Mina Makram wants to make sure dieting diners — whether they eat gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, paleo, keto or low-carb — feel welcome at Misfits Bakehouse, his new bakery and restaurant in Palo Alto’s Midtown Shopping Center, opened with limited hours Friday through Sunday earlier this month.

The desire hails from when Makram, previously 460 pounds, started dieting and searching for a decent gluten-free loaf of bread several years ago.

“I’ve always wanted to create something where it doesn’t matter what your dietary restrictions are, whether you want to lose weight or you have different allergies,” he said. “I wanted to create a space where people can come in, hang out, have great food and not worry.”

While his current bread recipes include egg whites, Makram said he’s working on a new dough that’s totally vegan, as well.

It’s been a quick turnaround for Makram, whose bakery was on the verge of collapse just four months ago. Previously called Ducks & Dragons, which sold goods primarily online and at farmers’ markets, his San Carlos operation dissolved in June after Makram and his former business partner parted ways. He raised about $13,500 through a crowdfunding campaign and said some regular customers formed an investment group to keep the bakery alive under its new name.

“You don’t often hear about a food business that completely dies and the customers love it so much that they bring it back,” he said.

Makram bakes his full lineup of goods onsite, including baguettes, bagels, cheese rolls and cookies. Friday through Sunday, the restaurant offers breakfast and brunch, including rotating Egyptian specials. Born in Egypt, Makram is tinkering with his mom’s recipes for home-style dishes, such as okra stew with lamb and beef, to make them paleo-friendly.

Makram plans to extend hours to five days a week in November. On the additional days, he won’t serve Egyptian dishes but will continue to offer baked goods alongside bagel sandwiches and pizzas.

Meanwhile, San Carlos customers can still visit the original bakery location (940 Commercial St.) for pre-ordered pickups on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Makram hopes to use the space to expand Misfits’ wholesale operation and soon add a home delivery option.

Misfits Bakehouse. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday. 2706 Middlefield Road (in the Midtown Shopping Center), Palo Alto. www.misfits.kitchen/store

Janelle Bitker is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: janelle.bitker@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @janellebitker