This. Place. Is. Perfection. Loved everything I purchased here - from the bread, to the pasta, to the pastries. Service was great - seems like the owner also runs the shop/serves customers at times. Clearly very knowledgeable about the menu items, ingredients, flavors, etc. Ambiance was super cute and quaint - in my opinion this is not really a place you'll sit and eat, but you'll take it to go and devour it at home, and then wish you had more. read more

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HIDDEN GEM! My beautiful coworker suggest we grab lunch here and it did not disappoint! Easy to miss but a must to find. FOOD- 5/5 I got the Call Me Spicy as a mystery pick and it was so good! So glad they picked this one for me! It tastes better than it looks. It's sweet and salty with the perfect amount of spice. It's got crunch and it's just overall a perfect burst of flavor... not to mention the waffle is gluten free SERVICE- 5/5 the people we encountered were so friendly and welcoming AMBIANCE- Small but they took advantage of the space they have! You've got bagels you can purchase, chips, cupcakes, etc etc... all gluten free. Definitely will be back! Highly recommend read more

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This place is very hidden in a corner, super easy to miss. Layout is a little awkward, limited space, hard to gauge who has ordered and who is waiting. Even though there was quite a few people working... items to take time to make, so expect to wait. Felt a little pressure to order right away, kind of wish I could have ordered more. Only ordered a sweet and savory waffle.... But sitting there staring at pastry counter, I had serious regrets. They say they offer coffee.... But if you're a coffee snob like me, you'll be disappointed. It's a coffee vending machine. The kind you push some buttons and can get coffee, latte, etc... so I went somewhere else for that. Got the egg and bacon waffle... was a little surprised it was hard boiled egg, but I guess they need items that are fast. I really needed to be seasoned. Salt and pepper would have made all the difference. (Was a little grossed out to see a random plastic cleaning bottle (which is probably not considered food safe, being used to squirt lemon juice on it) The berry waffle was much better. But still idk waffle lacked flavor too. They have fresh bread and random grocery items to look at while you wait. I would like to try other baked goods to really get an idea of this place. read more

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Disappointing. Made a detour on my way back around the beltway just to pick up a sandwich. Check ahead of time to make sure they were open but when I arrived doors locked and no note. Lost 20 minutes of my day and no lunch. :( read more

Josephine GF - Waffles Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

We loved this place. The service was phenomenal and everyone was so knowledgeable. We got sweet and savory waffles as well as muffins, donuts, and other gluten free treats. I highly recommend this place. Another bonus is there is a small parking lot in front that fits about 8 cars. read more

Wonderful gluten-free bakery with a super friendly staff! Tucked away in the corner of an outdoor Maryland shopping complex, this no-frills bakery may not look like much, but they're cooking up some of the best, most unique gluten-free waffle sandwiches. Josephine's waffles are made with a blend of buckwheat and other ancient grains, which give them a slightly savory, nutty flavor and lighter, airier texture. They're generally super thin, so they have a great crunchy outer shell that acts as the perfect vessel for whichever sweet or savory filling you decide to add. I opted for their banana and hazelnut chocolate spread, which was fantastic. The creamy banana and hazelnut spread was just sweet enough to counterbalance the crispy, slightly savory waffle -- it was truly the perfect combination of flavors and textures, and I'm genuinely so impressed that it was gluten-free. They have a ton of other gluten-free and vegan baked goods, so I'm sure I'll be back very soon. There isn't really any seating inside, but they do have one small table outside their restaurant that you can sit at if the weather is nice. Otherwise, you can take your waffle to a nearby park or back to your car to enjoy. read more

The gluten free options in grocery stores have grown to many these days but restaurants are still few and far in between. Thankfully Josephine GF is not only gluten free but also friendly towards other dietary restrictions. I especially appreciated the logos on the menu to accommodate those seeking sugar free, dairy free, or vegan options. I'm new to all this as a mom who recently learned my kids have gluten sensitivity and dairy allergy so it's really nice to have options like Josephine GF that makes the dietary restrictions more fun. The place may have been small but the friendly staff and good flavors made a big impact in our gluten free and dairy free journey. This is definitely a place worth visiting again! read more

Josephine GF - Waffles Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Amazing gluten free breads and waffles. Had the Hass We Can waffle breakfast sandwich and it was amazing. The waffle has a nice crust and chew. The bacon pieces added a nice crunch. Bought 2 mini loafs (ranberry and raisin) and they were nice and warm, and had an amazing chew to them. The madelines here are lovely too, with an orange blossom flavor. read more

Josephine GF - Hass We Can waffle breakfast sandwich - Waffles Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Josephine's offers unique gluten free waffle wraps- made to order sandwiches- both sweet and savory. They offer cute, small GF bread loaves and a limited number of fresh baked pastries to go as well. We tried the double chocolate cookie which was fantastic (the best GF cookie I've ever had), and I had the Say Fromage waffle wrap, packed with delicious, fresh, organic ingredients, very satisfying. The smoked salmon and the hummus waffle wraps were also superb! Only way to possibly improve the ambiance would be to offer indoor seating, but it's a small shop. Instead they have some market shelves of tasty GF (mostly French, some Italian) pantry options, like dried pastas, bread mixes, salts, and spreads. Easy, free parking right in front. A must try whether or not you are GF! Unique Bethesda take-out lunch option. The owner is charming. read more

Josephine GF - Say Fromage waffle wrap (hard boiled egg subbed for bacon) - Waffles Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Don't you love getting those freshly made waffles on the boardwalk, when you are at the beach? You can add delicious toppings and make them sweet or savory. We'll my friends, no need for a 3 hour drive, just hop on down to Saint Elmo Avenue in Bethesda. Josephine GF recently opened and I had the pleasure to visit with my granddaughters this week. They both opted for the Berry Supreme, which had fresh fruit, whipped cream, and nuts. Don't worry, your waffle toppings can be customized to your taste. I don't know what the secret recipe is, but it is out of this world! My granddaughter said they should win an award for the taste alone. I whole heartedly agree. But, I haven't told you the best part... they are gluten free and are also approved for those who have Celiacs disease. Josephine GF is named for the owners daughter, who needs a gluten free and celiac approved diet. I feel like we discovered a Diamond mine. Each waffle is made fresh as you watch....The owner is as nice as can as can be. There is a bakery case full of brownie blondies and other gluten free baked goods. There are baristas coffees and other packaged snacks that are totally gluten free. I tasted the waffles and they are too die for! I highly recommend Josephine GF and I look forward to trying the savory waffles on my next visit. This will definitely be one of our favorite stops in Bethesda. read more

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One of my friends took us to Josephine's and I did not know what to expect. I was delighted to find so many delicious options. This was the best gluten-free savory waffle I've ever had (the salmon didn't taste weird and fishy like most places I've gone to). They had delicious bread and the staff were so friendly and helpful!! I'm heating up some bread I purchased today to snack on and am planning to come back again for more. read more

Josephine GF - Waffles Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Delicious coffee and tasty rolls! Owner is charming and albeit tiny, it's a nice vibe. Just a bit pricey. read more

I got the Nutella and bananas waffle. Omg it was delicious!! I can't wait to go back and try more.

Awesome place! Friendly service, delicious food, very mindful of different kinds of allergies. Will definitely be one of our gluten-free go-to's! read more

Josephine GF - Love You S'Mores - Waffles Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Lovely waffle shop hidden away on St Elmo! Their waffles are freshly made in store, and they make each combo right in front of you. Their waffles are gluten free and there's a fun assortment of pantry goodies/snacks for you to peruse while waiting for your order. I happened to swing by to see that they had their breakfast menu available, on top of their usual savory and dessert items. Note that for the breakfast orders, even though it doesn't say so in the menu, you get a complimentary coffee! It was a bit of a wait since it seemed like there was only one person making the orders while another was taking orders. The breakfast waffle I got was perfect - light, crispy and just the right amount of chew. I'll be back to try more of their menu! read more

Josephine GF - Breakfast Menu as of Feb 2023 - Waffles Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

I just tried the "hass we can" waffle and cranberry bread and loved both. The bread was lighter and chewier than most gf breads, and all the ingredients in the waffle were fresh and delicious. Service was friendly and accommodating. Will definitely come back!! read more

Josephine GF - Waffles Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Really good food. Happily Not what I would expect from a gluten-free place with dairy-free options. The person behind the counter was great to work with and the customers are equally friendly. I'm planning on coming back with an entourage when it's a bit warmer. They have rolls and sweet foods that I get to experience as well. I had the waffle with the egg BLT (without the tomato) and it was delicious. The GF waffle is chewy, but not crumbly, which is amazing. read more

Josephine GF - Egg, BLT waffle wrap with some spicy delicious dressing - Waffles Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Wow! This place is a Celiac's dream! I had the salmon and cream cheese savory waffle wrap, and it was amazing. Wonderful food combined with friendly service makes this place a winner!! read more

Josephine GF - Salmon cream cheese waffle wrap - Waffles Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Absolutely incredible!!!! An amazing find in Bethesda. I ordered from here twice in one week because it's so good. The owner is so nice and the food is made fresh. read more

Josephine GF - Oakey Smokey - Waffles Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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the breads are incredible, fluffy and delicious! are wonderful. Our guests were not GF fans but after trying Josephine's the strawberry sweet waffles and cupcakes, they are converts! read more

I tasted a bit of everything and I was blown away. The savory waffles were incredible and I could have stayed for another had we not been in a rush. The owner and I spoke at length and he was incredibly nice and made sure we were having a good time and we're enjoying our food. The bread was amazing, you could tell they had put some time into the recipe. I do wish there was a bit more seating. There is a table and chairs for 2. read more

Finally an amazing option for gluten-free breakfast and lunch. Great choices, great service and something for everyone read more

