DC Dosa

I used to eat here consistently but felt glutened during my last visit. I tested my dosa and filling and the test came back with gluten. I don’t know what caused it but it’s no longer worth the risk as a sensitive celiac.

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

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

— Poor

The food here is the best. I have multiple dietary restrictions and this checks all the boxes. One of my favorite places in DC.

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

Fully GF and very GF knowledgeable. They use gluten free hing and since all items they make are GF, no issues with cross contamination. All food was delicious!

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

So very good! The owner helped me through my order because I wasn't sure what to get, but I don't think I could have gone wrong with anything on the menu. And they cook the dosa right in front of you which just adds to the experience. Everything is gluten-free so super safe as well. I highly recommend!

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

Everything is gluten free. One reviewer said they got sick because some ingredients are shipped from a place that can have cross contamination. I’d keep that in mind, but honestly I loved the food and had no problem. I would definitely recommend their ginger mango lassi, the ginger flavor is very mild and it’s super refreshing on a hot day. I would definitely put this on the top of my list when visiting union market.

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

• Dog friendly
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating

I always go here when I’m in the area. Love the mild yellow dosa. I can’t do spicy so beware several options are spicy.

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

The food was delicious. Unfortunately I was glutened from my meal at DC Dosa. I corresponded with the owner and the lentils and beans come from a supplier in India. They are not tested for gluten. Lentils can be grown and processed in proximity to wheat and that can be a problem. If you have celiac, I suggest caution.

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 takeout

Very good. Entire place is gluten free. Only thing is there is no meat option only vegetarian

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 would be very careful as a celiac. Had a nice dosa on the weekend, and still feeling sick four days later. Of course I can't be totally sure that it was the dosa, but it was the only unknown item I ate...

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

The food here is so delicious and filling! It was so nice finding a dedicated GF Dosa place. I spoke with the owner and her daughter has celiac so everything is fully GF! I got the mung lentil dosa with potatoes which was huge and so tasty. I’m very sensitive to cross contamination so it was nice to not have to worry about that. Tons of flavor and definitely fully GF. Highly recommend!

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 dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers outdoor seating

Absolutely delicious. Flavorful. Fluffy. Everything is gf. Highly recommend.

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 lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Branded as dedicated gluten free place however it did not come back as gluten free when I tested with Nima. Ordered rice and yellow lentil dosa with potatoes and a couple of sauces and Sambhar. The person working there told us that the mung lentil dosa probably has hing or asafoteida. Hing or asafoteida has gluten and they make all dosas on the same surface and maybe that’s caused the cross contamination. Regardless, if they have any food item that does contain gluten, they shouldn’t brand the place as dedicated gluten free. My wife had the rice dosa and 3 stars for that as she liked it.

Celiac friendly?

No

Friendly service, new tastes to try and very filling

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great gluten free vegetarian selections. Large portions enough for two.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing Doca, everything is gluten free!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Ingredients are 100% gluten free and SO delicious. Love this place.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great Indian vegetarian dosa (some sort of wrap!) - best of all, everything is gluten free at this site located in Union Market! Very satisfying.

Celiac friendly?

Yes