Hi all, I have a coeliac friend visiting (someone who can't eat gluten) and I'd like to share with them the many delicious wheat-filled cuisine options available here including proper croissants, baguettes, patiesserie cakes etc. Does anyone know of any great cafes/restaurants/boulangeries that offer gluten free options? Many thanks!
Hi all, I have a coeliac friend visiting (someone who can't eat gluten) and I'd like to share with them the many delicious wheat-filled cuisine options available here including proper croissants, baguettes, patiesserie cakes etc. Does anyone know of any great cafes/restaurants/boulangeries that offer gluten free options? Many thanks!
Alistair CowanAug 9, 2022 @ 17:39
I know that a pharmacy in the Plainpalais Centre Commercial Rue de Carouge offers gluten free. Then you will find it also a lot of meals in a big Migros, ex. M-Parc and Coop I guess. No idea about restaurants, but I hope it helps.
I know that a pharmacy in the Plainpalais Centre Commercial Rue de Carouge offers gluten free. Then you will find it also a lot of meals in a big Migros, ex. M-Parc and Coop I guess. No idea about restaurants, but I hope it helps.
Kris R, Aug 9, 2022 @ 20:05
I have been to Alive restaurant and it was quite excellent
located at RUE DES BARQUES 2
1207 GENEVA
SWITZERLAND
The Google reviews are great too
I have been to Alive restaurant and it was quite excellent
located at RUE DES BARQUES 2
1207 GENEVA
SWITZERLAND
The Google reviews are great too
Timothy S, Aug 10, 2022 @ 09:01
The resturant "Jardin de Crepes" in Planpalais has the savory crepes (galettes) which are made of sarrasin (buckwheat) and they are gluten free. You can also find this in other places where they serve crepes. Galettes de Sarrasin are a delicacy from western France and they are delicious.
My partner is allergic to gluten, so I know some of these tricks. Mainly: stick to grilled meats and fish, remember to say "no croutons or bread" when ordering salads, and do not assume that people know what gluten is. I often explain: "no wheat flour at all", and that helps. Remember that soy sauce has gluten, unless it says gluten-free in the bottle (so careful with sushi and many asian dishes).
As mentioned by others, in supermarkets and pharmacies (?) they have bread, pasta, cookies, etc. Sun Store pharmacies have a good selection. For gluten-free pasta the best brand is DeCecco, which I think can be found in Coop. Neighboring France also has a good selection (Bio Stores and large supermarkets).
If I think of anything else I'll write here, as it can be useful for others.
The resturant "Jardin de Crepes" in Planpalais has the savory crepes (galettes) which are made of sarrasin (buckwheat) and they are gluten free. You can also find this in other places where they serve crepes. Galettes de Sarrasin are a delicacy from western France and they are delicious.
My partner is allergic to gluten, so I know some of these tricks. Mainly: stick to grilled meats and fish, remember to say "no croutons or bread" when ordering salads, and do not assume that people know what gluten is. I often explain: "no wheat flour at all", and that helps. Remember that soy sauce has gluten, unless it says gluten-free in the bottle (so careful with sushi and many asian dishes).
As mentioned by others, in supermarkets and pharmacies (?) they have bread, pasta, cookies, etc. Sun Store pharmacies have a good selection. For gluten-free pasta the best brand is DeCecco, which I think can be found in Coop. Neighboring France also has a good selection (Bio Stores and large supermarkets).
If I think of anything else I'll write here, as it can be useful for others.
xaviero, Aug 11, 2022 @ 16:20
Hey :)
I just want to mention that if your friend does not eat gluten, you have to avoid everything that is wheat-based because wheat contains gluten and unfortunately most of the traditional French pastries do contain it too (I'm French and I do not eat gluten). Just be careful with that because it can be tricky.
It's quite difficult to find gluten-free option in restaurants but you you friend can always try nice salads, fish-based meals or some delicious meat.
Hey :)
I just want to mention that if your friend does not eat gluten, you have to avoid everything that is wheat-based because wheat contains gluten and unfortunately most of the traditional French pastries do contain it too (I'm French and I do not eat gluten). Just be careful with that because it can be tricky.
It's quite difficult to find gluten-free option in restaurants but you you friend can always try nice salads, fish-based meals or some delicious meat.
Cindy D, Aug 16, 2022 @ 12:21
Your friend*
Ou Bien Encore in Plainpalais/Jonction area has a mostly gluten-free menu: https://oubienencore.ch/
I don't think that you'll have much luck finding gluten-free baked goods baked fresh - gluten-free croissants, baguettes, etc. haven't quite caught on yet from what I've seen.
Ou Bien Encore in Plainpalais/Jonction area has a mostly gluten-free menu: https://oubienencore.ch/
I don't think that you'll have much luck finding gluten-free baked goods baked fresh - gluten-free croissants, baguettes, etc. haven't quite caught on yet from what I've seen.
Viki L, Aug 16, 2022 @ 18:16
What about baking it yourself? You can buy free gluten flour in a pharmacy in Centre Plainpalais. I used to bake myself bread with different spiecies, pancakes and cakes,most of them very easy to do.
What about baking it yourself? You can buy free gluten flour in a pharmacy in Centre Plainpalais. I used to bake myself bread with different spiecies, pancakes and cakes,most of them very easy to do.
Kris R, Aug 20, 2022 @ 21:45
The Guillaume Bichet bakery has a couple of gluten free options - A raspberry macaron tart and black forest cake - both are delicious
Guillaume Bichet I Artisan chocolatier et pâtissier I Genève (guillaume-bichet.ch)
The Guillaume Bichet bakery has a couple of gluten free options - A raspberry macaron tart and black forest cake - both are delicious
Guillaume Bichet I Artisan chocolatier et pâtissier I Genève (guillaume-bichet.ch)
cliff h, Aug 22, 2022 @ 16:48