Dedicated Celiac Safe, Bakeries & Eateries

Dedicated Celiac Safe, Bakeries & Eateries

This list is constantly changing and being updated as new suggestions are received.  We're not interested in advertising...we're looking for first-person recommendations only.  These are supposed to be retail locations but we do recommend you contact them first to be certain they have public hours of operation.  Updated: 5/2/18

AL - Liberated Specialty Foods, http://liberatedspecialtyfoods.com

AL - Mason Dixon, https://masondixonbakery.com

AL - The Funky Muffin, http://thefunkymuffinbakery.com   

AR - Dempsey Bakery, http://www.dempseybakery.com  

AZ - Gluten-Free Creations, http://www.glutenfreecreations.com  

AZ - Got2B Gluten-Free, Http://Www.Got2bglutenfree.Com  

AZ - Gourmet Girls, http://www.gourmetgirlsglutenfree.com    

AZ - Jewels Bakery & Café, http://jewelsbakeryandcafe.com  

AZ - Jewel's Bakery and Café, http://www.jewelsbakeryandcafe.com  

CA - 2Good2B, http://www.2good2b.com  

CA - Breakaway Bakery, http://breakawaybakery.com

CA - C Casa, http://myccasa.com   

CA - Chop Street, http://chopst.com  

CA - Erin McKenna’s Bakery, https://www.erinmckennasbakery.com  

CA - Farmers Kitchen Café, http://farmerskitchencafe.com  

CA - Grease Box, http://www.greaseboxoakland.com  

CA - Inn on Randolph, http://www.innonrandolph.com  

CA - Karma Baker, https://karmabaker.com

CA - Katie’s Bakery, https://katiesglutenfree.com

CA - Kirari West Bakery, http://www.kirariwest.com  

CA - Mariposa Bakery & Café, https://www.mariposabaking.com  

CA - Oceans & Earth, https://www.oceansandearthrestaurant.com  

CA - Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen, http://picapica.com  

CA - Pushkin's Bakery, https://pushkinsbakery.com

CA - Pushkin's Kitchen, http://pushkinskitchen.com

CA - Rising Hearts Bakery, http://www.risingheartsbakery.com  

CA - Royal Tea & Treatery, http://royalteatreatery.com  

CA - Sensitive Sweets, http://www.sensitivesweets.com   

CA - Starry Lane Bakery http://www.starrylanebakery.com  

CN - Cocoa Beans on Corydon, https://www.cocoabeansbakeshop.com  

CN - Odells, https://www.odellsgfcafe.com  

CO - Aime’s Love, http://www.aimeslove.com  

CO - Coquette's Bistro & Bakery, http://www.coquettesbistro.com  

CO - Gluten Escape, http://theglutenescape.com  

CT - Dee’s One Smart Cookie, http://www.deesonesmartcookie.com  

CT - Swoon Gluten-Free Bakery, http://www.swoonglutenfree.com  

DC - Rise Gluten-Free Bakery, https://www.riseglutenfree.com  

FL - Big Mike’s Bakery, https://www.bigmikesglutenfree.com  

FL - Craft Kafe, http://www.craftkafe.com  

FL - Epiphany Gluten-Free Bakery, http://epiphanyglutenfree.com  

FL - Erin McKenna’s Bakery, https://www.erinmckennasbakery.com  

FL - Fresh First, http://www.freshfirst.com

FL - Fresh Kitchen, http://www.eatfreshkitchen.com  

FL - Hale Life Bakery, https://www.halelifebakery.com  

FL - HillBilly Farms, http://www.hillbilly-farms.com  

FL - Island Gluten-Free Bakery, http://www.islandgfbakery.com  

FL - Joey's Home Bakery, http://www.joeyshomebakeryglutenfree.com   

FL - Kara Lynn's Kitchen, https://www.facebook.com/karalynnskitchen  

FL - Sara Fay Farm, https://sarafayfarm.com  

FL - Serendipity Café, http://myserendipitycafe.com  

FL - Stacy's Gluten-Free Goodies, http://www.gluten-free-goodies.com  

FL - The Bald Strawberry, Http://Www.Thebaldstrawberry.Com  

GA - 2B Whole Bakery, https://www.2bwhole.net

GA - Gluten-Free Cutie, https://glutenfreecutie.com

GA - Good Karma Coffee House, http://www.goodkarmacoffeehouse.com  

GA - Marilyn's Gluten-Free Gourmet, http://marilynsglutenfree.com

