Garden fresh Cafe

Food is delicious. Only two gluten free options. I was starving, it was way past lunch, so when I asked about cross contamination, the answer was NOT SATISFACTORY, but again, so hungry I let it go.

I am a reactive celiac and I definitely reacted 😔

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/None

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

— Excellent

Been going here most of the trip, just sticking with the gluten free waffle and smoothies for breakfast -no issues and super tasty

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

— Very

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?

— Excellent

My last trip to Aruba in 2016 I remember eating here almost exclusively. I never got sick. Having celiac and traveling is usually an autoimmune disaster. Unfortunately my most recent trip to this restaurant on day one of vacation, I had an immediate reaction to gluten contamination. Which if you have celiac you know it can take days to recover from. Our waiter seemed convincing, with a “no problem” attitude, which was a problem. Very disappointing.

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

— Average

Lots of gluten-free options, clearly marked on the menu. I told the waitress that I was celiac and she understood. Had a tasty shrimp wrap. Next time I think I will try the cobb salad. Definitely recommend!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Fresh food, excellent quality. We ate here several times. The food is excellent. I had the beef tenderloin bowl twice. My gf son had a gf wrap. The two in our group that are not gf had the burgers and fries. They looked fabulous and they confirmed they were delicious and looked more like a gourmet burger. I can also recommend the açaí bowl with fresh fruit and Coconut. The granola is not gluten free though.

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

— Very

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?

— Excellent

I ordered Chicken Bowl which is marked GF on the menu and tested it with Nima and gluten was found. I also ordered GF cheesecake and tested with Nima and gluten was found. Very disappointed.

Celiac friendly?

No

I had the most delicious Nutella chocolate cake here! Everything is fresh and clean. Delicious and no reaction!! (Very sensitive celiac)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great place for gluten free wraps. Have eaten here several times. Everything is fresh and no contamination issues.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

So many options that I wasn’t sure what to choose! Everything on the menu is labeled for GF and for vegan too. Lots of salads, wraps, and several desserts, INCLUDING CHEESECAKE, that are GF. I got the vegan zucchini pasta and it was pretty good. It tasted really fresh! I felt safe here.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent gluten free wraps! Ingredients are super fresh for great smoothies and juices. Want something on the healthier side after binging all of your trip? This is the place.