Stuffed French toast

Crack O' Dawn

53 ratings
$$ • Restaurant, Bakery
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908 W Main St
Waynesboro, VA 22980
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A dedicated gluten free bakery and bistro serving a breakfast, lunch, and a wide variety of pastries!

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Symptomatic Celiac
1 week ago

Ordered takeout, i got a chicken salad sandwich and a salad which were both really good!! Really flavorful. Staff was really friendly too and the place was cute. Will definitely be coming back here!

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Thanks for the wonderful review! We hope you visit us again!

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Symptomatic Celiac
2 weeks ago

This place is so perfect, breakfast was great and bakery items were baked to perfection! As the only celiac in my family even my family enjoyed the food (which they are picky)!

Owner Response

Thanks for the great review! I love when everyone in the family can enjoy a meal together!

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Symptomatic Celiac
3 weeks ago

Wow!

Frisco (French toast egg sandwich) was amazing!

Owner Response

Thanks for the great review! The Frisco is one of my most favorite things!

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Crack O' Dawn is a family owned business striving to bring a unique food experience to Waynesboro, VA. What started as a home based dedicated gluten-free bakery has grown into so much more. Crack O' Dawn will be a dedicated bakery and bistro, providing plenty of options for those with a gluten intolerance and many other dietary needs. We'll still have all your favorite bakery items as well as pancakes, sandwiches, and even pasta!

If you aren't gluten-free don't worry. We always like to say it's safe enough for those who need it, and delicious enough for those who don't!

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Stuffed French toast
Cinnamon donut bites
Pumpkin Delight
Cinnamon roll pancakes & blueberry cheesecake pancakes
Cookies and cream cake
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So disappointed. We drove out of our way to go here and they were closed during business hours. Call first to make sure they’re open.

1 year ago

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Celiac
3 weeks ago

Entire restaurant is gluten free. Great gluten free pancakes and french toast. Owners were friendly.

Owner Response

Thank you so much for the great review! We hope to see you again sometime.

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Gluten Intolerant
1 month ago

Super safe and completely delicious. I had the cheesecake pancakes and a brekkie bowl. So delish. Took some other sweets home, and will definitely come here to order a cake sometime soon. Delicious!

Owner Response

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We can't wait to see you again!

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Celiac
2 months ago

Always a great experience! If you are looking for a safe gf place to have breakfast or lunch, stop by and give them a try.

I enjoyed a pastry and an oatmeal cream pie style cookie on my last visit.

Owner Response

Thanks so much for the wonderful review! We love having customers who keep coming back!

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Celiac
2 months ago

Everything was good and we ordered a lot. I loved the pepperoni roll the most but also the mini doughnuts. Everyone was really delightful in the place too. We will be back soon!

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Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're glad you enjoyed everything.

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Symptomatic Celiac
3 months ago

A dedicated gluten free bakery/cafe! The staff was very knowledgeable and shared that they use Planet Oat oatmilk as their nondairy milk for both coffee and baking. My husband and I shared the stuffed French toast, hot honey chicken sandwich, and a chai tea latte. The bread for the French toast and bun for the sandwich tasted very similar with a cake-like texture rather than a bread texture. The chicken tenders on the sandwich had a delicious crunchy breading. The sandwich smelled so good when it was brought to our table that I didn’t get a pic! On the way out we grabbed some donut bites and cookies. We will definitely be back!

Owner Response

I am so glad you enjoyed everything! Thank you for the review and we hope to see you again!

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Stuffed French toast
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Gluten Intolerant
3 months ago

This gem of a restaurant.. this is THE place to go if you are GF. My husband and I ate here for breakfast and took home some baked goods with us, including our anniversary cake. Everything is beyond delicious. It’s incredible to be able to eat and relate to those working there with their allergies and restrictions. 100% felt safe, no reactions, and had the BEST food I’ve found since my diagnosis. So thankful for you guys. Can’t wait to visit again!!

Owner Response

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I am glad you enjoyed your visit!

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Symptomatic Celiac
4 months ago

Lovely people, excellent breakfast and baked goods!! We thoroughly enjoyed our visit! Zero gluten concerns 😊

Owner Response

We're so glad you enjoyed your visit! We love being here for the community!

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4 months ago

What a pleasant surprise to find this spot while on vacation. We ate breakfast here twice and got treats to-go on our last day. The Brekkie Bowls were my favorite, I recommend covering it in delicious sausage gravy! Pastries and cupcakes were delicious as well. Thank you for creating a worry free spot for us to enjoy!

Owner Response

We're so glad you enjoyed everything! Thanks for the review and we hope to see you again if you're ever in the area.

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Celiac
4 months ago

Dedicated gluten free restaurant! So refreshing to not have to worry! Great food and a friendly staff.

Owner Response

Thanks for stopping in! We're so glad to be here for the gluten free community. We appreciate the review!

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Gluten Intolerant
5 months ago

Lovely place! Entire menu is gluten free including all pastries, breakfast items, and baked goods! They also have vegan and dairy free options listed.

