Cal's Bakery & Cafe

16 recent ratings
$ • Bakery, Cafe
dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
Reported GF menu options: Bagels, Bread/Buns, Breakfast Sandwiches, Brownies, Cinnamon Rolls, Cookies, Dessert, Donuts, Eclairs, Flatbread, Garlic Bread, Muffins, Pancakes, Pasta, Pizza
331 Bayfield St
Barrie, ON L4M 3C2, Canada
From the owner

On safety—We are a facility that is 100 percent gluten free.

Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


Best gluten free bagels I’ve ever had and the cinnamon rolls were beyond amazing. My boyfriend who can eat gluten was a huge fan

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 1 week ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Everything we get here is amazing. Bagels, quick meals, holiday treats, pizza, sandwiches. Never miss stopping in when I’m Barrie! Celiac

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 2 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Fantastic bakery. We have loved everything we tried… including the breakfast sandwiches with cheese bagels, muffins, carrot cake (best I’ve had including gluten-containing), tarts and more. All soooooooo good. Spectacular! I only wish we lived closer. We will definitely make stopping here a priority when we are near Barrie. Highly recommend!!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Gluten-Free Features

  • Bagels
  • Bread/Buns
  • Breakfast Sandwiches
  • Brownies
  • Cinnamon Rolls
  • Cookies
  • Dessert
  • Donuts
  • Eclairs
  • Flatbread
  • Garlic Bread
  • Muffins
  • Pancakes
  • Pasta
  • Pizza

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Bakery
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Cafe
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Gluten-Free Bagels at Cal's Bakery & Cafe
Gluten-Free Dessert at Cal's Bakery & Cafe
Gluten free butter buns
Cal’s amazing donuts!
Macaroons!!!
“Skor” cookies, cinnamon bun, coconut delicious bar
Egg and bacon breakfast sandwich with smoked cheddar on a Nates Bagels Bagel!
GF Shortbread Cookies.  So perfect with tea!
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Gluten free cakes

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Symptomatic Celiac

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Dedicated gluten-free bakery and café that's 100% safe and delicious. I love their cakes especially. And their donuts are basically single serving cakes with icing!

They also import treats like gluten-free panettone and petit beurre crackers.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 4 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I know I can completely trust Cal's because Cal has Celiac and they don't have anything in the bakery that could cause cross-contamination. These are lovely, helpful people. If you have the chance, order the blueberry lemon crisp. You bake it yourself at home and seriously? It is to die for

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
Updated 5 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Average

Updated 5 months ago read full review

Celiac

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I'm Celiac and was so happy to be able to grab a slice of pizza for lunch! Haven't been able to do that for decades! The pizza was delicious and not crazy expensive! My husband (not celiac) wanted it, too, and really liked it. Wish I lived closer!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 5 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Great place off the highway. We stop for a treat and a coffee on the way to the cottage.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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It's amazing! Delicious treats like hand pies, lemon squares, brownies, and way, way more! It's amazing! I'd recommend this for anyone with celiac because he entire kitchen is gluten free with celiac owners that understand, and you can even see the food being made! Really nice people too.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Good

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


This is a must stop in Barrie! We make sure to stop every time we are driving through. They have amazing wraps, pizza, bread and desserts. It's a dedicated facility and they're always coming out with something new and delicious.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Amazing food all gluten free. I’m speechless. One word to describe the flavours and textures of their deserts, breads, pizza, and savoury dishes is PHENOMENAL.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Good variety of food and treats. Excellent lunch options. Love the egg salad on the wrap. My girls and I have stopped here often for some delicious treats. Thank you!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


This bakery is 100% gluten free, knowledge staff and friendly service.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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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Very poor service and selection. Prices higher for some items that can also be bought in the grocery store. Only positive is everything is gluten free.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Below Average

Owner Response


Good day Starry,

So sorry your experience with us was not a positive one. As for the higher prices, we are a family run business and do not have the buying power a multi million dollar company does, so our prices maybe a little higher. We make most of our products from scratch and we try to keep them reasonably priced. Everything has gone up do to inflation and as much as we would like to be immune to the increasing costs, we are not. Hopefully you have enjoyed the products you did get. We do strive to have great customer service and provide a positive experience to all but we are humam and have bad days too.

Thank you, should you have an questions please reach out to us anytime.

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Best gluten free bakery in Barrie! Breakfast sandwiches and wraps available all day as well as baked treats. Lots of options in the freezer section. Great fresh bread options as well!

Best gluten free bakery I have found! Many fresh baked goods, now has the best gf bread. Dedicated facility. Many frozen treats and Chinese food! Also carried beyond meat products. Many items are dairy free as well!!

Someone gave them 1 star for products brought in.. and she has a legume allergy.. very disappointed to see a bad review on not even Cal’s baking.. I’ve give them 10 stars if I could!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac
Reported as incorrect

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Not Gluten Free. They make gluten items in the kitchen and I ate a loaf that was supposed to be gluten free, but it had gluten via cross contamination. Needless to say I was very unwell. Gluten contamination was verified by testing and a specialist and I had not eaten out anywhere else for weeks.

