Mochas Coffeehouse & Bakery

My husband read the reviews and we chose to drive from Crested Butte to pick up sandwiches. Celiac Friends - this is a reminder of how you must continue to be vigilant about asking about chances for cross contamination. There was not a GF menu- only that gf bread and bagels were available . I told the woman who took my order that I read good reviews about eating safely gluten free here and that I have celiac disease and my digestive system is sensitive. She assured me they use separate ingredients and use a separate prep area and separate toaster. Then I asked if they use the same herb cream cheese on regular gluten bread as they do the gluten free bread, she paused and said yes … so I said that there is a risk that the knife that was used in the cream cheese on gluten bread goes back into the cream cheese and can leave some crumbs… and she said yes. Then the woman who took my order volunteered that they use the same pesto so I probably shouldn’t order any sandwiches with pesto.. so I decided to clarify some more and I asked if they use squeeze bottles of mayo and mustard and she said yes, and so I felt safe having mayo on my sandwich.

Unfortunately when my husband and I ordered an everything bagel, the sandwich was made on a plain bagel :(. So another vote that they may make mistakes …. I choose not to bring it back … it looked like an Udi’s bagel -and was labeled gf and had a stick in it - so I didn’t bring it back. It was a treat to eat a sandwich “out in the world”.

I also asked about how often they clean their milk shake machine and was reassured that they hadn’t made any cookies and cream milk shakes recently but she would make sure it was clean.

They offer gluten free baked goods that are wrapped individually in plastic and I’m told are baked in a dedicated space by someone who is Celiac, so I bought a slice of red velvet cake and it was moist and yummy :)

Having lived with Celiac Disease for almost 2 decades, I am grateful to have this app with reviews … and this place had 100% positive and safe 5 heart and 5 star reviews, so I don’t like leaving 4 stars and 4 hearts … But based on my experience I think it’s worth showing others to ask questions to stay healthy eating out here… and that each time you eat a place that has great reviews, especially if there are less than 10 or 20, you should take the time to still ask the important questions about cross contamination risks.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

I eat here all the time, never get sick. They have sandwiches, bagels and bakery items all safe for celiac. They have a separate toaster for GF bread. Always tell them if you are celiac.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

Stayed here for the weekend and had breakfast here both days. Celiac safe sandwiches. The gal asked if it could go in the same toaster as soon as I asked for Gluten Free. They took extra precautions and my egg sandwich was delicious! The blueberry bread slices were also amazing with great prices! Allow yourself extra time if you are in a rush because it was a 20min wait for my sandwich, which was worth it to not be sick! Highly recommend here.

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

The breakfast sandwich I had there was delicious and they are great at taking precautions! They have gluten free bread and a couple flavors of gluten free bagels. I had a plain bagel egg sandwich and it was really tasty. When I let them know I have celiac, she said they will change their gloves and heat it separately so they are knowledgeable about contamination. They had at least 5 different GF baked goods to choose from and their smoothies are delicious as well. Highly recommend!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Great coffee and my sandwich was delicious. They have a gf dedicated toaster and my food was marked. The had run out of the gf baked good by 9am so unless you are a very early riser, go if you want a sandwich. Their gf bread is good.

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?

— Good

One of the best gf sandwiches I’ve had. They asked us without prompting if it was an allergy or a preference and sandwiches came out labeled this way. Will definitely be back!

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

I come here all the time! Be sure to tell them it is allergy/intolerance/Celiac and they will prepare your food in a dedicated gluten-free area of the kitchen. Never been sick here and it always tastes amazing!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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

Had a nice selection of gf pastries. Was nice being able to have a coffee and pastry and all felt normal😀

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

Great options and very knowledgeable staff! They have both gluten free bagels and bread, and they asked immediately if I wanted it toasted and prepared separately.

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

I LOVE this place! I’ve been here twice this summer and both times when I ordered a sandwich with GF bread, they asked if it was an allergy or celiac as they do prepare separately. The bread is good, too. Always a few delicious GF baked goodies available as well!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

Was told there was dedicated space for preparation of my gluten free food but I felt very not well after eating a breakfast sandwich there

The staff was super helpful with finding me a great gluten free bagel! They have dedicated utensils/butter/ingredients/etc, and dedicated kitchen space. Super delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes