Gluten-Free Bakery in Boulder
Breads, pastries, cakes, and cookies baked in a 100% dedicated, celiac-safe kitchen — no cross-contamination, no compromise, and so good you'd genuinely never know.
Everything, and We Mean Everything
Every single item is 100% gluten-free, made in a dedicated kitchen — order anything in the case, no questions, no fear.
A Kitchen You Can Actually Trust
For a celiac, 'dedicated gluten-free' isn't a marketing phrase — it's the whole point. Here's our promise.
100% Dedicated GF Facility
There is no wheat flour anywhere in our bakery, full stop. Not a dusting, not a shared oven, not a 'we try our best.' Zero.
No Cross-Contamination
Because there's nothing to cross-contaminate with, you can order anything in the case with total confidence. Every single item.
Nut-Free Options
We keep a clear nut-free line for the many who need it, so celebration cakes and treats work for the whole allergy-aware table.
Actually, Genuinely Good
Tender crumb, real crust, gooey centers — we bake to a real bakery standard, not a 'good, for gluten-free' one. There's a difference.
Real Ingredients
Whole GF grains, good chocolate, real fruit, and simple pantry staples — nothing gummy, nothing artificial, nothing weird.
Boulder's GF Home Base
Six years, a fiercely loyal community, and a case full of things celiacs thought they'd never eat again. That's the whole mission.
Built for the People Who Get Left Out
Free Form started because our founder, newly diagnosed with celiac, was tired of two things: sad, dense gluten-free food, and the constant anxiety of 'we can't really guarantee it.' So she built the bakery she needed — 100% dedicated gluten-free, celiac-safe to the core, and held to a real bakery's standard of delicious.
Six years on Pearl Street later, we're the place a whole community trusts completely. There's no wheat in the building, so there's nothing to fear in the case. We laminate GF dough, coax real chew into GF bread, and bake cakes nobody believes are gluten-free until we show them the sign. For everyone who's ever been handed a fruit plate while the table ate cake — this bakery is for you.
- ✓100% dedicated, celiac-safe kitchen
- ✓Founded by a celiac, for celiacs
- ✓Real bakery standard, not 'GF standard'
- ✓Nut-free options, allergy-aware
All of This Is Gluten-Free
Go ahead, look closely. Every crumb. We'll wait.
Celiac-Safe, by Design
Trust is built on process. Here's exactly how we protect it.
No Wheat, Ever
There is no wheat flour anywhere in our facility — not for anything. You cannot cross-contaminate with something that isn't there.
Dedicated Everything
Dedicated ovens, mixers, surfaces, and tools, all gluten-free from day one. Nothing is shared with a glutenous past.
Tested & Trusted
We source certified GF ingredients and hold ourselves to celiac-safe standards, because 'probably fine' isn't good enough for us.
Baked to Be Great
Safety is the floor, not the ceiling. We bake to a real bakery standard so 'gluten-free' is the last thing you notice.
The Cake Everyone Can Finally Share
For allergy families, a birthday cake is complicated — separate desserts, careful labels, a kid who feels different. Not here. Our custom cakes are 100% gluten-free and often nut-free, which means the whole table eats the same beautiful cake, no exceptions and no worry.
We design made-to-order cakes for birthdays, weddings, and every celebration, plus pastry boxes and catering for offices and events across Boulder. Tell us the occasion, the flavors, and any allergies, and we'll make something gorgeous that's genuinely safe for everyone. For a lot of our families, it's the first time in years the birthday kid gets the same cake as their friends. That's the whole reason we do this.
- ✓100% GF, often nut-free cakes
- ✓Everyone shares the same cake
- ✓Custom birthdays, weddings & events
- ✓Pastry boxes & catering
Order Ahead in Three Steps
Order-ahead, a custom cake, or a catering spread — quick, easy, and completely safe.
Send Your Order
Tell us your bakes, your date, and any additional allergies. A few days for most; a week+ for custom cakes.
We Bake Fresh
Your order is made fresh in our dedicated GF kitchen the day of pickup — safe, fresh, and genuinely delicious.
Grab & Go
Skip the line — your order's boxed and ready at the counter, coffee optional but very much encouraged.
Boulder Finally Has a GF Home
As a celiac, Free Form isn't just a bakery — it's freedom. A 100% gluten-free kitchen means I can order anything in the case without the fear, the questions, or the 'we can't guarantee' speech. And it's genuinely delicious, not sad GF food. I nearly cried the first time. This place changed my life.
I'm not gluten-free and I come here anyway because the sourdough is legitimately incredible. Crackly crust, real chew — you'd never guess. My celiac husband finally has a bakery he can trust completely, and I have a new favorite loaf. Everybody wins. This is what dedicated GF should be.
They made a fully gluten-free, nut-free birthday cake for my son and it was stunning and delicious — and for once, he got to eat the same cake as everyone else. No cross-contamination worry, no 'special' sad slice in the corner. The team gets it. We will be customers forever.
The cinnamon rolls are dangerous and the fact that they're gluten-free is basically witchcraft. Gooey, soft, perfect. A dedicated GF kitchen you can actually trust in Boulder is rare, and one that bakes this well is a miracle. My weekend isn't complete without a stop here.
A Whole Case You Can Trust
Order ahead, grab a custom cake, or just come in and eat anything you like — no questions, no worry, no compromise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you really 100% gluten-free?
Completely — there is no wheat flour anywhere in our facility, and never has been. Dedicated ovens, mixers, surfaces, and tools, all gluten-free from day one. That means every single item in the case is safe for celiacs, and you never have to ask 'is this one okay?' It's all okay. That's the whole point.
Is it safe for celiac disease?
Yes. Because we're a 100% dedicated gluten-free facility, there's simply nothing to cross-contaminate with — no shared equipment, no airborne wheat flour, no 'we try our best.' We source certified gluten-free ingredients and hold ourselves to celiac-safe standards. Trust is the entire foundation of what we do.
Do you have nut-free options too?
We do — we keep a clear nut-free line for the many who need it, which is why our celebration cakes work for so many allergy-aware families. Tell us about any additional allergies when you order and we'll walk you through exactly what's safe for you.
Do you make custom cakes?
Absolutely — 100% gluten-free custom cakes for birthdays, weddings, and every celebration, often nut-free too. For a lot of families, it's the first time the birthday kid gets the same cake as everyone else. Tell us the occasion, flavors, and allergies, and reach out early for cakes and busy weekends.
Do you cater events?
We do — gluten-free pastry boxes, cakes, and breakfast spreads for offices, parties, and events across Boulder, all made in our dedicated kitchen and safe for everyone. Send your headcount and date and we'll build a spread nobody has to sit out.
Where are you, and when should I come?
We're on Pearl Street in downtown Boulder. We open at 7am with the fullest case, and favorites sell out on weekends, so mornings are best — and ordering ahead guarantees your loaf or pastry. We can't wait to welcome you into a case you can finally trust.
Let's Get You Something Safe & Delicious
Ordering ahead, planning a custom cake, or catering a spread? Tell us what you need — and any allergies — and we'll get right back to you.