Gluten-Free at Keys Cafe & Bakery

*My daughter is gluten sensitive She got the omelet and the GF toast which she was not super fond of. We did however see some beautiful cupcakes that were gluten free.

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

— Somewhat

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

No matter where you go, unless it's 100% gf, you take a chance. I take these chances. Most times everything is alright. Sometimes, not so much. Its definitely better than McDonald's.

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

— Somewhat

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

Delicious GF pancakes! Good options, good variety too.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

• Dog friendly
• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Lots of gluten free options. Good gluten free pancakes and french toast too!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

I was given a tip by someone that I could safely have omelette, eggs, toast and bacon here. I ordered poached eggs with gluten free toast and confirmed when I ordered that they still have a separate toaster for GF. Happily enjoyed my breakfast and did not get sick. I was told that the pancakes would not be celiac safe because of cross contact.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Wonderful service! Huge portions and gluten free and vegan options. GF Waffle made in the same waffle maker as regular waffles.

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

— Somewhat

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 an omelette and it was amazing!!

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

— Somewhat

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

The waitress told me they have a separate GF toaster but NOT a separate griddle for pancakes, etc. So I had an omelet and toast and it was delicious.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen

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 selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

If it wasn’t for the toothpick I would have been afraid the huge pancakes I got weren’t GF. They were and they were excellent and fluffy. I asked for strawberries and whip on the side and was surprised when they brought out fresh sliced strawberries not the syrupy goo you get at diners. They also have some GF cookies and baked goods. Eggs and bacon and stuff are also safe and standard. Bacon was a bit too salty for me. Tip: ask for hash browns crispy otherwise they come out as soggy shredded white greasy potatoes.

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

Wonderful breakfast location in the heart of Saint Paul. Wait staff were Celiac knowledgeable, and checked with the kitchen when they weren’t.

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

— Somewhat

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

Stopped mid afternoon. Serve breakfast all day and menu includes gf French toast and gf pancakes. Wait staff knew gf offered on menu but limited in knowledge of celiacs. Cook however must have known more and when food was served waitress mentioned gf French toast was made on a separate part of the griddle. Also offered gf monster cookies. No reaction from our celiac to French toast or cookies.

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

— Somewhat

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

The Keys menu does offer some options for their meals to be gluten free accommodating. I had their GF Apple & walnut pancake and you would never know it was GF!

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 kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers delivery
• Offers outdoor seating

I wanted a specific omelet with wild rice in it and asked if it was gluten free but my server had no idea. They were busy so I didn’t want to be an additional stressor by asking her to go ask the kitchen. The server said they had gluten free bread and pancakes, and also went to mention the pancakes were very good. I took her word for it and got an omelette with a side of one pancake. I’m only gluten intolerant and so I can handle the shared kitchen utensils. I was quite disappointed in the pancake though. It was served 5 minutes before my omelet and the rest of my party’s food so was cold and dry by the time I ate it. The pancake was bland and crumbly. The omelette was good but over priced.

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

— Not 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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

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

My go-to brunch spot! The GF pancakes are amazing, and options are clearly marked on the main menu! I go all the time and have never been glutened - would definitely recommend!

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

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

Server was very knowledgeable of Celiac. Had gluten free bread for my sandwich. Brought bagged chips. They even had GF rice crispy bar and a GF monster cookie. No GF menu, but the server I had was great.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

I used to eat there a lot. Then I got Dx with Celiac. Went for pancake & I thought it was exactly like a regular pancake. Next time the pancake was obviously GF. My guess, the wait person didn't put in correct order or cook screwed up. Luckily I was still going through Gluten withdrawls & blamed everything on that back then 🙄

Celiac friendly?

No

The waitress did not know what Celiac was and was not sure how some things were cooked. In order to get something I could eat they charged me extra for a salad with my bun less burger. I will not be going there again.

Celiac friendly?

No

Gluten free pancakes are very good! Highly impressed with the staff as well.

