Old Europe Pastries

We Had several of the GF pastries. Each one better than the last. The items are in the same case as gluten items but, I had no issues and I am pretty reactive.

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

Other Characteristics

• Good vegetarian options

Selection!!!!!!! And even some vegan one allowing not to fear eggs and dairy which also make me 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

A great variety of gluten free options. Highly recommended.

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

— Somewhat

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

So many delicious desserts and so gluten-free options! I’ve never had an issue with anything that I’ve tried. Their crème brûlée is my favorite. The are tarts cakes are delicious.

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 GF options. Gf options are sitting next to gluten options but most everything is wrapped in paper. We went several times during our stay and felt well the entire time. It was delicious.

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

— Somewhat

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

All the pastries are in the case together but told them I was celiac and she uses separate paper. Didn’t get sick! GREAT desserts.

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

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
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Oh my! I think we had almost everything during our stay and my husband with celiac ate here safely every time. Gf items sometimes next to gluten items, although the items were generally in paper wrappers offering some separation. So many truly delicious gf options!

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

Lots of unique GF cake options! The GF cakes are in the same case as gluten containing ones, so there is a cross contamination risk. Personally, I haven’t had an issue with any reaction.

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

Love this cute little cafe! So many GF options, got the original cheesecake and it was great! Didn’t get sick!

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 cookie and coffee cake. Both were delicious and no reaction.

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

They have amazing treats. I make sure to stop here every time I visit Asheville.

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

All of the gf desserts were clearly marked. There were more gf desserts in the case than not. Food looks absolutely delicious.

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

Tons of gf options, really tasty. Items are displayed in shared case so may not be best for super sensitive folks

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

They had several gluten free options to choose from. All were clearly marked. I very much enjoyed the pumpkin roulade. Please note, the GF options do sit right next to the non-GF options in the case.

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 asked questions concerning cross contact in the kitchen. The staff would not recommend due to the shared kitchen space. The gf options were mixed in the glass display case with the gluten containing .. I chose not to eat here, while my friends had dessert.

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

A lot of options! Almost everything was gluten free! Pies, cakes, cheesecakes, macarons, cookies, all kinds of things!

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

Stopped in while on a road trip. I tried the lemon roulade and it was very good. My son had a piece of cheesecake and my daughter had the espresso roulade. There are non GF options in the same case but I didn’t have any reaction. So many options it was hard to choice only one!

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

So many GF options I was so surprised. I could barely choose but I ended up with the lemon roulade and it was really good. I had a reaction later in the day though but I ate at the mellow mushroom before so it could've been from that. The GF deserts weren't separated and they didn't have any precautions like changing gloves or anything.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Over this week I’ve had the Lemon Roulade, the Lemon Bavarian, and the Rico Jancsi. All were delicious. The Lemon Roulade was SO tangy. I did see that the cookies seemed to be close to non-GF cookies, but the slices of cake were wrapped in the sides with more space.

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

Amazing gf tiramisu and other treats

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

Lots of options. Not overly sweet. Serving sizes are huge which sucked because I wanted to try so much. But lovely problem to have. Got the lemon roulade cake and a lemon cake with berries on top (can't remember what it was called). Preferred the roulade but both were tasty.

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

— Somewhat

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

Tons of amazing GF pastries and desserts. Macaroons, cheesecake, tiramisu, many others. They do have a shared kitchen but said the GF items are made separately (just like in my kitchen at home).

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

Bomber GF pastries. Come here, buy lots and share with your friends and family!

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

Everything is in the same case and even if it’s not touching anything non gluten free, they told me it could have touched something in the back. The workers said it’s not safe for people with celiac.

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?

— Not Much/None

Everything tasted amazing, the GF stuff was clearly marked. I’m extremely sensitive to gluten and 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Most everything is GF and well marked!!

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

My daughter has celiac and she was able to try many desserts available and did not get sick. Such a great experience for her.

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

They had a good variety of gluten free desserts! However it’s probably not celiac safe - gluten free cookies were touching regular cookies. The tiramisu and similar desserts seemed to be safer since they were relatively isolated from others.

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

— Not 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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options

More gluten free options than not! Clearly labeled and separated. Great experience. I had the cheesecake and tiramisu and they were both delicious! They are open late, we went at 9 PM and they had a full selection.

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

Everything is labeled! I liked that they options to pick from

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

They had more gluten free options than non-gluten free! Everything is clearly marked and separated by wax paper. We had the vanilla cheesecake, macaroons, carrot cake, and chocolate chip cookies. They were all so good we almost thought they were not gluten free. You must make this a stop if you are in Asheville!

