Karla's Beach House

15 recent ratings
$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Popular gluten-free menu items: Omelets, Pancakes, Bread/Buns
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13 ratings

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3248 E Ocean View Ave
Norfolk, VA 23518

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac
2 months ago

Great food and service. Got the special 2 eggs, gf pancake, bacon and fresh fruit bowl. Delicious!

Sensitive celiac. Feeling good so far. Ask for Lori—super nice and caring!

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  • — Omelets, Pancakes, Bread/Buns
3 months ago

Great pancakes and atmosphere

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  • — Omelets, Pancakes
4 months ago

Went there a few days ago. Huge portions, great food, cute little beach diner but the best thing about the experience was the server . Think her name was Kay she had long blondish hair. Her personality makes that place. Reminded me of Flo from the old show Mel’s Diner. Had us laughing the whole time. Make sure you get her and you won’t be disappointed!

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  • — Omelets, Pancakes, Bread/Buns

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This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.
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 at Karla's Beach House
Gluten Free Buttermilk Pancakes so Yummy!
Thick and fluffy yet crispy on the outside.
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4 months ago

Went for breakfast with 2 of our 5 with celiac. Excellent GF pancakes made in a separate skillet. GF grits and home fries. Omelets also GF and delicious. Good size portions and great service. Immaculately clean and cute beach vibe. We will be back!

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Celiac
6 months ago

Cute diner right near the beach. On the menu, only the pancakes are marked glutenfree. However when I asked the waitress about glutenfree food, she told me that the glutenfree toast was very small and not to bother. To be on the safe side I ordered the omelet with potatoes and glutenfree toast. Didn’t have any symptoms and the toast was Schär toast.

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  • — Omelets, Pancakes, Bread/Buns
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Gluten-Free at Karla's Beach House
Gluten Intolerant
9 months ago

Fun local diner with friendly service. GF pancakes were good but a little dry. Omelettes were big and tasty!

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Celiac
9 months ago

Excellent breakfast skinny sunrise was fully GF I have Celica disease and was.able to have 2 eggs any way and turkey bacon 🥓 and GF bread ( not toast if you have Celica disease) and nice bowl of fruit very safe and VERY delicious ❤

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Celiac
10 months ago

Really lovely service, just not a fan of the pancakes— they were pretty dry and gritty which was a bummer based off the other reviews but the atmosphere of this place was amazing

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  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Gluten Intolerant
10 months ago

We had breakfast here and the gluten free pancakes were yummy!

Celiac
11 months ago

What a nice breakfast place! Everyone was very nice. Our server was attentive. I had GF pancakes, and like other reviews, they did not disappoint. I also had bacon and grits :). The menu noted GF. We didn’t look at the lunch offerings other than I saw a special on the board at the back of the dining area and a flyer when we walked in. The special was two pork chops. The price of our food was fair and our portions generous.

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Breakfast/Brunch
Celiac
1 year ago

Favorite breakfast place!

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Gluten Intolerant
1 year ago

I came here based off of the reviews of the GF pancakes…. They did not disappoint! Fluffiest GF pancakes I’ve ever seen. Also, their combo plates come with 2 pancakes, eggs, a side, and protein. A great deal- would recommend!

The owners/servers were super friendly too. Overall a welcoming place.

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
1 year ago

Delicious gluten free pancakes! Great atmosphere and people. Little place that I am so glad we found. Loved the food!

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Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

Hidden gem! The folks who work here are precious & the locals are very welcoming. Had a gluten free pancake brunch w eggs, sausage, bacon & fresh fruit. Look forward to coming back next time we’re in the area!

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
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  • — Outdoor seating
  • — Breakfast/Brunch
Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

Wonderful breakfast spot! The food was delicious and the staff were great. I had the GF pancakes and they were good. A little dry, but tasted really good. Would definitely return!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
3 years ago

I found Karla’s Beach House here on the app and decided to try it when I was looking for gluten-free pancakes. I read a review that said they were terrible but decided since it was the only bad review to give them a try. Man all I can say is they were delicious not just for gluten-free but for any pancakes!!! They were fluffy, crispy on the outside and fluffy soft on the inside. The person who gave that bad review should be banned from reviewing on this app! I am SO Glad I ignored their review and gave them a try. If you are looking for a great breakfast spot you found it. The staff were super Friendly, the drinks and coffee were awesome. They have homemade corned beef hash that my husband got and it was delicious.

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  • — Lunch
  • — Takeout
  • — Good for kids
  • — Outdoor seating
Gluten Free Buttermilk Pancakes so Yummy!
Thick and fluffy yet crispy on the outside.
3 years ago

Had gluten free pancakes. Not great. Were prepared on separate griddle. Waffles could not be made safely. Everyone else’s meal was good. Waited a long time for food (they told us it would take a while). Just okay…

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  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Celiac
3 years ago

Stopped based on the app recommendations. Had gf waffles. They weren't bad. Waitress didn't know if meats were gluten-free. Had waffles and fruit.

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Symptomatic Celiac
3 years ago

Good food and loved the coffee. Gluten free pancakes and toast. Very friendly staff!! Cute restaurant!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
3 years ago

We just dined here this morning based on recommendations on the app. The server seemed very familiar and confident about making sure that my gluten-free pancakes would be safe. She said that they are prepared on a separate griddle :) My father-in-law had baked salmon and eggs (looked amazing) which would be a great GF/keto option as well!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Dedicated kitchen space
  • — Knowledgeable staff
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  • — Lunch
  • — Takeout
  • — Good for kids
  • — Outdoor seating
Symptomatic Celiac
4 years ago

First place in the area where we were able to find celiac friendly breakfast. And it was super yummy! Pancakes, eggs, bacon, and home fries. Karla the owner and her staff are very knowledgeable and my son is super sensitive and didn’t get sick so that’s the definitely the proof. All the food and staff were amazing would definitely recommend. Wish we found sooner!

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5 years ago

I had eggs Benedict without english muffin. The hollandaise is homemade and did not make me sick. I have celiac disease. It was delicious and I will be back!

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Celiac
5 years ago

Good gf pancakes, and nice poached eggs!

Celiac
5 years ago

Best GF pancakes my wife and I have ever had. Super friendly staff too.

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Celiac
5 years ago

No separate gluten free menu but they do have delicious GF pancakes. The eggs were ok and the breakfast meat was average. It wasn’t too busy and the wait staff was very friendly. It was a bit hot in there and I overheard them talking about someone coming to fix the AC. The food and coffee were still great and I didn’t get sick.

5 years ago

Pancakes and waffles are GF. Great location and very friendly. Some parking on the side. Will be back! I asked them to keep GF bread too so ask if that happened.

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