The Buoy
The Buoy is a Korean-inspired cafe and bar in San Francisco that uses rice flour for many of its desserts (roll cakes, tiramisu, muffins).
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The Buoy is a Korean-inspired cafe and bar in San Francisco that uses rice flour for many of its desserts (roll cakes, tiramisu, muffins). The venue's own website states 'While we stay true to our gluten-free roots, some items may contain flour for texture, feel free to ask.' FindMeGlutenFree lists it as 'Not dedicated gluten-free' and a symptomatic coeliac reviewer reported feeling 'misled' and noted staff were 'too distracted to answer questions about the kitchen.' Items are labelled GF in the display case, but cross-contamination risk is acknowledged.
[1] Verified blog Buoy, thebuoysf.com
The venue's own site states that it stays true to its gluten-free roots. It also notes that "some items may contain flour for texture" and says to "feel free to ask."fetched May 14, 2026[2] Aggregator The Buoy - Gluten-Free Dessert Shop in San Francisco, FindMeGlutenFree
The Buoy is listed as not dedicated GF and has GF menu items. A symptomatic coeliac reviewer felt misled and staff were distracted.fetched May 13, 2026Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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