Reviews of Cal's Bakery & Cafe (Bakery)

Kay Greene

OMG this place is fantastic! Everything is gluten free and corn free. And it all tastes like it's full of gluten! I even bought some of his flour mix which can be used cup-for-cup in recepies. The owner was really friendly and had some samples for us. He seems to be passionate about his baking. The coffee was great. Price was great. Small space with not a lot of seating. Not sure if there is wifi. Thoroughly enjoyed our stop here.

Morgan Kendrick

Always love going to Cals. Follow them on Facebook for all their goodies. Their bread is amazing and love getting my cheesecakes from there. Can't wait to see where they go...

Sam Brunke-Kervin

Fantastic selection, the staff are all really helpful and friendly, and the products are delicious!

Cathy Hale

Best gluten free bakery in Simcoe County!!!! Baked goods to perogies, all fantastic. They make fresh pizza dough, DELICIOUS!!!

Sarene Jamaluddin

Excellent gluten free to-go place. The owner's very friendly, they make tasty gluten free donuts and baked goods, but you can also get a decent breakfast sandwich... wish there were more sandwich options but they made up for it with such kind, caring service. The gf bagels are pretty tasty too.

Sarah R

A truly dedicated gluten-free kitchen plus there are some really amazing vegan options too! Vegan options are clearly labled and incredibly delicious. The owners are extremely knowledgable and truly care about the quality of their food and the health of their customers. Absolute best coffee in town too.

Shay

Such a lovely place, you can tell the owners are passionate about what they do. They offer many vegan options which is lovely. I purchased a few items and they were all delicious. They were so friendly and made sure we were informed about what we were purchasing. Usually gluten free items I purchase are gritty and dense. I couldn’t even tell these products were gluten free because that’s how good they were! So happy I have tried this place, will definitely be returning.

Kathryn Thorogood

I have been buying here since September and Cal’s Bakery is by far the best gluten free bakery. Their bread among other products are amazing and CaI and his staff are always helpful and accommodating. I order ahead and drive from Orillia just to get it. Would highly recommend.

Kc Budders

I haven’t had a lot of gluten free cookies, but this is the best one I’ve had hands down

Carolyn Tomkins

My partner surprised me with the rainbow cupcakes in support of Barrie Pride and they were so good! I can’t believe they are gluten free. I’m new to Orillia and can’t wait to try out more of Cal’s gluten free options! We were drooling over the bread and Chinese foods on the menu. Great spot!

Hanna Tan

They only had a few Butter Tarts.

LAWRENCE Winterburn

Great products.... Not cheap, but you can tell they put pride in everything they do.

Amy Burnett

Most amazing place!! We came for the doughnuts & left with arms full of the most amazing food for our gluten free son. The garlic cheese biscuits are to die for, the pizza crusts are perfection, the s'mores bar was insanely decadent, the doughnuts were mouth watering and the wraps were out of this world. We were offered samples to try from chef Cal who spent time showing us his high quality ingredients and his lovely wife who went through their many varieties of gorgeous and mouthwatering cakes (root beer float!!? Sold!!) Felt like visiting with family friends. Can't wait to try the perogies! You will not be disappointed. Love this place.

Derrick Doucet

Absolutely delicious vegan and gluten free cake. He took a challenge from my kid of making a spiderman/cars cake and aced it. Thank you, all should go there, more than just delicious cakes there.

Suzanne Soto-Davies

THE BEST gluten-free bread EVER (And i've tried lots). It's worth the drive to Barrie just for the bread! Bought 3 varieties (white, multi, pumpernickel) and froze some of them. They thawed perfectly. DELICIOUS!! They also have perogies, pies, desserts, vegan and dairy-free options... I'm telling you, GO THERE! (Crossing fingers we can soon buy online/ship from them!)

Alex

Got a loaf of bread and baguette and couldn't believe there were gluten free. Soft and airy like biting on clouds.

Marisa Tam

I'm a Celiac and this is My new favourite place! I felt like I was in heaven as I could eat everything. Cal and his wife was so sweet and helpful and the food and desserts were amazing! Will definitely come back

Tally L

We stopped in to try the Shock coffee, we were welcomed by the owner who was very friendly. The bakery smelt amazing and had a cozy feel. The owner was very knowledgable about the coffee and shared all the information about this drink. The Shock coffee was delicious and we will definitely be going back. Highly recommend this place to everyone ! :) Excellent service!

Valerie McDonald

This is my favourite place to eat in Barrie. It's a little place that sells wonderful, normal comfort food. I like the chicken wraps and nanaimo bars and basically all of the desserts. They sell vegan food as well, but they don't mess around trying make everything super healthy; just delicious, which I appreciate. I bet you couldn't even tell their namaimo bar from a regular one.

Jashona Brown

Great variety of absolutely delicious gluten-free options. I was super happy with the lunch I had there and for a good price.