GA - Sally's Bakery, http://sallysglutenfreebakery.com

HI - The Maui Brick Oven, http://mauibrickoven.com  

ID - Gluten-Free Galaxy, https://www.gfgalaxy.com

IL - Bootin Gluten Bakery, https://www.facebook.com/BootinGlutenBakeryAndMarket  

IL - Brightwok Kitchen, http://www.brightwok.com  

IL - Cassava Chicago, Http://Cassavachicago.Com  

IL - Sweet Ali’s, http://www.sweetalis.com   

IL - Sweet Natalie's, Http://Sweetnataliesgeneva.Com  

IL - Wheat’s End Café, Http://Www.Wheatsend.Com  

IN - Core Life Eatery, https://corelifeeatery.com  

IN - Suzy's Teahouse & Bakery, http://www.suzysteahouse.com  

KS - Park Grounds Coffee House, https://parkgroundscoffeehouse.com  

KY - Annie May’s Sweet Café, http://www.anniemayssweetcafe.com  

KY - Gluten-Free Miracles, http://www.glutenfreemiracles.com  

KY - Wheatless Restaurant, http://www.wheatlessrestaurant.com  

LA - For His Temple, http://forhistemple.com  

LA - Truly Free Bakery & Deli, http://www.eattrulyfree.com  

MA - A Better Choice Bakery, https://abetterchoicebakery.com  

MA - A New Leaf, http://www.anewleafvitamins.com  

MA - Duke's Bakery, http://www.dukesbakery.com   

MA - Mother Juice, http://motherjuiceboston.com  

MA - One Dish, https://www.onedishcuisine.com  

MA - Red Bandanna Bakery, https://theredbandanabakery.com  

MA - Serenade Chocolatier, http://www.serenadechocolatier.com

MA - Something Sweet without Wheat, http://somethingsweetwithoutwheat.com  

MA - Sweet Chances, http://www.sweetchancesgf.com  

MA - Twist Bakery & Café, http://www.twist-bakery.com  

MA - Violette Gluten-Free Bakery, http://violettegf.com  

MD - One Dish Cuisine, http://onedishcuisine.com  

MD - Sweet27 Bakery, http://www.sweet27.com/gluten-free-bakery  

ME - Tripps Primal Farm and Kafe, https://www.tpfak.com  

MI - Renee's Gourmet Pizzeria, http://www.reneesgourmetpizzeria.net  

MI - Rumi's Passion Gluten-Free Bakery, http://www.rumispassion.com  

MI - The Little Mustard Seed Café, http://www.thelittlemustardseedcafe.com

MN - Bittersweet Bakery, http://www.bittersweetgf.com  

MN - Mixin It Up, http://mixinitup.org

MN - Sassy Spoon, http://www.sassyspoonmpls.com  

MN - Sift Bakery, http://siftglutenfree.com

MO - New Day Gluten-Free, http://newdayglutenfree.com  

MO - Nourish Cafe & Market, https://nourishcafemarket.com   

MT - Gluten-Free Prairie, http://www.glutenfreeprairie.com  

MT - Lot G Café, https://lotgcafe.com

NC - Bimberibon, http://bimberibon.com  

NC - Fresh Levant, http://freshlevant.com  

NC - JP's Pastry, http://jpspastry.com

NC - Primal Food & Spirits, http://primalfoodandspirits.com

ND - Mehl's Gluten-Free Bakery, http://www.mehlsbakery.com

NE - Evolve Paleo, https://evolvepaleochef.com  

NH - Bite Me Cupcakes, https://www.bitemekupcakez.com

NJ – Cave, https://www.cavebistro.com  

NJ - Squirrel & the Bee, https://www.squirrelandthebee.com  

NJ - Wildflour Bakery/Café, http://www.wildflourbakery-cafe.com  

NY - Colors NYC, http://www.colorsrestaurantnyc.com  

NY - Donna Marie's Eastside Bakery, Http://Www.Donnamariesbakery.Com  

NY - Erin McKenna’s Bakery, https://www.erinmckennasbakery.com  

NY - Friedman’s, https://www.friedmansrestaurant.com  

NY - Kith & Kin Bakeshop & Bistro, http://kkbakeshop.com

NY - Noglu, http://www.noglu.fr/en/new-york/bakery  

NY - Senza Gluten, http://senzaglutennyc.com  

OH - Bake Me Happy, https://www.bakemehappygf.com  

OH - Cafe Avalaun, http://www.cafeavalaun.com  

OH - Cherbourg Bakery, Http://Www.Cherbourgbakery.Com  

OH - Daboro's, http://www.daboros.com  

OH - Sinfully Gluten-Free Sandwich/Pizza Shop, http://www.sinfullygf.com

OH – Sonny Marie's, http://www.glutenfreesonnymaries.com

