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Blended Restaurant & Bakery

7 ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Cupcakes
Safety Rating
5 ratings

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4100 W Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61615

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Wish you had hours posted somewhere. Drive 45 minutes to find out you arent open on Saturday at 6pm?

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Yes

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Lots of choices and they take gluten free and food allergies very seriously! Friendly, helpful staff and great food!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have dedicated kitchen space
  • Allergen List
  • Cupcakes

Categories

  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Vegan Friendly

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Hours are posted online both on the website and social media.

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This place is an absolute Celiac Safe Haven, I cannot say enough good things about it!!!! The owner, Amanda, and I got chatting and she spent 20 minutes explaining all of the processes she uses to keep our gf food safe to eat. From opening a fresh bag of chips for my order to making sure I had a wrapped straw for my milkshake, to explaining all of the separate preparation spaces and procedures for my order, she is the most knowledgeable (and kind) restaurant owner I have ever encountered in the Celiac space, and I can genuinely say I have never felt more safe eating at a restaurant since my diagnosis. And the food? PHENOMENAL!!! Sandwiches, baked goods, all amazing. I will be back again and again and again.

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I went to Blended a few weeks ago and got a vanilla gluten free cupcake and it was amazing! I am celiac and after speaking with the owner I was impressed on how knowledgeable she about cross contamination and the steps she takes to prevent it! No sickness afterwards and it was delicious! Definitely going back!

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I had the pleasure of talking with the owner of Blended in Peoria about her procedures for GF cooking and baking. She takes cross contamination very seriously. The restaurant offers GF cupcakes daily. She has a dedicated GF mixer for her GF baking. She is aware of the problems of airborne flour from regular baking, so she does not use the kitchen for GF baking when the air conditioning/heat is on. She or one other person are the only ones to prepare GF items. When a GF order is received the kitchen is shut down for other orders, the stainless steel counters are wiped down, all utensils to be used go through 2 minutes of sanitation (vs. the 20 seconds required for sanitation), and anyone touching the GF food washes their hands and arms up to the elbows for 1 minutes prior to working with the food. All utensils are non-porous (no wooded ones used). There is a separate GF Panini maker and as a double precaution, all sandwiches are wrapped in foil prior to being placed on Panini grill. All of the safety procedures may mean your order takes a little extra time, but the safety is worth it! If you know you will be coming in and wanting cupcakes, she asks that you give her a call so she can set aside what you want – she sells out frequently! She does not up charge for GF items. She can accommodate additional food sensitivities as well, so don’t be afraid to ask if there’s something your family needs. Her restaurant is built around the hope that families and groups with multiple food issues can have a place where all can eat safely.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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