Native Foods Cafe

The hardest thing about my diagnosis years ago, was that I was already a vegetarian. There are often gf options on menus for meat eaters, but few and far between for us veggies. At Native Foods, when I ask for a gf recommendation, I know I'm safe and they won't point to a section of meat on a menu! I wish they carried a gf bun, but I've had a gf "burger" here in a lettuce wrap and gf quinoa mac n cheese, with various veggie sides.

i always enjoy my time here, they are knowledgeable and answer all questions

Called ahead and was told there was a gluten free menu. There was not. Had choice of three items. Food was not good and overpriced. Was told there is no dedicated kitchen, cross contamination likely.

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.

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?

— Below Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options

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.

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?

— Good

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

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.

Celiac friendly?

No

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!