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Old Europe is an interesting place. They have very high quality pastries, many of which (about a third of them) are labelled gluten free. But it’s clear from the way they handle them that they are only ”gluten free” with regards to the ingredients used. There is absolutely no effort applied to avoiding cross-contamination. Indeed, there were gluten free cookies sandwiched in between regular cookies, in direct contact. There were gluten-free pastries on the same trays as regular pastries. And I saw them serve GF pastries in the same box as regular for take-away. I hate to imagine what goes on in the kitchen. I spoke to two of the employees about it. The dude looked at me like I had three heads, and said there isn’t space to bother with segregation. When I pointed out how it could be done and that they weren’t even trying, he shrugged. The woman there said her celiac friend didn’t have any issue, proving in her mind that I’m full of it, apparently. Clearly this bakery is catering only to gluten-free faddists and those with mild gluten sensitivity. But it is definitely not safe for those with coeliac disease.  Coeliacs stay away!

Celiacs, stay away!

Cumbria, England

After lunch I visited patisserie  in downtown Asheville and found a very pleasant atmosphere with delicious pastries, cakes, and macarons. They also have cookies with gluten-free and vegan options. I chose to have a cappuccino with oat milk and a delicious éclair de crème. I recommend it.

Good experience in Patisserie in Downtown Asheville

Good, European-inspired desserts at a reasonable price. Macarons are 4 for $10, with both the pistachio and vanilla flavored ones being particularly tasty. I had a cannoli as well that was good too, but the cream was just a bit too rich. Perfect location in the heart of downtown Asheville, friendly staff, and a European-inspired interior are other pluses to this store. More options would be preferable, but other than that, my experience here was solid!

Tasty European Pastries

Columbus, Ohio

This place is amazing! We went 3 times in 2 days 😀 we had coffee and pastries in the morning and tea in the evening. Very friendly staff and they are open late.

Weekend in Asheville

Sweetwater, Tennessee

Old Europe pastries was just a few doors away from our hotel.  After stopping in for a dessert (key lime pie and some custard dessert), this was our place for coffee and a pastry three more days.  The cheese danish was exceptional and the coffee and london fog delicious.

So good that we went 4 times in a week.

Asheville's oldest coffee shop, serving delicious European inspired pastries and locally roasted coffee. Open early for breakfast and late for dessert.

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