked to confirm they were gluten free, the server immediately said yes that they were gluten free. I ordered a savory one and a sweet one to split. She said she needed to confirm that the cream for the sweet one was gluten free and that she would let me know.

Turns out none of the crepes are gluten free and they use a buckwheat/wheat flour blend. The server was completely surprised and said that she has been telling people for months that they were gluten free and that they must have changed the recipe.

Grateful that she checked but I don’t feel confident in their knowledge base.

My non-GF husband did say that the chicken and waffles were great.

The patio was nice since we had our pup with us but otherwise I would not recommend for celiac/gluten free diners.

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

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Offers outdoor seating

Fun little place. Not a big GF option but they did have GF bread for burgers and sandwiches. All in all a fun experience. Nice staff. Not sure if they are extremely understanding of celiac issues.

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

— Somewhat

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

They have Gluten Free bread. Great sandwich: Cades Cove Special gluten free

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

The first time we went it was fabulous. Amazing server and everything. We liked it so much we took our daughter who had celiac. They were not very accommodating or friendly when trying to get GF options. Was sadly disappointed.

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

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

— Poor

They are clueless about celiac disease and the fact that they offer gf pancakes & toast but proceed to tell you its not because they put it on the same griddle next to regular stuff. No separate toaster. They were nor accommodating at all not theres no reason they couldnt wipe the grill down or put the toast in the oven. Didnt care at all. I ate a fruit cup and coffee. No one really enjoyed their meals flavorless

Celiac friendly?

No

on Sunday's they have a very limited menu. staff was great. good fresh food and wonderful local, fresh milk. they said they do not offer gf pancakes on Sundays and they were out of gf bread. still able to accommodate husbands allergy though

While on vacation, I called ahead to make sure they offered a gluten free breakfast menu for my daughter. Was told they only have gf bread. Very disappointed since the other reviews were so positive.

Celiac friendly?

No

Very good service! They were very knowledgable about GF. They have gf pancakes and French toast! I have the French toast and it was AMAZING!!!

They accommodated a delicious gluten free breakfast for me - not only bacon and eggs, but also gluten free pancakes. They also offer gluten free toast or bread for their sandwiches. The owner, Elvira, come out to talk to us specifically, and she said that they are happy to make things by request as their food is made fresh, from scratch. Great breakfast option, and I'd imagine their weekend dinner is excellent too.