Violette Gluten Free Bakery

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— All food and drinks are gluten-free

On Safety

Completely gluten free here! They even have take and bake items in their grab and go freezer.

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

— Excellent

On Quality & Quantity

Great for gluten free and vegan customers. For those w/ more obscure allergies such as chocolate or seeds should be extra cautious and ask about your options. Also a little bit pricey (even amongst gluten free things) and pushy for tips (I went on multiple visits and friends went on multiple separate visits and found this the case as well).

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good quality & quantity of healthy options
• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good vegan options
• Offers online ordering

Celiac friendly?

Yes

100% celiac safe. Great options for dairy free and vegan as well. Would recommend the cupcakes, sourdough loaf, rosemary pita crackers, macarons and donuts! I like the frozen foods as well like the chicken pot pies, but they can be a bit pricey for the amount of food so I don’t get those too often.

Overall good but not necessarily worth the price.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great! Expensive: It cost $26 for a small frozen pizza and 2 cupcakes. But I really loved everything I had. The pizza crust was flavorful with excellent texture; the closest to regular pizza crust I think I’ve tried so far. There was jjst enough cheese and the sauce with fresh grape tomatoes was wonderful. I tried the vanilla and caramel cupcake, which was just okay, and a dairy free cardamom and rose, which was AMAZING. I am looking forward to going back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

First time I've been able to eat a florentine in 12 years. I literally can't put a price on that. Even ricotta pie! I mean, come on! Eventually I'll try the ice cream sandwiches.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Dedicated gluten free facility and the chocolate cake with lavender blueberry icing was delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Was thrilled to find this place - a dedicated GF bakery!! It’s my go-to spot for GF challah, which is out of this world, probably the best I’ve had, and I’ve tried quite a few! I love that every time I go in, they have something fun and new, usually seasonal (the pumpkin muffins were delish!).

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Loved this place! Had a fantastic blueberry scone and spent 10 minutes just looking at all the pastries. It’s worth the train ride out of the city

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac safe! Entirely gluten free bakery. Definitely recommend the brie gluten free pastry and the cobbler! Lemon bars were very crumbly but good. Didn't try any of the cookies, but they looked good.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Violette has some of the best gluten free baked goods I've had anywhere. Violette actually has some of the best baked goods I've had back when I ate gluten. My gluten-eating husband would choose the chocolate chip cookies over most others. They're great, but my personal obsession is the brioche. Also the peanut butter cookies with chocolate. Also the apple fritters. And the bagels. And the sourdough or oat breads. Seriously, just go to Violette.

Challah is outstanding. Cupcakes are great.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Had a variety of cupcakes and cookies from here. First of all - no cross contamination and I feel confident to eat from there again. But also the quality is fantastic, their cream to cake ratios are spot on, and the choice is brilliant for every taste.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free facility and tasty food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

100% gluten free bakery and most options are dairy free too! I’ve been going weekly for the past few months. The best I’ve found in Boston!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Cupcakes and cake were delicious. Dedicated gluten free bakery.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

