Apothecary Restaurant

Our daughter has asymptomatic celiac disease, and we are also vegan, so we know first hand how difficult it is to find a place that can feed us as safely as possible when we’re traveling. We went to the Apothecary because so many reviews from people with CD are positive. Here are the pros: the food tastes good, the portions are satisfying, they have many vegan options, the ambiance is relaxing. The cons: it’s expensive, but we knew that; they were understaffed so it took a while to get our food and our server, who turned out to be the owner, kept forgetting to bring us one of the drinks; she also told us that they don’t go out of their way to purchase ingredients that are certified GF! That was a surprise to us! At home I buy certified GF ingredients or ingredients that are not packaged in shared equipments etc: the fact that they don’t should then disqualify them, in my opinion, from being considered 100% gf, since they don’t care about using possibly contaminated ingredients. That’s of course just my opinion. We probably would have eaten there anyway and taken the risk, like we do when we choose to eat out in non gf places that offer gf options, but I felt a little deceived. For instance, we bought some of their loose leaf tea bags, which they make themselves, and one contains oat straw which is an ingredient that is obviously at high risk from cc unless obtained from certified gf oats or purity grown oats, which is something they don’t do, as per the owner. Such a long review to make sure that other celiac or gluten intolerant customers are aware, and make an informed decision to eat here.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Reservations recommended

This place is expensive, but it was also very good. Drink concoctions were all yummy, as was the food. Everything is GF. A lot of options for people with additional allergies. No issues afterward. Vegan nachos were the best I’ve had. Pad Thai, spring rolls, and the vegan cacao mouse were all delicious.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies

Amazing menu, vibe and staff. One of my favorites places I've found traveling. Completely gluten-free, with non dairy options and a lot of sustainability sourced proteins.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Good food and good service, everything is gluten free. It’s a little pricey but worth it for size of the menu and the comfort of knowing everything is gluten free

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers online ordering

I’m on vacation so it’s really important to me that I don’t get sick from food. This place is a great option. It is 100% gluten free. Flatbreads, sandwiches, entrees. There are a lot of vegetarian and vegan options. It’s a little new agey, but the people working there were very friendly, and the music is good. The teas were very good too! There’s an oxygen bar, which was tempting for me with the altitude change. I wish I was visiting longer, I’d go back. My partner who eats gluten was very happy with his meal too.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options

We’ve eaten at Apothecary many times over the last few years. I’d just warn folks that ordering online only seems to work well if you have no changes or special requests, as those notes seem to go somewhere into the ether, never to be seen by the kitchen. Dining or ordering to go in person has been a great experience 100% of the time. Most of the time the owner is there, and the other wait staff we’ve dealt with have been great, running back and forth from the kitchen to make sure everything is correct and taking the time to think of solutions. They are dedicated gf, but we have additional restrictions on top of gf, and they have been so great at making changes and accommodating our various other needs. Highly recommend!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

100% dedicated gluten free. Extensive, varied menu. Everything from lemon chicken to fish poboy to pho to burgers. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served. Food is delicious. Everyone loved their meal. Highly recommend the food. The place is 100% flower child hippy based.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

I ordered a kava drink and the coconut curry and enjoyed both. The soup was seasoned perfectly for me. Rich and filling and delish.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options

100% gluteb free facility. It is an interesting atmosphere. The menu is a little confusing, I had the greek sandwich which wasn't a sandwich, it was a salad. The food was decent though.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options

I ordered food for carry out, excited to have some non-NM food for a meal. I got the pad Thai with tofu. It was not pad Thai - I would say more like noodles with almond sauce. It was supposed to be gf, but I got very sick after eating it, so beware.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Poor

This place says everything is gluten-free. I felt it was overpriced. It is also a trippy experience. No alcohol on the menu but all the beverages are some concoction with "healing" properties. My daughter isn't a big fan of water, so she ordered a drink but felt it tasted like medicine (kids need drinks on a menu--this was not a kid-friendly place). Across from our table, two people were getting nebulizer-type treatments of something, probably cannabis-related. My daughter had the grilled cheese and tomato soup. The soup was orange instead of red, but she said it was good. I had the spring rolls and my husband had falafel. Overall, disappointing, but we felt it was safely gluten-free. I wouldn't go back.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options

They say that all their menu is gluten free however tested twice with nima and it showed gluten in both the dishes. I don’t think they are completely confident of their gluten free practices.

