My non-Celiac child wanted a snack while we were out walking through the mall and Nordstrom. We decided to stop in here after seeing the display of pastries, and the cashier asked if we’d like to see a menu. I looked at the time and saw it was nearing lunch, and I still needed to stop at two more places. I asked, unhopeful, if they had any options that were gluten free and safe for a Celiac, and she said yes—anything with a cross next to it.
I also have a mast cell condition which is often triggered by histamines or histamine-liberating foods, so that’s often more limiting than gluten (at least in Seattle). But with my new meds, I substituted spinach (a major trigger for me) for carrots, and got the 6oz petite steak with potatoes (which are a nightshade and can be problematic for other MCAS sufferers, but if I limit potatoes to once, maybe twice a week spaced out, I’m fine).
Anyhow, both our meals were delicious and I’m happy to report I had neither a mast cell reaction nor a murderously painful gluten reaction! Plus, it’s probably the least expensive place I, personally (with all my health issues), can eat safely at.
If you’re okay with a limited, albeit fair-priced (says the Seattleite, mind you) menu of safe meal options, this was great for us and I’d recommend. My meal was cooked to perfection and they took the “gluten allergy—gluten contact allergy: Celiac Disease” (verbatim what I ask servers to relay to the chef) note seriously; and even changed the towel the expediter used to wipe the edges of my plate off as to not risk cross-contamination.
I greatly appreciated the care, attention to detail, and the expertise of the chef, cooks, and overall food handlers as well.
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Not Much
— Excellent
— Somewhat
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Good
Glutened!!! Ordered the gluten free pasta for my child. They gave us gluten noodles. This is obvious because now she is getting violently ill. Unforgivable.
— Not at all
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Not Much
— Poor
I was so impressed with the upstairs cafe. The waitresses were all super knowledgeable about gluten and they double and triple checked our order to make sure they knew who needed gluten free food. They had brown rice pasta for my daughter and she was so happy.
— Somewhat
— Not Much
— Excellent
They have individually wrapped gluten free Marshmellows dream bars, cookies and brownies.
— Very
— Most/All
— Excellent
The Nordstrom Cafe is inside Nordstroms and has several gluten free menu items. The E Bar (coffee) is just “outside” the Nordstrom Store at City Creek Mall and has excellent coffee and lots of GF snack options.
— Very
— No gluten-free information on the menu
— Some
— Excellent
Plenty of gluten-free options. My celiac daughter was very happy! Pizza, pasta and flatbread for spinach dip!
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Excellent
This place has an abundance of options that are gluten free! Some appetizers, most salads & entree pastas can be modified to gluten free pasta that gets cooked in a separate pot for zero cross contamination. Pizzas have a gluten free crust option that can be made on a special platter for no cross contamination in the pizza oven.
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
My daughter ordered the gluten free pasta. This is her standard order. It’s good for what it is.
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Not Much/None
— Average