Top 7 Gluten-Free Bakeries to Delight in Carmel

JP Trip

I stopped in, eager to pick up some gluten free pastries. Also, i have someone close to me that is on the spectrum and wanted to see what it was like so i could suggest to them a new job opportunity. I had a closed bag from Tous de Jours with macaroons in it and woman emerged from the back of house and scolded me "you cant have that bag in here because you will send our customers to the hospital!!" ... I was so shocked that I just walked out. Macaroons are typically gluten free, and to think... there were no other customers in the store aside from me and my sister. I will not recommend it as a work place for someone on the spectrum because I wouldn't want them to be subjected to such rudeness. Unfortunately I will not be back and I will spread the word around the community. And I read some of the responses and the attitude is disturbing and all the reviews must be from interactions not involving the woman I encountered. I couldn't wait to see what i got as a reply. I love to see this woman make excuse for horrible service. Instead of being polite and saying "ma'am, you cannot bring outside food in here" she did absolutely scold me and my bagged gluten free macaroons were in another closed bag. And I dont like when people bring up God and try to use his name to demean others. Gluten free double bagged macaroons CANNOT send anyone to the hospital. Please educate yourself and take a lesson of good manners for the sake of those you say you're trying to help. My rating was based on the single reaction I had with you and it's a shame because first impressions matter. I thought you were having a bad day but it just seems natural for you to have a nasty defensive attitude instead of apologizing for the bad experience and encouraging me to come back to try again.

Heather Slagle

The owner/chef takes great pride in serving excellent cuisine. He explained his dishes to us, and made us feel so welcome. Great gluten-free selection as well. I highly recommend this restaurant.

INDIANA JONES

Great atmosphere, great food, great service...we had a wonderful time taking in all the sites. Check out the pictures. Information from the website. Hundreds of Swarovski crystals glisten on so many chandeliers, including a massive shower of light over the bar, which is separated from the dining area by a gold-sequined rope. Behind grand French doors, the bakery area serves several different flavors of Cake Bake's towering, signature layer cakes, including gluten-free options, plus pies, macarons, and other desserts

Sam Lau

Diane F

On a sunny morning on May 7th I came into Rosie's Carmel based on a recommendation of their delicious gluten free options. Joy! As the gentlemen in front of me was being sat up front, after being asked if he wanted to sit at the counter or table. A blonde middle aged server acknowledged me and didn't offer me a table option. I was quickly escorted to the very back of the establishment up against a wall facing the kitchen. Which I now realize was the worst seat in the place. She turned and left with barely a word. As the realization washed over me. It was a weekday, so lots of great open seating options. ALL of the other customers were up front. Coming from Hawaii, I understand I live in a bubble of kindness and diversity. And, for the first time in over 50 years of sheltered life, I realized what this felt like. As a strong independent women, I thought I would be able to handle being treated like I was less of a person. I would like to say I was strong. But, I wasn't. I decided to leave, and politely said I had changed my mind. The blonde middle aged lady just said "okay" with a don't let the door hit you on the way out attitude. As a broken women for the day, I ended up at Caffe Buondi. They sat me next to a friendly man with a barbell mustache. We had a conversation and he remarked how I had ordered his favorite, a Monica (Vegetarian) Frittata, served in a cast iron skillet. You see he goes there twice a week, so he knows his stuff. I also had great service at RiZE Carmel, they have a great Veggie Omelette, that comes with their house salad, highly recommend!

Dorothy Smith

Elizabeth Davidson