About

OUR STORY

WHO WE ARE

Hen House is a cafe and bakery located in Gretna, La. Hen House offers an array of freshly baked gluten free pastries and desserts. Bread is baked daily  and used to make delicious sandwiches. Our gluten free bread is made daily in house and regular bread is delivered from Tartine daily. Vegetarian soups are also available by the cup or bowl. We offer an array of salads that are all gluten free. Hen House is brought to you by Cara and Evan Benson who also own Toast and Tartine. Hen House is their King Cake Facility during Carnival and a cozy neighborhood cafe the rest of the year. After suffering with a gluten intolerance for years, Cara wanted to open a cafe where everything on the menu could be made Gluten Free.

HEN HOUSE STORIES

CUSTOMER REVIEWS AND TESTIMONIALS
  • Alexandria Martinez
    Locally owned, locally ran. Very mom & pop diner feel- small restaurant team is extremely attentive and hardworking. You can tell they really care about your dining experience! Plentiful gluten free bakery options (6 pc assorted pastry box is $18). Really especially enjoyed the fresh Sourdough bread!
    Alexandria Martinez
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  • Kathleen Defnet
    Cute little spot to eat breakfast or lunch. If you have a gluten sensitivity or celiacs this is the place for you. GF bread was soft with a great texture. We bought a ton of goodies for a great price. If you don’t have any issues with gluten the place is still great to eat at. We will return.
    Kathleen Defnet
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  • Carolyn Weld
    Walked in and immediately welcomed! The atmosphere was cute and very homey. I’m a tea lover and I loved that they had fresh tea 🩷 The food was quick and awesome. I will definitely be returning.
    Carolyn Weld
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  • Tara Jiminez
    Gluten free king cake is amazing!! I didn’t take a picture before cutting into it. Thank you for perfecting this recipe. So good 🤤 Laissez les bons temps rouler.
    Tara Jiminez
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  • Victoria Ayars
    This restaurant is such a gem!!! If you are local to New Orleans or are visiting and are gluten free this is a must visit!! The atmosphere is so cute and eclectic, the staff is incredibly friendly, kind and so helpful. It’s only a short drive from the convention center area and is locally owned. The food was delicious and the bakery items are unbelievable. Can’t recommend them enough!!
    Victoria Ayars
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