Home Kitchen Cafe

Made sure to ask if I was celiac or not once I requested gluten free bread. The bread was good and the service was friendly!

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?

— Not Much

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

— Good

Always a winner! We frequent the area annually and always stop at Home Kitchen Cafe. I can’t name more than a couple of places that can cook good GF pancakes and this is one of them. My Celiac daughter always gets the chocolate chip pancakes and devours them. We’ve been here a dozen times over the years and she’s never been sick.

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

— Somewhat

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

Great gluten free toast and food options

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Ate lunch and relied on a Gf omelette with polenta since their GF bread is a definite “no-no” for Celiacs. My vegetable omelette was good. Polenta (in place of bread) was blah. Our waitress was very attentive.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

The staff was very friendly and the food was great. However it took about 45 mins to even be seated. I ordered a hamburger (with no bun) and a side salad and stressed to our waitress that I’m celiac and can not have any contamination. She was knowledgeable in letting me know not to get the bun as even THEIR GLUTEN FREE BREADS AND ROLLS ARE ALL CUT ON THE SAME BREAD CUTTER. So dangerous for even gluten allergies! Let alone celiac. I was hoping I would be safe with no bun but unfortunately I got extremely sick after eating here. The fact that they claim they have gluten free bread/rolls and cut it on the same slicer was my first red flag. If they don’t care about the bread being contaminated, I’m sure everything is just integrated in how it’s cooked and prepared. I was pretty much bed ridden for 4-5 days after eating here. Would suggest if you’re in a diet fad or a light sensitivity to gluten they have delicious reduced gluten entrees. However I would strongly advise against for celiacs. Overall great customer service and great food... just not for serious allergy people.

Celiac friendly?

No

Very good breakfast. The staff were awesome and very knowledgeable. They have home made gluten free bread but they cut it with the same slicer as the regular bread, so that was the only disappointment.

This was my first breakfast experience since diagnosis 10+ years ago. The food and service were top notch. Our waitress was very attentive and understood my food allergy by informing me about how they handle cooking gf food and that they would be happy to cook it separately. I ordered gf blueberry pancakes and a 3 egg omelette with palenta. The food was excellent and well portioned. I would highly recomend anyone with gf allergies to eat here. Back again and went with two pancakes (delicious) and scrambled eggs, bacon, and home fries. Another great breakfast.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I had the corned beef hash & it was incredible. Server was knowledgeable and they prepared my food in a separate pan. Great spot!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Cute local joint with many gf options. Our server was knowledgable and warned us that aware cross contamination is an issue so I stayed away from any of their breads since they cut or toast on a shared surface. I had the huevos rancheros for breakfast. It was delicious and I didn't get sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Had the most fabulous haddock sandwich I’ve ever had here and I grew up in Maine! Excellent service too! Please note I was forwarned that the gf bread was cut on the same machine as other bread, so was taking a chance here. But there were other much safer options on the menu if you’re sensitive.

I'm going to give it a 4 because the food was delicious. I'm taking 1 satr because I found out after that it is NOT celiac friendly. They cut the bread on the same board as the regular bread and it is made in the same place with regular bread so the flour is all in the air. The woman in the bakery warned me of this after the fact. My fault. The food was delicious but just putting this out there that again it is NOT celiac friendly, too much cross contamination!!!!

Celiac friendly?

No

Great gluten free options! Pancakes prepared in separate pan.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

GF pancakes were quite delicious. Staff was knowledgeable about gluten sensitivity. Ate here twice during our week vacation.

Food was fantastic and gf was zero problem! I got the haddock tacos (nonbreaded) and home fries. I'll be dreaming about those homemade corn tortillas for many nights to come.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Just had wonderful GF French toast with yogurt and blueberries. Great staff and delicious food!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free chocolate chip pancakes! Felt bloated afterwards, don't know if that could be a little cross-contamination or something else.

Had lunch, many GF options on the menu or can be made GF. I had the fish tacos which were GF. They do have GF bread for sandwiches as well. They have GF pancakes on the menu but didn't have so can't say much about them.

Just had a great lunch on a rainy day in Maine. Grilled cheese on homemade GF bread. Homey atmosphere, friendly staff, very good food. Couldn't ask for more

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very nice and knowledgeable staff. They work hard to prevent cross contamination and cook celiac food in separate pans. Best fish tacos I've ever had!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Huevos rancheros with homemade corn tortillas was awesome!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This is an incredible place to eat. The food is always amazing, full of flavor and wonderfully presented. My favorite is the Huevos Rancheros for breakfast and the fish tacos for lunch. Yum, yum and YUMMY!

Great choice for gluten free diners! Very clean restaurant (even the bathroom was clean). I had a BLT on toasted GF bread and it was excellent. The bread was toasted perfectly and held up well. I also had the home fried potatoes with peppers. Friendly waiters and good service!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Menu was not marked very well, but staff was knowledgeable. Fish tacos were very good.

Love it here! We can't go to this part of ME without eating here. Yummy and full of great choices!

We love this place!! We ate here 3 times while vacationing in Maine. Wait staff very knowledgable and accommodating. The food here is excellent!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Fantastic food!! Very accommodating!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food, made to order with a friendly caring vibe. It was a pleasure to have so many choices! Wish they were my local spot.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great breakfast spot!

Food is amazing and the staff is very knowledgeable about gluten free options. Polenta is offered as a sub for toast. The fish tacos are out of this world!

Amazing food with lots of gf options. Everything was delicious!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great option of GF toast or polenta, GF blueberry pancakes-YUM, Florentine Frittata-YUM! Great treat we happened upon just driving by.

Celiac friendly?

Yes