Grand Traverse Pie Company

Gfree pies and other baked food are baked separately from others. Packaged separately too each morning We had a delicious gfree cherry pie!! They also have gfree bread for sandwiches but I don't think I'd eat there for a meal because the immediate prep area can have cross contamination ... staff is kind and careful. But I don't think the lunch menu is for the extremely gluten sensitive person.

I went in and told the person I had Celiac disease and she told me not to eat there.

Celiac friendly?

No

Based on the other reviews we were determined to try this place. And determined you must be. The order taker at the counter was very unfriendly and emphatically stated that they were not a gluten free facility. Very much a dine at your own risk type of attitude. She couldn't even force a smile or a friendly tone of voice for us. One of our three diners was not gluten free and ordered a combo with a slice of pie. She couldn't be bothered to tell us that she or someone would give the pie to us right there so after placing our order and taking our seats the slice of pie was deposited on the counter unknown to us while we waited for our name to be called to the pick up counter. Luckily I decided to buy one of their gluten free pies (they only make them small sized that I could tell) so I stood in line again with it where I was informed that the stray piece of pie on the counter may be for our party. She gave the impression that it was a pain for her to bother herself with having to inform my ignorant self of that. When my name was called and I went to pick up the food I saw them handling the sandwiches with their gloved hands when they slid them onto the plate so I asked if clean gloves were used. All three people handling the sandwich sliding said yes they had changed their gloves and again informed me they were not a gluten free facility and there was a chance for cross contamination. At this point I was pretty demoralized. But based on the good reviews ate the food anyways and did not get sick so was happy with that. Hard to place the front counter person's attitude. Mom and uncle thought it was dining while Indian (Michigan Native American) and I hate to say it but I had to agree with them. Either that or the culture of the place is very much against gluten free but if so then why offer it in the first place?

Great gluten free apple pie, bread and cookies. Owner is very knowledgeable and willing to help, even made suggestions for us at home.

Gluten free items: Apple Pie Cherry pie Chocolate chip oatmeal cookies Apple muffin Chocolate Cake

They may be out of stock towards the end of the day so call and ask or place order ahead of time.

Has GF Apple & Cherry pie. Some GF soups, salads, and GF bread for sandwiches. Also serves sourdough bread which most GF people can eat. Other dessert items are GF cake, cream cheese brownies, and cowboy cookie.

Celiac friendly?

No

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 the Cherry Chicken Salad both times I visited. It was very good. They also have individual 6" gf cherry or apple crumb pies, gf cowboy cookies and I think they sometimes have cream cheese filled gf brownies.

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 got the turkey sandwich with blueberry applesauce. Very Good. Did not have much dessert for gluten free thou.

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?

— Good

Delicious little gf pies in a couple flavors

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’ve been going here for years with no issues, and I do love their food. Unfortunately the last time I went, I got sick (I had a salad that comes with no croutons and a sandwich on gf bread). I assume it was a cross contamination issue. I’ve never had a problem with their pies, so maybe they take more precautions when they can make things in advance than when they’re making things to order. It just makes me nervous to go back

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