The Baked Bear

7 recent ratings
$ • Ice Cream Shop
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Cookies, Dessert, Ice Cream
Safety Rating
7 ratings

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4118 Lake Tahoe Blvd #5
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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Staff swapped gloves and ice cream scooper when serving me. Had the gluten-free cookies and 'old fashioned vanilla' ice cream and sprinkles. They did offer me a vegan vanilla ice cream but this was made with oat milk which I can't have unfortunately.

Fast and friendly service, was absolutely stuffed afterwards!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
Updated 3 weeks ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Fresh baked GF chocolate chip cookies and chocolate brownie cookies. Had a chocolate brownie cookie, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream! The staff is super nice too!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Wonderful. Two gluten free cookies with gluten free ice cream. They have an up to date allergy paper showing what is safe. He changed his gloves and assemble cookie sandwich in the back using ice cream that has not my been touched and gluten free cookies. He did not need to be prompted delicious !!!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 9 months ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Cookies
  • Dessert
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Ice Cream

Categories

  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Delivery
  • Kid Friendly
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Gluten-free cookies with old fashioned vanilla ice cream and sprinkles
Gluten-free cookies with old fashioned vanilla ice cream and sprinkles
Gluten-Free at The Baked Bear
Mine, is gf. It’s chocolate chip with vanilla ice cream and rainbow sprinkles. Had no glutening issues! Happy camper!
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Celiac

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They no longer carry a gluten-free ice cream. Sad.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Had the BEST ice cream sandwich here! So fun to get to have one again for the first time since my diagnosis. They were super duper careful once I said I had celiac - the gf cookies (2 types) are on a tray up above all the other cookie trays, so no crumb concerns; changed to fresh gloves, got a fresh container of ice cream out of the back with a fresh scoop and knew which flavors were safe; and had its own tray to keep everything safe from crumbs in the area. Also, the gf cookie dough is made in a separate gf location and then baked as a separate batch at the store so as not to get mixed with the regular cookies that are made and baked at the ice cream shop.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good vegan options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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They had 2 flavors of gluten free cookie to build your ice cream sandwich with. They were very aware of cross contamination and when we ordered the gluten free cookies they asked if it was for an allergy and said they keep dedicated ice cream containers in the back to avoid any potential cross contamination with the items up front. The employee changed out her gloves before building the gluten free ice cream sandwich as well. Cookies and I cream were very tasty.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


First this is the best ice-cream I ever had, and I have had a lot of ice-cream from all over the world. It was deliverd to my door yesterday on Mothers Day from my son who lives in Auston Texas. The young girl who did the delivery (sorry I did not get her name), was so happy and sweet made me feel so good with her wonderful Mothers Day present Mint Chocolate Ice-cream.

I called my son and he also said that when he placed order, he also felt really great so wonderful service, best product ever and delivery with a great smile. What can you ask for more, nothing.

The ice-cream lover.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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GF cookies available (just one flavor) and multiple GF ice cream flavors. I definitely enjoyed my ice cream sandwich!

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


So amazing!!!!! Highly recommend!

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very few GF options. They had chocolate chip cookies and I think 4 ice cream flavors. I would recommend getting no toppings as they it is all cross contaminated. It was very good just not a lot of options and high risk of contamination.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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It’s great but they don’t always have gf cookies and there is a ton of cross contamination in the ice cream. Almost all flavors have wheat in them and all the others are processed on the same equipment.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great cookie! She changed her gloves before touching it too and packed it separately, price was also very reasonable!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Gluten free chocolate chip cookies were on point. The guy who was at the counter had celiacs.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Gluten free cookies were best I've ever had

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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They had delicious gluten free chocolate chip cookies and several gluten free ice cream choices. I visited 3 times on my recent vacation and never got sick.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

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Been here 3-4 times, never gotten sick with any medicine. I’m Celiac so it was amazing how they would go into the back in request for new ice cream. Please ask for ice cream from a new tub if you are celiac and have to avoid cross-contamination at all costs. I looked in the vanilla ice cream, which was one of their gluten-free options and it was covered in crumbs. The workers did a great job and they seemed well educated on the allergy. Overall there are two cookie substitutes and I haven’t gotten sick from either of them. I wouldn’t add any toppings or hot press as those could be cross contaminated. Good place to eat.

Safety


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

Quality & Quantity


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

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

— Good

Asymptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Good flavors, ok precautions. The only qualm I have is having to remind them to change gloves.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Overall Rating

Review


Went here this week. Got a gluten free cookie sandwich with gluten free ice cream and sprinkles. Staff member rolled the sandwich in a common use bowl of sprinkles. I assumed it was for gluten free designated items. Had a bad reaction and have been sick for over 3 days now.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Average

Celiac

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Review


Delicious!! I’m also dairy free and I had the vegan/gf ice cream sandwich. Can be a little overwhelming to ask about contamination when super busy, but I went earlier in the day when it was less packed and they were super knowledgeable and made me feel very safe.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Gluten Intolerant

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Love the baked bear! Very nice place. I’m gluten intolerant and dairy intolerant. They have 2 gluten free/dairy free/vegan cookie options: Chocolate Chip and Double Chocolate. They also have 1 gluten free: dairy free/vegan ice cream option that is vanilla chocolate chip. Love to get an ice cream sandwich, pretty sure they will wipe the heat press down if you ask but the cross contamination there hasn’t bothered me. Also, the vegan ice cream is in the back in its own tub so it’s not getting mixed in with the other dairy/gluten ice creams. But definitely if you are really sensitive to cross contamination either ask them about ways they could help prevent it for you or maybe just pick somewhere else if thats a big issue for you.

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


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

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

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good vegan options

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