Jinky's Cafe

They have gluten free pancakes and toast on their menu. However, when I asked the waitress if they would toast the gluten free bread separately from other bread, she just flat out said no, and didn’t offer to make any accommodations (after I had explained about my Celiac). Why offer gluten free options if you won’t cook them separately even when asked? It can’t be that hard to toast a piece of toast in a clean pan on request. (We were there at 3pm and the place was totally empty so it’s not like grill space would have really been an issue). I ended up having an omelette after verifying it would be cooked in its own pan, but the waitresses refusal to cook anything like toast or potatoes separately at a time when the restaurant was completely empty was pretty disappointing. Will not be going back and this has turned me off their other locations as well.

Celiac friendly?

No

Wanted to order GF pancakes but they are cooked on same grill as regular pancakes. I am celiac and no offer was made to accommodate me (separate pan or clean grill) ordered eggs and bacon instead and that was good. Wife had omelet and that was yummy also.

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Omelette was great and waiter was knowledgeable about the potatoes being cooked with gluten. This place was more like a dive diner and service was so so

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?

— Average

We had breakfast here and there are lots of GF options listed in the menu.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

I have celiac disease and was told Jinky's was great and had options. I called ahead to see about their kitchen/prep area to prevent cross contamination. The person I spoke to on the phone bluntly said they knew nothing of any preventative procedures to keep celiac diners safe so I never ordered.

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?

— Some

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

— Poor

Weekends get very busy. Allow time. It’s either under staffed or really busy. But staff is accommodating and will meet your needs. Been going here with my gluten free and celiac friends for years and everyone gets food and drinks and leaves happy

Celiac friendly?

Yes