Crepe Lena

My first gluten free crepe and I’m happy! Good texture!

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?

— Excellent

I had to inform the staff twice that my order needed to be gluten-free before they brought my food to the back preparation area, but then they changed gloves and used dedicated equipment. I was slightly nervous since gloves weren’t changed before they gathered ingredients from the front prep station, but I didn’t react to the food and it tasted pretty good.

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

— Somewhat

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

GF crepes are great for my family. These are not buckwheat palette, they're actually crepes.

The man working was very knowledgeable of cross contamination, changed his gloves to prepare on a gf dedicated griddle, and directed us away from items that might have been cross contaminated.

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

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

Gluten free crepes. Nothing special one way or the other about these, but gf crepes is a good thing in general. Prepared on a separate griddle from the glutenous crepes, and the cook changed his gloves before preparing the gf ones

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

Friendly staff, quick service, great crepes!

These are actually crepes too, not buckwheat galettes. I love galettes for the savoury main course, but they aren't well-suited to sweet crepes. This restaurant uses a proprietary GF batter that works for both sweet and savoury options.

It's located in the lower level food court of Washington (DC) Union Station.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options

Delicious crepes and they had a separate cook make the GF crepes.

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

— Somewhat

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

Here you have gluten-free option for all the crepe and waffles! Our party of four had different kind of crepe and all enjoyed them. They made the gluten-free one's on separate station's and the staff were very conscious about everything.

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

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 breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options

Inside Union Station, bottom floor, can get savory and sweet crepes. They are made on a separate grill away from the others.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

I called first and the dough was available. It tasted very good and the variety was enormous (gluten-free station to avoid contamination). The staff took care, but was not especially nice. Also each gf crepe meant 2$ more and the original prices already weren’t that cheap!!

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

— Somewhat

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 breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegetarian options

Came here for GF opinions. Informed they are out (arrived at opening time)

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

We went at 10:30am on a Saturday and they said they were out of gluten free batter. Seems like a common occurrence :(

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

Asked for gluten free crepes today and they said "Not today. I'm working by myself". I would definitely call first to see if they're able to make your menu items. So sad.. I walked all around Union Station to find this place and they were unable to deliver ☹

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

Delicious crepes, separate cooktop and utensils used. Would recommend!

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?

— Excellent

Staff was amazing!! Extremely friendly and helpful with recommendations! Changed gloves without my having to ask, and used a Completely different cooktop!

They said any of their products (with a few add-in exceptions) can be made GF, which gives SO MANY options!

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

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

• Dog friendly
• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies

Nice staff. Changed gloves without asking. Separate cooking surface. Great food. I got the Philly. Really big portion!

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?

— 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

After reading previous reviews I called ahead about GF option. Only available at Union Station location. They are located downstairs. The gentleman was polite and asked me to wait so that they could clean a grill area and change their gloves. His assistant prepared my meal while he took care of the other customers. I even purchased a desert crepe to go.

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

No gluten free batter - supply chain issues - Feb 2022 🙁

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

Went out the way to go here and the worker said there was no gluten free items at all. Waste time in our weekend trip for nothing.

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

— Not at all

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

They advertise GF but after waiting 25 minutes in line, I was informed that they couldn't/wouldn't do GF because he had other customers (one other customer, that had been waiting maybe 5 minutes) and wouldn't make the batter. Don't advertise something and then not take the time to prepare. And if you won't offer it, put a damn sign out so people don't waste 25 mibutes and then be greeted with your rudeness for not being prepared.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

Separate grill for gluten free crepes. Staff was knowledgeable about keeping things separate and very kind and accommodating. Yummy food!!

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

The man working there said he could only vouch for the veggies (no meat or cheese) crepes and the sweet crepes (without some syrups) to be gluten free. He changed his gloves and made it in a separate space away from the others. I did not experience any symptoms. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing. Have to try. They have a completely separate area. The front is for the Glutenous ones 🤢 and the back (which you can still see) is where they make the gluten free ones.❤❤❤ they were super kind and amazing and have so many options!!! BEST EVER. If you are in Washington DC definitely should try!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Separate cooking space for the gf crepes. Staff was knowledgeable and changed gloves when preparing food. Was helpful and pleasant! One of the few options at Union Station.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Separate everything, understood gluten free very well. Crepe held together well, and was delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This is the best place EVER. Breakfast crepes, savory crepes, dessert and sweet crepes... Everything is gf and there's a separate gf crepe griddle. They're very knowledgeable and have a BIG GF sign out front. Also vegan friendly. Prices are amazing and perfect for such wonderful, easy, accessible food. I cannot wait to eat here again!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great breakfast or snack option at union station! I got the strawberry and dulce de leche (13) and it was great. GF is $3 extra though.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Small shop in the food court on the lower level of Union Station. While not particularly impressive to look at, they do seem to understand GF well. The GF crepes are made on separate griddles from the non-GF, which is reassuring to see. Lots of options, with both sweet and savory types. Pretty good tasting as well. Nice option if you want something quick and simple.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Honestly, no reaction eating the apple cinnamon crepe! 😏 The crepe are cook at a different place. But, so many cross contamination could happen..... The fruit are taken at the same place, they have no idea if the meat are gluten free(ham, sausage,...), all the bottle of sauce(ketchup, mustard, syrup,...) are taken by the same cook(the gluten and gluten free cook), etc... Im really not sure the food are 100% gluten free... 🤔

Dedicated gluten-free cooking space. Savory and sweet crepe options. Open early - 7am! Great GF option if traveling through Union station

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very nice. Gluten free crepes. Seemed to be a dedicated station; but I didn’t ask. I am super sensitive and I didn’t have any reaction! Lots of options and toppings. Made while you watch.