The Red Bandana Bakery

My favorite bakery to order celebratory cakes in advance. Very flavorful! And great designs.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Awful, do not recommend

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Very safe. Friendly staff. They had a lot of options to choose from, possibly too many. The quiche and cinnamon roll I got were small portions. It was nice being able to fine safe food out and about but this isn't a place I'd make a special trip for (more than 30 mins from home).

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch

Fully gluten free and many vegan options. Stopped there for lunch and got a sandwich on their store-made ancient grain bread. Super fresh and great tasting. Ordered at a counter and they bring food to you at your table. Had some usual fare like cupcakes and cookies, but also things like cinnamon rolls (small), cheesy bread rolls, muffins, brownies, cakes, etc. Lots of breakfast sandwich options, too.

Service staff were very nice. Very small with only a couple small tables. Looks like mostly a take-out place. In the city, but we didn't have trouble parking when we went.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Tasty treats, a great find while searching for GF/DF options while on vacation!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

I got my wedding cake and cupcakes here about a year and a half ago, and they were fabulous! Jaimie, the owner, was super nice and accommodating. We reached out about 9 months in advanced - which was a little early :) - but Jamie arranged for us to have a take-home cake tasting. (This was still during the pandemic, so I'm not sure if a take-home tasting is still an option.) My husband and I loved two different flavors: the carrot cake and the raspberry. So we had half of our cupcakes as carrot cake and the other half as raspberry, and our sweetheart cake was carrot cake. Everything was amazing! The raspberry cupcakes, in particular, were a guest-hit. Also, Red Bandana was able to accommodate for a few of my guests who have nut allergies.

I've visited the bakery a few times outside of wedding planning, and I've always enjoyed what I've gotten.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Good

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Good

Everything I've had here is really, really good. Staff are really friendly as well. Had the quiche and chocolate chip cookie today and you'd never know it was GF!! The sandwiches are kind of small, but they gave me a lot of salmon on my bagel.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

The Hamantash raspberry and chocolate are delicious and filling, wonderfully sweet. My cousin wished she had gotten a second banana chocolate chip muffin it was so good! The breakfast sandwich are okay - would definitely recommend sticking to the baked goodies

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

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

Really wish I could rate higher, but the food just isn’t very good! Definitely safe for celiacs, but the food is hit or miss.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Below Average

I REALLY want to like this place because it's so convenient and has a ton of options. Sadly, it's just not very good. If you really just need something safe to eat in the area, it's very safe. But it's not going to blow your mind. Despite living about 15 minutes away, I have only eaten here twice in the 2 years we've been here and just can't bring myself to go back. I've heard the same from several other Celiacs. Sad because the staff and owners are very kind and clearly dedicated to making safe GF food.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Below Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free

I’ve ordered here for my son due to his wheat and egg allergies. This place is amazing and will work with you if you have a food allergy

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Good

Three stars is generous for me. Recently moved to the DMV area and was excited to go somewhere dedicated gf. However, I find all products I’ve tried extremely underwhelmed the three times I’ve tried it. Bread easily falls apart in sandwiches, biscuits rock solid, cupcakes lacking any flavor. I hate leaving these types of reviews because small gf businesses are hard to come by but there are much better options out there, even store bought.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Poor

Love, love, love their sandwiches and pastries. Dedicated gluten free and wonderfully fresh. You can special order for the holidays.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Entire place is GF & they have DF options as well. The Cinnamon rolls are amazing!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Good

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 vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Good

I guess it’s the thought that counts? We had the breakfast sandwiches. Bagels were oily and not so tasty. I looked through their cake decorating book though and it looks like they have some talent. I would try their sweets, but their egg, bacon and cheese bagel sandwich was not so good. They have a lot of options for sweets so if I’m ever in town I might give their cake pops a chance. Small store, definitely more a to-go vibe.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Below Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies

Our girls have celiac, so we are always looking for new places to buy gluten-free baked goods. I want to love this place, but it’s just not good. We’ve tried the challah, which was crumbly and dry. We got jelly donuts for Hanukkah that tasted like greasy stale bread. Maybe the cakes are better, but we probably won’t go back.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Poor

I ordered a cake for my birthday. The service was great. The decorations were gorgeous. They have so many options like dairy free, vegan, nut free, etc and I didn’t get any type of reaction so that was amazing. Although the cake was a bit dry, the frosting and fillings were delicious.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies

Great time at the bakery today. Nice to choose from a wide selection. A couple items weren’t particularly flavorful but that’s likely a matter of taste. The grilled cheese and “bagel” sandwiches were very good.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

The entire bakery is gluten free. Very good selection and service. Donuts, bread, sandwiches and cookies are all delicious!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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 vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Stopped by for lunch and had a fresh salad, grilled veggies, and hummus. Excellent!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

I purchased a gluten free cake for my wedding. It was amazing! I highly recommend!! - Shani

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

I have to disagree with other reviewers. Love the baked goods! The staff also are always very friendly and helpful and they’ve done a great job with adjustments/safety during Covid. Also love that it’s dedicated GFree so I can order anything without stress!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

It's so great to have a dedicated gluten free shop and I feel good supporting them. I just wish the baked goods were a bit tastier (I'm not a fan of their buttercream icing so avoid the cupcakes) and I wish the sandwiches were larger (the bread) and more filling for the price. A couple times the bread I chose for a sandwich was really greasy - probably due to cheese. But, again, nice to have a safe option (I'm celiac).

