Josephine gf

54 ratings
$ • Cafe, Bakery
dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
Reported GF menu options: Dessert, Waffles
4927A St Elmo Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814
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Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


Delicious bread and waffles! The best coconut macaron I have ever had!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 3 weeks ago read full review

Celiac

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DELICIOUS!!!!! 🤤

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Celiac

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Yum!!! Delicious sweet and savory waffles and delicious real bread!!!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Reported to be dedicated gluten-free and celiac friendly. However, since menus and staff can change, please verify before visiting!

Gluten-Free Features

  • Dessert
  • Waffles

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Bakery
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Cafe
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

Photos


BLT / avocado gf waffle!
Salmon Cream Cheese Wrap
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Call me spicy sandwich
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Symptomatic Celiac

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Had a sweet waffle. Was good (could have been a little crisper/more toasted?) but lovely, friendly and knowledgeable owner. A great find!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Good

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


The bread is delicious. The waffles were amazing. The owner is really talented and very sweet. Go find this place in Bethesda!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Don’t let the size of this place fool you. JC owner makes fantastic gluten free bread, cookies, waffles- everything there is GF. Thought I was in heaven. His wife is Gf so he understands.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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excellent food and friendly people! had the breakfast waffle with eggs and bacon and it was lovely. getting fresh bread out of a drawer with tongs gave me nostalgia for pre-gluten allergy days. this place is a gem!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 4 months ago read full review

Celiac

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The waffles and bread are incredible! Everything is delicious from the sweet and savory waffles to the rolls and pastries. Customer service was lovely and they are knowledgeable and super responsive with all of our questions of other allergens. The bread rolls are so good!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 5 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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The waffles are excellent! Customer service was great too - I spoke with the owner about his dedication to gluten free, he was very friendly and made the food with care. Sweet and savory waffles are 10/10! I did not try the bread, but it looked fantastic. They also have a small area with GF products to purchase, mostly pantry items.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 5 months ago read full review

Wheat Allergy

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Very cute little shop with incredible customer service! Food was delicious- and 100% gluten free so everything is safe to eat!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 5 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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The Bread is what dreams are made of!!! The owner and baker JC is incredibly knowledgeable and extremely talented! You have to go here!!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 6 months ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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The bread is the closest I’ve found to a real bread roll. Delicious!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 6 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


The food was so good and fresh! I got the mister crunch and subbed the ham for turkey and added tomato and avocado. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. I will definitely be back to try some of their fresh GF bread!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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The kindest owners and the best gluten free bread around. My husband went to pick up a baguette in the middle of the day but they were sold out. The owner told him to come back after hours — that he would make him a special loaf while doing a custom order. Could not recommend more!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Celiac

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I have two daughters both with Celiac. We are always on the hunt for good gluten free restaurants, and this is the best so far. Their bread was soft, cookies light, and they have so many gluten free snacks. I don’t have an allergy, but I prefer their bread over normal. Such a hidden gem.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Delicious and unusual! They sell fresh bread, waffle creations with a French inspiration, and some artisan gf products. Happy to support them!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 7 months ago read full review

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OMG WOW. I would give the sandwich 10 stars. I had a Call Me Spicy (?). It had bacon, cheddar tuile, cream cheese, jalapeño, chips, and greens in a soft waffle. It was salty, sweet, meaty, chewy, crunchy, and a little hint of spicy all in one. All-time texture winner. It’s all the textures at once. I can’t wait to try another one.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Dedicated gluten free. Didn’t get sick.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Absolutely delicious! They have savory and sweet waffle sandwich combos - I got eggs, avocado, bacon and tomato as well as a tea and marble cake. Great spot and EVERYTHING is GF! Will be back for sure.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 9 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Always glad to see another gluten free option pop up. There were 12 different waffle combos, under the categories breakfast, savory, and sweet (check out their website to see the options). The waffles were pre-made (I believe in house) but placed back in the waffle maker to reheat and crisp up when ordered, and then the ingredients are assembled in front of the customer. I ordered the Hass We Can (avocado, egg, bacon, tomato, and lime juice). It was the perfect ratio and distribution of ingredients for each bite. I think the waffle could have gone longer to warm up and get crisp, but it was good and buttery on the edges that did crisp up. I didn’t try the baked sweets, but they looked pretty good in the case!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Delicious and fresh food!! A must try

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Great savory waffle wraps and sweet waffles.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
Updated 9 months ago read full review

Celiac

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celiac here. it was so good. the people were so nice. amazing 10/10 you need to go here. first stop in my hunt for gluten free bakeries here and it did not disappoint

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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The food is really top notch here and 100% confident of no gluten. What a pleasure. Still a new business and menu seems to be expanding but they have is very good.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Great GF waffles, sweet and savory

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Not only was the food top notch, the service was just as good. This was my first visit and the owner was more than helpful of recommending a perfect breakfast waffle (Hass We Can). I will be back another time to try on the the many sweet waffle options.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


This place was wonderful of the beaten path place, store is clean, food is delicious, and owner is extremely nice and knowledgeable. Wonderful hand held waffle wraps.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Best gluten free waffles I have ever tasted! Owner is lovely. Everything served is gluten free, making this a very safe place for celiacs.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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My daughter went here on a business trip and the waffles were fantastic! One sweet and one savory. The owner is so nice and dedicated to doing gf right. You won't be disappointed.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Great experience, owner was so kind. 100% gluten free and celiac safe! Great waffles and selection!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Something a bit different and really good!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious waffles & wonderful service! This place is a must stop if you’re in the Bethesda area (and worth the drive if you’re not!)

