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The Plant Cafe

11 ratings
$ • Cafe
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
7 ratings

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Pier 3, The Embarcadero #108, San Francisco, CA 94111

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Gluten Sensitive

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Food was good and more than but service and atmosphere were off this evening and for the price that is unacceptable. Try the salad with duck confit. It is great. The spring rolls are gf. Chicken pot pie without a crust was good. Safe dining but we won't rush to go back. They offered a delicious raw lemon and cashew cheesecake that was stunning. Perfect level of sweetness.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Have eaten here several times now, each time without any issues. Tasty, fresh, wholesome food. Pricey, and don't expect to be seated until your whole party has arrived, but they definitely make me want to come back for the eating experience.

One note, though -- forgo their cocktails. Head down to Hard Water instead, and just go with a wine on their menu.

Updated 9 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

  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Cafe
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Healthy
  • Lunch
  • Organic
  • Plant Based
  • Vegan Friendly

Photos


Gluten free and vegan cheesecake! Yum!
The quinoa bowl
Ginger quinoa chicken
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Celiac

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Let them know that you are celiac and they will take extra precautions.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Decent food but not extraordinary. There are many gluten- free choices noted right on the menu but they are overpriced for what they deliver.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Great gluten and dairy free options. Vegan options too!'ft

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Really like the food and location. And I didn't get sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The food is very fresh and oh so tasty! I was hopeful they would be super careful since they do have "glutenous" sandwiches in their kitchen, and it appears they were! I'm very sensitive to cross-contamination & I was not ill at all and loved my food. The spring rolls are too delicious. Can't wait to go back!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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A GF favorite and added bonus for our vegetarian friends.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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They label their menu which makes it easy to order, it's amazing and fresh, sometimes they have gf pizza crust available.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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So expensive but so good! Organic, they know what is/isn't gluten free, and always super friendly. Great juices they make from scratch!

Updated 12 years ago read full review

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Celiac

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I took a chance on the Plant Cafe in that it only had two reviews, and I’m so glad I did. My initial plan was to go to Amy’s but that was located in a terminal that would have required going through security again. As it was, I had a long walk from my gate to this place. (It would be nice if the restaurants that cater to food allergies would be more centrally located in the airport. ) There were only a few GF options, but I was able to find something. I had the teriyaki bowl. It was very good and a generous portion. This will definitely be my go-to at SFO in the future.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

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I’m so glad I found this place after searching around SFO for safe food for so long. I had planned to go to Amy’s but didn’t realize it was behind security in another terminal so I was stuck with less than favorable options in Terminal 2. There are to GF options on the menu —teriyaki bowl and quinoa bowl—cooked to order. I had the teriyaki which tasted really fresh and healthy. Also there are fresh smoothies and juices. One star downgrade because if they offered GF buns there would be so much more selection.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Celiac

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Usually grab some to go items before heading on a flight. No issues. Although the staff seems like they could care less.

Celiac

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Not sure whether it’s celiac-level GF, but it has a number of GF options, including GF cookies on the top shelf of the bakery case.

Celiac

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Have the green curry w chicken every time I fly from terminal 2, and the protein smoothie. Not a ton of options in this terminal so this is my go to. There are blueberry muffins that look good but I have never tried them- they seem to change gloves w each customer. I am a sensitive celiac with no issues.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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