CoreLife Eatery
$$ • Quick Service Restaurant
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My first time here. I always like discovering new options. There is technically a variety of options here but not as tasty as I was expecting. Prices are right. When I asked if something was gluten free, I was told « it should be » gluten which did not give me great confidence.
Supposedly everything is gf besides the Mac and cheese - they use gf soy sauce on the rice noodles
I've been eating at Core Life for years and have always loved it. That being said, it's becoming harder to safely eat here as they keep incorporating more and more gluten items to their menu. They have also removed their gluten free Mac and cheese from the menu and replaced it with regular gluten containing Mac and cheese! It's a delicious place to eat but proceed with caution for cross-contimation and subtle and not well advertised changes to the menu.
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I love this place even though it's no longer a dedicated gluten free space. I've never gotten sick and there are SO many safe options. Everything is labeled and staff is knowledgable. Not sure why so many rated this one low. Like you can't have tacos but you can have all of the many salads, gf mac and cheese, broth bowls, and warm bowls. I like the Korean bbq bowl and the bbq southwest salad the best.
Unfortunately, they now serve flour tortillas. Not safe! They say most items are GF and will change gloves but no way to avoid all the cross contact. I watched them touch the utensils to the tortillas as they go down the line and opted to leave. Please beware if you have celiac disease or are very sensitive.
Nice experience. Staff was very friendly. Food was fresh. I got the Buddha bowl. It was good. Will try something else next time, but will visit again when in the area. The bowl tested GF with my Nima device and had no noticeable issues since (yesterday).
I had been here many times before when almost everything was gluten free and there was only the salad, soup, and bowl options with no issue! Went today and noticed there was a new wrap option. I told the employee that I had a gluten allergy, and she said ok, but didn’t take any precautions and I foolishly thought it was cool because of past experiences. I got a salad, but when I got to the end I asked if the wraps were gluten free. Another employee told me no. So, I would not say that this place is super safe for celiacs any more. They grab a gluten wrap, and then with the same gloves and hands reach into the big lettuce piles to make salads. Even if they change gloves to make your dish, there’s still cross contact in all that lettuce. Silly of my not to have asked more questions, but still pretty disappointed.
Ugh…I wish I didn’t have to write this review as I loved CoreLife, however, I got very sick from here on Mother’s Day. I’ve eaten here before and haven’t had a reaction, which my husband and I think was because we were the first people there when they opened for the day those previous times. This particular time we went for dinner. I really wish that they would just get rid of the flour tortillas, until they do, we won’t be eating there.
Finally was able to locate an excellent clean gluten free Cesar salad!! And the beet lemonade was spot on - 😉 enjoy
Same here. Ever since they started serving wraps and grabbing lettuce with contaminated gloves etc I had horrible reactions following eating at core. Wonder if they are cooking anything together or contaminated on same grill etc. Ugh! Love core for how safe it was. Does anyone know if the tortilla strips are gf?
It’s amazing to be able to order anything on the menu. The food is so good !
Dedicated GF
This is a great quick service spot. The allergen chart on their website lists bread as gluten and the tuna bowls as cc, with everything else being gf. I had the southwest grilled chicken and purple rice bowl (minus tortilla strips because he was unsure if they were put in a shared fryer) and tried some of the ranch flank steak bowl. I thought they were both delicious and my gluten eating husband said he would go back.
Great gf restaurant, tons of options for meat eaters and veggie lovers. I really love the tuna bowl, delish. All dressings are gf too :) I've never been sick after eating here.
Very healthy options. Not your typical quick service. I had no reaction after eating here.
The entire menu offering is gluten free with the exception of the closed bread box at the register. They have a kids gluten free plate with veggies, chicken and rice, GF chicken noodle (rice noodle) soup and kid’s spaghetti (rice noodles) with chicken. My celiac son is a healthy eater and loves all the choices. I really enjoy the salad, soup, broth, bowls too!
Everything is gluten free. They do have a small closed plastic bin with non-gluten free bread, but there is nothing else with gluten. Great variety and healthy options.
Everything is GF except for bread which they keep by the cash register in a sealed container. You watch your meal being prepared which always makes me feel better. Very very low risk for Celiacs
This place is incredible! I love that I can build my own meal and trust that it will be 100% gluten free!
Whole place is gluten free except for a small sealed container of bread. Lots of choices including soups, salads and bowls. Rice and quinoa available. Good sauces. Fun healthy drinks too.
Very knowledgeable - staff change their gloves. I took a tour of the kitchen and only gluten is in the bread which is in a large bin with its own self contained knife and cutting board. Been here twice with my sensitive celiac son with great success
Quick, healthy food in a modern, upscale atmosphere. Lots of food choices and lots of fresh wholesome ingredients to mix and match. Hot or cold! And the drinks . . . Green tea cider anyone?
I've eaten here so many times now!!! I love that the menu is gluten free, and I can order anything with confidence. It's nice that I can be somewhat adventurous about my choices knowing that I won't get glutened!
The whole menu is GF. I got the tuna poke bowl and while the greens and veggies and dressing were good, the tuna was a very low quality and lots of fatty bands throughout the fish. I had to throw the fish away. I would go back and try something different. Great concept!
Everything here is GF with the exception of the bread that is offered at the end. Highly recommend!
Delicious! All dishes are gluten free. The only gluten in the whole store is a slice of bread that is offered at the very end of the assembly line, after your food is closed up/plated. Excellent!
I identified myself as a Celiac with lactose allergy. The person waiting on me immediately took off his gloves, washed his hands and put on new gloves and was the only person that touched my food. Wonderful job!
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First time at CoreLife and very happy with our experience. We even bought a side of the gluten free macaroni and cheese, to share, just to bc we could, lol. It was very yummy! Almost everything is gluten free and I felt safe eating here and did not get sick. I look forward to going back. I just wish there was one closer to home!
the mac and cheese is my comfort food
This is a great and safe spot for celiac, or just even GF. Most everything on their menu is safe, and so tasty.
Gluten free options to build food bowls, salads and tacos. My daughter has never had a reaction to their food. Gluten free brownies too.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Salad, Tacos, Brownies
Great food. I’m gluten and dairy free had the Korean bbq bowl. Loved it.
