Sunflower Cafe

We found this place through the Find Me Gluten Free app when passing through Nashville on a trip. I’m vegan and gluten free, and my husband isn’t vegan or gluten free. We both ordered the BBQ sandwich and loved it. My house made gf bun was soft and perfect in consistency. The BBQ and slaw on top were just the right amount of spice. We will stop again if we are passing through.

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

— Very

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

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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Delicious vegan food. Ate here twice while visiting Nashville and never got sick. Well marked GF options and allergy aware staff

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

I’m gluten sensitive and daughter has Celiac. The food is very tasty and the servings are large. Even the meat eaters were happy. It’s possible to have cross contamination in the way they have the food set up. No one got sick.

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

— Somewhat

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

The staff informed me that there was a lot of cross contamination from the few gluten containing items on the menu, everything looked delicious but as a very sensitive celiac I didn’t feel comfortable eating here.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Poor

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

The gluten free options are marked on the menu. they will change gloves if asked. the restaraunt was pretty dingy though.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Below Average

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Friendly staff, most items on the menu are gluten free, all vegan. Staff has been trained, and changed gloves when I said I had an allergy. Feeling sick next day

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

— Very

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?

— Average

First time trying this restaurant and it was delish. The employees were very helpful and friendly and their recommendations were spot on. The kale Caesar salad was absolutely delicious. If I lived in Nashville I would eat here regularly.

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

— Very

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

I am a Celiac and this is my favorite place to visit when I come to Nashville! Everything is safe and the staff are amazing

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Outstanding place! Awesome food and a knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Very helpful with me the newbie to GF and DF. I actually ate today without hurting after the fact! I was hesitant but they helped me out!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

The entire restaurant was gluten free. We had the pot pie and it was probably the best thing I have eaten. There is a huge bakery. I took items to go because I ate so much. They have a nice patio to sit on. Highly recommend this place.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Not gluten free. Advertises most items are gluten free and we tried many and got super sick. Would not recommend.

love coming here, so many options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My review is only for the purpose of those who are NOT vegetarian. We went in expecting a regular burger based on the info in the app, but it's ONLY vegetarian food. It looked like a cute place, and was packed, but we didn't eat there.

The staff is incredibly knowledgeable about allergy procedures and cleanliness as well as ingredients and contents of food. They will also let you know if something can be served hot or cold based on contamination. Amazing amount of options. 🖤🖤🖤

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I love this place, but cross contamination is definitely an issue. I love their food, but only order the things that to me look “less likely for cross contamination” like things where they use scoops. The salad area is all with their hands after handling buns/wraps etc..

Absolutely fresh and delicious and I will definitely be back! I had the cold pad Thai salad, the broccoli salad, and the Asian slaw. The pad Thai was amazing! Also love the gluten free no bake cookie!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable! They were very careful about cross contamination (had a separate toaster for celiac/GF) and had a huge selection of menu items to choose from! I am also dairy intolerant and was able to have a delicious meal without worrying about dairy or gluten!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff is extremely gluten aware! When told you are celiac they immediately change gloves-cheerfully! Many delicious GF options that are marked. In fact they can accommodate any other allergies. Can't believe this place doesn't rate five stars. The person who thought it was cross contamination nightmare needs to try again. Service line is cafeteria style and each person gets own tray.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Not Celiac friendly. This place is a cross-contamination nightmare. Watched them precariously attempt to grill a wrap in between two pieces of wax paper on a contaminated grill. Then the wrap was removed, placed on a contaminated cutting board, and cut with a contaminated knife. This is all after telling them I have an allergy. Clearly they don't take their "gluten-free" labeling very seriously.

Celiac friendly?

No

They are under new management and have a wide selection of gluten free options. All veggie burgers and sandwiches can be made with Udi's bread or a brown rice wrap. GF options were clearly marked on the cafeteria style selections and staff was knowledgeable.

We got our food to go. Staff was informed of gluten free options.