French Meadow Bakery & Café

Ate meals there several times and was always fine - however, had a GF labeled bakery item and had the biggest celiac attack of my life.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Average

I had the Mac and cheese, I don’t think it was gluten free, beware.

Absolutely phenomenal! A great GF selection, and a huge variety of GF desserts. We got their steak salad, and it's one of the better steak salads I've ever had. Very helpful staff. Excited to go back!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• 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

• Dog friendly
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

So many gluten free options and all of our meals were great! They did have a few kids options as well. The servings were huge, it was so fun to look at the bakery window and let my son pick out whichever cake he wanted as they had more GF options than not. Wait staff did a great job of making notes about who needed GF, although we all ended up with GF meals since there were so many options. We were very happy with our meals!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Cross contaminated after being assured it was safe. Food was bad too. :(

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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

This place blew me away. Super yum, so many options. It’s definitely a little booshie and expensive, but totally worth it. Don’t miss the pastry case at the front! I had the blueberry corn pancake - amazing and huge. I had to order the pommes frites and they didn’t blow me away, but then I found the pastry case and got the triple mousse cake and the chocolate chip cookie. Both were awesome. I was also really wanting to try the Mac and cheese (gf?? At a restaurant?!? Yes!!) but it was 9:30am. Next time. 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Absolutely delicious. Conscientious waitstaff who are well-versed in GF dining and safety. EXTENSIVE GF menu, including for holidays. Cozy, fun, casual/smart-casual restaurant with convivial vibe. Fresh, local, organic ingredients made to-order.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• 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 breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers online ordering

They cross contaminate after assuring you they won’t. Both locations.

Food was awful and cross contaminated anyways

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

— Not at all

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

I have Celiac Disease. I’ve eaten here three times in the last year. Each time I’ve had digestive reactions to their food. I thought maybe it was something else but today confirmed that it was the restaurant. I went to the restaurant on any empty stomach. I had asked for the “gluten free salmon eggs Benedict”, coffee, water and orange juice. I believe there is something in the hollandaise sauce since there was only spinach, salmon and a salad.

Celiac friendly?

No

Terrible place to eat as a celiac - watched worker move gluten and GLUTEN FREE items around in bakery case. Watched as gluten cupcake fell on top of GF cupcake and kept right on going. They had gluten free bakery items located under gluten items. Told waitress about what I experienced and soon manager and asst manager came by to talk to me. The asst manager told me that cross contamination happens constantly and he felt not really safe to eat there. I did offer my expertise to the manager on how to be more celiac friendly (gave him email and cell) but apparently not interested in “bettering” the place. No going back EVER ...

Celiac friendly?

No

Well, another one bites the dust. After being told initially a couple years back that they were celiac friendly as long as you inform server, I was told by a manager recently that this is no longer so. They simply cannot control cross contamination in the kitchen, so celiacs are not guaranteed to be safe there anymore. I did indeed have a few mystery mishaps that I never figured out, and looking back, I can now see it would have been breakfasts I ate there (even WITH being super clear with server, and being told I’d be fine!). Such a bummer, but I can’t recommend to celiacs!

Celiac friendly?

No

Waitress was very kind and told the kitchen it was for medical gluten free needs. She assured us she talked to the kitchen staff and the staff is very dedicated to accommodating allergies of any kind. Great experience, great food! We had breakfast and shared the huevos rancheros, cornmeal fruit pancake and Cajun hash browns. All awesome choices!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

the staff was so helpful!! go to gluten free stop—literally everything on the menu is gluten free or can be prepared gf!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

NOT Celiac friendly. Host rolled his eyes when we asked if they had a GF menu. Waitress was clueless. Manager said they don't prepare separately and suggested the Minneapolis location instead.

Edit: Jonathan, do you work there? If so, your post says everything. I posted my review on an app for others looking for GF food as a warning. Why are you here? And no, my nose wasn't pointed in the air - why would I be proud or snobby to have a severely limited diet?

Celiac friendly?

No

Delicious and so many options!

I called ahead chef was helpful. Wait staff was not so even though I explained I had called ahead. I was glutened.

Celiac friendly?

No

Amazing Food SEVERAL GF choices. Great service. FYI Parking in the alley ; )

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great options for all meals, but breakfast is my favorite! High quality ingredients and staff is knowledgeable.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Called to see what was available. The person who answered the phone had a attitude and said " it's not like we have a gluten free certified kitchen or anything." Being celiac I would say stay away. This is for the trendy gluten free people.

Celiac friendly?

No

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Among the best breakfasts I've ever had. The GF corn and blueberry pancake was eons beyond the typical mass-market pancakes served elsewhere. The GF toast was a honey multi seed bread, and they knew to serve it without butter (to avoid CC) without my even asking. Even a homemade GF Mac and cheese on the kids menu...my daughter was in heaven! We'll be dreaming of this place from now on. Also, we were too full for the bakery case, but I counted 19 GF options, including some beautiful cakes.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They are very knowledgeable about what you can and cannot have. Also everything is clearly marked on the menu. There is a fair number of GF options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Have had no problem at this location with cross contamination.

Good gluten free cajun hashbrowns. The bakery selection is good. The poppyseed muffin I had was okay, but definitely gluten free tasting. Chai tea was nice. I will come back again to try more.

Love the location in Minneapolis so I'm very happy they are now in St. Paul! Delicious food and great gluten free food (including desserts, breads, etc.) options!

Great food!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Server was extra cautious and super knowledgeable. Menu is well labeled. Food was delicious. Highly recommend.

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

Server seemed a little hesitant which scarred me, the service was mediocre in general. Got the salmon benedict which was prettu good, just very small. Very sensitive celiac and did not appear to get sick. Make sure to go over evrrything thoroughly with them

Great fish tacos and many salad options

Incredible food! Ordered the quiche Lorraine, hash browns and gluten free toast. The quiche has a potato crust and was savory and delicious. I have celiac and felt totally safe here. Staff knowledgeable and accommodating. 10/10 would go again!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Really the only place we found gf good. The grill side has gf bread. We had good burgers.