Review of Food for Thought

*Be very careful eating here if you are very sensitive like I am.* I ordered a burger and fries (baked in the oven because there’s a shared fryer) and the meal tested positive for gluten with my NIMA. When I asked more questions, I found out that they cook everything in a shared oven without putting any cover over the “gluten free” meals. I’m not sure why this is not mentioned on their menu since they do mention the shared fryer. The waiter was pretty clueless about allergies and tried to tell me there was no chance of CC when I was ordering (despite the disclaimer on the menu). When my meal tested positive, he sent the manager over who was very nice and tried to have the kitchen remake my meal with better precautions. Unfortunately, it still tested positive. He didn’t charge me and offered me a free dessert which he said was not made in the oven. I tested the dessert at home and it was positive for gluten as well, which I was expecting because I figured they either make all the desserts together or store them together. I’ve actually eaten here once before and while my meal tested positive for gluten, I’d thought at the time it was due to the red color of the sauce which can mess with the NIMA. I did end up feeling sick after that meal, but since I already wasn’t feeling well that day, I didn’t know for sure if it was the restaurant. The only thing that tested safe both times for me was the gluten free bread which is baked and served inside tinfoil.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu