Atwater's
2 recent ratings
$ • Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches
Safety Rating
2 ratings
As rated by the community
815 Frederick Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
Most Recent Reviews
Review
Such a cute place. The Barista was very familiar with celiac disease and made sure that everything was marked and made in a safe environment. All sandwiches can be made with GF substitutes. I didn’t get sick afterwards and will definitely go back if I get a chance.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the 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?
— Good
Review
Delicious food. Yummy coffee drinks. Awesome atmosphere. There is GF bread; important: if you are celiac, ask that bread be sliced with a clean knife rather than the kitchen slicer, which also slices gluten bread.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Quality & Quantity
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?
— Good
Review
The restaurant is inclusive about dietary restrictions. The staff was knowledgeable about gluten free options and even asked me about milk preferences.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
- Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
- Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
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?
— Good
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for breakfast/brunch
- Good for dairy-free
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Good selection of healthy options
- Good vegan options
- Good with other allergies
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Reviews of this Chain
Review
In the kitchen while making GF sandwiches they are able to avoid cross-contamination by using new utensils and not toasting the bread, however, I spoke to one of the managers who just informed me that the gluten-free bread is sliced in the same machine as the regular bread each morning. She told me that they slice the gluten-free bread first thing in the morning when the machine is “clean“ but I still won’t be eating here again because it’s too risky. It is unfortunate because I’ve eaten here twice with no issues before I was told that the bread all goes through the same machine but I can’t take the risk again.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Not at all
Quality & Quantity
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?
— Average
Review
Warning: they slice their "gluten free " bread on a shared slicer. And they don't yell you that unless you ask.
After finding out, I ordered the hummus plate. I was told that was a good option because the crackers were rye crackers.
Asked them to leave the crackers off of my plate.
After finding a piece of cracker on my hummus, I took the plate back to the counter.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Not at all
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Not Much/None
Review
So, it’s a beautiful spot. With a beautiful menu. And lovely people. And man I’m grateful for the option of a gf sandwich. But wow this is terrible bread. It’s bread. But that’s as much as you can hope for.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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?
— Below Average
Review
Ordered the GF avocado toast and it was delicious! Asked if they have superset GF toasters and they said they toast their bread on the grill which is a GF space.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the 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
Review
I adore Atwaters! Food is delicious, and I've never had an issue with getting sick. They will change gloves and avoid cross contamination if you specify that you have an allergy, and they have a separate toasting method if you ask.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Safety Feature Ratings
- Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
Quality & Quantity
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
Other Characteristics
- Good for breakfast/brunch
- Good for dairy-free
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Good selection of healthy options
- Good vegan options
- Good vegetarian options
- Good with other allergies
- Offers delivery
- Offers online ordering
- Offers outdoor seating
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