Cafe Avalaun

1st time visitor... came all the way from the west side just for the Mardi gras special menu. Catfish po'boy and 'beignets' (glorified funnel cake balls) were amazing!! Ordered shrimp/duck/andouille gumbo... no shrimp in my bowl and def lacking in creole flavor/spice, but still quite good... just not $12 a bowl good. The 'paczki' were so disappointing tho... Overly fried, crispy grease biscuits. Would've been better off filling those little 'beignets' puffs with custard and jam... now that I'd go back for! Paczki, not so much.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— All food and drinks are gluten-free

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

— Good

I love it here. As someone with several food allergies, I appreciate that everything is marked, and the staff is happy to answer any questions you may have.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— All food and drinks are gluten-free

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

— Excellent

This place is a gem! It’s a 100% dedicated gluten free facility and the food is amazing. The lemon bar crepe is a favorite. Best French fries I’ve ever had. Also love their specialty pop up items.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— All food is gluten free, some drinks may not be gluten-free

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

— Excellent

I don’t think there’s anything more that needs to be said about Cafe Avalaun. The place is the legendary. I’ve been to several dedicated GF restaurants, and i fully believe Cafe Avalaun is among the best. So i figured I would review to update, since there hasn’t been a review in a while.

Throughout Covid they have remained open, with curbside pickup. They have also had several specials as well (Calzones and Crepechangas were stellar). Recently they came out with a Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich menu item. Honestly, if you live within 3 hours of Cafe Avalaun, have celiac/NCGS, and haven’t made the trip, it would be worth it! (Just for the chicken sandwiches if not anything else)

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— All food and drinks are gluten-free

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

— Excellent

The Indian coconut-turmeric vegetable curry was delicious. It was wonderful going out to eat and relaxing knowing I was at a dedicated gluten -free restaurant. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The breakfast biscuit was delightfully fluffy. One of the best breakfast sandwiches I’ve ever had. I also ordered the toast of the day, goat cheese and blueberry compote! My inner foodie is satisfied. Highly recommend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food, serving dinner now on select days. The Big Mac special was awesome, the chicken paprikash and rib specials were excellent

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food now they have funnel cake.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Completely gluten free menu. Delicious. Four took awhile to Get to the table.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing as usual. Been here many times.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Cafe Avalaun is the most amazing gluten free restersunt I’ve ever been to. Their staff is full of very kind people, and they make sure they do their best to make your food and get it to you quickly. Their food is absolutely delicious and I have never once had any reaction eating anything there. I have severe celiac disease and I give this restaurant an A+!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I. Love. This. Place. I have brought all my friends here and all my family. It's a 40 minute drive for me but I do it happily. Amazing food with options and no worry. I would highly recommend the Philly cheese crepe and lavender lemonade.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Food was excellent! Everything was gluten free and service was great

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Delicious! We visit here every time we are in town and are never disappointed! Great crepes and eggs and love the bakery case treats!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food! Really delicious. Easily accommodated dairy free as well. The crepes were superb. The entire facility is gluten free, which is fabulous. The charm was great. We’re from out of town but the next time we’re in Cleveland this makes this list of places to visit.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Ahhhh-mazing gluten free breakfast food on the east of Cleveland. The Fast Sammy is the thing to get, but they also offer crepes, omelettes, and other tasty treats. But really, get the Fast Sammy.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Dedicated gluten free kitchen, amazing coffee - what’s not to love? 😍 that said, the prices are a little steep, but I think you get what you pay for.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Our Thanksgiving hosts specially catered a Meal for me (Celiac) from here and I am so grateful. The food was delicious and most importantly I didn’t get sick. The Chili sweet Potatoes were especially amazing. I had turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes and vegan green beans. I love this place. Thanks so much for offering Thanksgiving catering. A++++

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This is my all time favorite place to eat. I have Celiac Disease and I have never gotten sick after eating there. The Cafe has food that I can’t get anyplace else. It’s delicious 💕.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Baked good are delicious. Especially the banana nut bread. Chicken and waffles was good as well. Slow service and not the most attentive. Food came out at separate times and all my mom got was a loaded mashed potato bowl and she got it way after I got my chicken and waffles. They were out of most vegetables for the Potato bowl

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This is a designated gluten free not free café. They make everything from scratch and tried to purchase local farm fresh eggs and meat. They have amazing gluten-free crapes and they are Paleo friendly they also have gluten-free dairy free crapes. This is a good restaurant for vegetarians also and vegans.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing food! We were so impressed be the allergy friendly options and tasty food we bought dinner to go as well. I have allergies to gluten, dairy and eggs the chef was very accommodating. My favorite dish was the Italian sandwich on the vegan bread. The vegan bread was delicious!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My husband stole part of my waffle... and he has no food allergies. I ordered the chicken and waffles which was quite tasty. His Cleveland crêpe was delicious. There were so many delicious looking dishes being ordered and brought out.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The food here is great! Everything is gluten free. The folks are extremely nice and we were pleased to be able to eat outside with our dog.