Josephine GF - Finally an amazing option for gluten-free breakfast and lunch. Even the little one loves it! - Waffles Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Stopped in for the first time this week. I tried a waffle breakfast sandwich, mini rustic bread, and muffin. For me the waffle sandwich was just ok and not worth the price. The waffle was made fresh when I ordered. The mini loaf however was phenomenal - absolutely nailed the texture of this bread, you cannot tell it's GF. Nice crispy outside crust and soft on the inside. Paired perfectly with a little kerrygold butter. I also really enjoyed the muffin, good flavor and it was a light and springy texture. Service was great, the ladies working were very friendly and helpful. They had a few market items consisting of different jams, 3 types of GF pasta from Italy, house made cranberry croutons, GF pretzels (flavored and regular), single serve bags of chips, and a few other items. There is NO room to sit in the store. They had one small table with 2 chairs outside. Overall, pretty good. If I found myself in the area I'd stop by again, but not something I'd go out of the way for. read more

Josephine GF - Blueberry muffin - Waffles Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Are these other reviews fake? Whoa- this one of the worst meals I've had. For one, the waffle was extremely dry, hard, cold, tasteless and the fillings were completely flavorless and sparse (we had the Haas avocado waffle). I actually had to add my own marinade to eat it because it wasn't cheap. Awful. Never again. read more

Newly diagnosed Celiac and sooooo happy to find this incredible spot! The made to order waffle sandwiches (we had the smoked salmon one and curry veg one) were perfection. There is one table outside by the front door but no seating inside, just FYI. The chocolate cookies were amazing and we will be back (soon!) to try other pastries and rolls. The owner is lovely and very personable. Cannot recommend more highly! read more

I should have a picture but I was too busy eating everything to realize it was gone. Some of the best treats I've had local in the DMV. The rolls are sumptuous as completely have you doubting whether it is really gluten free. The Hass waffle was the perfect start to the day. What a find; it will certainly be my North Star to Bethesda. Can't wait to get there next. read more

Delicious bread!!! I've been gluten-free for years and this is some of the best, if not THE best, gf bread I've had. The owners are very nice and happy to chat with customers about their products. Could not recommend more! read more

Amazing food You can't tell it is GF My wife was so happy. It is hard to find dedicated GF places that offer great food read more

Finally a good gluten free bakery! There are others in the neighborhood but they are both vegan and gluten free so they taste like sadness. This place is amazing. So you don't feel like you're being punished for still wanting baked goods when you can't have gluten. Everything is delicious z and the staff is so friendly. read more

Josephine GF is outstanding gluten-free and dairy-free food. It has become a regular treat for me, and I even ordered some products for my birthday photo. The rustic bread loaves are great. I serve them to guests at home and they don't realize the loaves are gluten-free and dairy-free. Jean-Charles is a wonderful man who treats his customers very well. France's loss is Bethesda's gain. read more

Our daughter has celiac disease so we get excited when we find a safe place for her to eat. Josephine's was great! Clean, quick, and great staff! All the options were tempting, our daughters both had waffles with "Nutella", fruit and cream. They loved it and we can't wait to go back! read more

Josephine GF - Outside Josephine's - Waffles Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Great GF selection, very flavorful and excellent service! Recommend for anyone looking for a great start to your day. read more

Gluten free food that doesn't taste gluten free. The bread is phenomenal. The waffles are delicious and everything else looked beautiful. Highly recommended. read more

Great crepes and rolls. Had. A good lunch there with my wife and daughter. The containers for the crepe sandwiches were a little unwieldy for a four year old. It's too bad they don't have more seating but great place and great for people with allergies read more

Delicious waffles. Fairly priced and they're more than happy to make accommodations to get you what you need. You can call ahead if you're in a rush, but otherwise only takes a few minutes. Everything is made fresh. One small table outside but the waffles are packaged in a way that makes them easy to eat on the walk or car ride home. Completely gluten free but doesn't taste it. read more

If I could give this bakery 10 stars I would. We have been several times and tried almost all of the waffle sandwiches and each one has been so good. But last weekend I was able to try the baguette and I think I almost cried! It tasted exactly like the real thing! Even my gluten eating family was repeatedly stealing bites from me. We will be back again and again. read more

So delicious! My daughter and I were just there and each got the salmon one. It was super yummy. I'm not gluten free, though my daughter has celiac. I definitely did not miss the gluten. In fact, at the end I just wished I had another waffle. read more

Absolutely delicious gluten free waffles--tried one savory and one sweet. The owner is delightful as well.

Oh my gosh!! If you see a bad review, ignore it! First of all, I'm gluten free and my husband is not. My husband is a bit of a food snob and kind of hard to please when it comes to restaurants. Here is what he has to say - if this was near us, I would eat here a lot and I don't care that it's Gluten free. It's so good! Literally, the flavors and the texture and consistency of the waffles and bread and sandwiches and wraps were amazing! Some of the baked goods were better than others. I could tell some were dairy free from the flavor, but I didn't mind. The cranberry bread is incredible! The coconut macaroon is delicious. The waffles are so good and the bread for the sandwiches is perfect! The bacon sandwich and salmon wrap are both amazing! I seriously can't say enough. We spent $70 and tipped ups guy $20. On top of the delicious food, he was so friendly and the service was great! If I lived here, I would be back all the time! read more

Fantastic freshly made GF waffles. Folded like a crepe and beautifully presented. The whole shop is GF. I just wish there was better visibility so everyone would know it's there! read more