Thai Fresh

Delicious breakfast, dinner and GF DF desserts! Best Thai in Austin. No gluten reaction.

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

Delicious and safe if you have celiac. Most of the menu is GF, and items that aren’t are marked “contains gluten.” They are very careful with cross contamination!

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

— Very

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

Delicious food! We mostly go here for desserts and coffee. They aren’t amazing-a little on the dry side-but you lower expectations when it comes to GF baked goods.

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?

— Average

I have celiac, and I’ve never gotten sick here. The staff knows how to specify on each order that you have a gluten allergy, and the menu clearly shows what is gluten free, and isn’t cooked in the same pans as gluten stuff. The items that are marked “cooked in same area as gluten food” I would avoid, but about 1/3 the menu is GF and safe for celiacs, if you tell staff you have an allergy!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Excellent

Jam, the owner of Thai Fresh, has a wheat allergy, so she's very aware of gluten issues. This has been a favorite for over a decade!

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

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

NOT dedicated GF as advertised on menu. We opted out of eating here because no one came to our table to answer questions. It seems you have to order from your phone. Since this was our first time, we were unaware and nobody explained. We had questions about GF items and could not get them answered.

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

Delicious food! Menu is clearly labeled with gluten containing items. We ordered the Pad Thai with chicken, Pad Sea Ew with shrimp, Slow Cooked Pork Roast on Five Spices, Tom Kha soup, peanut butter fudge pie, mango lime ice cream on sticky rice, and cake batter ice cream on sticky rice.

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

2023 Update: No change, this place is one of my go-to places in Austin!

2021 Update: I get the Chicken Pad Thai from here multiple times a month and have never had an issue. Pretty expensive, but that's because they pay their employees a living wage, which I also want to support.

2019 Review: I went here this weekend for the first time and didn't have any issues after eating the chicken Pad Thai. Even when I asked the waiter a couple of 'gotcha' questions, he responded with all the right answers. (they use GF soy sauce, the wok never has gluten noodles in it, etc)

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

Almost got glutened here. The menu is marked but is confusing. All tofu here is fried in a shared fryer. This is only marked on the fried tofu appetizer but is not marked elsewhere on the menu where tofu is presented as a protein option. A little disappointed that a place with great reviews almost did me dirty but it all worked out. The green curry has excellent flavor as does the cheesecake! I would eat here again but would probably avoid protein altogether.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

The menu is almost entirely gluten free, and restaurant is extremely understanding of celiac disease and other food allergies. I’ve been eating here regularly for the past 5 years and have never been glutened. The menu marks “contains gluten” instead of gluten free, as there’s so little that has gluten. The food is really good quality, and the restaurant pays employees a fair wage and benefits. Overall, a great experience, and excellent dessert options. Highly recommend their bakery called Gati, which is 100% GF

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

This place is great! The menu is clearly marked, and the food is delicious! Will definitely go back

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

Had pad see ew for the first time since being diagnosed and it was amazing! I wish I could have the tofu, but it is clearly labeled as not gluten free (which I greatly appreciate!). I will definitely be back next time I am in town.

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

Amazing extensive selections in their GF (celiac safe) bakery, GF (and DF) ice cream and delicious Thai food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) options. 10/10 would revisit. They make soy sauce in house gluten free. Great atmosphere and selection. Celiac dream come true.

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• 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 with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Lots of gluten free and dairy free options. I had pad Thai with sirloin.

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?

— Good

Did takeout from Thai Fresh on a busy Friday night. Tried the side salad with peanut dressing and the pad Thai. The salad was great and tasty - loved the dressing that they added. The pad Thai was ok - it reminded me more of a fried rice flavor than a pad Thai flavor. Both were safe and I had no reaction, but would try something different next time.

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?

— Good

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

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering

Thai Fresh is fantastic & is one of our favorite places to eat. We can order just about anything on the menu and have literally never had a bad or lackluster meal here

A true neighborhood treasure: simple, heartfelt & consistently good. It’s not a fancy place, but a comfortable one. Food looks like it costs more, but that’s due to the owners’ no-tip policy, which ensures a guaranteed living wage to their employees.

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering

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 came for the Gluten Free Chicken and Waffles but they use a shared frier so no GF Chicken & Waffles for me. Almost everything else on the menu was pork, so I had to order something without sauce as if I'm some kind of pariah like at every other restaurant. I really thought that a Celiac owner would understand how to accomodate celiacs. The replacement meal was really good, chicken rice with sweet & sour sauce & GF sounds sauce. I'm so dissappointed about the chicken & waffles that I won't be back. Also, the bathroom is yucky and the sugar had a strong smell of feet.

Celiac friendly?

No

Staff was very knowledgeable about gluten free and know about cross contamination. We’ve been twice and gotten the pad see ew and pad ka prow to go with no issues. As a bonus they have an attached GF bakery with some of the best dairy free ice cream I’ve ever had and GF cones! We will definitely be regulars here.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Weekend brunch was a strange experience. When we arrived, they seemed irritated that we were there. Then, when I asked about French press coffee, the waitress silently handed me the menu. I saw “drip coffee” listed and asked if they had French Press. She said it was all the same, which really rubbed me the wrong way. I asked about the gluten free waffle, and she said that the oil was used for everything but because we were the first customers, it was probably safe because the oil was new. It took forever to get our food and when we got it, it was fried to a crisp. Not a positive experience for us. Food was ok.

The gluten free fried chicken and waffles during Sunday brunch is a total MUST!

baked goods and ice cream are all GF. didn't eat in the Thai restaurant but it looked like some items weren't GF but staff is aware and cautious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The food was so tasty and waitress was so helpful. All of our meals were so flavorful! A bonus is the menu clearly indicates which items are GF. The desserts were yummy - kids loved the s’mores cake.

Great options here! Most of menu is GF

Completely Celiac friendly and lots of dessert options.

Just lovely. Complex flavors. Lots of GF choices.

loved chicken and waffles and fried rice!

Massaman curry with sweet potato and pineapple for the winnnnn

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazingly fresh and tasty food! Great for people with food allergies or Celiac!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

good food, menu marked with gf & vegan options. dairy free ice cream & at least a 1/2 dozen dessert options. came for the chicken & waffles but the fryer was being cleaned out during my visit. had the pineapple fried rice, roast pork & pad sew ew. all good.

Tell them you have celiac. Staff is knowledgeable and helpful and can recommend what to order. Fryer is not safe but many other menu items and baked good are OK for celiacs.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Love the spice in the curry and my absolute favorite is the spicey glass noodle salad! Yum!

Good lord this is an awesome spot

Everything is made to order and most is gluten free. The owner is gluten free so she "gets it". A lot of desserts are gluten free and all the ice cream is gluten free and coconut based!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Most of the menu is gluten-free. The coffee house part also has several GF baked goods. My favorites are the sweet potato bread and the chocolate dipped macaroons.