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?

— 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?

— Average

Owner Response


Good day Deanna,

I am responding to your claim that we make products that contain "gluten". This is false, as we are a dedicated 100%, celiac safe facility. There would be "no" cross contamination as we are 100% gluten free and celiac safe. If you have had our bread tested please forward the lab results to [email protected] and we will gladly review the results. You are more than welcome to speak with me directly at your convenience, I can be reached at 705 792 1769 ask for Cal. We pride ourselves in providing safe food "gluten free" and celiac safe. Thank you for your time.

Kind regards

Cal

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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The staff inside are amazingly friendly, knowledgeable, and just a delight! They are willing to accommodate customers who come from further away. They are fantastic for order taking and I’m in there often. They remember everyone’s name!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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It is the best gluten free bakery that I’ve been to in Barrie! The owners are always so pleasant and take the time to answer any questions you might have about their products.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Fantastic gluten free bakery with great food options! Lots to choose from!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Best breakfast sandwiches, delicious baking, pizza crusts and progies!! So many dairy free options!! Love this restaurant

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing! The chicken caesar wraps are chewy and they have lemon cheesecake! GF frozen to go - Sheppard's pie, mac and cheese, stuffed ravioli, dumplings and lots more. Everything is colour coded for vegan or dairy-free. Will be back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Amazing dedicated gf bakery and cafe. Love that on the door there is even a sign that says “no outside food permitted.” Daughter had a delicious chicken wrap, I had a BLT on a sesame bagel. Brought home 12 doughnuts too. Owner spent time chatting with us. Super nice person. We will be back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I was VERY impressed with the GF selection and taste! Their unique recipe they use for their Gf flour blend makes their baked goods taste like real flour treats! I will make sure to go back every time I head up north! You need to try their brownie! Wow!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Completely safe for Celiac disease. Super nice people and delicious!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Everything is gluten free. I’ve been twice now. The Carrot Cake Trifle is beyond amazeballs!! The Chicken Caesar wrap was delicious! Soft, warm, tasty and doesn’t fall apart. The filling was fantastic too! I bought frozen perogies, and ravioli, as well as a couple donuts.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Symptomatic Celiac

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Absolutely fantastic. This chef knows his stuff. His wife is celiac and he’s fun to talk to. I will definitely be back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This place is the BEST in Barrie! They are dedicated gluten free and also have multiple vegan products! I LOVE that they bring in bagels and other bread products from Nate’s Bagels in Vaughn, another dedicated gluten free bakery! I no longer have to drive so far to get my fix!! I was there today and OMG the donuts are to die for!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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This bakery is a blessing to Barrie ! Their prices are reasonable for the amount of food you get and for the quality of food ! The owner is celiac so you can be rest assured it is 100% gluten free. Unlike other places, Cals bakes and makes the majority of their products on site and they are delicious ! His bomb cakes are out of this world, his Chinese takeout meals curb the cravings and his gingerbread houses are outstanding in size, quality and taste ! Don’t miss stopping here on your way through, and for locals, don’t miss out on fresh donuts on Saturdays !! Thanks Cal’s for satisfying so many celiac cravings ! A gem in the heart of Barrie

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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I’m not sure why, but the products I bought here made me sick. They were products that were brought in and not made on the premises. I will go back and try something that they have made them selves.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Amazing products, I was used to eating sand when I tried GF products, but at Cal’s everything is spectacular! The tea biscuits are amazing, they made me a GF/Vegan birthday cake and my guests had no idea-they loved it!!!! The coffee is also great paired with their awesome muffins!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Cal's is the best! They know about Celiac as his wife is. Also has Vegan options. Makes the best pies and Donuts. Also carries frozen food from the Gluten free line that the Beansprout makes in Toronto which are known for their gluten free buffet. Cals makes excellent savory items as well such as perogies and pizza shells. Can't say enough about Cals.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Cal’s Bakery is an amazing choice when looking to feel at ease buying dedicated gluten free. He offers so many yummy products and helps you with ways to prepare a dish at home too! I have a peanut allergy as well, but have no concern there, as he is stringent in his cleaning and cross contamination protocols. A must try!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Cant be beat. In flavor and price.

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Celiac

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Delicious and 100% gluten free bakery :)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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prices are reasonable and the food is delicious. no fears of cross contamination- it's a dedicated gluten free facility.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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I’ve never been disappointed by anything I’ve gotten from cals. Love their chicken pot pie, donuts, perogies, and Nanaimo bars! Always excited when I go in to try something new.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Went to Cal's Bakery again today...AMAZING! Today I bought some panzerottis, wraps, donuts, ravioli and some squares. Everything is amazing. My daughter has celiac disease amd every time she's eaten from here she has had a great experience. She is also allergic to nuts and peanuts. She eats here with confidence knowing there is no cross contamination. I highly recommend Cal's. The food is amazing and the customer service is just as great.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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absolutely amazing products. everything you can think of, from hot lunches, deserts and anything in between.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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