Treat Cupcake Bar

3 recent ratings
$ • Bakery
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Cupcakes, Dessert
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2 ratings

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1450 Highland Ave
Needham, MA 02492

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Celiac

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My favorite GF cupcakes - great variety of flavors and all very good. As for the concern about a shared convection oven - I don’t think it can blow batter around (it’s not raw flour in the oven)- I have celiac and haven’t had any issues

Safety


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

— Very

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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So many GF options! They will give you the cupcakes frozen though so ask them to heat them up. Only complaint is the frosting is so big when they heat it up the middle is still a bit hard

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
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Cupcakes didn’t taste good. The flavors were lacking. I got the sampler and had trouble figuring out what flavor each cupcake was.

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?

— Poor

Updated 2 years 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

  • Cupcakes
  • Dessert

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Bakery
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Celiac

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They use the same convection oven for GF and gluten containing treats. NOT CRLIAC SAFE- gluten literally gets blown and cooked onto the gluten free items.

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?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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WOW!!!! amazing, HUGE gluten free cupcakes. they are so good. they also have great options if you have other allergies

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Wheat Allergy

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OMG! I have dairy and soy intolerances on top of my severe wheat allergy. So often when I get GF dessert I do so accepting that I won't feel awesome because of the other ingredients. But Treat Cupcake Bar is next level! Allergen friendly cupcakes that taste good!! Arguably the best cupcake I've had since going gluten free. And no allergic reaction.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for takeout
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 3 years ago read full review

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Celiac

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Yummy gluten free cupcakes!!!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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They have multiple allergy-friendly options including GF and GF/DF. I agree that they’re very expensive, but most dessert places are these days. I don’t like the DF frosting very much.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very careful with allergens. Separate area for gluten free prep. All gf treats are labeled.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Celiac

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Overpriced and they don't taste good. Didn't get sick, but have no desire to go back. I went once years back and then ended up coming back forgetting why I didn't ever make it a point to come here. Then, I quickly remembered. The taste of the Gf cupcakes is just simply not good.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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These cupcakes look great, taste ok and are ridiculously overpriced. $5.00+ for a cupcake? Went to get a half dozen for a party that included a few gf folks. Over $30 for a half dozen ouch. None of the guest were particularly impressed. next time will make my own with Pillsbury.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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great stuff for an allergen-free bakery. a bit pricey. and too sweet for my liking.

chocolate batter is what i would go for. one can still kinda "taste it", but it's the closest to the real thing.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Have picked up cupcakes here several times and they are awesome!!! My husband who can eat gluten also loved their gluten free cupcakes. I am extremely sensitive and have never had a problem. 🎂

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Had the chocolate mint and haystack. Very good. Not dry! Wish I could try them all 😀

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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We hit this place up regularly after school for a cupcake at the playground behind the building.They keep the GF cupcakes in a different case from the glutened ones. Amazing cupcakes paired with a fun playground. Perfect for an afternoon together.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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My family discovered Treat a few months ago, and we often visit for a heavenly GF cupcake treat. I love the GF diary-free, egg-free Mocha. They have a broad variety for the dietary restricted. They seem to frequently add new flavors, too. Even the toppings for the "cupcake bar" have GF options. Treat is a good "kid date" because there is a make-your-own craft place around the corner. The treat atmosphere is fun and kid-friendly, equipped with coloring pages and clever decorations.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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They have been working on getting their GF cupcakes right since they opened. The premade ones have always been good - but now they border on great. It is such a part of what they do that they chose a GF cupcake for one of the three when they were on Cupcake Wars!

The staff is always friendly.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Updated 11 years ago read full review

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I was pretty disappointed. Cupcake bar only offers a vegan chocolate gluten-free cupcake with dairy-free buttercreme. Neither taste very good. Served with a wooden fork, which makes the cupcake seem even drier. The pre-made gluten-free cupcakes are dried out from sitting in display case. On a positive note, the (miserable) employee demonstrated excellent cross-contamination training. Cute concept, but it just doesn't taste good enough for a second trip.

Updated 12 years ago read full review

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delicious gf cupcakes!

Updated 12 years ago read full review

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