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Sweet Clover Market

4 ratings
$ • Grocery Store
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu
21 Essex Way
Essex Junction, VT 05452

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Asymptomatic Celiac

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For those who are non-celiac, they have some great options: soups that are clearly labeled as being GF (though it’s not clear they’re celiac-safe), prepared foods without gluten ingredients, and gluten-free sandwiches.

For everyone: they also have a decent variety (it’s a small grocery store) of good GF, DF, natural, organic, and local groceries, including produce, canned items, crackers, chips, cereal, refrigerated items, frozen items including a GFDF cookie ice cream sandwich, etc.

For lunch, a celiac friendly option I’ve done for lunch is to get a container of salad greens or sprouts, add some seasoned tofu from the fridge area, and buy some salad dressing to put on.

I have celiac disease but don’t get symptoms I can feel when exposed to gluten. I have had soups and prepared foods here before, and maybe had asked questions that got reassuring answers when I first started shopping here, but on a recent visit this winter I asked a kitchen staff what type of precautions they take to make sure things are gluten free. She said they take precautions for the GF sandwiches but not the other things. I started to say something about how labeling something GF legally means that it’s safe for celiacs and then she backtracked and said I don’t know and you should ask a manager. I haven’t gotten up the emotional energy yet to have a real conversation with a manager but am steering clear for now of all prepared foods here (incl soups, sandwiches, and other prepared foods). Would be curious to hear what other people have found out and if other celiacs have gotten symptoms here. I’m really bummed because it had been so nice to have this as a hot food option.

One other caveat about the soups: some of their soups do contain gluten. For this reason I had avoided eating any soups that were on the same side/next to a gluten containing soup.

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
Updated 8 months ago read full review

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Good selection of GF food

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Good gf sandwich. The bun had a weird texture though. They take precautions and are knowledgable about cc.

Updated 10 years 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

  • None Listed

Categories

  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Grocery Store
  • Healthy
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Great place for a yummy sandwich! Add a GF cookie if you are still hungry.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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