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

My friends got me an assortment of cakes for my bday and they were really good! No reaction and I am very sensitive. They said the GF things were separated by a glass divider and were clearly marked.

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

Had the macaroons and the vegan chocolate cupcake. Had no reaction to either item. Both were delicious and were marked. Pastries were in same glass cabinet as glutened pastries but were clearly marked and did not touch. I had a great experience

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

At most recent visit, they reported that they plan to have more separation for GF preparation and display in their new facility. Fingers crossed because the taste was incredible. While I didn’t get sick, they could definitely step up their cross-contamination-mitigation game

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

— Somewhat

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

Adorable little storefront downtown Asheville. There were many options of cakes, pies, cookies and pastries labeled gluten-free. Each was -partially wrapped in it's own parchment paper, but they were in a shared display case with glutinous items. The GF items were clearly marked, but were not in their own section (a regular slice of key lime pie might be next to a GF slice of coconut cake). They described that they do clean between cooking GF and regular baked goods, but they are in a shared kitchen.

Honestly, it'd been so long since I had delicious, gorgeous, varied baked goods in front of me, I decided to roll the dice. Typically I pass if there's this chance of cross-contamination. But the flesh is weak when vanilla cheesecake and carrot cake are on offer.

The server kindly put on clean gloves to serve my food. It was DIVINE. I cannot tell you. The best desserts I have had since my celiac diagnosis. I haven't gotten sick at all, so...

Will I be going back for a second slice of that cheesecake before I leave Asheville? Yes.

Will I be bringing some back to my family with celiac? Yes. Yes, I will.

I'll also be writing to the owner with a recommendation to sequester their GLORIOUS (I'm so serious- those desserts were made of sin and sugar) GF desserts away from their glutinous sisters. It would have made me feel that much safer.

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
• 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
• Offers online ordering

They had so many GF desserts! Very fancy types. All looked so yummy. I had tiramisu which was really good. Very pleasant girl waited on me. They open at 7 am and have coffee and lattes.

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

Desserts were amazing. I didn’t get sick and I’m pretty sensitive.

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

— Not 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

Delicious desserts!! You must go here for dessert!! They have so many gf choices!!! Loved it!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• 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 dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

Very delicious deserts!! About half the deserts are gluten free and delicious. There are CC issues due to GF and non GF deserts next to each other is the display case but I’ve never gotten sick. The macaroons are probably the safest option. Not for celiac but great for others.

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

— Not 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

It was absolutely delicious, I had to her peanut butter magic cake and it was so amazing. Sadly, it definitely is not suited for celiacs. The employee explained that every bakery item had touched gluten some point in the process. Thankfully I didn’t get sick, but if I was more severely allergic I definitely would.

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Offers online ordering

We had a (all gf) chocolate cupcake, slice of opera cake, and slice of traditional cheesecake. It was all delicious. I was a little concerned with CC because there are some gf items in the display case next to non-gf items that were absolutely contaminated - we specifically chose items that were only near other gf items and had no issues.

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

— Not 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout

This place has delicious! Lots of gluten free cakes and cookies. If you’re celiac, be sure to choose something that isn’t displayed right next to an item containing gluten. The cakes are an especially good option, for that reason.

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 takeout

Pumpkin cheesecake! Tiramisu! 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

Holy smokes! Delicious!!! Fabulous service.. most of the case is gluten free.

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

So many GF options here! I’d say more than 50% of the case was gluten free. As others have mentioned the GF and non-GF items were in a shared case which didn’t bother me but wouldn’t be appropriate for strict celiacs. They had lots of fun things to chose from that I haven’t been able to eat in years so we ordered a little of everything. Would definitely suggest if you’re in town.

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 takeout

Amazing GF selection, nearly half of the desserts were gf! Lots of cakes, macaroons, cheesecakes, cookies etc. However, the gf foods were stored right next to the gluten items in the same bakery case. My celiac daughter had a reaction after.

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

— Not 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

So many gluten free options that are marked super clearly! Carrot cake was good and mixed fruit w vanilla pudding was super sweet but tasty! Update: Went back a second time and got a berry crumble & peanut butter chocolate mousse, also very good but sweet!

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

The food we had was great, however my husband got sick after having a gluten free cake slice. Some of the GF items were sharing a plate with non GF items in the case. It was so tasty, but did make him sick.

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?

— Excellent

We were shocked by the amount of gf choices. I got the chocolate cake and my husband got the chocolate mousse. Both were really good. The milk chocolate was very rich.

I’m a local and I love this place! Not even exaggerating, this place has at least 6 or more gf options and they’re so good! Gf tiramisu, need I say more?