Review of 12 Chairs Cafe

This place is in no way safe for anyone with celiac. There’s no designated fryer, widespread cross-contamination in the kitchen, and servers with no knowledge or empathy for folks with allergies/celiacs. I used Nima to test an order of grilled chicken with raw tomato salad on top (which I was assured was safe). Nima said “gluten found.” I then ordered a Nicoise salad with no dressing. Again, “gluten found.” The wait staff/manager didn’t apologize and told me that I should stop ordering and this wasn’t a restaurant for someone with CD. Frankly, it felt really crappy and the food that I did eat (babaganoush and labneh, which I also had a reaction to) wasn’t worth it. Under-salted and nothing special. Don’t waste your time or your money here.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Other Characteristics

• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating