Maaribu Cafe

The Short Answer

Yes — the whole cafe. Maaribu's counter is entirely gluten-free, with everything made from scratch on site. Nothing on the menu contains gluten, so you can order without asking.

About Maaribu Cafe

Maaribu Cafe sits inside a home and design shop on South First, which sounds like it should not work and does. The cafe counter is a proper bakery operation, not an afterthought next to the furniture.

Everything is made from scratch in a private kitchen on site using organic ingredients. The result is a gluten-free bakery that happens to share a roof with sofas and candles — and one of the few places in Austin where you can pick up a coffee, a scone and a lamp in the same visit.

One thing before you go: Maaribu has two addresses. The cafe is at 1413 S 1st Street. The Home + Design showroom on Guadalupe has no food.

Gluten-Free at Maaribu Cafe

The cafe is dedicated gluten-free. There are no gluten-containing items in the building, and all baking happens in the on-site private kitchen rather than being brought in.

That distinction matters for a cafe attached to a retail space — plenty of shop counters serve pastries baked somewhere else, with all the uncertainty that carries. Maaribu bakes its own.

What to Order

The daily bakes: cookies, cupcakes and scones, made fresh each morning. Scones are the harder thing to get right gluten-free, which makes them the honest test of a bakery.

Wellness beverages: superfood lattes and teas built on organic plant milks, adaptogens and local honey. Not a token coffee menu.

Catering and special orders: small bites by the dozen, organic and non-GMO, with 48 hours' notice. This is a practical option for an event where someone has to eat gluten-free and you do not want them handed a fruit plate.

Hours & Practical Notes

Open early — 7am Monday to Saturday, 8am on Sunday — which makes it one of the few dedicated gluten-free breakfast options in town.

Online ordering is available for pickup, and there is a wholesale program for businesses wanting to carry the baked goods.

Catering needs 48 hours. Email them directly for special orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maaribu Cafe completely gluten-free?

Yes. The cafe counter is dedicated gluten-free and everything is baked from scratch in a private kitchen on site. There are no gluten-containing items in the building.

Which Maaribu location has the cafe?

The cafe is at 1413 S 1st Street. Maaribu also runs a Home + Design showroom at 3402 Guadalupe Street, which does not serve food. Go to South First if you want the bakery.

Does Maaribu do gluten-free catering?

Yes. Small bites are available by the dozen using organic, non-GMO ingredients, with 48 hours' notice. It is a practical option for an event where somebody needs to eat gluten-free.

Can I order ahead?

Yes, online ordering is available for pickup. There is also a wholesale program for local businesses wanting to carry the baked goods.