The Works Bakery Cafe

4 recent ratings
$ • Cafe
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Muffins, Salad, Sandwiches, Smoothies, Soup
Safety Rating
3 ratings

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15 Temple St
Portland, ME 04101
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In 2 Public Collections

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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Great place for breakfast sandwiches, sandwiches, healthy eats and drinks. Gluten free breads and good allergy safety!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 4 weeks ago read full review

Celiac

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Updated 8 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I’m a big fan of The Works. I live in town and eat here fairly regularly. GF bread is good, and they make an effort to ensure if you get a panini that it’s pressed in the paper to protect it. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Great place for breakfast and lunch!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 11 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

  • Reported to have dedicated kitchen space
  • Bread/Buns
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Muffins
  • Salad
  • Sandwiches
  • Smoothies
  • Soup

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Cafe
  • Lunch
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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Celiac

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Review


Always a good experience. They have a separate prep area for gf and staff is knowledgeable.

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

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Gluten free muffins packaged and displayed separately from the other muffins. Also many juices, house-made smoothies and gluten free bread. Locally sourced ingredients too. The GF blueberry muffin was delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Easy quick didn’t get sick, but the GF bread was meh as were the eggs. Setting is pretty drab too.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Food is delicious! They have gluten free bread available to make any of their sandwiches/meals, and muffins as well. They specify that the muffins are gluten sensitive as they cannot guarantee that there is no cross contamination while baking, though the batter is completely gluten free. Not good for celiacs, but should be fine for others. Best muffins I've had in the 5-6 years I've been gluten free! Would highly recommend stopping in if you re near. They also have a large selection of delicious smoothies.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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The best gluten free breakfast sandwich I've ever had! Staff is super friendly and accommodating. They have gluten free bread and muffin options along with salads, soups and smoothies!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Happy they had delicious multigrain GF bread with all dishes. Wonderful smoked salmon with smear! Also had GF bowls.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


gluten free bread is good, they have an entire quinoa bowl section that is gluten free

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Average

Celiac

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Review


I ordered the egg sandwich with bacon and spinach on gf bread. The server selected ‘allergy’ on the computer before placing my order, which I appreciated. However, my egg sandwich was not very good. It was soggy and the packaging was wet when I got it. Afterwards, my stomach didn’t feel great.

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?

— Some

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

— Below Average

Gluten Sensitive

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Review


Gluten free bread, grain bowls, vegan options, very good!

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?

— Good

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Ordered a bbq chicken panini. Was put on very good whole grain GF bread for $1 add. Order was marked as allergy and I heard the order taker repeat directly to cook. Food was excellent. My wife had GF sesame chicken bowl on quinoa, also very good.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

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