Mountain Perks

We are locals and this place is the bomb! Pam the owner knows all about Gluten Free.. separate toaster for GF bagels. Gluten free quiche prepared separately and stored separate. Amazing coffee! We have never had an issue eating here. :)

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

— Very

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 stop with lots of choices and delicious food. So happy find this on our trip to Bryson City!

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

We had breakfast and coffee here and let me tell you, aside from eating at dedicated gf restaurants this place knows about allergy safety. The owner was super talkative and asked the right questions before I even had a chance to. I had a gf everything bagel sandwiches and some sort of Irish cream latte. It was good portion and yummy.

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

Best place for GF breakfast/lunch items in Bryson City. I got a quiche, bagel, and two cookies. The quiche was refrigerated and the bagel was frozen which wouldn't have been ideal for immediate consumption but I planned to take them away anyway. They have a dedicated toaster for GF and the owner is knowledgeable and committed.

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.)

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

Excellent coffee shop with great gluten free options like brownies, bagels, cookies, etc and the owner is so helpful and knowledgeable!

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

The GF items are separate. The owner is wonderful and knowledgeable of gluten free, preservatives, and other food allergies. She strives to only have items with no preservatives in the restaurant. The staff will go above and beyond to answer food allergy questions, read ingredients lists, etc. We will definitely come back!! The online menu may not pist GF items, but there are many (2 Quiches, 3 types of BAGELS, 4 types Cookies, Cheesecake, 3 types breakfast muffins, 2 types struessels, etc).

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Owner is great. She explained all their gluten free options and helped me figure out where else I could eat while in town. Had a great breakfast bagel sandwich and an awesome cookie. Definitely will stop here when we come back to town.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 spot if you’re gluten free. Owner was delightful and can do just just about anything in the menu gluten free. Bagels, wraps, soups, and some desserts. Highly recommend the brownies.

We stopped in twice on our vacation. We enjoyed our wraps and sandwiches. The Floridian is very good. Had one of their ginger cookies which was amazing. Highly recommend this hometown eatery.

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

They were so understanding when I asked questions about gluten free.

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

I had a wonderful experience there. The owner is exceptionally helpful and the food is delicious. It’s safe and has a good variety of options for gf.

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

I went based on reviews 2 days ago and loved it. I had the gf quiche and cup of chicken white bean chilli. They were both delicious.

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

Went there today based on ratings only to find they are closed until 9/29. Second year in a row we’ve gone in Sept only to find them closed. Hope that saves someone a trip.

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

The BEST gluten free bagel! Got a everything with bacon and chive cream cheese! It was SOO good, the lady (I’m assuming is the owner) was very helpful with my selections. This is a super busy establishment fair warning. Worth it to me, but it gets pretty crowded in there to be so small. I will say despite being slammed, the girls changed their gloves frequently between orders without being asked. Had no reactions from the foods I was given, even with someone with me ordering non GF.

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?

— 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

Great place!! I was very impressed with not only the delicious wrap I had but the owner. She's amazing. Really took the time to make sure I was clear of gluten. Her broccoli cheddar soup is gluten free and amazing.

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

Excellent place to grab a gluten free breakfast. Very knowledgeable and super friendly. 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

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch

Absolutely amazing food. Unsure why app says they don’t have a gluten free menu, their menu and daily specials boards are all labeled as to which items are gluten free. Gluten free bagels, cookies, muffins, quiche, soups, wraps and desserts. The owner was amazing!! She stopped everything to walk my son through all his choices and show him in the display case everything that was safe. Dedicated gluten free toaster for the bagels! Hands down 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

This place has a gluten free toaster and was very accommodating! I highly recommend. I am very sensitive to gluten and I did not get sick!!! Will definitely be back:)

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 takeout

Three types of GF bagels: plain, everything, or cinnamon raisin. Bunch of bagel sandwich toppings. Owner showed us the separate GF prep area!

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

Excellent! Stopped in before my long drive back and got a gluten free everything bagel with lots of toppings. It was delicious and I didn’t get sick after! Alerted the person at the front that it was an allergy and she circled my order and made sure the people knew.

The husband/wife owners had very good understanding of GF and because they make everything by hand, they know definitely what is GF. My family had bagels, their handmade cream cheese, and crust less quiche. Highly impressed!

Great deli with very knowledgeable staff, they even have a dedicated GF area. Excellent GF quiche! Very nice selection of GF items on the menu.