A 100% gluten-free bakery located conveniently in Porter Square - I love it! Cupcakes are always interesting flavors, and the cookies are great too!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Not the best gf bakery I've ever been to, but definitely the best option in Boston/Cambridge. I went early on a Saturday afternoon and it was busy! It's a small space (no seating) and they seem to run out of food quickly, so I would recommend ordering ahead on their website. Personally, I think their pastries are better than their savory food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I’ve tried the majority of their baked goods, and some of them are FANTASTIC! Highly recommend the cakeron, flourless chocolate cake, the lemon squares, angel food cake, the APPLE FRITTER (!!!!), and bars (billionaire bars, turtle bars). The cupcakes are also good, but the frosting isn’t my favorite. Celiac safe and a tasty (if a bit pricey) treat!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Entire place is gluten free. Most is dairy free. Some is vegan. Cookies are very good. Soups are delicious. They have bread, which I have never tried.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The berry scone was delicious, very soft, moist, and cakey. The mixed berry bar was also great as was the peach cupcake. Vanilla/yellow cake is usually not good gf but they nailed it! Wasn’t the biggest fan of the lemon berry shaker pie but it was still alright. Prices are as expected. Wanted to try an empanada but I had a 6 hour drive so sadly couldn’t.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Nice to have a dedicated GF place in the area, no doubt. No chances of getting sick here which is huge. However, I'm not really a fan of their baked goods, and they're overpriced. The only thing I've liked is the empanadas. However, other Celiac family members love it. So it's certainly worth a try!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My favorite gf bakery in the area for sure! They serve savory items which is not always common in gf bakeries! Their brioche is amazing and cupcakes are delicious! They have several vegan items as well! Some of their items contain oats so, if you are sensitive to them- check with the staff and they will inform you! Always friendly and great service!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This bakery is absolutely amazing. DEDICATED GLUTEN FREE FACILITY! (Yay!!!!) Hands down the best GF baked goods I've ever had - by FAR my favorite GF place. Everything is so delicious and I've never gotten sick from eating anything here. They make the best GF bread I've ever had, quiches, ham and cheese pastries, several different pies, cakes, cookies, pastries, etc. It's just like a normal bakery (everything is yummy) but it's a completely dedicated facility. I cannot say enough good things about this place. So good that I'm almost positive that the one review here that isn't five stars has to be a mistake. I have very high GF standards, and I've never gotten anything here I didn't love. The owner is very sweet and explained she started the bakery because she was tired of mediocre GF foods when it's completely possible to make delicious stuff. My non-GF relatives raved about how good everything was. I have a hard time sharing whenever I get anything from here. If you're trying to decide between going here and literally anywhere else for breakfast, lunch, or anything in between, come here. You definitely won't regret it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Everything is safe. But for the price I would expect better tasting food and service. The owner can be pretty off putting. You’re better off with a homemade gluten free cake from a box.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I was so excited to see a dedicated GF bakery near me, but I found the customer service and baked goods to only be so-so. If you're desperate for a baked good, it's been safe to eat here for me.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Quiche, crumble top pie, and banana bread were all wonderful breakfast treats for me and my non-GF family when I visited from out of town. Check out the online menu and order ahead by email. Bagels and bread aren't ready until 10:30A.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Scrumptious and absolutely gluten free!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I wanted to support a dedicated GF shop, but I honestly didn’t like any of the 5 things I got. It wasn’t spit-it-out bad, but it wasn’t take-another-bite good, if that makes sense. $24 down the drain :((

Celiac friendly?

Yes

So many choices that are dairy free! The ice cream sandwiches were to die for. Pizza was very good and we bought lots of sweets and so far they’re all very good. Highly recommend! We went back a second time on our trip for more pizza, a calzone and a bag full of cookies and other goodies. Everything we ate tasted amazing! You won’t be disappointed.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This is a really cute spot, and the best part is that it's a dedicated gluten free facility. EVERYTHING is glut free!! The quiche was delicious and the blueberry cobbler was amazing. So glad I found this place on my commute back home.

Lots of choices, great bakery feel. Brioche was delicious! The cupcakes I had were beautiful, but did not taste as good as they looked.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

great service and a really wonderful place for a treat!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The food I got here was delicious, I'd love for them to expand to more options!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This is a dedicated gluten free facility with dairy free options as well. They have everything from pies (whole or by the slice), quiche (whole or by the slice), cakes, cupcakes, cookies, scones, you name it! I informed them of my honey allergy, and the ladies behind the counter quickly listed off three items that they use honey in, and assured me that everything else was safe. I indulged in their apple cobbler and a pumpkin cupcake and took them outside to enjoy in the beautiful autumn weather. While nothing will ever beat my grandmother's apple pie with its gluten-y crust, this cobbler was a wonderful combination of sweet and tart, and the crust held together well. The pumpkin cupcake was light and fluffy and perfectly sweet. I pass this bakery on my commute, and can see many, many more visits in the future!

Delicious quiche, French macaroons and peanut butter cookies!!! Can't wait to come back and try the chicken pot pie when it becomes available!! No worries of any cross contamination here! I'll be back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

A bit pricey but the dedicated gluten free facility definitely puts me at ease and willing to spend a little bit more!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent customer service! The cookies, especially the oatmeal are wonderful. Can't go wrong with the peanut butter cookies or the blueberry lemon zest bread either!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great choices for gluten free baked goods

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Such a nice woman serving delicious gluten free sweets and treats! Highly recommended.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Assortment changes weekly. Delicious GF baked goods.