Newk's Eatery

Staff in West End Nashville said there is no gluten free menu and no gluten free items.

Celiac friendly?

No

I got a salad, and told the cashier that I needed the salad to have a gluten allergen warning on it. She seemed to know what that was, and happily put an allergen warning on it. I watched as the salad maker put croutons on other salads WITH HIS GLOVES. And then he read my order, and started putting ingredients in— with the same, gluten-y gloves. Luckily I was able to see this happen and stop him before he made my life hell for the next 24 hours or so, but still— they have not been well educated on how to deal with allergies, treat with extreme caution!!!!

Celiac friendly?

No

Newk’s is normally a great place to get a GF salad. However this location put croutons in my salad and then the manager pushed back instead of apologizing when I took it up to the counter. Do not go to this location.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 cauliflower crust pizza was great. No issues. I had this pizza: Portabella Veggie Baby Portabella mushrooms, red and yellow bell peppers, red onions, mozzarella, basil pesto, topped with fresh basil. One of the best pizzas I’ve ever had.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

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

— Excellent

The main menu displayed doesn't include labeling for gluten friendly items, but the website was easy enough to navigate to figure out what was safe. Had the full size Garden Salad with balsamic vinaigrette (vegan) with no issues. Newk's is one of our trusted places to eat when we travel & this location was great for us. Friendly service, too. Would return when coming through Meridian next time.

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

— Very

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

They gave a “gluten-friendly” menu. Five different salads. Cauliflower crust based pizzas. GF salad dressings. Greek salad worked fine, as expected. Works well if all you want is a salad.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Average

Great job fixing any pizza with cauliflower crust!! Add a salad For a great meal.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent