Kalaheo Cafe & Coffee Company

Wonderful place. House made gf bread was light almost sweet and toasted beautifully! Had the veggie sandwich to die for. Asked about cross contamination and they assured they make a strong effort to avoid. Still a shared kitchen with wheat.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

We did a quick stop for local coffee on our way to catch a catamaran, was pleasantly surprised to see a GF muffin! It was large, not heavily overpriced (everything is here on Kauai) delicious chocolate muffin! If we ever come back, we’ll try it again!

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?

— Excellent

One of the best on the island. Quality food and knowledgeable staff. Great vibe also

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

Delicious with great GF options! The gluten free bread was delicious and nothing like what we have ever tried before. They asked if we were Celiac and cleaned the area to prepare the food to avoid cross contamination. They also have GF bakery goods—muffins and cake! Definitely would come back again. Be sure to arrive before 9am, because the place is PACKED by then!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Excellent Farmer’s omelette, hash browns & GF bread. Large portions. Employees knowledgeable about GF. Highly recommend.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 food was really good, I asked what they had gluten free and she didn’t tell me much just asked if I looked at the menu. I did look and all I saw was gluten free bread. The bread was really delicious and different than any other bread I’ve had. The rest of the food I got was really good as well. I wish they had gluten free pancakes but they don’t…

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

Amazing! I ended up coming here three times while on vacation. Best of bread I have ever had.

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

Don’t miss this place!! I ordered the gluten free French toast, based on an earlier review, and it did not disappoint! Thick, cinnamon, delish!! The bacon was fantastic too! I’ll be back!

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

This place was a great find while on vacation with our Celiac daughters. They had options for GF muffins for take out, but we were most excited about their GF French toast. It did not disappoint! They make their own GF bread that’s light and fluffy. We loved it so much we came back the next evening for dinner. Their sandwiches can be made with their GF bread. We will definitely frequent this place the next time we’re on the island. Also…customer service was top notch!

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

Fantastic muffins in the morning - get there early because they go quickly! Awesome sandwiches made on home made gluten free bread. They also have gluten free carrot cake! Great 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

GF French toast, breads, muffins, and cake. GF sandwiches for lunch. Excellent food and fun atmosphere. Gets busy in the mornings and has limited hours. I did not see a GF menu, but employees were knowledgeable about allergies.

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?

— Excellent

The woman who took our order did not make me feel safe at all, loudly announcing it’s not a gluten free kitchen and I should eat somewhere else if I was worried. (There was nowhere else close and open.)

We decided to risk it and I did NOT get sick. Yay! The food was pretty good. The GF bread is super light and turns to mush easily. The GF carrot cake has the texture of sand. But what was between the bread (pork sandwich and chicken pesto) was excellent.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

This place was AMAZING. I got a GF muffin, latte, and breakfast sandwich. I told the lady taking my order I had celiac, and she told me they could make it in a separate area in a separate pan (vs shared toaster). I was shocked when I tasted the bread, I thought there was no way it was gluten free. It was so soft, so delicious; best bread i’ve ever had. I genuinely was concerned it wasn’t GF bc it tasted SO GOOD. Nevertheless, no reaction & happy stomach. 10/10 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering

Came back several times - the bread is amazing. Muffins, amazing. Gluten free carrot cake, TO DIE FOR.

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

Excellent food. Gluten free bread, cake muffins! We’ve eaten here every time we visit Kauai and it is always good. Crowded at 10 am. Get there early!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The gluten free bread for breakfast sandwiches was delicious, but they use the same toaster as other bread. When I asked if mine could be prepared either untoasted or griddled in a pan, the said yes. When the server brought my food and I saw it had been toasted, I asked how it was prepared and she said the kitchen took “every precaution to avoid cross-contamination, but there’s a lot of flour in our kitchen.” Would not recommend for other Celiacs, especially those with significant sensitivities.

Celiac friendly?

No

Wow the homemade GF bread was everything promised in the reviews.... divine! Had the hot pastrami sandwich and will definitely return before we leave Kauai. The GF carrot cake was amazing as well, my non GF family loved their burgers, an all around win for the family!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Best gluten free bread I’ve ever had in my life. Couldn’t leave without writing a review. The bread didn’t crumble at all. Clean plate club here!! I’m highly allergic and didn’t get sick at all. Coming back for lunch.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great place for a nice relaxing lunch. Great sandwiches with local and fresh ingredients and reasonable sized portions. They had gluten free bread available by request. We loved it so much we ate here twice and I didn't get sick either time! We were even able to eat on their meal on their lovely porch.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very good - homemade GF bread to substitute, had an omelet that was amazing!! Would mention this place was on the pricier side, one slice of carrot cake to go was $8.75 but it was delicious nonetheless.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We had the club on GF bread and a delightful piece of gf carrot cake! The bread was toasted. It wasn’t overly dense and didn’t fall apart, and was delicious! The carrot cake was everything you’d remember carrot cake to be!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Quick service type place where you order at the counter and they bring it to your table. Also a to go window to order at. The staff was knowledgeable about their GF/DF options. The GF bread was sooo good looked and tasted to be homemade. Food was quick to come out.

