Coffeebar

Lots of great gluten free options. Separate display case from other items.

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

— Somewhat

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

They aren’t partnering with the person (Jill?) who was providing them with GF pastries as she will be opening up her own restaurant in Truckee soon. They do have 3-4 options though. I tried the waffle with blueberry and thyme compote. It was delicious but my stomach started to feel funny afterwards.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Good coffee and gf donut treats. Staff really friendly and knowledgeable.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Excellent

The gf items are in a separate case and area from the non. They also explained to me that they cook the gf items in a seperate section of the kitchen.

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?

— Good

My mother in law bought me some gf goodies and checked the precautions. So far feeling fine, but will update my reveiw if that changes!

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

Went to this place after reading all the positive reviews. I unfortunately had a very different experience.

All of the gf pastries are stored directly with the regular pastries. There are bread crumbs all over the counter.

I tried to order something from the back and the waiter told me I would “100% without a doubt get cross contaminated”.

Did not end up eating here. Disappointed with the trendy gluten free advertising.

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

— Not at all

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/None

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

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for keto
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

All of the products in the case are plastic wrapped and the special gluten feee tongs and will gets new pair of requested

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
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Updated review (12/2018) - Visited again and updated my review, moving from 2 stars to 4.

Positives: The GF items now have the case all to themselves, with the other items in a separate area. The server said that the tongs are used for GF items only. We Nima-tested a doughnut hole and got a smile (no gluten), yay!

Negatives:

I wish I didn't feel like I was annoying the counter server by asking about the tongs - there's room for management to do some training here. Still don't love the pasta stirrers (I really don't get this trend - sure, it's Insta friendly, but who wants a starchy latte?); and it'd be great to have more information about the source of the GF items (Whole Treats, I think? but from everything I can tell, that bakery closed a few years ago). Another local business told me that the Whole Treats items are made on-site at Coffeebar in a separate (GF) area of the kitchen (which is great!), but I didn't want to annoy the Coffeebar server further by asking him about it.

Old review:

Not celiac-safe. They do have GF baked goods, but they’re in a case with other offerings and the same tongs are used for everything. PLUS, they offer pasta (!) in lieu of straws, as stirrers. I am no fan of plastic straws but I really hope this does not become a trend.

The staff were nice, knowledgeable and accommodating, and even got a fresh milk pitcher to assure no cross contamination. However, there are wheat pasta stirrers, so be warned and beware. All in all, nice, helpful staff and good, safe, tasty coffee.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Go for the coffee, skip the GF muffins

Great coffee- vanilla almond milk latte was delicious. The GF pumpkin pecan muffin was moist and tasty. Cute atmosphere with plenty of seating. Definitely our new Truckee go to for coffee.

If you’re in Truckee and need some coffee and a snack, definitely stop here! They always have some gf pastries and do have a bathroom (contrary to previous review).

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We love Coffeebar. We have been coming here when we vacation for many years. They always have a selection of GF bakery items, and the banana chocolate chip muffin is one of my daughter's favorites. Love that they have a new, larger location, too, with even more GF options.

Awesome selection of GF baked goods! Orange bundt cake is amazing, only downside is no bathroom.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

There are two locations. This is for the one on Donner Pass Road--the Coffeebar Bakery. I chose to go here bc they offered a gf vegetable frittata, which I thought would be more hearty. Disappointed to see the server use the same tongs used for all the gluten-containing stuff on the frittata, and that they put in on a display shelf under a bunch of gluten-filled stuff where crumbs could easily cross contaminate. If you are celiac, be wary. Great coffee though!

Celiac friendly?

No

First place I go to when I'm up in Truckee. They have great almond milk lattes and GF treats. I have celiac so it's nice to come here with friends and have coffee and enjoy a treat.

Tons of yummy breakfast treats that are gluten free! The pumpkin streudel muffin is delicious. The quiche was also gf the day I was there, I don't know if it always is. Just ask the staff, they are super helpful. As a side note, this place has amazing coffee (think Italian coffee bar), and the baristas do some awesome latte art!! Great, fun, laid back atmoshpere.