Celiac friendly?

Yes

While I don’t love when gluten free bakeries also cater to other limited diets at the same time (eg vegan), as this bakery sometimes does, the cakes are amazing and beautiful. Well worth the money - the bonfire or make your own was delicious. We also love that they have gluten free cake pops!! Plus very good muffins and other pastries as well.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The people who work here are very, very friendly and the atmosphere is very cute, but the backed goods just didn’t do it for me. I found the cupcakes where just too sweet and the texture of the bread I got was too spunky. The brownies were very good though.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I’m with Sarah. I really want to like this place. The owner is amazing and her story is incredible. But, the baked goods just aren’t very good. We bought a loaf of their white bread. Very dry and crumbly — nearly choked drying to chew/swallow. We had a cupcake that was extremely gummy with a side of freezer-burnt strawberry ice cream. The only edible baked good was a brownie, which was decent, but no better than the boxed brownies. What they DID do well was coffee. Their iced coffee was pretty fantastic. Maybe time for a re-branding around that?

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Love the fact that it’s entirely gluten free, however that’s about it. The challah was horrible- as dense as a brick. Threw it out after a bite. The baked goods were fine, but no better than a mix.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I've only been here once, so I don't have a full view of what they offer, but their cheesy bread is amazing! I also had their black bean burger on their garlic herb roll, which I admit wasn't my favorite. Still, I can't wait to go back and try more items.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Hands down the best gluten-free bread and pastry in the DMV. The taste and texture are as good as those with gluten. The quiche crust is flaky and delicious. The tomato-cheesy bread is good room temp but amazing after 15 seconds in the microwave. And The challah bread is so good it will make you wanna holla.

They have amazing advocado toast one of my favorites. Their challah for the jewish holidays is very crumbly and sand like. That’s the only bad item I’ve had. I’ve gotten a gf df strawberry shortcake cake for my daughter and its amazinggg.

I'm very sad to be writing this review because I always want to love totally-GF establishments, but this was a major disappointment. The cupcakes were corn-y and misshapen. The scones were chewy. The campfire brownie was so dry it was inedible. The only thing I had that was really excellent was the cake pop. I wish them the best but I won't be going out of my way to come back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Started our DC trip in Silver Spring. This bakery has so few options to choose from and what I did try was stale

Adorable little shop in Bethesda with a fairly large selection, both sweet and savory. Somewhat expensive but still worth it for sure! My daughter felt really special coming here!

I love the bonfire brownies. The cookies are also good, but the bonfire brownies are the superstars if you're into sweet treats. I live that there is zero contamination risk here!!

Friendly and comfortable place with a breakfast and lunch menu and yummy baked goods and bread. I like that you can eat in or take out. Happy that it is a dedicated gluten free facility.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Olivia was/is great

The selection is broad and 100% GF

They take it even further for the vegan crowd as well

We need on in Atlanta

This bakery has the most delicious ancient grain bread, biscuits, and scones! I enjoyed a delicious vegan soup with bread and herb tea on my first visit. Everything is gluten-free! Generous portions and reasonably priced. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. I’m so happy to have discovered them in the heart of Bethesda.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

100% safe 100% awesome. Hope they stay in downtown Bethesda

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I desperately wanted to love this place, as I have Celiac and need GF food. I walked about 20 minutes to get here and was instantly disheartened when I walked in and saw the look of the bakery items. They were small and flat and didn't look appetizing. Prices were better than many GF places, but with the look of the food, I expected the lower prices. All that said, I got a few pieces of food and found the taste of about 75% to be decent, with a few items being those I would buy again. I would personally go back as it was a safe place for me to eat, but I won't go out of my way again, I'll have to be close by to stop in again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing! Got to watch the owner make a cake while waiting for my delicious order. So nice not to have to worry about cross-contamination since they're a dedicated facility!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This restaurant is completely gluten free so there is no risk for cross contamination whatsoever. Their food is delicious. They have desserts and meals that are completely gluten free and delicious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I ordered a Gluten free birthday cake and was very pleased with the quality and flavor. I am the celiac at the party and did not get sick. All the gluten eaters at the party were very impressed with the cake and could not believe it was GF

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My sisters wedding cakes were from here. I sampled the GF almond flavored cake and would have chosen that for myself but some guests had nut allergies. She ended up going with vanilla cake which I would recommend too. Her other cake was also dairy free. I thought the icing was decent (creme de menthe) but the chocolste cake mix was thick and heavy.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten-free custom cakes and pastries available for delivery and gluten-free cake mixes and cookies available for shipping.