OH - Soodles Bake Shop, https://soodlesbakeshop.com

OR - Angie's Gluten-Free Kitchen, http://angiesgfkitchen.com  

OR - Back to Eden Bakery, http://www.backtoedenbakery.com  

OR - Corbett Fish House, http://www.corbettfishhouse.com  

OR - Eats and Treats Café, http://eats-treats.com   

OR - Gluten-Free Gem, http://www.glutenfreegem.com  

OR - Harlow, http://www.harlowpdx.com  

OR - Hawthorne Fish House, http://www.corbettfishhouse.com  

OR - Kyra’s Bake Shop, http://www.kyrasbakeshop.com  

OR - Liberated Baking, http://www.liberatedbaking.com  

OR - New Cascadia Traditional, http://www.newcascadiatraditional.com  

OR - Petunia's Pies & Pastries, http://petuniaspiesandpastries.com  

OR - Prasad Cuisine, http://www.prasadcuisine.com  

OR - The Gluten-Free Place, http://www.thegfplace.com  

PA - Ali's Marketplace, http://alismarketplace.com  

PA - Gluuteny Bakery, http://www.gluuteny.com  

PA - Happy Mixer Bakery, https://www.thehappymixer.com  

PA - The Gluten-Free Oven, http://theglutenfreeoven.net

RI - Eva Ruth's Specialty Bakery, http://stores.evaruths.com  

RI - Sans Gluten Artisan Bakery, http://www.sansglutenbakery.com

TN - Benefit Your Life, http://benefityourlife.com

TN - The Health Factory Paleo Café, http://www.healthfactoryknoxville.com  

TX - Guaco Taco, http://guaco-taco.com

TX - Tea Thyme Cafe, http://itsteathyme.net  

TX - Unrefined Bakery, http://unrefinedbakery.com  

TX - Wild Wood Bakehouse, http://www.wildwoodbakehouse.com  

TX - Wilderwood Restaurant, http://www.wilderwoodrestaurantandbar.com

TX - Xoco-Latte Bakery & Chocolatier, http://xoco-latte.com  

UT - Zest Kitchen & Bar, http://zestslc.com   

VA - Anna B’s Gluten-Free Bakery, http://www.annabsglutenfree.com  

VA - Happy Tart, http://happytartbakery.com  

VA - The Green Cat Café, http://thegreencatva.com  

VA - Tio Pablo Tacos, http://www.tiopablotacos.com  

VA - Triple Oak Bakery, http://www.tripleoakbakery.com  

WA - Capital Cider, Http://Capitolcider.Com  

WA - Coles Cafe & Bakery http://www.colesbakeryandcafe.com  

WA - Devour Specialty Baked Goods, https://www.facebook.com/DevourW2   

WA - East Vancouver Fish House, http://www.corbettfishhouse.com  

WA - Ghostfish Brewing, http://ghostfishbrewing.com  

WA - Nourish, http://www.nourishsequim.com  

WA - Nuflours Bakery, Http://Www.Nuflours.Com  

WA - Thrive Café, http://generationthrive.com  

WA - WOW Baking, http://www.wowbaking.com

WI - Blooming Lotus Bakery, http://www.blbmke.com  

WI - Happy Bellies Bakeshop, http://happybelliesbakeshop.com  

WI - Molly's Gluten-Free Bakery, http://mollysglutenfreebakery.com
WI - WauwaTikis, https://www.wauwatikis.com

CarolAnne Le Blanc

Gluten-Free Naturally: https://glutenfreeforlife1.blogspot.com

Gluten-Free Travel:  https://glutenfreeinflorida2.blogspot.com

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Let's talk Toilets! Gluten-Free Travel

Let's talk Toilets!  Gluten-Free Travel

Before I leave on any vacation I do a little research first.  Of course, what can I eat is always a big one…especially since we enjoy experiencing the foods particular to wherever we roam.  I do draw the line at bugs and raw proteins though, even if two of my travel mates occasionally enjoy a taste.  I also research toilets and bathroom etiquette. My travel mates think that’s pretty funny…but they’re not ashamed to take advantage of my research, trust me. Am I obsessed with toilets? No, I’m not.  But living with Celiac Disease all my life, two pregnancies and being born without ‘outdoor plumbing’ as my Mom called it, I’ve learned to pay attention to where the toilets are.

