Clementine Cafe

I have loved this place since my son became a JMU student. The GF options are clearly marked, but you need to ask questions about cross contamination. For example, the tortilla chips are fried in a fryer with gluten containing food. The food is delicious, the servers are all helpful and if they don’t know the answer they find someone who does.

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

— Somewhat

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

11/2023: Back for another delicious lunch. Our waitress, Lacey, was fantastic, friendly, and very knowledgeable on gluten-free options and cross contamination in the kitchen. I enjoyed a modified vegan burrito with a side of corn tortillas. It was delicious!

My non-GF family enjoyed the fried chicken sandwich. We will return!

11/2022 review: Good food and easily marked GF options on the menu. Knowledge server, friendly service, and a clean bathroom. Menu offers burgers, salads, soups, grits, sides.

I ordered the Chef’s Grain Bowl with quinoa, arugula, warm goat cheese, sweet potatoes and a balsamic dressing. It was light, filling, and enjoyable. It had the option of adding a protein. Our waiter, Kirk, was great about confirming with the chef that it was GF safe.

The menu has vegetarian, GF, and GF* labels on roughly 1/3 the of the menu. Menu clearly stated GF* can be adjusted to be GF. I didn’t ask about fried tofu or French fries that were marked GF*.

Overheard a waiter saying their shrimp and grits are very popular and another table enjoyed the tomato and basil soup.

Husband ordered their fried chicken sandwich (with gluten) and said it was done right. He doesn’t typically like restaurant sandwiches, as he prefers his homemade ones, but he enjoyed this one.

We will be back, next time we drive through. Our previous go-to restaurant has since closed, so was thrilled to find this place, despite concerns with the old, mixed reviews. Give it a try!

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

— Somewhat

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

food was amazing! multiple gluten free options for brunch & dinner. very cute & vibey place!

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

— Very

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

Good food but not celiac safe, was hit by cross contamination

Celiac friendly?

No

The food at Clementine's was delicious. The servers have a list of their appetizers and entrees and how they can be made gluten free. The options were rather extensive. The Chicken Provençal was amazing. So tender and tasty. I had the pork tacos - so amazing! Highly recommend this attractive and fun venue. Can't wait to come again!