Fontaine Caffe & Creperie

Cute little restaurant with yummy and creative crepes, all of which (sweet and savory) were available made from Buckwheat.

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating

Okay, crepe and very expensive. I got the Washingtonian crepe, which has a beef roast with gravy. The waitress seemed knowledgeable and let me know it was GF. For $28, the plate was mostly salad and I only had 4 small pieces of beef. The restaurant had a 10% required restaurant fee and then tax was almost 10% as well. For 3 crepes, two iced coffees, and tip, it was over $100.

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?

— Average

So i got the marathon crepe with a buckwheat flour but i still got incredibly sick like straight celiac sick. cannot recommend going here, as they are not celiac safe

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

— Not very

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?

— Below Average

Excellent food. I had the Alexandria Crepe. A Buckwheat crepe filled with Ham, mushrooms and Swiss cheese. The wait staff which I’m guessing was short staffed? Just no refills offered but decent service. I will go back again.

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

This was amazing! In northern VA, you know the Happy Tart in Falls Church has crepes, but these are much lighter and feel healthier. The savory crepes are made from buckwheat and they were not “stuffed” with cheese, which was really nice. I got the Alexandrian, my partner got the Parisian. I’m very sensitive to cross contamination and I did not get sick. Will definitely be back!

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

Oh my word! The Bella is the bomb! Chocolate, Nutella, and strawberries. You can’t go wrong. Very scrumptious! Hoping I’ll be able to come back another day. Really wanted a second.

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

— Very

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

Very cute place! All savory crepes are GF, sweet crepes can be substituted with a GF crepe. Did not get sick after eating here

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Great French bistro in Old Town Alexandria. All of their savory crepes are GF (made of buckwheat), and their sweet crepes can be made GF as well. Really delicious, and would definitely go back!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch

I’ve been twice now and have enjoyed each visit. There are many savory options to accommodate my gf and dairy-free diet. Delicious. I have yet to try the sweet crepes. They can be made gf. Supper friendly and helpful staff. Outdoor seating available

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

They cook the buckwheat crepes on the same surface as the flour. They do clean in between, but be aware. Staff was kind and knowledgeable. Food was yummy. I got the crepe items without the crepe

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

— Not very

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

I have a gluten allergy (not celiac). Our server was knowledgeable and I felt safe eating there. I had the Californian crepe and it was absolutely delicious. I did not have any reaction. I will be back next time I am in the area.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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 kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Fabulous gluten free crepes! Wonderful staff who were aware of celiac disease. Cannot wait to go back!

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Buckwheat Savory Crepes are GF and delicious. Servers are understanding. Came for brunch on Saturday and Sunday back to back.

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?

— Good

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

— Somewhat

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 for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

I had to ask the server for gf options as they are not marked on menu. The savory buckwheat crepes are gf and the sweet crepes can be made with the buckwheat batter. I will report back if I have a reaction. Very delicious.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

I was a little nervous in eating it because I’m very sensitive, and wasn’t sure if the gf buckwheat would harm me. The food was sooooo delicious and did not bother me after eating it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Food was exceptional. As stated on their menu all savory crepes are 100% GF and all sweet crepes can be made GF on request. Service was good and so was the coffee! I had the market veggie savory crepe with eggs - I would definitely return!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Yummy crepes! Helpful with what was and wasn’t ok.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

100% Gluten Free Buckwheat Crepes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff were a little rough but service was quick and gf crepe was awesome

After seeing some reviews about potential cross-contamination, we called to ask about their gluten free food prep. We learned that they don't have any, that the gluten free crepes are prepped and cooked on the same surfaces as the food containing gluten.

When my husband pointed out that this could make people with gluten intolerance sick, he was told that they are "gluten free, not celiac free." I assume she meant celiac friendly, but either way it doesn't seem like a good option.

Celiac friendly?

No

If you ask, they may be able to wash the pan. I'm not celiac, but highly sensitive and have never been sick.

I wasn't able to eat there because I called to check and it is a shared cooking surface.

Celiac friendly?

No

Delicious buckwheat crepes! Very knowledgeable staff. I am not celiac but stein sensitivity and I had no issues. Highly recommend. Agree, a little pricey but cute restaurant and great food is always worth the price :)

Not safe for celiac.

They use the same pan for both types of crepes, they only wipe the pan. Our server had no idea what I was taking about, the manager walked by and overheard me asking. I haven't been very sensitive lately, so I went for it. I'll leave another update if I have a reaction. It was delicious!

Celiac friendly?

No

Pricey but the food is superb and the staff is very accommodating and knowledgeable.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Best gluten free crepes ever! Tastes just like ones we had in Paris!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Perhaps it was a new waiter, but one of the staff members said something that directly contradicted what another said. I'm happy to say that I did not get sick and the food was very good. You need to ask for any of the sweet crepes to made with the buckwheat flour, and the gentleman who helped me said he wasn't entirely sure the sausage was safe. Still a great place to eat. I'm not sure celiacs would be completely safe if they talk to the wrong person.

Celiac friendly?

No

Great food. Helpful staff! Very celiac conscious

Celiac friendly?

Yes

really enjoyed eating at Fontaine. My girlfriend has celiac, she ate some of the french fries and had no after effects as all. Felt celiac friendly Will definitely go there again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Just to clarify, not all of the crepes are gluten free. The desert crepes are NOT gluten free, but the others are. Overall a nice little caffe with solid food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very cute cafe. All of their crepes made with buckwheat are gluten free. Delicious food.

The entire menu is basically gluten free when you have the crepes made with buckwheat flour. Delicious and really cute atmosphere