Original Joe's
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They have a reasonable number of gluten free menu items, Glutenberg beer, gluten free buns and the staff are all pretty willing to modify menu items for people with gluten allergies
GF Buns for burgers and sandwiches. Knowledgable staff. No dedicated fryer but had an excellent side salad with my bbq sandwich.
Knowledgeable and respectful of Celiac diet. No dedicated fryer but their dill dip is gluten free.
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Just a quick note: The wait staff mentioned they use a shared fryer now. Good to know after the fact >_<
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My main place to go is now Original Joe’s and they seem to really understand celiac. I always order the California Cobb Salad or the grilled chicken burger with gf bun. I love their sesame rice as a side. My order is always clearly labeled that it’s for a “gluten allergy” for take out which I appreciate and the staff are always so friendly.
The Butter Chicken entree is delicious and one of the only celiac safe items on the menu. They do not have a dedicated fryer, so all of the items marked “GF” are not actually GF. They do have a GF Cheesecake with blueberry compote, which is delicious. This restaurant is located adjacent to the Rosedale on Robson hotel in Yaletown, so very convenient for hotel guests.
Told server I was gluten free, he told me what items were gluten free, Ordered the ACE burger, Caesar salad, and mashed potatoes (you get 2 sides) when my order came and I was part way finished , I noticed there was a French fry on my plate, I looked closer and you could see that there was many fry crumbs on the plate. Seems like they forgot that it was gluten free and wiped the fries off. I told the server that this was quite serious for some people, that I would likely be ok, but the kitchen needs to know that much gluten could hospitalize some celiacs and they need to be more aware. I am unsure if he told the kitchen or not.
Ordered the pulled pork sandwich on a GF bun with Caesar salad (no croutons). It was delicious and no reaction. They also had GF beer (Glutenburg)! They brought out my meal separately and marked GF.
They always take GF seriously. Have been going here for years. This last visit they had a new Thai curry dish on their summer menu and the waitress brought out an ingredient list that said the cashews may have gluten but that they could make it without them and I would be good. It was delicious and did not cause any issues. The food doesn't come marked but they do announce "gluten free" as they put the dish down. Love going here!