Pastries: cinnamon rolls, danishes, muffins, donuts, loaves of bread, cheesecakes, cupcakes, cakes, cookies, and more rotating in and out!

Breakfast items: pancakes (including fun flavors like chunky monkey and cinnamon roll), breakfast wraps, breakfast bowls, French toast, sandwiches, pizza rolls

Drinks: coffees, chai lattes, teas, etc (with oat milk options)

Drove 2 hours to come here and stocked up on tons of stuff! They don’t even let gluten in the door, great place, great service, wonderful here. Coming back for sure!

Owner Response

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're glad you enjoyed everything and we can't wait to see you again!

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Symptomatic Celiac
6 months ago

Everything in the place is gluten free and it tastes amazing! Would definitely come back!!

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Thanks so much for the review! We can't wait to see you again!

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6 months ago

The entire building is Gluten Free - they do not make anything with gluten products.

I ordered the Cinnamon roll pancakes, and they were DELICIOUS!

Service was great! The owner is a very kind woman! The staff was Very knowledgeable about allergies, and had lots of suggestions!

Owner Response

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We look forward to seeing you again!

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Celiac
6 months ago

Yummy treats. Celiac safe!!

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Thanks for the awesome review!

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6 months ago

I walked in not knowing it was a gluten free bakery. I asked for a BLT without the bread and the owner asked why I was going without bread. So I told her I have a gluten allergy. She said, to my surprise, that the whole bakery is dedicated to gluten free products. Like, the WHOLE PLACE is gluten free! She got a high five from me.

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So glad you found us! Thank you for the wonderful review!

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Celiac
7 months ago

Best GF I’ve ever had. Worth the detour off 81 for great service friendly people and yummy food

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Thank you for the review! We hope you come back and see us again!

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Symptomatic Celiac
7 months ago

Excellent place. Food was very good. Everything is GF. Would come back again.

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Thanks for the review! Come back and see us again!

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Symptomatic Celiac
7 months ago

Dedicated gluten free! They often run 50% off baked goods as well.

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Thank you so much for the wonderful review!

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Symptomatic Celiac
8 months ago

100% gf, great breakfast and lunch options. Pancakes are superb!

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Thanks so much for the wonderful review! We hope you come back to visit us again!

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Gluten Intolerant
8 months ago

Delicious! I can’t even put words to this yumminess!

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Symptomatic Celiac
8 months ago

Are you traveling South through Virginia, need a delicious safe 100% GF place to eat or take out?

STOP here at Crack O’Dawn and you will be glad you did!

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Thanks so much for stopping in! Glad you enjoyed everything!

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After driving 3 1/2 hours to get here on my way to Roanoke, this is my stop 🤙🫶
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Gluten Sensitive
9 months ago

Crack o dawn is a completely gluten free. I don't have to worry about getting sick. I have been there numerous times. The French toast, blueberry pancakes all the pastries are out of this world. The homemade bread is amazing. I'm so glad there is a place I can go to for delicious food.

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Thank you so much for the wonderful review! So glad you enjoyed everything!

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9 months ago

Dedicated gf, with df options, super friendly service, delicious sandwiches. I grabbed an oatmeal cookie sandwich and some mini doughnuts to go; they're also fantastic

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Thank you so much for the wonderful review!

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Sjogren's
9 months ago

Always a treat! Hot breakfast including French Toast and Cinnamon Rolls available plus a full lunch menu AND small store front of breads, cupcakes and many other desserts and baked goodies. Female owned, small business that is completely gluten-free but your gluten eating friends and family will absolutely enjoy eating here with you! Thankful that every time I visit back home I can pop through Crack O Dawn for a HOT AND SAFE meal ❤

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Thank you so much for the review! Glad we're your go-to place when you visit!

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Gluten Sensitive
10 months ago

Love this spot! Everything we had was delicious. It was great to not have to worry about any cross contamination or special menus, we could order anything we wanted. We will definitely be back next time we’re in the area!

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Thanks for the review! Definitely stop back in and see us!

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Gluten Sensitive
10 months ago

We stopped for breakfast And got donuts. The pancakes were delicious and fluffy. I also had the wrap which was delicious. Surprisingly the wrap stayed intact for the whole meal! The donuts were incredibly! Very soft and delicious flavors. We were only passing through but made it a point to go back the next morning for a to go sandwich and more donuts!

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Glad you came back to see us! We love the wraps too!

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Asymptomatic Celiac
10 months ago

Delicious and entirely GF on-site. The bakery items (breads, cakes, etc) are baked at the owner’s daughter-in-law’s home, so it may be worth asking more about what that kitchen is like. Eggs etc are cooked in the on-site kitchen. The day we went, it was peanut free. Not sure if it’s always that way but worth the ask!

Owner Response

Hi! Thanks for the review! We make everything including the baked goods in house. I used to have a home based bakery but now everything is made in the shop.