Very happy to not only find a delicious restaurant but also one that had some great GF options. Third day eating here! First day had blueberry muffin. Second day chocolate chip muffin. Third day lavender muffin. All absolutely delicious. They also have GF toast. We have a very sensitive traveler and no illness observed. They have some incredible non-GF pastries also. Fun place to visit an absolute must if staying in Lihue or Poipu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Some of the best gluten free bread I’ve ever had. Great coffee and food - a must stop for breakfast.

Wonderful GF bread for sandwiches.. third time I’ve eaten here.. just wish they would figure out how to make their onion rings GF.. husband always has them and they look delicious... I also had the carrot cake this time and it was excellent.. Highly recommend this restaurant.. staff knowledgeable..

Celiac friendly?

Yes

not much of options. staff i had not very aware. even asking and making requests. son got sick. only ordered a grill cheese.

Celiac friendly?

No

Great food! I had the cafe club with gluten free bread and a piece if gluten free carrot cake. the cake was a little expensive. It was about the same price as my sandwich but, it was really good. I am the only one in the group that has celiac but everyone tried a bite and liked It! The sandwich was also excellent. no reaction yet but, we just left. Everyone thought the food was great.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

eat here all the time my with two celiac friends, I have minimal allergies and non of us have had a problem, plus they usually have take away muffins!

I had a fantastic meal here. They made a grilled cheese with bacon and avocado in a fresh pan to avoid cross contamination. The gf carrot cake was also delicious. Highly recommend eating here on the way to Waimea Canyon.

Took a chance on grilled cheese and kalua pork sandwich. Tested GF on Nima and tasted amazing.

Great gluten free options and educated staff gluten free bread was fresh and the gluten-free carrot cake melted in my mouth! Nita sit down restaurant. Order at the counter and they bring your food to you.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great gf breakfast options, great coffee!!

Very friendly and have great gluten free food. Their GF carrot cake was amazing.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Incredibly accommodating for gluten, egg, and sesame allergies. Awesome food and good coffee! Highly recommended!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing GF French toast!

Had lunch here specifically because they had GF options and said they served breakfast all day...they do, but it's a limited breakfast menu. Food was tasty and pretty reasonably priced for Hawaii. Wish they had a separate fryer for the fries (they are not safe for gluten free needs due to shared fryer), but overall, would go again. They did have GF dessert options (carrot cake and a muffin I saw). If they made the fryer GF I would have given them 5 stars

awsome friendly staff,fairly priced, awsome gluten-free bread and options,great coffee as well

Looks really good. Nice staff. Normal looking food - gf desserts and bread looked really good. No dedicated gf menu so you have to ask about other ingredients but staff are super nice. When I asked about the bread and desserts, a staff member said they wash their utensils in between batches, but make gf and non gf baked goods on the same counter, so it's possible to be contaminated. I decided not to risk it, but cute place.

Celiac friendly?

No

Excellent food and service. The GF bread was amazing! As well as the cashew cheese on the quinoa bowl!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This was a favorite during our vacation. Everyone in our family was happy with lunch- both GF and non GF choices. It was so nice to find a restaurant and order a GF sandwich for my daughter. The GF bread was the best we have ever tasted, and the GF carrot cake was delicious.

So nice to have a place where my Celiac 12 year old son could get French toast. Staff was super helpful about keeping it from being cross contaminated.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I love this place! Excellent selection on the dinner menu, food is marked GF, is tasty and not too expensive. They also have GF baked goods. The GF carrot cake tastes delicious and not GF at all! The GF chocolate chip cake with fresh strawberry (slices of raw strawberries) frosting is sublime, I dream about it- it's that good. I would recommend they label their breakfast/brunch menu GF. They are very busy in the morning, so be sure to mention SEVERAL TIMES if you are celiac or have a gluten allergy. One time at brunch they brought out my plate with gluten toast on it, touching the other food and were slow to bring out a new meal. However, great service over all and a caring staff.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

French toast was amazing. Bread was the best I've had since being celiac, definitely not your typical UDI's or Franz bread. Syrup was gf too. I'm finding on the island much of the staff at the till are younger and don't know much about gf but they're happy to quickly ask another knowledgable staff member the gf questions. They had beautiful gf muffins there, but I noticed they were sitting right next to the other pastries, so if you're paranoid about crumbs and cc don't get too excited.

They may not have a dedicated GF menu, but this place is excellent! Their breakfast is great (eggs, bacon, fruit) and they also make gluten free muffins though they run out quickly. Their coconut cream coffee is SO good that I bought a bag to take home!

I called and asked questions and was told that they DO NOT HAVE A DEDICATED GLUTEN FREE section in their kitchen. Flour is everywhere.This is a bakery. It is not Celiac friendly.

Celiac friendly?

No

Excellent sandwiches! Amazing fries!

Love this place! They even have good gf toast.

GF carrot cake. Need I say more? I also had a gf BLTS (they put sprouts on their BLTs) and it was delicious! The gf muffin was not tasty, alas. They told me they could not make any guarantees about cross-contamination in the kitchen.

Celiac friendly?

No