Review of The Maui Cookie Lady

I came to the town of Makawao with my family for the famous doughnuts on a stick (sold at Komoda Bakery, and my family LOVED them) but the doughnuts of course have gluten. I was excited to hear that there was gluten free cookies in town though. When I arrived at the store, I quickly learned that unlike what they claim online, the cookies are made by other brands and just carried at this store. They had three brands, only one of which was gluten free certified. I asked the woman who was working (I believe she is the co-owner) if she knew was measures were taken to prevent cross-contamination with gluten at the facility where they were made. She responded “Oh like peanuts?” I told her no, and explained how I could get sick if there was flour in the kitchen when the cookies were made, because I have celiac. Then the most horrifying part is that she told me her daughter used to have celiac, then went on the Daniel Fasts Diet for 21 months and WAS CURED?! Number 1, there is NO CURE for celiac, number 2, the daniel fasts diet is not 21 months but 21 days and is based off a bible story, and number 3, many dietitians have said that the daniel fasts diet is NOT good for you (no matter the circumstances). The misinformation at the store was terrifying, and I did purchase the pre-packaged, certified gluten-free cookie. It was extremely overpriced ($8 for one), and it tasted like one of those bad protein cookies but there was no health benefits to them. Please do not visit this store!

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Poor