Persephone Grae's Cafe and Juice Bar

I had high hopes at this restaurant, based on the reviews. It wound up being very good food, but I was uneasy with the experience and am unsure if I would recommend it for other celiacs.

It is a counter service order/food delivered to your table restaurant. The menus DO NOT state what is gluten free, with the exception of gf pancakes on the menu. Based on the reviews here, I asked if sandwiches could be made gluten free, was told yes and went ahead and had a delicious Rueben. But nowhere in the menu (or anywhere else that I saw) was it noted that sandwiches could be made gluten free. I mentioned gluten allergy and they wrote that on the ticket and I did not get sick.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Excellent

They were very good about understanding the needs of celiac. Separate oven to heat sandwiches.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch

Not celiac safe! Cook warned us not to get.

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

They toasted my gluten free bread in a skillet, then cooked my potatoes, bacon, and eggs in it so there would be no cross contamination. I highly recommend this place, staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. I'll be coming back for breakfast tomorrow before I head out of town.

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

— Very

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

Although a bit on the expensive side, this small cafe is worth it. I believe it was the owner who helped us this morning, and both him and the chef who was working had previously come from a gf bakery so understood gf protocols. Although it is a shared kitchen, they do everything in their power to make it as safe as possible for gf. I have a severe sensitivity & know within 15 minutes, and this food was delicious and did not make me sick. I ordered a breakfast platter with eggs, bacon, fruit cup & a single gf pancake and it was yummy! Best thing is to talk to them before ordering as there isn’t much marked on the menu as gf optional, but most everything can be I believe he said.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

Delicious GF sandwiches & homemade potato chips. Chef was knowledgeable & even came out to check on us!

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

— Very

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

This gem of a cafe is new as of June 2022. Although they are not dedicated gluten free, the chef has previous experience at a gf bakery so is fully aware gf protocol. He went as far as adapting the ice cream tacos for me. They try to source local as much as possible, roast their meat in house, the jalapeño cranberry relish is house made and amazing, and they are overall just great, hospitable people.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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