Super friendly staff and dog friendly too! We sat outside and had amazing celiac safe food on our road trip. The croque madame crepe was BOMB so tasty and the coffee was very good. Nice to have a chai and it’s delicious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

LOVE THIS PLACE! It is a dedicated gluten free restaurant that serves great breakfast and lunch items. The crepes (they have both savory and sweet) are amazing! I also recommend the Cuban sandwich - they put a little bit of spicy sauerkraut on it which makes it SO GOOD. The Fast Sammy breakfast sandwich is made with a homemade gf biscuit that is so good you’d never know it is gluten free. It is also a peanut-free restaurant (I also have a peanut allergy) and items that have nuts and dairy in them are clearly marked. This place is great for vegan and vegetarian options as well.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food, friendly staff! A lovely lunch during a long trip back to NY. Dedicated GF facility

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Unbelievable. They won’t let anyone in with a dish that may have gluten. The food is amazing and I recommend this place to anyone with wheat, soy, and peanut allergies, as there is none in the store whatsoever, and they have very good vegan and vegetarian options too!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very pricey but absolutely fantastic food! Certified GF, as well as other allergens. Huge display case of allergen friendly baked goods, as well as coffees, teas, and crepes and wraps of all kinds.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

nice people great choices

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Everything is gluten free and delicious! Highly recommend!!!

Dedicated facility, good for people with multiple allergies or food intolerances. They have an amazing staff and are willing to show the ingredients for all foods.

Dedicated gluten free and fantastic breakfast and lunch

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great Food. Friendly Staff. I got delicious hot chocolate, blueberry scone and chicken and waffles :)

I absolutely love this place. I love the Croque Madame so much that I can't bring myself to try anything else. My parents always ask to eat here when they visit from Maryland. They ate gluten-free crepes in Quebec City and said they weren't nearly as good as these. Staff is extremely friendly and sweet.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

the food is amazing, but the service is some of the worst I have ever experienced. always

What a gem! My husband and I were in town visiting friends and we ate as many meals as possible here. The food is absolutely delicious! Not delicious for gluten free food, just plain delicious period! The Lemon Bar and Philly Cheesecrepe were my favorites, but everything was amazing. Service is a little slow, but worth the wait. Now, Cafe Avalaun, could you please open a location in Massachusetts?? Seriously. I mean it!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

If I lived closer I would invest in this company and probably live on the premises. Amazing food and knowledgeable staff.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This place is amazing! Everything on their menu is gluten free, soy free, and peanut free. They have labels for vegan, vegetarian, dairy free, nut free, paleo, primal, corn free, AIP. So pretty much amazing. Crepes(sweet/savory), paninis, cold wraps, salads, omelettes, eggs. And they have a coffee bar (unsweet almond milk and coconut milk are their dog options). I had their Grazing Goat crepe and it was phenomenal 😍

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent selection of food and coffee for the GF person. Absolutely worth the trip.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Good but not absolutely amazing-the best part is not worrying. The tacos were not very good. The chicken and waffles, however, are worth trying.

This is an incredible place! Food is delicious and EVERYTHING is gluten free.

It was amazing and completely gluten free! I had chicken and waffles and they were awesome 🤤🤤- Daniel 8 yrs old (Celiac disease)

The food is great. They have an excellent selection.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Yes. Everything is gluten free, however I extremely underwhelmed. Maybe we were there on a bad day ( the restaurant was empty ) but the food was bland, the staff was less then personable, like we were bothering them. The tables were dirty. I'll give this place another try but very disappointed as of right now :(

Celiac friendly?

Yes

amazing options for GF

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Absolutely amazing. Can't say enough about how great this restaurant is. If you have celiac disease you have to go.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

WONDERFUL!!!!!! Great food, coffee, and service!! We love Cafe Avalaun and will definitely be back!!!

Delightful food awesome atmosphere and has no gluten in the restaurant at all. There are vegan, paleo, soy free,and dairy free options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

It's a pleasure and appreciated to have a gluten free restaurant! This is my second visit. The food is good. It's not fabulous! My first visit I had a paleo Deja Vu bowl. It was lacking any real exciting layers even though it was braised beef, whipped white veggies, greens. Lots of room for improvements in taste and servings. The size for $12.00 was an estimated 4 ounces of food. Today we had Philly crepe and Notella and beet and greens salad. Decent just not exciting. No stomach though! We will be back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes