Felicita's Pub

I haven’t eaten here, but I did talk to their manager to ask about their gluten-free protocols. Basically there were none. I did not feel comfortable to eat any food here.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

Little to no care put into allergy precautions. I have a mild garlic and onion allergy, I let my server know and ordered fries. After eating half I realized there was seasoned salt on them which contains garlic and onion, I got really sick. (this was prior to discovering I cannot do cross contamination) I have not been back since

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating

not safe for celiac: yes, they have gf options, but i’ve gotten sick everytime i’ve been here, no matter how hard i try. uvic needs more celiac safe options!!

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

— Not at all

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

While Felicita's Pub offers ciders and a gluten-free beer on their drink menu, their food menu is not gluten-free. Many items on the menu are labelled with either a red or a green "GF" symbol; however most of these items are not gluten-free as they are prepared in their deep fryer, which is not gluten-free. Staff I have encountered have stated the gluten-free options on the menu are in fact not gluten-free.

Celiac friendly?

No

The staff did not seem particularly aware of the severity of Celiac Disease, and brushed aside my concerns as if I were asking about gluten free options as a 'gluten free tender.' They labeled their deep fried dishes (yam fries, fries, and etc) as being GF, but they told me that they did not have a dedicated GF fryer. I had a falafel burger on lettuce, although a gf bun is available at extra charge, and then was asked if I would like fries or a salad after I had just turned down anything fried in the flour-contaminated oil. I had to specify that the salad come without croutons and with simple balsamic vinegar and oil dressing after she listed off a possible salad dressing that contains gluten.. Staff across campus are poorly educated when it comes to gluten allergies. I would not trust anything labeled gluten free.

Celiac friendly?

No