Top 6 Gluten-Free Cafes to Delight in Bainbridge Island

Rowan

Blackbird Bakery created all of the baked goods for our dessert bar at our wedding - they helped us determine quantities, sizes of platters we would need to rent, and were able to deliver to the venue. I have celiac disease and Heidi, the owner, was very clear that they are not a dedicated gluten free facility. She talked me through their cross-contamination prevention protocols, they have dedicated prep space, kitchen utensils, mixing bowls, etc. I appreciated the thoughtful warning, and as I have eaten there many, many times without getting sick, I felt safe ordering for our wedding. We were able to have a delicious selection of pies, their famous Italian cream cake, cookies, and cupcakes - including some non-gluten free vegan cupcakes for our vegan guests. We were able to go in for a "tasting" of sorts and look through their wedding book of previous events - where we had some cookies and a mezzaluna so I could taste their GF pie crust. If you have a chance, I highly recommend ordering an Italian cream cake or GF pie custom - it will blow your mind! Thank you again Heidi and the Blackbird Team!

Annie Thompson

Great small coffee shop! The matcha is really good. Not too busy, since it was Monday. I got my drinks fast and they tasted great! Overall no complaints, although I can see how the place can quickly get crowded and the staff overwhelmed, as per some of the other reviews, especially since I can see it being a popular tourist spot, but today all was great! The lemon lavender donut was pretty tasty, but a little bit on the dryer side, but understandable since it is gluten free as well as vegan. I would still get one again. I will come back next time I am in town for sure!

Sarah Butler

If you eat Gluten you MUST get the biscuit. They're pillows of fluffy delight with an incredible raspberry preserve that will haunt my dreams. The sausage & pesto lovers omelet and breakfast burrito were also amazing, but the biscuit and strawberry muffin we had were next level.

Annie Thompson

Great small coffee shoppe! The person who made the coffee was awesome, extremely friendly and gave fast service. The coffee was great and the treats were delectable! They have foods for almost every diet (which was very helpful being a gluten free vegetarian). After having our snack my mother and I walked around the nursery next door, which was lovely!

jpallen12357

Family day on Bainbridge means lunch at Cafe Hitchcock. Even on a busy Saturday we were immediately seated and served. The menu is simple but delightful. Our table ordered the Pastrami sandwich which was nearly a Reuben, an enormous kale salad (yes, kale, it was awesome) a cup of creamy tomato soup, and the Carnivores soup which was a super yummy spicy stew. Service was fast and friendly and we had a lovely time. They were more than accommodating our gluten sensitivity with plenty of options. I’d deduct a half star if I could, though, because I dislike the practice of adding a non-gratuity surcharge to the bill.

Melissa Long

Awesome baked goods. Ignored a gluten sensitivity for a palmier and it was WORTH IT.