Cottonwood Cafe

My husband and I were wandering around Sisters and saw this restaurant. There were lots of notes about GF on their menu so we went in for breakfast. Then I checked Find Me GF and got worried. I told the server that there were some mixed reviews. She was very concerned and told us her husband is the chef and he is very careful and takes celiac disease very seriously. I had amazing GF pancakes with syrup and a lovely side of fruit. I did not get sick. She also told me that the owner's daughter has celiac disease and that is why he opened the restaurant.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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

Very little care or interest in helping celiac customers choose carefully in their cafe. Not worth the risk. Definitely got glutened with their scramble, which was the safest bet.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Average

After frequenting their sister restaurant, Chow, in Bend I was expecting a variety of safe options. I appreciate them being honest about what was safe, but was disappointed that it was either a fruit plate or a spinach salad with bacon and a hard boiled egg. Won’t be going back again. Try the Depot instead.

Celiac friendly?

No

Husband not GF. Me - highly sensitive. He had corned beef hash & I had veggie hash. ABSOLUTELY THE BEST EVER!! Small, cozy, excellent service & knowledge waiter. Willing to drive from McMinnville for breakfast here. Definitely a “do over!” So, we’re back a year later. Consistently superb!!!!!

New owners, no gluten free menu. They do have GF bread, but that's it.

Celiac friendly?

No

Had a great huevos mutelaños (like huevos rancheros). Super good! Probably the best breakfast in Sisters. Plenty of gf options!

Celiac friendly?

Yes