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Finally got to stop by this new GF place …and so glad I did! Very tasty and friendly owner.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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It's all gf. That spicy savory one is excellent.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious savory waffle wraps! I had the Salmon Cream Cheese, and it did not disappoint. Lots of other GF goodies too - I bought some GF gingerbread mix

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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This place is terrific. It is dedicated gluten free, the food is delicious (my non-Celiac husband also really liked the food), and the owner is incredibly nice. I am a very sensitive Celiac, and had no issues. He is hoping to expand to a wider menu, and I hope all of us who have long wanted more options to eat out in Bethesda will support him!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Very nice waffles - I had savory and my son had a sweet one. Think of this like a crepe. Handheld and folded waffles.

There is no place to sit so be forewarned this is designed to take and go.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Good first visit here. Waffles were made on the spot (which took some time because we ordered in person) and were good/clever as a wrap. I think the sweet waffles are better than the savory. Savory options need to be less reliant on bacon/pork and have some condiments/spicy sauces (pickled onions, hot sauce, etc). But everything was freshly made. Service was good. People were nice and above all - dedicated GF which is so nice.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Waffle was a great texture; chewy and soft. I ordered a “Hass we can” avocado breakfast waffle. I wished I had ordered a different waffle because I felt like the boiled egg didn’t quite go with the avocado and tomatoes. I also had a lemon bar and it was very good. If I went back, I would go for a sweet waffle.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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I appreciate the owner catering to celiacs. But overall the price, how long the food takes to serve, and the amount of food wouldn’t cause me to frequent this place. I might come back to try one of the desserts once or twice but, overall it’s alright.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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I am very confused about the bad review below. My waffle was made fresh and the ingredients in my sandwich were also fresh. The consistency was perfect, it’s somehow the perfect balance of crunchy and soft (you can’t eat a wrap with an entirely crunchy waffle!). I highly recommend this place. I’m celiac so I appreciated the gluten free but my gluten loving husband raved about his waffle as well.

The only issue is that it is a bit difficult to see from the road. It’s in the corner and the sign says “Artisan Bakery”. So worth the effort to find it though.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Stopped into Josephine GF Bakery and enjoyed an amazing waffle---loaded with my favorite topping, smoked salmon. Everything tasted fresh and the waffle itself was a great texture, which can be tricky with gluten free baking. It is clear the owner knows what he is doing. And the rest of the shop has amazing gluten free treats. I brought home some brownies and lemon bars, and my husband (who does not eat gluten free) said the lemon bars were the best he had. This is such a warm, welcoming, and family-friendly place that offers great breakfast and lunch options, along with yummy treats. The products here would be great for local business events, parties, or even school activities.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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This is the most delicious waffle place I've ever been to. I got there early and watched the owner make the waffles fresh before the lunch rush. They're just so soft and delicious! I couldn't believe how yummy the sandwiches are. I was waiting in line watching the owner make a waffle sandwich for another customer and how much thought and care he put into preparing everything with the freshest ingredients and then watching the customer taking her first bite and exclaiming how delicious it was totally swayed me into getting a waffle sandwich for myself. I love the names for each sandwich, I think mine was called c'est cheese and it was just the yummiest. My friend joined me for brunch and she couldn't believe how amazing everything tasted either. I was not only impressed by how fresh and delicious all the ingredients and how the flavors melded together but I was totally charmed by everything else the owner had in stock, like gourmet drinks. I'm not a coffee drinker so when I saw he had oat milk chai I totally grabbed it up and enjoyed it with my waffle sandwich. My friend and I sat outside for awhile and the owner brought out two just-made sweet waffles for us to try because we were such fans of his place. I'm so glad to be able to have a GF safe and tasty place I can go and bring my other GF friends for brunch and whenever we want.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Based on the reviews here and google I thought this place was going to be amazing but it’s terrible!! They pre-make the waffles and they’re undercooked somehow. Like how hard is it to make fresh waffles with batter— takes 2 minutes. The latte is made in a machine so it’s 50/50 milk coffee.. not a latte. And the toppings are all mediocre. Suspicious that some of these reviews are fake. Wouldn’t recommend at all. Not to mention how expensive it is…

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Poor

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Great waffle wraps with super fresh and delicious ingredients. Plus great coffee! I will definitely be back.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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I got the Okey Smokey and She’s Apples which were both incredible! The owner was very knowledgeable, accommodating, able to make both dairy free, and asked about any other allergies or sensitivities! I will definitely be returning!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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This beautiful new place is dedicated gluten free so anyone should feel safe eating here. The owner, Jean Charles, is very welcoming and friendly and glad to make suggestions. I decided to go with a simple lunch of ham and cheese on a waffle, called the "Mister Crunch". What a fun and unique way to have a sandwich. The taste was perfect! JC did a great job wrapping up my lunch to go. I also couldn't resist the blondie topped with marshmallow, chocolate, and peanut butter. Totally decadent, as was the whoopie pie!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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The savory waffles and desert were great! Good place to grab lunch.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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