Review of Forge in the Forest

5th Ave & Junipero St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923

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I was visiting town with a friend and we needed to eat lunch. So, I checked the local restaurants and I found this one. I called ahead and asked if they have GF options and I was told there are a few selections. I asked about the Cobb Salad and the woman confirmed that was safe and there are a few GF dressings available. Sounded great, because I wanted a nice salad.

We get there and at first our waiter seemed nice, but when I told him I need to eat GF because I have Celiac disease, his demeanor changed. I order my food and asked him which dressings were GF, he had to go ask, which is fine with me. He came back and said it should be ok. We eventually receive our order and I wanted to confirm that the dressing was safe and he looked at me like I was crazy. He never one time checked in and asked how we were doing or if we wanted anymore water; he was a terrible waiter. I really do hope that he was having a bad day and isn't like this all of the time.

Moreover, we waited patiently for our separate checks so we could pay. We had to flag him down and his response was, "I've been too busy to get your check, but if you want to give me your credit cards I will go ahead and run them". WHAT?? We didn't even receive a bill, we had no clue what amount of money was due. I do not recommend this place based on service and their lack of knowledge regarding Celiac disease. The only reason I gave it two stars was because I didn't get glutened.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago

Celiac