Sleepy Bee Cafe

I was pleasantly surprised by this place. Went with some coworkers for lunch and the food was delicious. Portions a little small for the price, but it is in downtown so I’m not surprised. The waitstaff knowledgeable about gluten free gave me confidence and I didn’t get sick. The pulled chicken sandwich and red potatoes were delicious.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Excellent

I came for breakfast, ordered the Avi (avocado, spinach, mushrooms, tomato, onions and white cheddar), red potatoes, and GF toast with their homemade jam.

Headline: I got glutened really bad.

I still have significant symptoms 6 days later. No doubt about it. This was the only non-routine thing I ate in the last 24 hours.

But I loved the place so much and I knew they had a separate area of the kitchen so (after talking to a few other nearby places like the Davidson with not-so-good results) I figured I would take my chances talking it through with my new server Jay. Jay took all of this very very seriously and apologized sincerely, also assuring me that they even have a separate toaster as well so this was perplexing. We also made sure I had had the GF toast.

Anyway, Jay took every precaution and I ordered the Bee Spoke Scramble this time, again with the red potatoes and again with the gluten-free toast and their homemade jam. Other than the fact that I was in pain from the day before, I had no new symptoms at all. I am confident that it was gluten free the second time around.

What's the lesson in all of this? I'd love if they could figure out what it was the first time. But also, maybe not get the Avi and definitely work with Jay.

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

— Not very

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?

— Excellent

Cute diner style with modern menu items. Gf marked on the menus. Delicious Mediterranean omelets.

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

— Very

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

I always say the breakfast is the most gluten-y meal. Something I never even thought about prior to my Celiac's diagnosis. So I'm always so excited to find a breakfast spot that specifically caters to food allergies/ restrictions. The menu was specifically marked, the service was great, and the food delicious. The waiter made a note of my Celiac's and when a different waitress brought my food out she asked questions about my food restrictions. No issues feeling badly later after my meal. Definitely recommend.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch

Found a piece of buttermilk pancake in my beecakes. They said they had a new chef who was unaware of the protocols and brought me a new stack. I would be weary of getting the pancakes.

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?

— Some

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

— Average

Delicious and lots of GF options! All local ingredients!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Reservations recommended

Food and service worth the wait!! Broakley on GF bread with a side of red potatoes was delicious! Smoothies were not marked GF but when I was asked told they were.

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

— Somewhat

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

Great experience, tons of GF options, and wait staff was very helpful and knowledgeable

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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 Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options

Knowledgeable and comforting staff. Reassured me they take allergies very seriously!! Will be going back!

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

— Very

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?

— Excellent

A good gluten free stop. The goetta was good! Had a gluten free blueberry pancake, made with buckwheat (a gf grain) it was alright. Don’t recommend the sausage. Glad we stopped but probably won’t be back.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Average

Sleepy Bee Cafe is great! Friendly, knowledgeable servers, and the manager, Christopher, was so helpful in explaining the precautions taken to prevent gluten cross-contamination. The grilled cheese on gluten free bread was excellent!

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

— Very

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

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

— Very

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?

— Excellent

Awesome good Awesome service

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

— Very

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies

Menu was marked gluten free very clearly. They had gf toast and the waitress confirmed a separate toaster. She seemed very confident about how the kitchen prevents cross contamination. Great food. Didn’t get sick.

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

— Very

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

I love the bee cakes! I’ve never had a reaction to them. Also the smashed potatoes are amazing! If you have other allergies they are helpful as well. Highly recommend.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options

We’ve eaten at sleepy bee at least 3 times and had the gf shaped bee cakes and bacon with no issue. Today that was not case. Full on gluten reaction to the bee cakes.

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

— Not very

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?

— Excellent

The menu is marked with gluten free items; however you need to pay close attention because oatmeal and granola is marked gluten free but it has an asterisks by it with a teeny tiny note at the bottom that the oats are not certified gluten free. The omelette was good and really stuffed full of the filling. Gluten free toast is good as well. They have plane as well as specialty (ex bacon and pecan or cinnamon apple w real whip cream)gluten free pancakes. The pancakes are the size of dinner plates and fluffy, though they are whole grain so there is a bit of an earthy flavor to them. Service was a bit slow but it was pretty busy when we were there. The waitress said that since I have a gluten “allergy” they would prepare mine in a section of the kitchen they keep strictly gluten free. There’s also a lot of local sources and “clean” food (ex real cream not coffee mate or home made strawberry jam).

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Spectacular gluten free, dairy free menutons of choices - what a great!