WHOS Gluten Free

Delicious baked goods, warmed in a dedicated oven. These folks understand gluten-free foods.

Very friendly service, with knowledge of ingredients Lemon Bars, Magic Bars (indeed), Hamantaschen! Generous portions.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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 Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery

Some of the best gf breakfast sandwiches out there. After you explain your situation (I am celiac) they will use a separate knife, toaster and more (cooking the hash brown on the grill instead of in the fryer). They also have good pastries and cookies - try the gf black and white cookie!

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

— Very

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

So I was never at the other location. According to Facebook only this location sells the WHO’s GF products. The baked goods were marginal at best. I’m told they come from a different bakery. Clearly there’s high risk of cross contamination in the small prep area. I brought some bagels home, so we’ll see if they’re any good.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Average

As someone who is gluten sensitive, the Ridgewood location has been fine by me.

They have so many pastries that I didn’t know could be made gluten free. I go pretty often, and I’ve been okay so far.

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

— Very

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

The Paramus location is amazing! They offer so many gluten free baked goodies including donuts and eclairs! Staff is extremely knowledgae and take cross contamination very seriously. You do need to specify if you have celiac/allergy when ordering bagels to make sure they use the dedicated kitchen space and appliances for prepping. I’m a very sensitive celiac and have never gotten sick here. Elliot is wonderful!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegetarian options

I agree with previous reviews that there some problem going on. My first visit here went great, I didn’t get sick. My last one was not great. I did get sick, I do agree that it’s likely a cross contamination issue. Nonetheless it sucks that they are advertised as safe but indeed are not. Go ahead and try the Paramus location, maybe you’ll make it through without adverse effects.

Seconding last review. I'm Celiac and I read the last review so I asked about them using the same knife for gluten free bagels and the guy brought out the knives they use to show me so I was feeling confident. About 10 minutes after eating I was really nauseous and my arthritis symptoms started acting up. Today is my last day on my trip here and now my whole schedule is messed up because I'm in so much pain. Currently about to throw up in a public restroom and I hope I do to get it out of my system. I've eaten out at a couple places in this part of Jersey- T.S. Ma and Koro Koro Rice Ball- with no issues. Clearly cross contamination is an issue here. Extremely f*cking annoying a place like this isn't taking this disease seriously - it should be illegal to advertise as Celiac safe and compromise people's health like this.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Watched them share cream cheese between gluten and gluten free bagels. This location is significantly less safe than the Paramus one. I would stay away from anything not wrapped and sealed from the bakery location in Jersey City. I’m sad to be extremely sick from a place that’s supposed to be geared toward people with celiac. Who’s gluten free? Not them!!!!

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

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Average

Traditional NJ bagel shop/deli with fantastic gluten free options! While this isn’t a dedicated GF establishment, they do have separate cases for their GF baked goods & have strict protocols for those with celiac (separate toaster labeled “celiac,” dedicated knives, butter, glove changing, etc.). They also have a HUGE freezer filled with their GF bagels (individually packaged) if you’re looking to stock up! Highly recommend giving this place a try - the owners are so sweet and genuinely care about their customers with celiac!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• 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?

— Most/All

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

New location of the original Paramus location. I like the Ridgewood spot because there’s outdoor seating. There’s east street parking, especially in the morning before lots of other shops are open.

You do need to tell them if you have celiac or if gluten free is a preference. My husband got glutened the one time we forgot to tell them. Otherwise, it’s great and you can even see the toaster labeled “celiac”. Love this place and so thankful it exists for us north jersey people!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Honestly my gluten free heart exploded!! The cookies were amazing you couldn’t even tell they were gluten free! They have bagels, sandwiches, donuts and more! Linzer tarts are UNBELIEVABLE! Honestly you need to come here! I’ll be back for sure and gaining at least 10 pounds now that I found it!!

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

— Very

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