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From left to right, head pastry chef Jubi, owner Amy Cornell and Caroline Moore stand together. (Photo courtesy of Caroline Moore)<\/p>\nAs a student with celiac disease, finding quick, reliable gluten-free dining can be difficult \u2014 and finding\u00a0a truly good\u00a0gluten-free bakery can feel impossible.\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0why discovering The Gluten Free Goose in\u00a0South Nashville felt like striking gold.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Located about a\u00a025-minute drive from campus, the bakery is a bit of a trek for Vanderbilt students, but\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0well worth the visit. From the outside, the storefront catches your eye with its bright neon signage and clean, simple exterior. Through the front windows, you can see directly into the kitchen, where bakers pipe, glaze and decorate every treat that later ends up in the display case.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Inside, the atmosphere is calm and cozy. There\u00a0wasn\u2019t\u00a0any music playing when I walked in, and the color palette was soft and minimal. A few decorative touches\u00a0added charm without overwhelming the space. The lighting was bright and warm, and while seating was limited, it felt welcoming and intentional.\u00a0<\/p>\n
From left to right, head pastry chef Jubi, owner Amy Cornell and Caroline Moore stand together. (Photo courtesy of Caroline Moore)<\/p>\n
During my visit, I spoke with owner Amy Cornell, who opened the bakery after realizing there\u00a0weren\u2019t\u00a0many local places where she could safely enjoy gluten-free treats.\u00a0She also shared the meaning behind the bakery\u2019s\u00a0name;\u00a0it comes from her 13-year-old son, Goose.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cornell\u2019s personal connection to gluten-free living shapes everything the bakery does, from its 100% gluten-free certification to its careful production process. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Vanderbilt Celiac Disease Research Fundraising Gala, adding an extra layer of connection between the bakery and the Vanderbilt community.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Since opening on March 23, 2023,\u00a0Gluten\u00a0Free Goose has served customers from across the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve had people fly in, get off the plane and come here first,\u201d Cornell said. \u201cWe get visitors from Indiana, across the Southeast and a lot of Vanderbilt students too.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
What are Cornell\u2019s personal favorites?\u00a0She said she would have to choose the French cruller and the gluten-free bread, though she noted that their chocolate cake is legendary.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With this in mind, I\u00a0knew I had to try the\u00a0menu\u00a0out for myself. Below are the items I tried, along with notes on taste,\u00a0texture\u00a0and overall experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Display case at the Gluten Free Goose including cakes and other pastries, as photographed on Oct. 31, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Caroline Moore)
\nFrench Cruller: $6.45\u00a0<\/p>\n
The\u00a0cruller\u00a0tasted wonderfully sweet and had a delicate flakiness that reminded me of pastries made in Paris. Eating it made me\u00a0feel like traveling\u00a0to a French bakery to get another one.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rating: 9\/10\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chocolate Eclair: $\u00a08.75\u00a0<\/p>\n
The eclair was perfectly sweet in every way \u2014 smooth, light and filled with just the right amount of cream. I\u00a0immediately\u00a0wanted another one after finishing the first bite.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rating: 10\/10\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pumpkin\u00a0Swiss\u00a0Roll: $\u00a06.00\u00a0<\/p>\n
Warm and comforting, this roll had great flavor but leaned a little too sweet for my taste. Still, it made me feel cozy,\u00a0and\u00a0it\u00a0was\u00a0perfect for the fall season.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rating: 8\/10\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pumpkin Muffin: $\u00a06.15\u00a0<\/p>\n
This was the perfect pumpkin treat. Sweet,\u00a0moist\u00a0and full of pumpkin flavor, it felt like the ideal snack for autumn lovers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rating: 10\/10\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chocolate Chip Scone: $\u00a06.90\u00a0<\/p>\n
The first bite had a satisfying crunch, but as you keep eating, it becomes soft and chewy. It\u00a0wasn\u2019t\u00a0my favorite item, but still a solid gluten-free\u00a0option.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rating: 7\/10\u00a0<\/p>\n
Overall,\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0glad\u00a0I\u00a0decided to give the Gluten Free Goose a try.\u00a0It is definitely a spot worth adding to your list, and I know I\u2019ll be back soon!\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As a student with celiac disease, finding quick, reliable gluten-free dining can be difficult \u2014 and finding\u00a0a truly…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":294180,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[102,6636,56,54,55],"class_list":{"0":"post-294179","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nutrition","8":"tag-health","9":"tag-nutrition","10":"tag-uk","11":"tag-united-kingdom","12":"tag-unitedkingdom"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294179","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=294179"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294179\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/294180"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=294179"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=294179"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=294179"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}