Sage Plant Based Bistro

3 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Bread/Buns, Cider, Cookies, Dessert, French Toast, Pancakes, Pasta, Pizza, Waffles
Safety Rating
3 ratings

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4130 Sepulveda Blvd
Culver City, CA 90230

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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Fryers are shared. Some items are safer but there’s no distinction on the menu as to what doesn’t contain gluten ingredients vs what has no cross contamination. Ask your server about everything you order! I’ve had the soft pretzel and didn’t react.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Dog friendly
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Not gluten-free safe !!!

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Poor

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I ordered the sweet potato pancakes that said they were gluten free and let them know I was celiac and still got sick.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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

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

— Poor

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Allergen List
  • Beer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Cider
  • Cookies
  • Dessert
  • French Toast
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pancakes
  • Pasta
  • Pizza
  • Waffles

Categories

  • Bar
  • Breakfast
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Dog Friendly
  • Healthy
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Celiac

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I ordered the gluten-free soft pretzels because I read reviews saying not to order fried foods because they don’t have a dedicated fryer. I’ve only had soft pretzels I made myself since I’ve been gluten free and these were as good or better. The dipping sauces offered were also good. I didn’t tell them it was an allergy or I was celiac or anything, but maybe I should have. The food definitely made me sick.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good vegan options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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100% NOT safe for Celiacs. Shared fryer unsafe kitchen, AVOID

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very kind and helpful staff at the counter and kind creme and the other ice creams, as well as the gluten free hot pretzels and the gluten free pecan buns are great. However— almost everything listed on the menu as “GF” is either cooked on the same grill or surface as gluten containing items, or it’s fried in the same fryer. I’ve been gluten free and in remission for about twelve years so I occasionally risk the fryer, but this place is NOT celiac friendly. We also unfortunately had an incredibly rude waiter this weekend who made my recently gluten free friend celiac feel like she was a problem. He was irritated that he was asked to make suggestions of what she could truly safely eat (which he either couldn’t or wouldn’t do). He then promised to make sure she got the correct plate and that special care would be taken with her order... and it came out COVERED in the ingredients he had said would be left off to make it safe. It’s really, really irresponsible to label so many things “GF” when, in reality, there’s not just a “chance of cross contamination”, but constant contact with gluten. So many folks need all the help they can get to feel better and as “normal” as possible when first navigating a life with celiac. It’s also cruel to treat someone who needs help (and is being very polite and apologetic) like a weirdo or a problem when many of us already innately feel like that when eating out. I’m sad and disappointed in Sage.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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I cannot select multiple tags of what is offered, but there is Gluten Free beer, bread, cider, pancakes, pasta, also vegan friendly.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Although the menu looks enticing, the food does not live up to the hype, it is not tasty, leaves you feeling bloated and is overpriced. Skip this place and go to Cafe Gratitude in Venice instead, a much better choice.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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If you have Celiac do not eat here! I have gotten very sick a few times. Last time I went they basically told me not to eat there when I asked them if they can do anything Celiac safe.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Extensive GF menu. No concerns eating here. Good food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I'm so upset that it says dedicated frier on this listing. I was glutanized last week after eating at SAGE and after talking to the manager ( who was beyond friendly and helpful) she said she didn't understand why this APP says they have a dedicated kitchen and frier, because they do not. They are vigilant and try their best, but they don't claim to be dedicated GF. Stupid me for reading on here and not questioning them at SAGE. I'm now recovering from my stupidity. If you're celiac, be careful and clear and DONT eat the fried food. I feel bad giving them a low mark because they are really friendly and they tried, but for celiacs, it's not a safe place. Gluten sensitive maybe.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This is my go-to on the West side! I have Celiac and I have TONS of choices here. It's so enjoyable to order with confidence and not feel limited. Even dessert and breakfast. And fried stuff. It's also delicious, even if you're not vegan. Highly recommend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Love this place! We go here weekly. Yummy vegan food, lots of gf entrees and desserts, and hip vibe.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very knowledgeable about gluten free items - many are. Great tacos and fantastic buffalo hot wings-style cauliflower!!

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Just GO! This restaurant is also in Echo Park & started with Kind Kreme Vegan Ice Cream. It's all Vegan, yet has the best waffles that I put their wings on to make Chicken n waffles! Everything is amazing!!!

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Asymptomatic Celiac

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The server wasn't knowledgeable, but asked and the chef said one of their fryers is dedicated GF. I'm not symptomatic so can't confirm it is truly safe to eat here.

Safety


Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Dog friendly
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Poor

Celiac

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Even though everything was supposedly gluten free, I definitely got glutened. Had rice, beans, sweet potato fries, jackfruit tacos etc.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Overall Rating

Review


People need to be wary when ordering here, even when things are marked GF- their Asian kelp noodle salad was marked GF, but I was told upon ordering that the tofu was prepared in the same fryer as their donuts and therefore was at risk for cross-contamination. Make sure you double check that everything you eat is safe!! I ended up going with the tortilla soup instead as well as the GF pretzels and had no reaction.

The pretzels were decent, albeit a bit dry. The soup was mediocre, although this could have something to do with the fact that it was tepid by the time I got home to eat it. The GF bread that came on the side was far from excellent.

Staff was friendly.

Safety


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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Average

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
Celiac

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We were so excited to try this restaurant and the menu marked several items as gluten-free as well as vegan. But when we asked more questions, it turns out that they don’t even have a dedicated fryer, so most everything we were going to order would not be gluten-free. That included the chips in the nachos, the mac & cheese balls, the fried artichoke hearts etc. So we didn’t end up going. Be careful if you order from there. They really need to get a dedicated fryer. That’s ridiculous.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Poor

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good vegan options

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