Teresa (Tickie) Willett

Bought some fruit squares & chocolate macarons to share with the girls tonight & they were a big hit! Also bought some Everything Bagels that actually look like regular bagels!! I can't wait to try them. Lots of selection & vegan items, too! Super friendly owners & very willing to help. I will definitely be back!

Stef

Delicious gluten free foods, but very expensive.

Roberta Small

So many delicious GF and Dairy Free options.. and though not dairy free, I have to say the mini carrot cakes are so good!

Shan H

Delicious baked goods, the most amazing breakfast sandwiches and super friendly/knowledgeable folks!

Horatiu Druma-Strugariu

Great place, great food, great folks. I have no sensitivity to gluten...but I still come here because their goods are …

Sandra Hernandez

Cal's Bakery serves up the most delicious gluten free food! We were in Barrie for a hockey tournament and were looking for a safe place for my daughter to eat. A friend told me about Cal's so we thought we'd check it out. We ended up going back each day because the food was so amazing and the people were friendly and so helpful! Particular likes for my daughter were the carrot bites, salted caramel cheesecake, cream of broccoli soup and the chicken ceasar wrap!

Brooke

The baked good were so so good! If I didnt know beforehand, I would never guess that the brownies were gluten and dairy free because they were so rich and delicious. The owner was friendly, informative and generous. I'm so excited to go again!

Geoffrey Ryeland

The coffee and pastries are great. The owners were very nice and patient as we ordered for our daughters birthday. While we were there many repeat customers who clearly have a great relationship with the owners came through. This is a great spot.

Kristy Kavelaars

Was really disappointed with the selection of baked goods. Just a shelf of some cookies.. and the special was supposed to be Cinnamon buns for the day and apparently the batch didn't turn out so they had nothing ...Ordered a mocha and cappuccino.. extremely watered down. $9 in the garbage... drove to tim hortons instead

Gustavo Barrios

Good wraps, the photos don't make them justicie. Loved the place

Rachel Cloutier

I absolutely love that there is a gluten free bakery in town. I love his passion and personal reasons for opening up his bakery. Cookies are amazing. Everything is amazing. Literally my only complaint is that sometimes they run out of bread so quickly. But who can blame them? ITS AMAZING. They offer a variety of dinner items as well. Go go go. You won't regret it.

Kat Warwick

Best gluten free bakery!! They have a wide selection of fresh baked goods, frozen treats and treats brought in from other gluten free companies! Cal is so friendly and makes sure everything he makes is celiac safe! Be sure to stop in soon!!

Diana Su

2 year update: Still the best GF bakery. Our typical order includes their mini carrot cakes, double chocolate brownies and cheesecake! 2019 review: The absolute BEST gluten free bakery so far. Better than any gluten bakery also! We had the (best) cheesecake I have ever had. Also a great boston creme donut and chocolate chip cookie. Perfect amount of sweetness, as most gluten free products tend to be a little too sweet. It's a little pricey but they make up for it in taste and quality. Cal is very proud of his business, you can taste all the love in his baking. I will need to return for their famous cinnamon buns.

Jessica Melo

Really great food. Best gluten free bakery I have been to by far.

Aine Connolly

Friendly service and the baked good have been really fantastic so far.

Marina Chiovetti

Great selection of take away and eat in lunch options! We were thrilled by how big the selection was and how delicious it all was. The owners took extra time chatting with our daughter and giving her some special treats. It was a lovely “local” experience that you definitely don’t get when you stop at the big chains. Thank you!

Jennifer Huynh

Recently i popped into Cals bakery for the first time and was greeted by 2 very nice people who helped explain the colour coded set up for the different food options they have. I bought their gluten free bread and macaroons and both were AMAZING. You should definitely check this place out!

Dennis Stefan

Good coffee.

Andy Stirling

Service is great and they provide a full choice of gluten free foods from breads to cookies to muffins to cakes for all occasions and everything else in between. 100% very very worthwhile to visit for yourself.

Ashley Tims

One of the smoothest cups of coffee I've ever had :) Delicious! Perfect too that it's not far off the hwy (2min detour). Support local :)

Shelly

We have hit the jackpot!! After years of searching for gluten free products that have tasted amazing and had a decent texture, we found them at Cals. This man is a magician!!!! Fantastic products and the best bread we have ever had. Thank you Cals' You have figured it out!!!

Ty Richardson

My go to for gluten free baked goods. Homestyle service and kindness shows in the detail and quality baked goods and breads that taste like they aren't gluten free. You can't believe it til you taste it!

B C

Great service ! Gluten free products are delicious and great value for your money! Highly recommend! Will definitely be back !

Lisa Monkman

The products are delicious. The carrot cake is Omg..If u havent been its worth the drive..Cal and Isabelle and staff great customer service..

