Review of Cafe Eighty Two

I have eaten here three times in the past three months but will never again. I have celiac and my friend doesn't, but the waiter brought our food with both plates on one hand, the gluten food on top. The meat from the (gluten) Reuben sandwich was touching my gluten-free pancakes. I pointed it out to the waiter, and he contradicted me "No, it's not." It was, my friend also noticed it. By then, the waiter had placed our food in front of us. I told the waiter that I have celiac and cannot eat food that has touched anything that may have touched bread. He said that it hadn't. My friend reiterated that I was allergic and couldn't eat the food. After all this back and forth (too long!), the waiter finally yielded, but very rudely. He said, "Fine, we'll throw this in the garbage and make you a new plate." I should have complained to the manager, but I didn't want to make a scene.

I'm sad to lose this diner because it's hard to find a celiac-safe diner. But I'd rather keep searching than risk eating here.

Celiac friendly?

No