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Native Foods Cafe

7 ratings
$$ • Cafe
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported gluten-free menu items: Salad
Safety Rating
4 ratings

As rated by the community

2937 Bristol St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Most Recent Reviews


Gluten Intolerant
5 years ago

This used to be an amazing place with friendly staff to eat a safe meal. Now not only are there less GF options, but it seems there are no longer any extra precautions taken to ensure the meal is safe for Celiac when requested. The quality of service in general has also deteriorated greatly in the past 5 years or so. I’m sad that this place we used to love is no longer recognizable.

Safety
6 years ago

I just got specifically told by the manager I shouldn't eat there if I have celiac disease because there's no allergen control whatsoever. So, don't eat here.

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Celiac
9 years ago
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Important

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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10 years ago

Rockin Moroccan Bowl was amazing! tofu with grilled veggies and quinoa. Highly recommend! Loved the atmosphere and shopping at The Camp. Get there before the dinner rush as parking can get crazy.

10 years ago

Really great customer service! Helpful with suggestions for gluten free options!

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Celiac
12 years ago

Love native foods! My fiancé and I have been here several times and always love the food. It's great for food allergy people like us, but I think it was kinda traumatic for my dad who usually isn't that healthy of an eater!

Reviews of this Chain

Gluten Intolerant
8 months ago

The online menu does not indicate gf options but the in restaurant menu does. However items like the fries are in a shared flyer and they are labeled gf. I got the double cheeseburger with the gf bun. I’d give it about an 8/10. The curry soup was average at best. Overall good experience

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GF Menu Items
  • — Bread/Buns, Salad, Burgers
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Food flagged
  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free
2 years ago

Some gluten free options are marked but they don't have a gluten free fryer so many things that are marked gf are not actually safe.

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Taste
Variety
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Other
  • — Healthy options
  • — Good for dairy-free
  • — Vegan options
  • — Takeout
Asymptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

Very friendly and helpful service. Explained the restaurant does not a dedicated fryer - so some of the items marked as gluten-free are not celiac safe. However, there were options on the menu that could be made gluten-free with a high degree of confidence there would not be cross contamination.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
5 years ago

NOT Celiac safe, all food cooked on shared equipment with shared utensils.

Symptomatic Celiac
5 years ago

A bunch of things on the menu (fries, etc) are listed as gluten free but are made on the same fryer as gluten items. Make sure to double check if your food is actually gluten free!

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