Tag Archives: Florida

Flour & Spice Boutique Review

After finding and falling in love with a 100% dedicated gluten-free restaurant and bakery in the Melbourne (The Bald Strawberry), my dedicated gluten-free adventure was far from over when I realized that the bakery portion of the experience was a two-for-one deal. Sharing the same retail space as the Bald Strawberry’s Bakery, Flour and Spice Boutique is another dedicated gluten-free business that serves up plenty of sweets to satisfy any sweet tooth.  The woman behind […]

The Bald Strawberry Bakery Review

After polishing off one incredible waffle pizza at The Bald Strawberry Cafe in Melbourne, I was pointed a few paces down the strip mall where the cafe was located to their bakery.  That’s right: not only is the Bald Strawberry a 100% dedicated gluten-free cafe, they also have an adjacent bakery to satisfy all of your sweet tooth’s wildest dreams.  Once my initial amazement and delight washed over me, I […]

The Bald Strawberry Cafe Review

When it comes to “eating out without” gluten and dairy, I’ve sampled restaurants that run the gamut from 100% gluten-free to gluten-filled establishments that serve gluten-free fare on the side. Given the choice, I’d choose a dedicated gluten-free establishment any day! With only 48 hours left in my winter break, I wanted to make the most of my time left, and decided to venture beyond my Central Florida comfort zone […]

Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant Review (Brunch)

I am now counting down the days until I make my return to the great state of Maryland and my second home town of Baltimore. With less than a week to go until I trade in the pristine perfectness of Florida winter for the harsh reality of the colder climate up north, I wanted to make the most of my final week and jumped at the chance to meet up with […]

The Leaky Cauldron Review (Breakfast)

After my initial visit to Diagon Alley and success with finding gluten-free and dairy-free options at the Leaky Cauldron for lunch, I knew I had to go back once I discovered that the signature restaurant serves up breakfast- including gluten-free pancakes. As it happens, gluten-free pancakes are one of my favorite breakfast foods. However, I didn’t get my hopes up right away as I knew that dairy could easily spoil the […]

The Bite Bakery Cookies Review

When it comes to Farmers’ Markets, Central Florida certainly has an abundance of options when it comes to these showcases of local produce and other products. In my previous Farmers’ Markets adventures, I have found gluten and dairy free options at both the Maitland Farmers’ Market and Lake Eola Farmers’ Market (see restaurant directory above). I knew immediately that I had to head north of town upon discovering The Bite Bakery, an […]

Bikes Beans and Bordeaux Cafe Review (B3 Cafe)

After a busy weekend theme park-ing with my dad and immersing myself in all things the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, I was looking forward to a change of pace with my aunt coming down.  Both tired after a busy weekend and feeling uninspired by our barren fridge, I decided to propose lunch at a cafe near downtown Orlando that I’ve been wanting to do for a while: Bikes Beans […]

The Hopping Pot Review and Allergen Information

Part of the whole fun of Diagon alley is that the open marketplace is prime for people watching. Witches and wizards of all ages cast spells with their interactive wands and impressive costuming efforts blur the line between employees, wizards, and muggles in disguise.  After a busy morning of shopping, I wanted to take a quick rest stop at the Hopping Pot, an outdoor bar that features an array of […]

Allergen Information for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley's Specialty Beverages

Universal Orlando, in developing the richly layered and immersive Wizarding World of Harry Potter, won worldwide fame as they became the one and only destination (in the muggle world) where anyone and everyone can get butterbeer: the non-alcoholic butterscotch beverage made famous by J.K. Rowling in the Harry Potter book series.  As fans flock to the park in search of this magical drink, they often overlook other offerings found exclusively at Diagon […]

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Candy Allergen Information

Chocolate Frogs (Weasleys’ Wizarding Wheezes/Honeydukes) Puking Pastilles (Weasleys’ Wizarding Wheezes) Fainting Fancies (Weasleys’ Wizarding Wheezes) Exploding Bonbons (Weasleys’ Wizarding Wheezes) Nosebleed Nougat (Weasleys’ Wizarding Wheezes) Pepper Imps (Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes) U-No-Poo (Weasleys’ Wizarding Wheezes) Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans (Weasleys’ Wizarding Wheezes/Honeydukes) White Chocolate Skull (Honeydukes) Shock-o-Choc (Honeydukes) Pink Coconut Ice (Honeydukes) Honeydukes Milk Chocolate (Honeydukes) Chocolate Cauldron (Honeydukes) Peppermint Toads (Honeydukes) Fudge Flies (Honeydukes)   Sherbert Lemons (Honeydukes) Salt […]