Statue of Liberty Crown Cafe

My two kids have celiac. The Crown Cafe advertises a number of gf options and has signs that say, “food allergies? We’ve got you.” Instead, we waited in a long line to order. The person taking our order said they couldn’t do gf pizza. Then went and checked and said they could if I waited 12 minutes. I said ok, ordered one cheese and one pepperoni, and stood sweating next to the line for 30 minutes. A full 30 min. It was incredibly hot. I waited while my smoothie melted and my own lunch got cold. Once pizza came out. I guess only one had been made… I was told I could wait another “12 minutes”. I pointed out it had been 30. The person taking my order shrugged.

My kids have been gf for almost 4 years, we’ve travelled a lot of places- this is the first time an establishment has made me cry. I had 2 kids and one lunch and no one at Crown Cafe cared. So far no one has gotten sick, so I guess they have that going for them, although by the time the one pizza came out I had very low confidence in its safety.

Not allergy friendly at all. Which is a choice… but don’t claim that you are. If they didn’t claim to have gf options, I would have fed my kids yogurt and fruit and whatever else I could scrounge together. And don’t treat people like this. It’s a real bummer that my clearest memory for a trip to the statue of liberty is weeping about a pepperoni pizza.

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?

— Poor

A welcome nice, clean, respite with many selections that we did not expect to see at a national monument. Each server/cashier tend to take one order at a time, which made us feel safe for allergies. My wife is gluten intolerant, and they have gf pizza and buns. The server waited ten minutes for the pizza to be made and served no one else during that time. We waited at the register until food was ready. I think this is a good practice to eliminate order errors in a fast food convenience type operation, especially with gf and allergies.

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?

— Good

prepackaged sandwich tasted like shit but i powered through. it also stated it was produced in a factory that also handles wheat. I did not notice this until I was halfway through so pray for me

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?

— Some

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

— Poor

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Different gluten free options: pizza could be made gluten free, but we decided on the pre-made gluten-free turkey sandwich. Good lunch at a spot where there are no other options.

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

Lots of hot food choice, at least 2 cold sandwich options and cookies

Told them I had coeliac disease and the server said 'Okay, I will change my gloves'. Always comforting to hear that. Burgers and hotdogs with GF options.