The atmosphere is great and the person taking my order very helpful by letting me know gluten free paninis are available. I stopped by for breakfast and found the sausage, egg, and cheese interior was great. However, the panini was dry and tasteless. Non gluten eaters will enjoy this place. So if you're the only gluten free in the group and willing to sacrifice once again...go for it.
They have many GF options! Their website clearly states all that is gluten free. The gluten free sandwhiches are amazing!
The website has a printable gluten-"friendly" menu (which means "there are non-gluten ingredients but you're on your own for cross-contamination"). It says that scramblers can be made gluten-free by simply omitting the toast, so I did so, and the toast came out on the plate anyway. They either don't have allergen procedures or aren't following them, but either way, I'm not coming back.
I was skeptical but the staff seemed willing to accommodate.
I had a scramble with gluten free bread, which was a nice touch. It was good bread and the food was good - but nothing amazing.
I admit I am not certain about the risk of CC though they said they would be cautious. I didn’t feel sick or have issues, but I am hit or miss on my response. If I was home (I am a traveller) I may not have taken the risk but was starving and on the run.
I would go back in a pinch perhaps, but not sure it’s the safest or best option in DC!