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Celiac
10 months ago

Great food. Great service. Celiac safe!

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Thanks for the review!

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Celiac
10 months ago

WE LOVED THIS PLACE!!! We tried 6 different menu items all amazing. 10/10 you must try this place.

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Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Hope you come back and see us!

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Symptomatic Celiac
10 months ago

We love eating here!! The bread is amazing and we were so excited to eat donuts :-) it’s definitely celiac friendly for us!

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So glad you enjoyed everything!

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Celiac
11 months ago

Elizabeth’s food is delish and I’ve eaten it many many times and never had any gluten issues. Safe, and delicious!

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Thank you so much for your continued support!

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Celiac
11 months ago

Homemade breads and yummy desserts! Our friends, who are not gluten free, loved everything they ate too! Oatmeal crème pies, loaves of bread, and donuts!

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Thank you so much for the great review!

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Gluten Intolerant
11 months ago

This is a great dedicated gluten free restaurant and bakery. The homemade breads and sweet goods are awesome! From donuts to fudge rounds and all kinds of other sweet treats you have to visit ! Biscuits and gravy pancakes and French toast wow !!

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Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Glad you enjoyed everything!

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Celiac
1 year ago

Great find! We were in the area scoping out a wedding venue when we found this little gem. Finding dedicated GF facilities is difficult so when I do I have to comment. They serve breakfast , lunch and they have a dedicated bakery on site. I had a Turkey bacon club. My wife had pimento sandwich and potato soup. Both came with chips. Food was great and risk was nonexistent!

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Thanks for stopping in! Glad you enjoyed everything!

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Celiac
1 year ago

Great little place with a lot of options. They bake the bread here. Highly recommend even yummy cupcakes and other bakery items.

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Thanks for the wonderful review!

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Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Everything we had was delicious and loved the dedicated kitchen. What a gem!

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So glad you stopped in! Hope to see you again soon.

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Celiac
1 year ago

Beautiful, baked goods that I wouldn’t ever be able to eat otherwise or re-create at home!

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Glad to be here for you! Thanks for the review!

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Celiac
1 year ago

This place is amazing! The service was great and the food was delicious. The owner personally came out to ask how our food was. It is 100% gluten free! If you’re thinking about coming here, DO IT!!!

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Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Hope to see you again soon!

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1 year ago

On Sundays they offer biscuits and sausage gravy!! It’s wonderful and savory!! What a GF experience, gravy!!! ❤

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Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We hope to see you again soon!

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Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Really cute and cozy bistro with amazing food and charming staff. 100% gluten free. The cinnamon bun pancakes are decadent! I also want to know how they make their bread because the French toast actually had some spring in it which isn’t easy to do with gf bread. Will definitely be back as often as I’m able. A little pricey, but that’s the gf tax we all have to pay. Update: went back again today and with the portions you get, it’s a lot of food so not as pricey as first appeared. Had the blueberry cheesecake pancakes and they were as decadent as the cinnamon ones.

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Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Glad you came back and gave us a second chance. We do our best to source our ingredients the most cost effective way possible.

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Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Wonderful WONDERFUL place, with a delightful staff and delicious offerings. Nearly brought tears to my eyes to have a homemade cinnamon roll- for the first time in over a decade. A+++

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We are so glad you enjoyed your Cinnamon roll! We hope to see you again!

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Celiac
1 year ago

Everything is amazing! Friendly staff and awesome location.

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Thank you so much for the wonderful review!

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Gluten Intolerant
1 year ago

I’ve been a customer of Elizabeth’s before it was CrackO’ Dawn! Her food is delicious even if you aren’t Gluten Free! She personally can remember my food allergies and she’s really a force needed in the food community. I have not had a bad experience at Crack O’ Dawn! I cannot wait to see this business blossom and what else Crack O’ Dawn will offer! They just opened in October. She has dairy free and vegan options! Oh and her bread slices are bigger than gluten bread with no holes! That’s really all the marketing she needs!

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Thank you so much for the wonderful review and the continued support over the years!

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1 year ago

Amazing cafe in Waynesboro! Staff is super friendly and really accommodating. I ate three meals here while we were in town and was so excited to find this place. The cinnamon roll pancake may be the best pancake I've ever had. The baked goods are also delicious.

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Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We hope you visit us again!

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Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Good food for breakfast and lunch, and good baked goods too! We were visiting Staunton and made our way here twice. The wraps they use are much better than any other gluten-free wrap I've tried.

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Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We hope you visit us again if you're in town.

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1 year ago
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Thank you so much for the review!

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Celiac
1 year ago

Good for both people who have to eat gluten free and people who don’t. Had a lovely breakfast with pancake and eggs and sausage. It was all yummy.

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Thank you so much for the wonderful review! So glad you enjoyed everything!

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Asymptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Yum! Yum! And Yum for gluten free folks and non gluten free folks. The homemade honey oat bread is incredible! Highly recommend.

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Thank you so much for the review! So glad you enjoyed everything!

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