The Village Bakery and Cafe

I just called to ask about their gluten free bread loaf. The equipment is NOT thoroughly cleaned between making gluten bread and gluten free bread and all bread is cooked in the same oven on CONVECT. The woman who answered said that the head chefs had to look through books and binders to figure out if the yeast was a live yeast or dry yeast. I wasn’t confident they knew what they were talking about and, in addition, she was clearly annoyed that I had questions (I asked 3) and was very rude.

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

— Not at all

I am celiac and have ordered soups, sandwiches, and baked goods many times with no reaction. The staff are all very kind and share info about how things are made. Despite this bakery not having a dedicated GF kitchen and my sensitivity, they seem to do a great job keeping food safe. And, the food is excellent!

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

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

The hosts are friendly, the food is great. The GF bread is fantastic. Sadly the Fried Chicken is not GF, but they do have some truly awesome GF desserts and sandwiches.

I went to this store today because the web site says "Celiac Friendly." This store is no-where NEAR celiac safe/friendly and do not waste your time. The owner was rude, the staff did not know what celiac meant, let alone, gluten free. This place is for the casual gluten free diet withOUT any auto immune reactions what so ever. Their website is way too misleading! So are their products and store! I was blown away how rude their staff and owner were.

Celiac friendly?

No

Knowledgeable, lots of options, safe for celiacs

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The drinks are magnificent but it is not celiac friendly. The GF desserts are in the same case as the regular desserts and they are displayed very close to each other. If you are on a GF diet and do not have the Disease, you're good to go!

Celiac friendly?

No

Excellent food and very knowledgable cashiers (order at the counter type of place). GF isn't marked on the menu but she was able to tell me off the top of her head right away what I could or could not eat. Easily able to accommodate my other restrictions. Food was delicious! They also have a few GF baked goods, though it would be great if they had dairy free gluten free options for baked goods as well. Very good coconut milk latte as well!

This is a great option for GF meals and baked goods. Atwater breakfast special is one of the favorites. Polenta cake topped with eggs, spinach, tomato...... yum. They also offer freshly baked GF bread.

This place is great for Celiacs. I haven't gotten sick there. I've had breakfast with Gfree bacon,eggs,potatoes. They have Gfree fried chicken on Fridays! Also, Gfree cookies and flour less chocolate cake.

Celiac friendly?

Yes