Noglu

It was very exciting to try the many options that I don’t usually get to eat. I loved the atmosphere and was happy to sit there for a while. The food itself was pleasant, sweet and heavy. We had a quiche and some baked goods. It was fun as a celiac person it was fun to try things I don’t normally get to eat. I would Asya this place is better for the sweet things than the savoury things.

I thoroughly enjoyed my ham and cheese sandwich and salad, and it was so nice to not have to worry about what was and was not gluten free, as the entire space is dedicated to gluten free space. It was a little pricey, especially for the baked goods as I spent about $40 for a sandwich and the chocolate croissant.

Noglu is a charming little corner cafe on the upper east side. I was slightly horrified by the prices, but these are possibly the first truly uncompromisingly delicious baked goods I’ve had since learning I had celiac disease. Quiche, apple tart, banana cake, all excellent (albeit perhaps slightly on the too-sweet side). The pastry is thin but firm, and very buttery. The cake had a wonderfully crisp yet elastic outside and chunks of banana in its very moist centre. Cons: the staff weren’t particularly friendly and had no clue about the veggie bowl. I ordered it anyway and it turned out to be a plate (go figure) of very ordinary undressed veggies (lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, and a small amount of quinoa). Way overpriced at $24. Almost docked it a star but the baked goods were truly exceptional.