Server very helpful. Explained that while they have GF bread and use fresh gloves to get from the back, they do NOT have a dedicated toaster. I ordered the Fritata with potatoes. The potatoes were cooked on a separate grill used only for potatoes so no chance of cross contamination from the grill.
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Excellent
The First Watch team was most helpful — the restaurant (I believe all locations) offer Udi’s gluten-free bread — and they WILL make French toast using be bread. The kitchen is NOT gluten-free, so there is cross-contamination risk for those with Celiac, but the team was knowledge and ready to work with us. Would definitely go back!
Amber our waitress was an expert at knowing what to do when someone has celiac! The kitchen is celiac friendly! Loved the bowls!!!
Yes
Love this place. The quinoa bowls are gluten-free and delicious. There are only two choices, one breakfast & one lunch, but they are both amazing so who cares? Their kale tonic is the best in town. But even better is that they have gluten-free bread now! It is just Udi’s so I wasn’t going in with high expectations, but it was grilled to PERFECTION! I am very gluten sensitive & have never gotten sick eating here.
Good food but regardless of the ad there are NO GLUTEN FREE PANCAKES OR OTHER GF BREADING TYPE ITEMS. They do have extensive info on all menu items about whether it's gluten free or not.
Not really much in the Gf menu
I ate here today. I asked for a gluten free menu and was given a nutrition menu to download. The menu had gluten or wheat under almost everything because toast or bread was involved. It was impossible to know if any other ingredients had gluten. I was left with the menu to download. Finally I spoke to the manager. He said it was a corporate decision to not mark on the menu what could be made gluten free. There were 2 items that stated gluten free. I asked about a specialty item that was gluten free but had to speak to him to determine this. He did comp my lunch and was cordial. I explained that if a corporation made it that difficult that I would be eating where the menu is marked. They made it too difficult to eat here. I was not glutened. I ordered shrimp and grits. It was a miserable lunch that made me feel like a weirdo for asking to protect my health.
— Not at all
— No gluten-free information on the menu
— Not Much/None
— Excellent
My waitress asked if the request for no gluten was a preference or allergy. I informed her of having celiac . This is not a dedicated gluten-free restaurant so they CAN NOT guarantee against cross contamination. The cook did however made sure to change gloves an cook my food in separate plans. He did not toast my gluten free bread to lower the risk of cross contamination.
— Somewhat
— No gluten-free information on the menu
— Some
— Excellent
It was a bit disappointing. I appreciate that they have GF bread and they offer a QR code on menu for those with dietary issues. Scanned code and basically EVERYTHING on the menu has wheat. What I don’t know and the waitress was really no help…is if the wheat was merely in the bread or was it in the actual dish. I ended up with 2 eggs, breakfast potatoes, bacon and a piece of gf toast. I had no gluten reaction so I’ll take it as a win. Just wish restaurants were more informed of their food.
— Not at all
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Not Much/None
— Excellent
I’ve always had great experiences here. They have gluten free bread you can sub for regular and they also offer oat milk for coffee if you’re lactose intolerant. The staff has always been quite knowledgeable about gluten free. This is one of my regular breakfast places, I don’t know why the reviews are so bad…
— Very
— No gluten-free information on the menu
— Some
— Excellent
Celiac level allergy. Des Plaines just opened, has knowledgeable staff. Online allergen menu.
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent