Ballywhack Shack

Sadly not safe for celiac. Yes they wipe down the press, but it’s just wiped. That doesn’t eliminate cross contamination. They assured me they also wipe down the counters and change gloves. I still got sick from a sandwich that wasn’t put on the press.

In my experience, unless the kitchen has a dedicated gf space, there’s not way to avoid tiny crumbs of bread.

However, I will be back again and again for the delicious lemonades and drinks plus the awesome goodies from Rise Bakery. Lovely place to stop.

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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options

Completely sanitize the panini press before use

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Good

Omg. SO GOOD. So fresh! I LOVE rise bakery but driving an hour into the city isn’t realistic on a regular basis. They’re super nice and helpful and the sandwiches are so good. Also love that I can get a chocolate croissant for the next morning. 😋

Great customer service, absolutely delicious sandwiches, lots of GF options, and they are very careful to clean everything before making my food.

Great gluten free sandwiches and paninis. Also have a gluten-free Nutella brownie, among other things. All of the above is made at Rise Bakery in DC