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!
Thanks for the wonderful review! We hope you visit us again!
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)!
Thanks for the great review! I love when everyone in the family can enjoy a meal together!
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!
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.
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!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We can't wait to see you again!
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.
Thanks so much for the wonderful review! We love having customers who keep coming back!
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!
I am so glad you enjoyed everything! Thank you for the review and we hope to see you again!
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!!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I am glad you enjoyed your visit!
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!
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.
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!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're glad you enjoyed everything and we can't wait to see you again!
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!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We look forward to seeing you again!
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.
So glad you found us! Thank you for the wonderful review!
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.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! So glad you enjoyed everything!
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
Thank you so much for the wonderful review!
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 ❤
Thank you so much for the review! Glad we're your go-to place when you visit!
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!
Thanks for the review! Definitely stop back in and see us!
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!
Glad you came back to see us! We love the wraps too!
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!
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.
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 !!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Glad you enjoyed everything!
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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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!!!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Hope to see you again soon!
On Sundays they offer biscuits and sausage gravy!! It’s wonderful and savory!! What a GF experience, gravy!!! ❤
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We hope to see you again soon!
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.
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.
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+++
We are so glad you enjoyed your Cinnamon roll! We hope to see you again!
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!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and the continued support over the years!
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.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We hope you visit us again!
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.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We hope you visit us again if you're in town.