Good Friends Cafe

The BEST - You haven’t lived until you’ve had their gluten-free corn beef Benedict on a waffle! They take cross-contamination extremely seriously, the owner has celiac. Highly recommend! The only breakfast place I will go now.

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

Extensive options with knowledgeable staff. The owner is celiac so it felt safe.

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?

— Good

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

Wonderful breakfast! Staff is knowledgeable about Celiac protocols. I ordered the Chrissy Omelet with provolone, sausage, and half a GF Waffle. Everything was so delicious. My partner had non GF food and absolutely enjoyed it.

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

Huge gf menu and even a dedicated waffle iron. Such a treat. Owner has celiac.

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

Absolute must for anyone gluten free! Delicious food for both gf and non gf people. Beautiful and clean inside. Wait staff was very understanding and helpful. We loved it so much one of us bought their sweatshirt!!!!

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

The owner has celiac so anything you order gf is made dedicated for you

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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 kids
• Good for takeout

Waitress immediately asked if it was an allergy or preference. She told me not to get the toast grilled there’s a chance for CC and that they have a separate toaster! Food was tasty. Cash only!!

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

We drove here after calling to make sure that the celiac protocols were fine. We do not eat inside for medical reasons - we explained both our out of the way trip for my daughters allergy and not eating inside for medical reasons and were very rudely told no takeout. No takeout, not outside seating - rude workers.

This is a very nice place with friendly and helpful staff. There are gluten free options, but much of it is cooked on the same surfaces as other food. Cross contamination is a risk. They have gluten free waffles cooked separately. Gluten free bread is available. We wanted toast or French toast, but the cook was too busy to use separate pan to cook it. Prices are a bit gigh but food is good. Overall, nice place

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch

We came in from out of town and found this place. It was such a sweet diner feel with gluten free options. The awareness was awesome. Welcoming and sweet!

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 kids
• Good for lunch

Obsessed. This place gets it. All your diner dreams you never thought you’d get again being gluten free, live your life here. Would come back to area just for this place.

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

Great breakfast spot - I got the omelette with GF toast and had no issues! Food was worth the wait!

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

I cannot say enough good things about this place. As other reviewers stated the owner has a wheat allergy so safety is her number one concern.

I was highly impressed that she was working with her staff as a food runner and keeping things flowing. We were able to meet her and get to chat.

The wait will be long but that’s typical for any good breakfast place on a summer day! Things were exceptional! Fist gf waffle in years and it was the BEST!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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 for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

This place is great! Owner, Chrissy, is wheat anaphylactic and gets it. Dedicated pans, toaster, and waffle maker. I had the Chrissy omelette and fruit. My non-allergy family loved their dishes (chowder, monte cristo, waffles, and wrap) and voted this a “do again”.

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.)
• 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 kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Homemade hash was awesome and the gluten free toast was very tasty. I mentioned I had Celiac and they were very accommodating

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

Amazing gluten free Belgium waffle. Went here 2 days in a row on our weekend trip to the cape and it was delicious.

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

Very knowledgeable and very good!

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?

— Good

MUST STOP if you are in the area. My new favorite breakfast spot. they are super safe and very knowledgeable. the owner has celiac. The place itself is really clean, bright, friendly. they kept our coffee filled the whole time. loved all of our food and finished everything. no crumb left behind!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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

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 kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

This place is delicious! Had the eggs Benny with their homemade hollandaise sauce (naturally dairy free). The GF waffles are the best I’ve had! The server was great too. My non-gluten free friends were so happy to be introduced to a new breakfast spot.

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

— 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 live this breakfast place! The owner is always so polite and takes gluten allergies seriously. They have a lot of options including, gluten free bread and waffles.

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids

Great GF options, felt very safe on cross contamination. Server said owner has Celiac.

Loved the corned beef hash omlette and home fries!

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

I got an omelet with gf toast. I was scared the toast wasn’t going to be celiac safe but it was!! I will definitely be back!!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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

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?

— Good

went here due to past reviews. they told me they could not guarantee items did not have gluten so did not eat anything

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?

— Not Much/None

Very knowledgeable staff, and plenty of GF options to choose from. Kid-friendly and delicious. Highly recommend.

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.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen

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

GF Belgium waffle was amazing!

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

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

Had a great experience at Friends Cafe. Menu is clearly marked for what can be prepared gluten free. The owner and staff were well informed about gluten issues. They do not do pancakes as they only have one griddle but do waffles as they can be prepared in their own waffle maker. I opted for the steak and cheese omelet. Definitely will return.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Wow!! Owner has wheat allergy and reassured me that my meal would not suffer from any cross contamination. They have dedicated toasters, skillets, everything! Best gluten free waffle I have ever had. The fruit was fresh, and the home fries were tasty. She had a couple of young teenagers learning the ropes/interning as wait staff which was great to me, as I remember how hard it was to land a job at that age. Very genuine owner and waitstaff. Will come again before my vacation is over.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing breakfast! Staff seemed knowledgeable and I felt safe.

Great breakfast here, no cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Separate toaster and waffle iron! Owner knows what she’s doing. This place is tiny and gets busy quick so make sure to go early. Also cash only.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff very knowledgeable, polite and fast. Super cute little place and very busy but we were in and out in no time! Many gluten free options including big waffle! Great for gluten free and non gluten free people!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent food,knowledgeable staff, gluten free yummy pancakes.

Owner is GF so staff is well trained! Got a waffle and it was amazing—they have a separate iron—and they have a separate toaster for GF toast. I tried to order bacon but the waitress warned me they share same space as wheat items, sad about the bacon but relieved she had thought about that!! Very busy place but open year round!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff was so great and assured me right away about their cross contamination measures and told me all the things they could make me. I had the waffle and home fries which they were able to make gf. The previous reviewer said they couldn’t do home fries so maybe it depends on how busy they are (I don’t know). We were there on a Wednesday in October. Would love to go back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Went here recently with my family, while the have options that are safe for celiacs (bread and waffles on separate machines) they can’t do bacon, home fries or anything else on the grill as they cook bread there as well. They were knowledgeable and helpful but I can’t get past not having bacon and home fires at a breakfast place 😐

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff was educated and careful of cross contamination. On the menu it showed which items had a gluten free alternative (which was almost all) and it was helpful. Food was ready in less than 15 minutes and was delicious. Amazing service.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I had a gluten free “red white and blue waffle” which was a fresh made regular size Belgian waffle with strawberries, bananas and blueberries and whipped cream . Going back again tomorrow!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Separate waffle iron, separate toaster. Staff was incredibly helpful and accommodating. Would highly recommend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

2 slices of small loaf udis with omelet. the omelet tasted great. They have a separate gf toaster. The udis bread leaves a lot to be desired. Especially with the extra $2 charge and the cash only.

If your gluten & dairy free, this is not the place to go for breakfast. Everything has dairy except their oatmeal, which isn't very good. Wish they had more options.

This place is amazing! In addition to having celiac disease, I have a severe allergy to peanuts, tree nuts and soy. They GET IT! The staff is knowledgeable, accommodating, and the food is great.

So nice to have a friendly and safe place to eat.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Yummy breakfast. GF bread for toast and sandwiches