Fantastic food and workers. I asked Qs about gluten and cross contamination, and they were knowledgeable. Lots of options— they ended up giving me free samples of everything GF as I sat waiting for my group. I don’t live nearby but may make the drive just for the gumbo!
I have been coming to this Jay Gumbo's for years. I can't say enough positive about this place. The employees are trained in allergies and cross contamination.
But the real reason to come here, is for the sense of community. It's surprising to see in a chain restaurant like this, but this one really does have its own personality. The owner is deeply involved in local events and host all kinds of neat things especially with a focus on children. I once attended a free rock painting class here.
I had to go GF two years ago and am very sensitive to cross-contamination, so I get nervous trying new places I haven’t eaten at since going GF. I used to love J. Gumbo’s and finally decided to try it again since they have GF marked on the menu and thankfully I’ve had absolutely no reaction! We ordered through a food delivery service, and even though it said we couldn’t ask for allergy adjustments, we put in the notes section to please leave out the bread and try to avoid cc and they obviously took the request seriously, which I appreciate so much! We love the food, so I’m so happy this is an option for me again!!
Quick place. A lot of options
Permanently closed location
Before finding out I had celiac disease, my family and I used to eat here monthly. The owners are some the friendliest/nicest people I have ever met. When we went there the other day and I told them I was celiac they made special precautions for my food and half way through eating they came to check on me and make sure I wasn’t having a reaction (I’m super sensitive to gluten). I had zero reaction and loved the extra care they took to make sure I did not have a reaction.