Sweet corner cafe

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We recently took a quick trip to Mara’s Café in Fanwood (Union County) for dessert and coffee. I was told in advance gluten-free options were available, but was still happily surprised at what I found.

Mara’s sells a cornucopia of treats, much of them baked goods. In addition to some naturally gluten-free goodies, such as gelato, this corner café offers a line of products from The Cakeover, a local gluten-free bakery I’ve written about in the past. (See previous post here.)

I chose a Ferrero Rocher flavor cupcake as my dessert. Despite the late hour of the day, it was fresh, moist and so delicious. On the night we were there, there were several other cupcake flavors, as well as a variety of other options to consider.

In addition to desserts, Mara's serves breakfast and lunch items, such as sandwiches and salads, and a full line of coffeehouse beverages.

Mara’s has other locations in Denville and Brooklyn, NY, as well as a soon-to-open site in Berkeley Heights. However, based on what I was told by staff at each location, I would recommend only Fanwood for gluten-free baked goods.

 

If anyone has been to these other locations, please provide input in the comments section below.