I've eaten at Keys for years, once I found out they had a lot of gf options for breakfast. The pancakes are equally as generously enormous as the wheat kind and fill or overhang the plates, fluffy and great tasting. GF bread is available for sandwiches and toast HOWEVER, it is more than disappointing that they use a SHARED TOASTER (the rotating wire coveyor kind) which for very sensitive people is quite risky. Over the years my sensitivity has declined with strict adherence, so a very minor glutening isnt near what it used to be, so I have had their toast on and off and have been lucky so far to have had no issues. But consumer beware!! ALSO, this Keys location clearly has not trained their kitchen staff on the gfree toast because unless I specifically ask for it to come out "dry" half the time it comes out with butter already on it, which is done by a common use melted butter container and a brush!!! So I say, the heck with toast, go for the pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream, or blueberries mixed in... they're to die for! Omlets are consistently good too!

I usually get a gluten-free sandwich or gluten-free pancakes here.

Love this place! The GF pancakes are amazing, I've never gotten sick eating them, add blueberries to make them even better. The atmosphere is one of the loveliest in the area, cozy and friendly and fun (watched the cooks dance as the made food!). The GF toast is no so great, it's thin and grainy (it's Udi's, so meh) and also doesn't have a dedicated toaster. I've gotten contaminated from it. Never had an issue with the pancakes, I just wish they had GF Buckwheat pancakes. Their buckwheat were the best.

Celiac friendly?

No

I choose to be gluten free, but I think key's tries hard for those who do not do it by choice. They asked me if they could put my sandwich on the grill to be sure they did not cross contaminate.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I was glutened. So was my mom, waiter was not great either.

Celiac friendly?

No

My mother and I both got sick. May have been an off day? Our server was not good and it seemed like we were a burden to him for asking about the gluten free. I had a great experience in the Roseville location...

I’ve always ordered GF pancakes (and yes, they’re just as big as the regular ones,) and bacon; I haven’t gotten sick once)I have Celiac Disease and am very sensitive to cross contamination.)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They have gluten-free toast on the menu but the waitress told me that it goes in the same toaster as normal bread and they have no other options except having it untoasted. They also have a shared griddle that they do not clean for gluten-free customers.

That being said, I had a delicious steak & cheese sandwich. So just be aware that their advertised gluten-free items may not actually be celiac safe, make sure to ask your waitress.

both times I ate anything gluten free I got sick, my hubby did to and he doesn't have celiacs. not sure what was going on but never eating there again.

Celiac friendly?

No

Excellent gf pancakes. Also delicious gf cake and cookies available in the counter.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Really good GF pancakes and waffles. Staff was knowledgeable about GF and friendly. Location is tiny and very busy while we there, but food was worth the wait.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gave options, but no gluten free menu. Staff were not knowledgeable and even dismissive about the need to prepare separately to avoid cross-contamination.

Waffle was delicious and staff took great care to make my food separate (took a little longer than everyone else's) - would recommend

Celiac friendly?

Yes

GF pancakes are phenomenal. I have celiac and did not get sick

Very accommodating and certainly knew GF options and constraints (server even came to tell us the GF toast would be an extra minute because they use a separate grill).

Went here for lunch and it was great! keys had a lot of options for me being dairy and gluten free. But be careful as they do share the same kitchen space.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Fast serviceTasty Pancakes friendly staff

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Udi's buns for sandwiches and the most delicious GF pancakes from mix with fresh fruit mix ins available. Huge servings.

Celiac friendly?

No

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Love the gluten free bread!!

I ordered a tuna sand which on gf bread and was given a tuna sand which on regular, gluten-filled bread. Thankfully I recognized it and sent it back without eating it. My daughter ordered a burger with no bun. It arrived with weird yellow stuff on it. I asked and was told the cook accidentally put cheese on it and then scraped it off. The house gf chocolate cupcake is super dry. I thought it was inedible. Our server was nice and took some money off our bill, but I won't be back.

Literally the best gluten free pancakes I have ever had. And they are bigger than your head. I would suggest sharing. So good and I didn't get sick

Great cafe food, separate gluten-free menu, at least one gluten free dessert in the case available, and can order others to take home.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free bread opened up plenty of delicious options! Wonderful place!

I wish I'd seen the other review mentioning shared equipment and utensils before going here. I had an omelet and later was sick from the cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

No

Great diner style breakfast options. Went on a weekend morning...get there early there will be a wait!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They cook off their food on the same griddle with the same utensils.

Celiac friendly?

No

Classic diner experience with very good gluten free options. Waffles with fresh strawberries were fantastic!

Gluten free bread, buns, pancakes and waffles. Great breakfast place.