Angela Rutherford

Best gf cafe/ bakery in the city. They are inviting and always accommodating everyone's need. Very professional and amazing people

Joan Shatilla

Just got my first gluten free multi loaf.... worth it!!! Sooooo good

Pauline Henderson-Ferguson

Gluten Free Butter tart squares are amazing. Cal is very informative and a great help. Gluten free perogis and donuts were delicious. Can't wait to try his gluten free flour he blends himself.

Natasha Capling

We have visited Cal's Bakery several times now and have never had a bad experience. From the actual goods to the customer service....AMAZING!! I live 45 minutes from Barrie and everytime I do go to Barrie, this is a must visit for me now. …

Cody Sherborn

If I could give 0 stars I would. The food was not fresh and the customer service was terrible. When the owner came out he was just as rude or worse. I would be surprised if this place lasts long. Spend your money elsewhere...

Shneeks Dawn

This place is new to the neighbourhood and we were eager to give it a try. I have a son that has a severe peanut allergy so bakeries aren’t typically an option for us. The staff at Cal’s are so extremely friendly and knowledgeable about their products. We felt safe and secure ordering some treats for our son for the first time in a long time. The goodies we tried were a berry square, mint truffle, banana muffin and cookie square. Everything was exceptional. Very delicious flavours, moist and not chalky like some gf options. They have a variety of frozen foods to choose from as well that we will be testing with some of our relatives that have food allergies. Last but not least, they make a great cup of coffee which this area desperately needed! We are so happy with Cal’s and will definitely be returning frequently.

Ashley Patrick

This Place is Amazing. I have been going here since I was diagnosed Celiac this late summer. Not only is their food to die for, but they are also very knowledgeable about gluten free products and what a newbie should know to look out for. I honestly, love all their food, and if you want bread that tastes like actual bread, this is the place for you. Even my non-Celiac husband loves their food!!

Jessica Zamick

Cal's Bakery & Cafe is a gluten free dream come true! The best gluten free bread i've tasted in 10 years, soft & fluffy. They have a large frozen selection of hard to find gluten free goodies like pierogis, dumplings, onion rings, spring rolls etc... Not to mention the staff is knowledgeable, helpful and super friendly. I'll definitely be back! Thanks Cal's!

Marjorie Page

Cal's is a dedicated GF bakery in Barrie. Everything in this place is safe if you are GF or Celiac. He makes his own fresh bread, muffins and cookies. He brings in GF chinese food, pantry items (ice cream cones, bread sticks etc.) and they are always thinking of something new! Everyhting is nice.

Steven Zawacki

Can't say enough about how great this Shop is. Cal and his staff are amazing people and they have built a wonderful local business. They offer the small stuff to take and go and the big things as well; baked goods, lunch wrap specials, and frozen items like pizza shells, chilli, perogies,Chinese food etc. ALL gluten free from a full dedicated shop.

Cynthia Sinclair

Cal's is by far the best GLUTEN FREE bakery! Cal & his wife, Isabelle are lovely people.

Casey Gilroy

The best bakery in town!!! Everything I have got here is absolutely delicious!

Jason Kaufman

Food is amazing. Service is hit or miss.

Meredith Sheedy

Fantastic place, very friendly and knowledgeable owners! Our go to place for all things gluten free!

Jaqueline Reiter-Saunders

So many gluten free options including take home treats, bulk baked goods, pasta, and Chinese food! The owners are so welcoming and passionate about their business. Everything was delicious. Every ingredient is meticulously considered from the flower to the vanilla even to the coffee beans.

Ryan French

Friendly service and amazing food! I can’t say enough about these cookies I’m currently stuffing into my face !!!! And gluten free sugar cones ???? will be returning weekly

Anna Gillespie

Great place super food, and great owners

Chris Graham

Great place to stop for lunch and then great selection of foods to take away too. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Will be back on any trips up north.

Paul Stephen

My oldest and I stopped in to check out this little bakery and found out it is gluten free. Even though we do not excersize a gluten free lifestyle, we decided that we'd try it out, the chicken Ceasars wraps are amazing and the cups of cherry and strawberry cheesecake were definitely the perfect desert. Also their iced coffee is tasty and sure does hit the mark for energizing my day... Would definitely recommend checking it out to anyone passing by...

Nature Forever

Delicious date squares, delicious coffee, great atmosphere. Great place for everyone to go to.

Amber Arseneau

Love that I never have to worry about the things I buy being cross contaminated here, it is a dedicated gluten free bakery and they also label things that are dairy free or vegan!

Amy Gow

Fantastic food! I got a bagel and cream cheese, and some fresh bread. Totally excellent!

Shane Burrows

Great bread. Totally surprised!

Jan Tallon

A Barrie friend brought me bagels and a ravioli dish. Both were great. Wish I lived closer! I'll have to rely on my friends to deliver GF baked goods when they visit me....

Livingstone Star Buds

Hands down the #1 bakery in town ( We would know ) and not to mention operated by some of the most kind and caring people. We are customers for life.

Stew Garner

Wow!! Still can't believe it's gluten free... Absolutely amazing bakery would highly recommend Cal's .