CupKates is a welcoming gluten-free restaurant in Salina, Kansas, where thoughtful cooking, comfort, and convenience come together in one inviting place. Located at 228C S Santa Fe Ave, CupKates has built a strong reputation with customers, earning an impressive 4.90 out of 5 rating from 47 reviews.
That level of praise reflects the care behind every part of the experience, from the quality of the food to the atmosphere and service. Whether you are stopping in for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or a relaxed dessert break, CupKates offers a dependable place to enjoy gluten-free dining without sacrificing flavor, variety, or satisfaction.
What makes CupKates especially appealing is the balance it strikes between specialty and comfort. Guests can enjoy great coffee, great tea, and standout desserts, along with local specialties and a menu that includes comfort food, quick bites, small plates, vegetarian options, and coffee favorites.
The restaurant is well-suited for solo dining as well as casual meals with friends or family, and its counter service, seating, and dine-in experience create a smooth, easygoing visit. With outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services available, CupKates makes it simple to enjoy a great meal in whatever way works best for your day.
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, giving customers a space that feels both comfortable and modern.
CupKates also stands out for its commitment to accessibility and customer comfort. Wheelchair-accessible parking, seating, and restrooms make the restaurant more inclusive and easier to enjoy for a wide range of guests. Additional practical touches like restroom access and flexible payment options, including credit cards and debit cards, add even more convenience.
For customers seeking a gluten-free restaurant that feels trustworthy, appealing, and thoughtfully run, CupKates offers peace of mind along with a memorable dining experience. To learn more or place an order, call +1 202-935-4166.
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Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Hear from our valued guests
Awesome place with great food and the best fresh apple cider I’ve ever had. I’m not gluten intolerant but visited with someone who has celiac and everything we had was great. Breakfast sandwiches, oatmeal cream pie. All delicious even if you don’t need to avoid gluten.
We were on a short trip through the area and stopped in due to the great Gluten Free reviews. What a gem! The bakery goods were amazing! Very fresh and tasty! Highly recommend anything with their cream cheese frosting. Although their maple pecan pastry is a must have!!! These are some of the best I’ve tasted, including in the Chicago area (home base for me) When you are anywhere nearby, highly recommend stopping in for some great bakery goods and a friendly chat with the owners. If they start to ship their pastries, I will be placing orders!
My family and I had the pleasure of visiting a lovely shop with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The staff were exceptionally friendly, the baked goods were delicious, and the outdoor seating area, equipped with musical instruments for kids, was a wonderful touch. I would not hesitate to give them 10 stars if possible.
Found this wonderful place on find me gluten-free app. Everything is so good that you will not miss the gluten! A great menu with lots of options and yummy bakery goodies. Ate lunch there with my son, I have celiac but he does not, and we both loved everything. Plus the place is just as cute and welcoming as can be. A treasure!
Great place!!! Newly gluten free and was so excited to see a place that was safe. I loved the breakfast sandwich! The coffee was great! I can’t wait to come back and try the pastries.
Well, my wife and I went to CupKates in Salina KS. We had lunch and bought pastries! The quality of the food was unbelievably fantastic! It was our first visit and it won't be our last by any means. The sandwiches we had were so good and made with fresh ingredients. We could taste the care and effort put into each one. The young lady that took our order and served us was, I believe to be the owner, was so courteous and kind. My wife and I are not the typical consumer that might enter such small establishments; we are however, appreciative of quality. This is the place! This is the best gluten free bakery/cafe we've been to that we we're concerned about the "safety" of the food or ingredients. I think anyone that steps into this place will have the same experience as we had. We're definitely looking for to our future visits.
I stopped for a breakfast sandwich, coffee and a bakery treat early in the morning. I was just passing by Salina on my way to New Mexico. The food was wonderful, really brighten up my drive. Kate has an amazing selection in the display case. Well worth a visit.
June 2025 - Really great first visit. My wife has celiac, so having a fully GF bakery somewhat close is amazing. Service was very friendly and a nice, easy vibe. A small space, but well used. The menu changes daily. We got the peanut butter rolls, cinnamon rolls, and cookies - perfect! Go visit Cupkates! NOTE it is on Santa Fe, but about a half block off the sidewalk.
My wife is gluten intolerant and this places items are all gluten free! For someone who does eat gluten their food was pretty good! There was 3 of us and we all had something different. The breakfast sandwiches were good. I got the bread pudding and it was good but it was a little on the dry side probly cause of the lack of gluten. The other 2 desserts were much better. (Rasberry scones and blueberry lemon cake) we had lattes also and mine was good! Definitely recommend this place for anybody eating gluten free.
What a cute little shop with exceptionally tasty treats! CupKates has a little bit of everything, from sweet to savory, and makes its own coffee syrups! My sister and I stopped in on our way to KC and got an assortment of goodies-- our favorites were the bacon, cheddar, and chive scone, the lemon blueberry bread, and the blueberry lavender scone. The maple brown sugar oatmilk latte was also especially tasty! Did I mention the service was fantastic? Because it is! You won't miss the gluten when you're eating a treat from CupKates. Make sure you stop in when they're open!
Common questions about CupKates
CupKates is located at 228C S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS 67401, United States, Salina, KS, United States.
You can reach CupKates by calling +1 202-935-4166.
CupKates has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 47 customer reviews.
CupKates features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
CupKates features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
CupKates features the following highlights: Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty.
CupKates features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining.
CupKates features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegetarian options.
CupKates features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Counter service, Dessert, Seating.
CupKates features the following amenities: Restroom.
CupKates features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Trendy.
CupKates features the following crowd: Tourists.
CupKates features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
CupKates features the following children: Good for kids.
CupKates features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
CupKates features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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