Review of Wheatfields Bistro & Wine Bar

Tim at the front desk was very gracious and helpful!!.

He knew we needed GF menus because we had mentioned in our online reservation that I have celiac.

I also mentioned to the server" I have Celiac" .... and she seemed to understand.

I felt relaxed--oh good, I can dine safely (because the irony of eating at WHEATfields is not lost on me)

She took our order, brought our drinks and we were very happy.

Then, we were given a basket of bread. I'm pretty sure I have made it clear I have celiac :) and I do not like to keep bringing it up, but...hello? I can't have bread!!

I flagged him down asked if he could take it away. And asked nicely "Do you have any GF bread by any chance"?

He says "Oh you wanted Gluten Free bread?"

Er, yes please?

It came about 10 minutes later (they heat it up) and I was delighted to see it was Against the Grain baguette I like so much. Yum.

Dinner was great!

I had the lemon spinach risotto with shrimp. Hubs had a Caesar salad (he picked the croutons off) he is also GF, but not a celiac or NCGI and he did not specify he did not eat those, so it was no one's fault and not a big deal.

However, I was offered a "flourless chocolate cake" for dessert.

After asking a few questions, I learn....... it's not baked in a GF facility. So, actually, no, this dessert is NOT GF.

Note to Wheatfields: You should make this clear to your patrons.

Cross contamination is a very real problem for celiacs. I know. I have become quite ill from eating a flourless chocolate cake at another restaurant, only to learn it came from SYSCO.

The made- on- the- premises creme brulee , however, was really delicious! Kudos.

Go there and enjoy, but ask questions first. Ask them where the GF pizza dough is made for example..... Just sayin.