Review of The Goods

I went here twice while traveling back and forth through the area. Both occassions were weekend days. The first time was around 11AM or 12PM and the place was bustling.

I ordered falafel in a gluten free wrap (tortilla). The person taking my order asked if it was for an allergy, and I said yes. I appreciated the ask because it gave me a way to make sure they are alerted to the importance of avoiding cross-contamination. The meal was well-proportioned and filling. It also looked good and when it first came out I had that moment of wondering if it was truly gluten free (though I knew it was once I bit into the tortilla).

I am not a fan in general of any gf tortillas but Mission tortillas because I find they tend to be dry and lacking in flavor, and that was the case here. I wished for a gf pita instead. Likewise, the falafel was more chickpea than herb, which made it less flavorful than I was hoping. It was also on the dry side. But put together with the tomato, lettuce, and sauce, I still enjoyed my meal very much. I had it with a lime soda (which I found was gf by Googling) and left happy.

(There isn't recycling offered for bottles, though.)

The second time I went was around 1:15 or 1:30, which is 30-45 minutes before closing. I rushed to get there before closing. It was much less busy, but for whatever reason the person taking my order seemed less aware/attentive and did not ask about whether this was gluten free due to an allergy. When I told them, they seemed almost confused/didn't seem to register the information as significant, but I am pretty sure they still marked it down. In general, it was just slower, less friendly, less attentive service.

I had been determined to stop back by for an egg sandwich on a bagel because the stores near me carry so few bagel options. I was excited from the other reviews, knowing this place had a dozen (it was definitely less than that, but still more selection than I would get at my local grocers). I ordered an egg sandwich on a poppyseed bagel, and they kindly agreed to substitute some sprouts and pickled onions for the meat (I am vegetarian).

I also was going to be driving for a while, so I ordered curry noodles to go so I'd have something to eat later on my trip. In the end, it was those noodles that I loved. Though the to-go container lid melted from the heat of the noodles before the container even given to me, that also meant they stayed warm until I opened them. I am almost afraid to ask if the curry is actually vegetarian (many curries contain fish products). If I lived locally, I'd stop by for noodles whenever I could.

As for the sandwich, I was not a fan of the bagel. As someone else posted, they are small, dense, and just not super tasty. Also, my idea of adding sprouts is not recommended because the sprouts had an especially strong flavor that conflicted with everything else in the sandwich. But those pickled onions were absolutely delicious, and I would totally eat them on their own lol. It was especially relaxing to eat on outdoor tables with live music playing nearby. Even though it was hot, I enjoyed the whole experience. (Note: there is limited seating both indoors and out, but I was able to get a spot even when it was busy.)

Full disclosure that I did have a reaction on my travels after the second time, but I was stopping at other places, and I am 99% sure my reaction is from a different place I ate.

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?

— Good