Here in the States public restrooms are pretty easy to find.  There are rest stops along the highways…and Fast Food places are always an easy stop.  Grocery Stores are too. Gas stations…if the doors are outside you’ll need to go inside and ask for the key. Stores and Shops…you may see little signs in the front window stating restrooms are for customers…just become a customer and you’re good.  Hotels and Motels are options for emergency stops…the bathrooms are usually right off the main lobby…perhaps near the pool area.

PAY TOILETS:  I can’t remember the last time I saw a pay to go bathroom here in the States.  But I’m certain there are still a few around. They used to be just simple coin meters placed right on the stall doors.  At large festivals and fairs you’ll often see Bathroom Attendants with tip jars.  Show them you’re glad to have a clean place to stop by putting something in their tip jar.  And don’t be too surprised if you see them put their hand out for you.  They’re actually trying to earn a living by cleaning up after you. And trust me, at some of these large events that's a lot tougher than you might realize.

In other countries you may be asked to pay a few coins to use the facilities…don’t be a stingy tourist.  It’s possible that attendant is trying to earn a living to put food on the table at home.  If you see little packets of paper offered…take one.  Toilet Paper or Paper Towels…it generally means that item is not available inside.  These are the times when it becomes very important to carry your own toilet paper and antibacterial wipes.  Depending on the country you’re visiting you may be able to find a toilet…but on occasion not much else.  Be prepared.

CRUISE SHIPS:  Their main goal is your comfort and safety…they want you back…so clean, easily accessible, toilets are just about everywhere.  On board, in customs, in port, on excursions…finding a bathroom is generally not a problem.  The further you get away from the ship things may begin to change a bit…but don’t be afraid to ask.  Touristy areas can be very accommodating…again, they want you back.

TO FLUSH OR NOT TO FLUSH:  That is the question. There are still many places in the world where the indoor plumbing is not designed to handle anything more than human waste. So flushing the used paper is taboo.  If that’s the case you’ll often see a small sign on the door (if there is a door) and a trash bin right near the toilet. If you forget to toss the used paper and end up flushing it instead, don't panic. But do try to remember the next time.

ALWAYS GO BEFORE YOU GO:  In many countries businesses frown on people wandering through just to use the bathroom.  So a good rule of thumb whether you’ve been shopping, eating or drinking at an establishment is to always use the facilities before you leave.

SQUAT OR SIT:  Yes, this is the option depending on the country you’re visiting. I remember as a child wondering about the footprints I’d occasionally see on the toilet seats at the Shopping Mall.  Some countries use raised commodes, or toilets, while others still prefer squat toilets that are truly not much more than a hole in the floor with places on either side for your feet.  Even if you’re lucky enough to find a familiar raised commode don’t count on there being a toilet seat. We spent two weeks in Peru from Lima, to Cusco, to Aqua Caliente, to Puerto Maldonado, and back to Lima. Everywhere we went it was the same...no toilet seats...in restaurants, in market places, in stores, even in the eco lodges. It didn’t matter the quality of the establishment – we were taking our chances when visiting the restrooms.

So remember…just because you’re comfortable using whatever system you may have grown up with, doesn’t mean the rest of the world is the same.  Be prepared to be flexible, make adjustments as needed and certainly don’t let any minor inconveniences spoil your trip.  You’re on vacation to enjoy yourself…not worry about potty time.  With two bad knees I’ll never use one of those squat toilets…so you won’t see me traveling to any country that uses them.  But that would certainly never stop me from traveling to any other country…and yes, I actually used that toilet in the Amazon Jungle. Notice the small trash bin nearby? And no I did not forget to flush...we were in the middle of the Amazon Jungle.  No plumbing...just an occasional bucket of water to clear the pipes.  And in spite of that it was an absolutely amazing trip!  Next year I guess I'm going to learn how to use a Bidet.  I've never used one before but apparently they're in the house we rented in Portugal.

