Review of The Whistling Kettle

Although this place had good food and a vast tea selection, it is definitely not safe for those with celiac disease. When I went, I specifically asked my waitress if they cooked their gluten free crepes on a dedicated surface separate from the regular food. She reassured me that they did and said it was totally separate. I returned to the restaurant the next day to order food to go and commented to the staff how I was impressed that they prepared their gluten free food on a dedicated surface and they said, “No we absolutely don’t do that.” I was shocked and asked them what they meant and told them what the waitress had told me the day before. They informed me that the waitress was wrong and that their gluten free food is cooked in the same surface and none of their kitchen is free from cross contamination. I was devastated since I had already consumed the contaminated food the previous day, but at least I was able to tell the manager to please re-educate the waitstaff so the same thing doesn’t happen to someone else in the future.

They also told me that when they make the gluten free paninis they wrap them in foil and then press them on the same press as the regular food. I suppose this is a bit better but still great cross contamination wise. Definitely better than the crepe situation if you do eat at this restaurant though!

Celiac friendly?

No