Café Colucci

I was excited to try this place after reading others’ positive experiences. I got takeout (GF free injera, Doro Alichi) and tested my food with my Nima sensor before eating. Unfortunately it indicated gluten found, so I didn’t eat it. I tested another family member’s dish (vegan combo, GF injera) with hopes of switching, but that came back positive for gluten as well. My guess is that there is some cross contamination (maybe with the spices?), which shows up on the Nima test for anything greater than 20ppm–but of course, hard to know for sure! Just wanted to share this experience with others so they can make an informed decision for themselves.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

We are a family of celiacs and vegan. Most of the items are gluten free except a few, so naturally there's not much chance for contamination. In addition the staff are well aware and use fresh gloves, utensils and serve the injera in a separate disposable vessel. The taste is great too. Definitely a place I would feel safe going to.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options

Eaten here twice now and both times the food was delicious and the staff was very knowledgeable about celiac. I got the gluten free injera and the waiter showed me how the color is different than the wheat containing injera so I felt very safe.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Really good food, easy to accommodate plant based and gluten free diets.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Good experience. Have to order gluten free injera for an extra $2.50. No reaction noticed

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Celiac aware staff, tasty, reasonably priced food, gluten free injera!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

GF bread is cooked on shared surfaces with the regular bread.

Celiac friendly?

No

Delicious Ethiopia food, and gluten-free injera available.

They offer a gluten free injera bread option, and most of the menu seems to be naturally gluten free. Our server did require checking and reminding to get the safe bread.

Celiac friendly?

Yes