Goodlife Cafe & Bakery

I’ve been here before. It’s delicious. This time I had a breakfast sandwich that was huge. You definitely get your money’s worth. Didn’t get sick!

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

I've been a few times and while theres a ton of GF options cross contamination is a real concern for anyone very sensitive or celiac. After trying a sandwich with their gluten-free bread I know I'm unable to eat their baked goods going forward (honestly breaks my heart). They are friendly and knowledgeable and seem willing to accommodate requests - but a contaminated kitchen is a contaminated kitchen.

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?

— Good

Lots of GF options, but cashier advised me to not get anything if I was very sensitive as the griddle space was all shared and all cooking and prep surfaces. If you are t celiac, loads of options

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

I ate here for lunch and got the black beans and rice bowl with cheese, avocado and tofu. It was good and I haven’t had any reactions. They have many other gluten free things as well as gluten free baked goods. However, some of the gluten free baked goods were right next to gluten-containing baked goods so I’m not super confident on how gluten free they actually are.

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

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

Wonderful place, very knowledgeable on gf and allergies. I am celiac (swelling and painful joints) and dairy (anaphylactic) and had delicious rancheros without the feta and they made sure the eggs were cooked in oil and not butter. The house made chai was amazing and the oat milk is gluten free. Please ignore the low safety ratings of people that don’t comment on why they gave that rating.

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

We went at 8am on a Saturday. GF items marked on the menu but when I talked to the manager, she said it was a bakery and cross contamination is possible. She recommended items that are cooked in their own pan. the potatoes are cooked on a flattop and have a high risk of cross contamination. Manager did not give any help with what would be the safest and she was very brief and seemed annoyed by me. The GF baked goods were right next to gluten containing items so I didn’t feel they were safe to try. Had the granola with yogurt and fruit. It was delicious and I didn’t get sick.

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

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

Multiple GF options at the bakery, many menu items gf and they have gf bread. Food is delicious and service is wonderful

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

I had the gluten free waffles for breakfast and they were very good. We were told that they only serve gluten free waffles, so the waffle iron is not shared with glutinous items. I stopped there another time for coffee and a pastry, but did not question them about cross contamination as other reviewers did. I had no bad reaction. They had a couple gluten free pastry options both times we went.

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 ordered egg, sautéed veggies, and an organic americano. I always take my gluten shield supplement to help with any possible cross-contamination. I did not have any adverse effects from eating here! In fact, they seemed knowledgeable and understanding of sensitivities and cross-contamination when I was asking about possible food options and asked me what sensitivities I had so they could note them with the order. I felt pretty comfortable eating/drinking my order.

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

Lots of gf options and they know about cross contamination. The gf Belgian waffle was excellent. Many soup and breakfast options were gf too! Gf bread that came w soup was very good.

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

Was so disappointed, my gluten free Mac and cheese was dry. I was also so sick 20 minutes later that we had to get a motel room. So much for vacation.

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

Like others have said, the full menu is often labelled GF or vegan optional, but the positives end there. Lots of cross contamination. When I asked “will you please label my order with gluten and dairy allergies” she said no. Why?! Their steel cut oat special was labelled GF but made with oat milk that is not GF. More than anything, the attitude of the staff toward the allergies was the worst part.

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

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 takeout

Bakery items are not actually gluten free - made in a shared facility, the woman who was in charge told me if I am celiac I shouldn’t try the cheesecake. Broken dreams.

All the equipment is shared. Not sure why this is rated so high.

Celiac friendly?

No

Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Much of the menu is GF. Disclaimers about procedures and preparation methods. Habanero salsa is on point. Huge slices of GF cheesecake! (Baked in the same pan as their non-GF quiche, but they clean them thoroughly and line the pan with wax paper before they bake their cheesecakes) items are in the same case so proceed with caution.

Awesome lunch spot. Great GF options on menu and the server seemed very knowledgeable about CC issues (advised there is a separate griddle for GF panini but no toaster for plain bread etc ). Large portions and great tasting food.

