Review of St. Ambrose Cellars

This place has a few token gf things but puts zero effort into actually making them safe for customers who need it. The menu comes with a warning that all gf things 'have a very high risk of gluten contamination.' And they aren't kidding.

Server told me the gf pizza was prepped and cooked on the same surface with no precautions taken. They use the same gluteny pizza stone with no parchment or anything and would not be willing to use a clean cutter. Cool.

I went with the pulled chicken tacos, which seemed safest. They were not good. The tortilla was clearly low budget from a grocery store and was cold. The chicken was dry and hard to swallow. The cheese was the coated pre-shedded type that would refuse to melt even in a Yellowstone geothermal pool. I had vage, mild symptoms, which for me means cross contamination.

My gluten eating partner got fish and chips, and said it was ok, but got sick later. They have no food allergies/issues, so I'm not sure what happened there...

I think the previous reviewer was unfortunately given false information. I was told they do not have gf chicken tenders or fries, and they are not marked gf on the menu while other things are.

The meads are ok, but nothing extraordinary. The family member we visit every summer lives 1/2 mile down the road, otherwise I'd never come here again. Lots better, and safer, places to eat in traverse. I'll go back to hang and have a drink but won't bother eating there ever again.

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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor