Review of Harbor Café

535 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Overall Rating

Review


BE CAREFUL HERE. As always, just because the menu says it’s gluten free doesn’t mean that it’s necessarily celiac safe. My server was AMAZING (her name is Lindsey, if I recall correctly) and when I told her about my need to eat gluten-free, SHE was the one who brought up celiac, saying that over the past year they’ve had a huge uptick in customers like me. She told me that the safest menu item, given that their kitchen is full of bread on all sides, is the FRITATTA (without toast) because it’s made in a single pan, and the cooks can change the gloves to be as careful about cross contact as possible in their particular kitchen. You can also enjoy a gluten-free drink while you’re there. I liked their kombucha, which is celiac-safe.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Dog friendly
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago

Asymptomatic Celiac