All items are in the same case, gf right next to gluten. Busy, crowded, no confidence. Did not eat here.

Celiac friendly?

No

Great choices and options, pastries are kept in a separate place. However when I ordered a Macaroon they brought me another cookie that wasn’t gluten free. My bad for not realizing it, but luckily didn’t have (painful) reactions

Excellent food and delicious gluten free choices! Loved it! Went back twice!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Many GF choices. A busy, favorite place in Mendocino. I had the BLT sandwich & the clam chowder. Be sure to let them know you are celiac-they will take extra care with your meal to avoid any cross contamination.

Excellent GF options. I had gf clam chowder with multigrain bread and gf cheesecake with expresso caramel sauce that was heavenly!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

for the price and the huge wait in line, it was ok. there were a lot of gf options. I had 45 minutes in line to decide what I wanted. it cost over $30 for two of us at lunch! I wished that I had cell service because I would have found another place to eat. we were in line to have our order taken for 45 minutes!

Great food. Wide selection. The freshly baked buckwheat bread is outstanding.

So good! I had the gluten free breakfast cake with a side salad and some buckwheat toast. I am gluten-free and dairy-free. Staff are knowledgeable and patient. Love this place!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I am celiac and felt very comfortable eating here. It was awesome! Lots of GF options were clearly marked on the menu and in the case. Staff was very nice as was the atmosphere. I got the GF mac and cheese and the GF Caesar salad, a chocolate-dipped macaroon and a piece of cheesecake with espresso caramel sauce (for later). Huge portions and so delicious I'm going back for breakfast tomorrow. Don't skip this one. It's a great find! 😊

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent GF baked goods selection. A variety of other GF selections also.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Wow!! Super tasty gf muffins. Superb salads, gf breakfast burritos. Lots and lot options at order at counter spot. Worth a stop driving up highway one. Right on Main Street. Didn't ask about cross contamination.

ate here on my way through mendo, staff was knowledgeable about cc. Although i did not eat baked goods, the woman whos knows whats up told me they have seperate baking sheets for gluten-free and a separate panini press for the gf pancakes. I had the enchiladas, they were delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Many GF options: enchiladas, salads, soups (with biscuits or bread!) and mac n cheese. Staff were knowledgeable and kind.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Has some divine enchiladas here. The woman at the counter was very knowledgable and said that many people with celiac eat there. The first man I spoke to hadn't heard of celiac but directed me to her and she knew how to answer all my questions well. I avoided the baked items just to play it safe but they were stored in their own container and the woman told me how careful they are when baking everything. Yes this is a bakery so consider that but they seem very great about avoiding contamination. My meal was so good and I felt great after eating. They also have gf macaroni, salads, bowls, and pastries:)

Scrumdelicious! This was a great spot for a GF snack in downtown Mendocino. They had lots of savory and sweet options. My kids say not to miss the GF blueberry coffee cake or macaroons.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Many tasty GF options at this little spot in Mendocino. The counter staff was not very knowledgeable, but they immediately brought out the manager (chef / owner?) who very much was, and answered all my questions. I ended up getting the veggie cakes (delicious, and served with a variety of homemade sauces) and some enchiladas which were quite good, and served with a huge portion of beans & rice to boot.

The only bummer is that the GF baked goods are not made separately from the non-GF ones, so I abstained from dessert. .

Chicken Enchiladas, black beans & rice for lunch and a pumpkin almond muffin for dessert to go. My husband had 4 Cheese Macaroni & Cheese made with quinoa pasta. All flavors great. So great that we came back for breakfast the next morning. We were too early so breakfasted elsewhere, but stopped by later for another sweet treat- Blueberry Coffee Cake. Moist, lots of blueberries, and the consistency was fantastic. Highly recommend the Goodlife when in Mendocino. Many G-F choices on the menu. Not open for dinner.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This place rocks. So many options ,all really ,really good. Try the blueberry coffee cake .

Celiac friendly?

Yes