Noodles Fresh

3 recent ratings
$ • Cafe
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Pasta
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3 ratings

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10042 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530

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Celiac

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Excellent value

All Gluten-Free (GF) clearly marked on menu

They have gluten free, egg free and cholesterol free rice noodles

They also offer gluten free available (GFA) options on the menu using tamarind sauce

We ordered Jiangxi Noodle Salad, South East Asia Noodle Soup Bowl

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

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 3 weeks ago read full review

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The first few times we went here it was fine. Then one day someone in the front said it was obviously gluten free and guess who got severely glutened? I did!

It was not sure which dish specifically glutened me but I had the spicy potato salad, fried rice, etc.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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I have eaten here a lot, but have recently been glutened a few times. The first time, we realized that they heat all the noodles (wheat and rice) in the same water, so they told me to specify that the water was fresh each time. However, some of the staff don’t seem to know what you’re talking about, so… it’s a little risky.

The next few times, it turns out that some items that are labeled gluten free are in fact not! For instance, the beef tendon is actually cooked in soy sauce, even though they say it’s a gf option. The chili fish soup uses a chili sauce that also has wheat in it. All of these were confirmed with the owner after I asked her to check ingredients. I didn’t double check with her about the jingde stir fry, but also feel weird after eating it too.

I think there are some items that can be safely ordered here, but a lot of the ones that have any type of sauce that isn’t clear are things to be skeptical of.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Beer
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Symptomatic Celiac

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I went there with friends hoping I could eat something. But I spoke with two people working there and they were not able to make anything celiac safe gluten free. Not even the tea. So I sat and drank my water while my friends ate. Definitely a bummer.

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Szechuan chili fish soup is the best and always GF! Most other noodle soups are GF or GF option, and the noodle stir frys are also GF option. But the noodles in the noodle soups are amazing!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for takeout
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Ordered many times for my celiac daughter and never had an issue. They’re always very careful and knowledge.

Safety


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

— Very

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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First two times I went to Noodles Fresh were great—I asked for gluten free and got it. The third visit, even though I was careful to ask for gluten free and they read my order back to me...I got glutened—ugh! I like the food but I won’t be going back. Too bad.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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We eat here all the time. Lots of rice noodle dishes and the staff if very aware of celiac issues. Great food here.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Chicken soup is pretty perfect.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very friendly and affordable yummy gluten free choices! Just tell them and they make sure!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Food was delicious and staff is knowledgeable. We ordered the seafood noodle soup that was flavorful and yummy! We also had the stir fried rice noodle with extra flank steak! Meat was tender and velvety soft. Flavored perfectly. Owner came over to greet us and explain the history of the restaurant. Its definitely worth coming back!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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friendly atmosphere. great food. owners are very friendly and watch out for you about gluten

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Terrific Gluten-free Chinese Rice noodle stir fry, Noodle soup bowls and vegetarian options

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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