Celiac safety profile
Main Street Cafe & Bakery
Cafe · Bakery · Event Venue · Family Restaurant
2510 SW White Birch Dr #1,2, Ankeny, IA 50023
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Gluten-free sandwiches prepared with gluten-free bread or buns.
- Gluten-free soups (there are multiple GF options; a popular recommendation is the chicken enchilada soup).
- Gluten-free bakery items: cookies, donuts, cakes, and other GF desserts.
- Breakfast options that can be made GF (e.g., scramble with GF toast).
- Some dishes can be modified to be GF even if not explicitly labeled GF (staff guidance noted in experiences).
- Example dish mentioned by a diner: Parmesan Roast Beef Melt on GF bread, with a GF-side salad.
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The establishment does not operate as a dedicated gluten-free facility, so cross-contamination is a consideration. Some diners have reported concerns when ordering during busy times or holidays.
- There are mixed anecdotes, including at least one account where a GF item was prepared in a way that led to concern, and other accounts praising robust safety practices (glove changes, dedicated equipment, and separate GF spaces in some cases). This inconsistency underscores the importance of explicit communication with staff about your celiac needs and verifying current practices.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.