Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre

One of my favorite places to go for smoothies, coffee, and of course Gena’s gluten free, dairy free muffins and cookies. They’re outstanding!! The atmosphere is perfect. I feel like I’m on vacation in Burlington, Vermont when you step inside and I’m only a few miles from home. Perfection!!

Many gluten free options! They warn against some cross contamination in the oven. It was still a larger variety of gluten free or vegan options than most places carry and that alone impressed me. Interesting mix of local goods and produce in the market part of the store. Good atmosphere, the greenhouse seating was fun, albeit pretty hot. That said: Staff could use more training on gluten free safety for people with Celiac. I didn't love getting asked "if I had an intolerance or if it's actually serious" when trying to buy 6 different pastries to take home and photograph for my review. Just a rude way to ask "are you gluten free or just trying to be trendy and faking". I was told at the end that if I was gluten free to avoid cross contamination I shouldn't buy anything, which of course we did anyways and my partner ate. My partner said they were mixed in terms of quality and the muffins all had the same base, which was a bit grainy. They did note however the cookies were excellent, as was the cherry donut. Edit: No one should have to clarify their medical status to get a gluten free product that is truly gluten free. If it's not gluten free 100% of the time, it shouldn't be labeled gluten free. Celiac isn't an allergy. It's an autoimmune disease where exposure to gluten causes the gradual destruction of your intestines. It can leave you on a feeding tube and a colostomy bag if untreated. So no, it's not an allergy, but yes, it is serious. If someone specified they want something gluten free - it would be nice if it was without strings or arguments or medical explanations. It makes a horrible experience for people with Celiac who just want to go out and enjoy their life like everyone else for five minutes.