Review of Si Bon

Well, I really wanted to love this place. My husband called ahead to ask the whole celiac rundown, and they said they had a gf dedicated waffle maker and gf crepes. When I got there, it wasn’t clear if anything else on the crepes were gf. I asked how they were prepared, and our waiter said they had a separate area in the kitchen where they would prepare my food. I asked if their eggs were whole/gf, as some restaurants use an egg mixture that isn’t. They said it was. I asked if they could make it in a separate pan on a clean area, they agreed. They told me the breakfast potatoes were gf. When I asked if they used a dedicated fryer, they said no. This was the first red flag for me on their gf practices.

Either way, I ordered a gf crepe. I ordered fruit on the side. They looked beautiful when they arrived, but I Nima tested the food and it all came back gluten found. I even tried testing a piece of whole meat sausage, imagining it probably wasn’t gf bc of cross contamination, but it was worth trying since the rest of my family was eating. The sausage wasn’t gf either, though. So I walked down to Albertsons to get a quick breakfast snack while everyone else enjoyed their food. After bill that came to $100, it was a pretty disappointing experience. I did enjoy a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice, though.

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

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for takeout