Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

5 ratings
$ • Donut Shop
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Donuts
Safety Rating
3 ratings

As rated by the community

631 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Most Recent Reviews


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Not for people with celiac or even sensitivity. Major cross contamination. Employees aren’t knowledgeable about allergies and flat out don’t care. Icing on regular donuts is used for gluten free ones. Flour filled gloves are used to move gluten free donuts.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Sold out of GF doughnuts and ran out of ice.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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Artisanal donuts with a GF option but fried in same frier so not safe for Celiac, sadly. This the low rating. Go to ICDC or Fonuts across town for delicious and safe donuts.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 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

  • Donuts

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As the other person said, prepared in same area as other doughnuts. I love the banana walnut.

Takes ATM/credit and doesn't charge extra for a small purchase.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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The gluten free donuts here are amazing! At $4 a pop, though, they're a little pricey. They are prepared in the same fryer/area as the other donuts, though, so beware. I haven't gotten sick from them but I wouldn't be surprised if other people do. They offer one gluten-free flavor at a time, changed weekly. The butter & salt donuts melt in your mouth.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Symptomatic Celiac

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Absolutely not Celiac friendly. Cross-contamination GUARANTEED. I thought I’d risk it and got so sick… I wish I could trust it but this does NOT have gluten free options, just a “gluten conscious” option or whatever BS term they’re using to lure gluten free bandwagoners…

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/None

Celiac

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Review


Only one variety per day, bit very high quality donut. Used separate serving

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

Gluten Intolerant

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Don’t let “gluten friendly” misguide you. These donuts are technically gluten free but they are prepared on the same workspaces and fried in the same fryers as the regular donuts, so cross contamination is an inevitability.

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?

— Excellent

Celiac

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Their most popular donut is"gluten free" but is so contaminated by the not so dedicated kitchen. My husband tried it and said it was the best donut he ever had. I just watched him eat it. If they only took the correct precautions everyone could enjoy.

Safety


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

— Not very

Gluten Intolerant

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Review


Doughnuts are good but not gf. They call it gluten-friendly since they share mixers, cooking baths, surfaces, etc.

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


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?

— Good

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Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating

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