I remember visiting a friend once who was very proud that her home had indoor plumbing.  On the second floor no less!  Turned out it wasn’t much more that a toilet with a piping system that connected to the outhouse in the back yard…and a bucket of water!

Now if you really want to talk to someone who is obsessed with toilets check out the Toilet Guru!

CarolAnne Le Blanc

Gluten-Free Naturally: https://glutenfreeforlife1.blogspot.com

Gluten-Free Travel:  https://glutenfreeinflorida2.blogspot.com

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Just getting started...Gluten-Free

Just getting started...Gluten-Free

 For someone starting their new Gluten-Free journey learning to navigate their own kitchen can be just as challenging as traveling to a new country.  I always get questions from people who are new to living Gluten-Free and they're usually feeling pretty overwhelmed. It can certainly seem like Gluten can hide in anything. They want to do what's best for their own bodies, or their loved ones, but there's just soooo much information to try and process. And they want to feel better fast. Sometimes the best thing to do is to stop a moment, take a step back and begin again with a slower approach.

Yes, you want the Gluten out of your life – but it's not going to happen overnight.  Be patient with yourself.  Give yourself a little time and go back to basics. Once you manage to remove the gluten from your life…please don’t race to replace everything with Gluten-Free substitutes.  That’s the biggest mistake I see so many people making. It’s one of the reasons why so many people still feel so sick many months after going 100% Gluten-Free. 

You have to remember that your gut has been damaged…it’s going to need time to heal. Once you break that gluten addiction you’ll probably go through withdrawal, you’ll have some incredible cravings, a roller coaster ride of emotions, your body may want to purge all the junk out of your system through every conceivable orifice, and you’ll wonder more than once if you’re doing the right thing.  Hang in there…it does get better!

I normally ask people to dedicate the first 6 weeks to just cleaning up their diet. Learn how to eat real food again.  Go back to basics…real proteins, real fruits, real vegetables.  Good quality foods that feed the system and the soul.  Understand exactly what gluten is and what it is not.  Gluten is a general name for the proteins found in Wheat (Durum, Emmer, Spelt, Farina, Farro, Kamut® Khorasan Wheat, and Einkorn), Rye, Barley and Triticale. Gluten helps foods maintain their shape, acting as glue that holds food together.

CLEAN UP - start with a good cabinet cleaning and don't forget the fridge and the freezer too. Get rid of the obvious – WHEAT – and while you're at it learn how to read ingredients. Take some time to read up on Gluten, but get rid of the wheat in your diet ASAP. Don't worry about replacing it right away. Give yourself time to get used to pulling things out of your diet without adding Gluten-Free items back in. Gluten-Free foods can be expensive…and often times very disappointing at first.

NOTHING PROCESSED - which means if it comes out of a box or a can put it back on the shelf and step away. Eat real food. Focus first on quality foods…real meat, real fruit, real vegetables. Try making everything from scratch…so that you know exactly what goes into it. Frozen fruits and vegetables are fine…provided that's all that's in the package.

NOTHING WHITE – generally the whiter something is the more it's been processed.  Just replace your whites with a bit of color. Instead of white potato try sweet potato, instead of white sugar use brown or raw sugar, honey, or molasses.  Instead of white rice use brown or wild rice…you get the picture. Even milk…if you can handle it try an alternative…or go organic and get lactose free. Many people with Celiac have lactose intolerance due to the damage already done to their gut. Try going lactose free for a while and you might be able to go back later without the distress.

VITAMINS & MINERALS – if you haven't started with these yet…it's time to find one that works for you. I generally recommend liquid or capsules, powders are great too…stay away from tablets. Your gut already has a hard time digesting, why add to its distress.  You should be taking a good multi-vitamin, multi-mineral every single day.

Give yourself just six little weeks to get used to all the new changes you'll be adding to your life. Don't let yourself get so overwhelmed. You can do it…one step at a time.

CarolAnne Le Blanc

Gluten-Free Naturally: https://glutenfreeforlife1.blogspot.com

Gluten-Free Travel:  https://glutenfreeinflorida2.blogspot.com

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