Chads Cafe

3 recent ratings
$$ • Cafe
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns
Safety Rating
3 ratings

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216 W Cabrillo Blvd
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Most Recent Reviews


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I asked the staff if they cook everything on the same surface, and they said yes, everything is cooked on the same surface. Therefore, the restaurant is not safe for celiac. I decided not to eat here.

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?

— Below Average

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Very friendly staff and they are mindful of cross contamination. They clean the iron before cooking for a celiac (you have to tell them but they do it without a problem) highly recommended.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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There are gluten free items on the menu, but staff is not knowledgeable about Celiac/GF. No gluten free prep space, equipment, etc. Cross-contamination risk is extremely high. Not safe for Celiac’s. Hard pass.

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

  • Bread/Buns
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Cafe
  • Lunch

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Celiac

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Was rather disappointed here. No gluten free menu. The owner spoke with me at our table and stated that his restaurant was not safe for people with celiac. Everything is prepared on shared space. Since we had already been seated, I asked what was safest. He suggested eggs and fruit.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Gluten free pancakes are the best! They also come with a little market on them designating GF so no mix ups. Great beachside breakfast place!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Had a great club sandwich, great bar !

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Worked hard to please. After a busy holiday they were out of the gluten free mix for pancakes. Our disappointed crew quickly adjusted and they instead used the gf toast bread to make French toast which is not the n the menu. Waiter was fantastic. Let us know that they hash browns had gluten as a binder so we started away from that as well. Had delightful service omelets and French toast for our large crew of 8 celiacs for breakfast on vacations

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Out of GF pancake mix when we visited, but were very accommodating and made some GF French toast for us.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Gluten free pancakes!!!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Went to this restaurant based on them having GF bread. When I asked for it they said it won't be any good, it's frozen. We asked them to just toast it and again they said the cook said it won't be any good. Disappointed.... I would have not given any stars

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Breakfast and lunch place with GF toast option.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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