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

Must try the bluecorn waffle. But everything was amazing. Its also a gluten free kitchen

The best ever! I had a grilled cheese and tomato soup and I can honestly say this was the best gluten free bread I ever had in my entire life. I also had a vegan key lime pie with avocados and it was super scrumptious. The entire restaurant is gluten free! Also the place is unpretentious unlike many other fares in Santa Fe so it’s refreshing. I recommend without hesitation.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

GF pad Thai and the bibimbop were both amazing. Love this place. Will be back every time I’m in Santa Fe.

They say it’s a Gluten Free kitchen, but if you have other allergies, be aware. They told me things were vegan when in fact it had milk and soy. It’s hard to trust it’s all gluten free if they didn’t know about other stuff. Staff is friendly but not knowledgeable about all ingredients.

I had them pull out the package, which is how I found out it had milk and soy. Ask questions if you’re extra sensitive.

After a second visit I inquired about their local bread that they bring in, (it's mentioned on their website about local bread)and was told by the waitress it's from a local restaurant called Chocolate Maven. I was very surprised about this fact, and after having two email conversations with a woman from Chocolate Maven about their kitchen techniques with gluten, she insisted that anyone with Celiac disease should not be eating their bread. She said they share ovens and there's way too much flour flying around to consider it safe. After these conversations Apothecary needs to inform their customers and a change of 'dedicated' gluten free should be changed.

Celiac friendly?

No

A real find! Delicious food - all gluten free and mostly vegan. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The name of the restaurant is Apothecary and it’s delicious! The food is all gluten free so getting to choose anything off the menu is a nice change of pace. Service was lovely and the food was delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Totally and completely GF! This place is one of the best restaurants we’ve been to in years. Excellent food, incredibly creative, love the use of Ayurvedic and Chinese herbs. Even the drinks are great. No alcohol but you won’t miss it. The flavors are incredible. The staff is a delight. The whole place is a unique and lovely experience. Go here!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Incredibly tasty!!! We are returning.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Whole kitchen is gluten free so no worries. I ordered the buffalo meatballs with a chimichurri sauce that was quite yummy. My husband had the green chile posole soup, which was a Special, and my mother in law got an order of clam chowder soup and and her Cesar salad with GF croutons was so large we are all help her eat it. I ate the croutons with abandon. Everyone enjoyed their food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Fun and unusual food. Entire menu was gluten free. We had a ball!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Apothecary is outstanding. I was a little put off at first by the woo vibe but their food is top quality and so are the drinks/elixirs. They went out of their way to make me something really good that was free of onions, garlic, asparagus, kale, and spicyness. Sort of a pad Thai, and home fries without the sauces. My husband loved the buffalo stew. We both loved the cacao rose elixir. I will eat here again for sure. Definitely one of my best dedicated gluten-free restaurant experiences in the States.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The best gluten-free dining experience I’ve ever had and one of the best restaurant experiences I’ve had (period). It’s a gluten-free kitchen. Many vegan options. Multifuncional facility, it’s not just food here, it’s an experience and they have several different services.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great gf option if you want something super different and are into alternative medicine.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Such a wonderful surprise to find this place! They're a gluten-free establishment (run by a gluten-free family) offering a range of entrees. All are vegetarian and most are vegan. They have yucca crust pizzas, desserts, and a full beverage menu (including alcohol-free, sugar-free cocktails). I had the pad thai and chai, and both were delicious. A really fun place to hang out and eat, and the oxygen treatments are a nice option (especially if you're struggling with the altitude or jet lag!).

Celiac friendly?

Yes