After reading rave reviews, we stopped in for a treat. The only GF items available were bagels and sandwiches, but the employee couldn’t guarantee no cross contamination because the same condiments were used for both GF and non GF items, meaning a knife that touched regular bread is most likely dipped into the same cream cheese or mayo that is also used for GF bagels and bread. So, we decided to stick with something already packaged, such as a muffin or scone. There was nothing. They didn’t have any bakery GF products. We were so disappointed.
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.
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.
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!