Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

This was not good at all for people who are heavily allergic. They had something called “gluten friendly” which essentially means there is no gluten, but is heavily cross contaminated because it is fried in the same oil as other doughnuts. The people were very upfront about this, and did not try to sugarcoat it, but “gluten friendly” feels almost useless for the majority of people who are severely allergic. It is nice that they tried and I would recommend this for people who are not intensely allergic, or for people who are vegan because they have great vegan options. I did end up ordering a chocolate milk, which was not bad, although aside from knowing that the doughnuts were in fact cross contaminated, the servers did not know much else concerning the gluten present in what they serve.

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

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies

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…

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

— Not at all

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

— Not very

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

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

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

Other Characteristics

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