Love this place! I never have to worry about cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Everything can be made gf. Bagels. HUGE rice wraps that are tasty. Nice staff at this local establishment

I was excited to see this option with good reviews in such a rural area. The staff taking my order seemed knowledgeable, showed me the dedicated prep space behind the counter. I went back to add something else to my order while they were preparing it (no one else was eating food so I know it was mine) and they weren’t using the dedicated prep space for my salad. I should have thought about it more because my husband and kids were having bagel sandwiches made up at the same time so there were crumbs around. Food was great but I started to get sick within 20 minutes of eating and I’m still running to the bathroom 4 hours later. I think this is probably a safe option when the staff use the dedicated prep space but you may need to watch them prepare it (get a seat at the bar). So upset I’ll be sick over Christmas and I’m supposed to get antibody levels checked next week so I’ll have to reschedule those.

Celiac friendly?

No

Excellent and perfect for celiacs! Really great food and friendly, well trained staff who understand cross-contamination! Love this place.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Can't say enough things about this gem..great GF options and hearty chicken soup..my new fav spot. Plus great local folks

Knowledgeable staff, dedicated prep area- and delicious food to boot! The morning we went there were 2 crustless quiche options: chorizo poblano pepper jack and crab and swiss. My mom and I got one of each to split and they were equally fantastic. My children shared a smoothie and a yogurt bowl w almonds and fruit. Oh- and the coffee is wonderful!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Loved Mountain Perks prior to my celiac diagnosis! Once diagnosed I talked with the store owner a lot about safe practices, but sometimes would occasionally get sick. However, since the expansion and dedicated station I am so happy to have perks back in my life and be able to dine safely. Explain your allergy and they will happily accommodate. I recommend requesting your wrap on a plate if possible though because it will fall apart on you, but SO GOOD!! My favorite is “The Floridian.” Gluten Free options in Bryson City are extremely limited, so happy to have a business that has been working on accommodating and improving for years.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

wonderful cafe! Lots of gf options, super atmosphere!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent food and many GF options, fresh fresh veggies, GF wraps, and including some GF soups of the day and brownies. Generous portions.

Love the localness and rustic handmade furniture. Every time we eat here it takes a while to get the food but worth the wait. We always eat here when in town.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Delicious gluten free offerings, almost entire menu available GF. I had the crab and Swiss crustless quiche with a GF cinnamon raisin bagel and maple cream cheese. Crab was not "fake" crab, which shows they did their research. Great decaf mochas as well.

This place is fabulous!!! Great people great food great coffee!!! Love it!!!

Mountain perks has so many gluten free options including: bagels, wraps, crustless quiche, desserts, salads, muffins, and more. soups are always gluten free. Ingredients are high quality and local. sanitation score is 100. I am a local and eat here everyday. It's like my food safe haven! coffee is low allergen, low acid.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I asked about the GF menu and mentioned that my daughter has CD and she immediately let me know that their meats and cheese were GF, but they're blue cheese wasn't. She said they had GF wraps and bagels also and that they didn't have a dedicated GF kitchen/prep space but that they would keep everything on aluminum foil.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

amazing food and staff!!! ALL wraps can be done on GF wraps or bagels....got some GF bagels too...amazing!!!! staff very knowledgable about GF...and advertised....they also have GF muffins, but didn't try....definitely worth trying...wrap was HUGE too....will difintely be coming back next time in town!!! $7.50/GF wrap, $2.50/GF bagels

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Food was very good. Don't be in a hurry because it is a very slow process getting your food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Even though it was almost closing time, they still made gluten free meals for two. They were very knowledgeable about cross contamination, and the gluten free bagels were amazing!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We found out many mountain town restaurants are either closed on Sundays or close early. We were getting desperate for dinner choices and we ran in here 10 minutes before closing - which was 4:00. They stayed open for us to get dinner to go. The owner and his wife were very knowledgeable about cross contamination. The food was excellent and the staff was fantastic.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They had gluten free bread and wraps but did not seem to understand that meats and condiments can have gluten. Not sure about cross contamination procedure when toasting gluten free bagel.

Great GF options, bagels, muffins, and brownies. Awesome service!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

As someone who is sensitive to gluten, Mountain Perks offers a gluten free option for everything on their menu. I go there almost every day and am so impressed by what they have to offer in our small town. They also have the best coffee around! Outstanding service and highly recommended.

Can do almost their entire menu gluten free.

Celiac friendly?

Yes