Swami's Cafe

8 recent ratings
$$$ • Cafe
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Popular gluten-free menu items: French Toast, Bread/Buns, Pancakes
Safety Rating
7 ratings

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2780 Carlsbad Blvd
Carlsbad, CA 92008

Most Recent Reviews


3 months ago

Staff was so kind. Aware of Celiac disease and knew what items to suggest. Great find!

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  • — Pancakes, Bread/Buns, French Toast
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
6 months ago

I came here for breakfast and ordered the cinnamon raisin French toast. I ordered two eggs and a side of bacon as well. I ask the waitress if the bacon was gluten-free. She went back and asked the chef. The chef said that the bacon was NOT gluten-free but that the turkey bacon was. I DID order the turkey bacon. I also ordered a cappuccino. All in all it was a great breakfast! I felt very comfortable eating here as they specifically had items marked gluten-free and the wait stopped seemed very knowledgeable.

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GF Menu Items
  • — French Toast
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
1 year ago

The server said the omelettes are cooked in a separate pan so probably one of the safer items. My celiac son had a Denver omlette and liked it. He had the GF toast on the side another day and was fine. We have eaten here with 2 celiac people at least 4x, and never had any issue. They also offer GF French toast.

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Important

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 Intolerant

Ask the hostess for GF guidance bc some things that are GF or can be made GF are not listed.

2 years ago

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1 year ago

Good variety options, I ordered a sandwich with gluten free bread. Bread was toasted when I got it and I had the server double check it wasn't toasted in a gluten toaster but it was. She was very kind, but clearly did not know about gluten free. I asked them to remake it not toasted and the bread fell apart almost instantly. I was very disappointed as I was told this place was very good for gluten free :(

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Asymptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Absolutely love this place! GF chocolate chip pancakes, gf pancakes with nutella and bananas! Yummy!! Our server was amazing!

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1 year ago

My daughter got the gf pancakes with chocolate chips and said they were delicious! They prepare them in a separate area to avoid cross-contamination. Service was great too

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Gluten Intolerant
1 year ago

I got the gluten free pancakes and they were so good!!! I was worried because they almost tasted too good but I could tell they make them with almond flour. Highly recommend!!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Hashimoto's
2 years ago

Lots of options, great staff, and good vibes!

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

Wow. One of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had! And I’m 44 and not skinny. Lol. I had the vanilla latte hot w almond milk, açaí pancakes, chicken sausage and scrambled eggs. I did not try the maple syrup bc there was a fruit sauce with the pancakes. This was simply divine!!! Highly recommend. I sat outside and people watched. Love this!

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

Great gluten free options including sandwiches which are always hard to find. Staff is super knowledgeable on allergies. We have gluten, dairy and soy allergies and there were a lot of menu options. Food was very tasty and had lots of fresh ingredients. We are very affected by cross contamination and didn’t have any issues.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated kitchen space
  • — Food flagged
Other
  • — Online ordering
  • — Vegan options
  • — Takeout
  • — Good with other allergies
6 years ago

This place has a large gf menu. They have bread and can make all of the sandwiches gf. They also have cinnamon raisin French toast and pancakes.

6 years ago

Great place. I’m a regular. They have GF bread and can make many of their items GF with the bread. They also do GF pancakes! I’ve never gotten sick here. Definitely a long wait time, but worth it.

7 years ago

We have been here many times with no issues. The place gets super busy so be ready to wait especially on the weekends.

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2 months ago

Gluten free pancakes are AMAZING. Had the veggie hash which was delicious as well. They have a large GF selection, especially for a breakfast place.

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  • — Pancakes, Sandwiches, Bread/Buns, Waffles & more
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  • — Food flagged
Symptomatic Celiac
2 months ago

Got their BLTA with gluten free bread. We were nervous at first because the bread didn’t seem GF but I have severe celiacs and didn’t get sick. They weren’t super knowledgeable about gluten-free. We asked about their fries and their fryers, and they were unsure if there’s cross contamination.

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  • — Pancakes, Sandwiches, Bread/Buns
Celiac
3 months ago

Awesome find! Celiac savi and GF accommodation for anything.

Symptomatic Celiac
6 months ago

I’d eaten here a few times without issues. Most recently during a busy brunch the bread didn’t have that gluten free look…the waitress checked and swore it was gluten free, but I got pretty sick. Don’t think I can trust them again.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Pancakes, Bread/Buns
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
6 months ago

Wonderful breakfast experience! The gluten free pancakes were enormous and divine! Bottomless drip coffee and quick and knowledgeable service makes for an excellent experience

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  • — Pancakes, Sandwiches

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