Walnut Cafe

Ate here this weekend, the server said people who work there have celiac and haven’t had an issue BUT they do bake in house so there’s always rise since flour is airborne. I’ve found that any place who’s aware of CC is pretty good. I got the pesto quesadilla on corn tortillas and a pancake and it was great, no reaction.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 would NOT recommend this restaurant to someone with Celiac. They use the same cooking surfaces, toaster, and utensils for GF and non-GF food even though their menu has items labeled “gluten free”. The only thing besides drinks that they could guarantee was safe for me to eat was fresh fruit.

Only the fruit was truly GF

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

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Average

I'm not GF, and I've eaten here many times. The food is good "diner" food. Not fancy, but filling and tasty. However, my daughter is Celiac, and I tried to take her here. They basically turned us away. The hostess and another person, maybe a manager, said they can't prepare GF pancakes without cross contamination. I asked if they could make them in a skillet instead of on the grill, and they said no, they stick, it doesn't work. We left with the impression they really didn't want to serve us and weren't willing to try to find something my kid could eat.

Celiac friendly?

No

Pretty good but be sure to ask questions. For example, they have GF waffles but they aren't Cooked separately. The GF pancakes are. Let them know it's an allergy. I had banana walnut pancakes and they were huge and fluffy!

The omelets were good. They had soy, rice and almond milk for lattes. My son liked his GF pancake. They also serve GF French toast and bread.

Best breakfast you can find! I had so many options, I wanted to cry from excitement! Omelettes, waffles, pancakes, fruit... Yum! Great service, too!

Great spot for breakfast. Separate menu listing GF items. Lots of options. GF waffles and pancakes. Sandwiches can be made GF. GF soups and salads too. A bustling environment for brunch.

I’ve been eating here for a few months and have been fine, but I think I got glutened here today. Waitress said they have celiacs who frequent there who are usually fine but to be aware CC can occur.

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

— Not very

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

Best Gf waffles I’ve ever had. Although, they don’t have many options that are not cross contaminated. They have Gf French toast but they can’t do it in a separate kitchen space. But if you want waffles it’s the place to go!

Best GF waffles I’ve ever had!

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

They told me everything is prepared on shared griddle, can't use separate pan.

Celiac friendly?

No

I got sick after eating here. They told me everything is cooked on shared surfaces, but told me they could make an omelet in a separate pan. They said the potatoes were cooked on a dedicated grill. Obviously not all true. They were super friendly and helpful, but it wasn’t enough.

Celiac friendly?

No

delicious and the staff is super nice. they know about cc just ask. super chill vibe super awesome coffee too and good place to just meet friends and hang

Celiac friendly?

Yes