Macrina Bakery & Cafe

TIL that Macrina GF are baked in a shared oven, and shipped to coffee shops in shared boxes. Categorically unsafe.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Poor

I first ordered a muffin in poindexter cofee from this bakery. They said it was merely gf ingredients and not celiac safe, sadly.

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

— Somewhat

Nice varied selection of gf baked goods including scone, biscuit, muffin, and cake (one option each) in a common case. Did not ask about prep or cross contamination. Tasty Marion berry scone!

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

I walked in thinking I was going to be out of luck finding gluten free options, but each day I went in they had three to four specialty items made from gluten free ingredients. The items are clearly labeled. Some items they had included a Marion berry biscuit, lemon berry coffee cake, orange cranberry scone, current orange scone, and a blueberry muffin.

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?

— Good

Fantastic bakery if you are not gluten-free. One of the best in Seattle. However, if you are gluten-free you can only eat their salads and drink their coffee/tea.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Excellent

Exactly as stated by others. Items are made with GF ingredients but are displayed touching gluten items. Gloves are not changed. Food is good but definitely CC.

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

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

— Good

My husband and I had coffee here but given I have celiac disease, I would not risk eating a single thing there. The GF items are kept touching gluten items and their whole attitude was basically “who cares”. If you are trying to avoid cross contamination, I would stay far, far away.

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

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

— Poor

Not for breakfast! They had GF biscuit, muffin and scone. Ok if you want coffee and something sweet, but not so much for breakfast. Had a yoghurt with lemon curd, which was GF but once again super sweet.... my partners egg and bacon sandwich was cold so sorry not happy campers.

basically a bread bakery with very few gluten free options, at the time of visit only had gf macaroons and one type of muffin

Wow! Fruit muffins are out of this world! This is the combo between Bacco and Biscuit Bitch. Should have come here first.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Shared equipment means not gluten-free.

Celiac friendly?

No

While a good neighborhood bakery, they are obviously doing gluten free items more to take advantage or a trend. They do not bake separately and often “gluten free” items touch non gluten free items in the case. They do not use separate tongs.

Celiac friendly?

No

Macrina is a great bakery but definitely not safe for true Celiacs. I live above it and get their coffee every day. However the baked gluten free items are also baked on gluten containing equipment and are not safely segregated at all. I just focus on the coffee, which is my favorite in the world

Celiac friendly?

No

Nice cozy-yet-urban atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff. Coffee is delicious. Great to see gluten-feee items as yummy as the regular items. Would be nice to see a wider selection of gluten free items, otherwise it’s wonderful.

I'm giving one star because I can't give zero. My husband is sitting across from me eating a glutinous breakfast sandwich but there isn't a gluten-free item in the bakery case or on the menu. The folks behind the counter said they used to have GF oats but don't now. How did this place get five stars? Now I'm disappointed and hungry!

In Seattle for a conference, visited the bakery for some treats. Got a muffin, fruit biscuit and scone. All were very good with no reaction. The only reason I'm giving a 4 vs 5 is the young lady who waited on me wasn't very friendly at all and the gf items weren't in their own area, they were plated separately, but right next to gluten-y pastries.

Have been here several times and have reacted only once. Lots of cross contamination and one of their GF muffins has oats which I am also sensitive too. Would only eat if you aren't super sensitive.

I eat here every Friday and get one of their gf options. So good!!!

Not a ton of options, but the ones they have are amazing.