Louie's of Ashland

Lots of gf options and I didn’t get sick. That’s a win!

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Average

Despite having a dedicated gluten-free menu, you need to be sure the server alerts the kitchen. The salad I ordered from that menu had croutons on it!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

This place is so great about offering gf items. I’ve never been sick after eating here. They have a good variety of foods to choose from.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

They have a separate gluten free menu but they list fries on the GF menu yet they don’t have a dedicated frier. It’s a bit misleading. I had to ask questions and am so glad I did. I had the Thai Peanut Bowl and so far so good. Good food.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

They have a gluten free menu, but it's more like a "made without gluten" menu. They have a shared fryer. But the server asked about sensitivity when I ordered off the GF menu. Food was delicious. GF burger bun was yummy.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

The gluten-free menu can be misleading in this case. I had to ask a lot of questions to feel safe.

I ended up ordering the hummus and was ok. Great location for patio dining.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

It was ok. Their “gluten free menu” isn’t as gluten free as they make it out. They do NOT have a dedicated fryer. So any fries or anything isn’t recommended even by their staff. So I was super bummed. They did have gluten free buns for hamburgers. I ordered a cesar salad and it came with croutons and they happily remade it. No exposure but because I asked questions while ordering. If I had of just assumed the gluten free menu was actually safe I would have been exposed.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Never a good experience. Never

Celiac friendly?

No

Unfortunately any place that prides itself in being gluten-free and then brings you a salad covered in croutons when you tell them you are allergic has to get a one rating. I should have just stopped eating right then and there but unfortunately kept eating and did get sick. The food tasted good so it's a bummer. I'm sure there was lots of cross contamination and a complete lack of awareness.

Not sure how many stars to give because we love Louie's but they will tell you themselves that they are not celiac-friendly. Beware that their fryer fries breaded (gluten) chicken fingers in the SAME OIL as their chips AND fries, so those are not gluten-free. It's unfortunate because these (chips and fries) are on their GF menu despite not being truly GF.

Celiac friendly?

No

Salmon Caesar gluten free wrap was delicious! Didn't fall apart and super tasty. Didn't talk to owner but didn't have any effects from eating it. Will definitely be back!

One star because Louie herself came to our table and said that she cannot prevent cross contamination and so consequently does not recommend a person with celiac disease eat there. I had ordered a chicken wrap and told the waiter of my need to be gluten free. He said that he would instruct the kitchen to cook the chicken in a clean pan, not on the grill, he also said that the gluten free wrap was not made on site and so was free of cross contamination. We were there at a very slow time and so I guess the kitchen had time to accommodate my needs. But Louie herself said that those kinds of accommodations could not be met in the future. I do appreciate her honesty but do want to alert those with celiac disease.

Celiac friendly?

No

They offer burgers and wraps on gluten free buns and wraps. The customer service was amazing, the owner was even there helping out and talking with us. I got a Caesar salad (instead of fries because of cross contamination) and a chicken club wrap and they were both delicious! My daughter and I have celiac and had no reaction. Planning on going back soon.