Leli's Diner

This is a farm to table Italian restaurant. They have cauliflower GF crust, Udi’s bread for sandwiches, and GF pasta as well as gelato or sorbet for dessert. They no longer use pasta for straws in their water which is why they got a couple of their bad reviews. We had a nice experience and will likely come back. Staff was great and willing to investigate our food items for safety.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Good

This is a late review. I honestly don’t remember my meal, but I do remember telling the waitstaff of my allergy. They tried to be attentive, but neglected to tell me the straw in my water glass was a hollow raw pasta.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

The menu lists many gluten free items on the menu. However, when you arrive, the waitress delivers water with a straw made of pasta. My wife drank from the straw before we had even seen the menu or talked to the waitress about her allergy. (My wife is not celiac, but she does have a gluten allergy.) The waitress replaced my wife's drink once she knew, but by that point she was already having a reaction. I tried to suggest to the owner that maybe the pasta straws could be on the side, and he went into a tirade about how cross-contamination was just a part of restaurant life and that it was up to the customer to share their allergy. When I said water was served before we could discuss allergies, he just threw his hands up. There was no apology or sympathy. I will never go here again, and would encourage others with allergies to avoid this place, as the owner does not care if the food is safe for gluten allergies.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Poor

Leli’s has a lot of GF options including noodles and many of the main meat entrees (not just salads). Brussels are amazing and GF.

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for keto
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers online ordering

I was given “gluten free toast”.... no way it was gluten free. I got the sickest I have ever been.

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?

— Average

They do a good job understanding gluten-free, even having a gluten-free toaster... BUT everything single substitution is an upcharge. Even if you substitute a same cost side, it is an upcharge. NONE of the "included sides" are gluten-free. So a $13 sandwich - which is already high in my opinion - ends up $18. For a grilled chicken breast sandwich. If a whole group wants to go, I will shell out way too much money for okay gluten-free food. Just wish they were a little more accommodating. (Real McCoy's, which is literally next door, is way more accommodating with the latest management change.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We waited for 10 minutes at the door and kept getting passed by without being seated. In fact, we were basically ignored. We finally had to walk out! Judging by the reviews on here, it would have been risky to eat here anyway!

Went to leli's for breakfast based off the gluten free reviews. waiter didn't seem to have a clue about gluten free. went in depth explaining it and said he'd speak to someone. should have just left but had family in town. spent the rest of the weekend sick.

Celiac friendly?

No

I got really sick after eating here and I called to talk to the manager who then said she was busy and would call me back later. once we spoke to someone (not the same manager) he let us know that they can't avoid cross contamination and my gluten free bread was toasted in the same toaster as all of their other bread.

Celiac friendly?

No

They made great food

Celiac friendly?

Yes