Thai Fresh

18 recent ratings
$ • Thai Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
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17 ratings

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909 W Mary St
Austin, TX 78704

Most Recent Reviews


Gluten Intolerant
3 weeks ago

Thai Fresh is one of my staple, go-to places to get dinner and baked goods. Not only are they tasty, but they're very allergen-conscious. While it's a little pricier than other places, they pay their staff a living wage with benefits, so I feel like it's worth it.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Cookies, Pad See Ew, Scones, Lemon Bars & more
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Other
  • — Vegetarian options
  • — Good for wheat-free
  • — Vegan options
  • — Lunch
Symptomatic Celiac
1 month ago

ate here with my whole family and three of us are celiacs! we loved it here and the bakery next door!

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Gluten Intolerant
2 months ago

I loved that there are so many gluten free options. It made me feel like my allergy wasn’t limiting which I very much appreciate. We got the Tom kha, masa man curry, and pad see ew. The pad see ew was my favorite. I also left with a few baked items from their bakery (also so many GF options!!) I didn’t get sick and can’t wait to go back. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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GF Menu Items
  • — Dessert, Pastries, Pad See Ew, Curry
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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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.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Celiac
3 months ago

Finally after 1 year diagnosed CD I was able to have GF Thai food. Most of the menu is GF. They do not have a dedicated fryer but their soy sauce is made in house GF and the noodles in my dish was GF. A bonus, bakery in the same restaurant that all of their items are GF. Highly recommend 👌

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GF Menu Items
  • — Cakes, Brownies, Noodles, Soy Sauce
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — No dedicated fryer
Celiac
5 months ago

Amazing GF options!!! Almost whole menu is GF

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GF Menu Items
  • — Cookies, Cakes, Brownies, Soy Sauce
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  • — Good for dairy-free
Symptomatic Celiac
5 months ago

There are quite a few items that are NOT gluten free. In fact, that is how the menu is set up, by labeling everything that is NOT gluten free. I was disappointed by the lack of dedicated fryer, even though they use gluten free flour for most of their fried items. I also wish you could talk to a server about the kitchen prep, because when you sit in the cafe you just order online. But I really enjoyed the coconut soup they had, plus they have an all gluten free bakery, plus Gati ice cream!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — No dedicated fryer
Gluten Intolerant
5 months ago

What I love about Thai Fresh is that EVERYTHING is Gluten-Free, I haven’t found anything on the menu that isn’t Gluten-Free! It also has Vegan and Dairy-Free options!

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  • — Good for dairy-free
Gluten Intolerant
9 months ago

This is my go-to for cake! They have a huge variety of baked goods and a dedicated kitchen for baking. Try the sour cream coffee cake, mind-blowingly good! (Owner is celiac. It’s also a great place for Thai food, as the name suggests. ) Almost everything is GF, but fryer is not.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Cookies, Donuts, Waffles, Macarons & more
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
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  • — Dedicated kitchen space
  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated kitchen
  • — No dedicated fryer
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  • — Good for dairy-free
Hashimoto's
10 months ago

Delicious breakfast, dinner and GF DF desserts! Best Thai in Austin. No gluten reaction.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
10 months ago

Delicious and safe if you have celiac. Most of the menu is GF, and items that aren’t are marked “contains gluten.” They are very careful with cross contamination!

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Celiac
11 months ago

Delicious food! We mostly go here for desserts and coffee. They aren’t amazing-a little on the dry side-but you lower expectations when it comes to GF baked goods.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

I have celiac, and I’ve never gotten sick here. The staff knows how to specify on each order that you have a gluten allergy, and the menu clearly shows what is gluten free, and isn’t cooked in the same pans as gluten stuff. The items that are marked “cooked in same area as gluten food” I would avoid, but about 1/3 the menu is GF and safe for celiacs, if you tell staff you have an allergy!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Other dedicated equipment
1 year ago

Jam, the owner of Thai Fresh, has a wheat allergy, so she's very aware of gluten issues. This has been a favorite for over a decade!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — No dedicated kitchen
Other
  • — Vegetarian options
  • — Good for dairy-free
  • — Dog friendly
  • — Vegan options
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

NOT dedicated GF as advertised on menu. We opted out of eating here because no one came to our table to answer questions. It seems you have to order from your phone. Since this was our first time, we were unaware and nobody explained. We had questions about GF items and could not get them answered.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — No dedicated fryer
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Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Delicious food! Menu is clearly labeled with gluten containing items. We ordered the Pad Thai with chicken, Pad Sea Ew with shrimp, Slow Cooked Pork Roast on Five Spices, Tom Kha soup, peanut butter fudge pie, mango lime ice cream on sticky rice, and cake batter ice cream on sticky rice.

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

2023 Update: No change, this place is one of my go-to places in Austin!

2021 Update: I get the Chicken Pad Thai from here multiple times a month and have never had an issue. Pretty expensive, but that's because they pay their employees a living wage, which I also want to support.

2019 Review: I went here this weekend for the first time and didn't have any issues after eating the chicken Pad Thai. Even when I asked the waiter a couple of 'gotcha' questions, he responded with all the right answers. (they use GF soy sauce, the wok never has gluten noodles in it, etc)

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
2 years ago

Almost got glutened here. The menu is marked but is confusing. All tofu here is fried in a shared fryer. This is only marked on the fried tofu appetizer but is not marked elsewhere on the menu where tofu is presented as a protein option. A little disappointed that a place with great reviews almost did me dirty but it all worked out. The green curry has excellent flavor as does the cheesecake! I would eat here again but would probably avoid protein altogether.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
2 years ago

The menu is almost entirely gluten free, and restaurant is extremely understanding of celiac disease and other food allergies. I’ve been eating here regularly for the past 5 years and have never been glutened. The menu marks “contains gluten” instead of gluten free, as there’s so little that has gluten. The food is really good quality, and the restaurant pays employees a fair wage and benefits. Overall, a great experience, and excellent dessert options. Highly recommend their bakery called Gati, which is 100% GF

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
2 years ago

This place is great! The menu is clearly marked, and the food is delicious! Will definitely go back

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

Had pad see ew for the first time since being diagnosed and it was amazing! I wish I could have the tofu, but it is clearly labeled as not gluten free (which I greatly appreciate!). I will definitely be back next time I am in town.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
2 years ago

Amazing extensive selections in their GF (celiac safe) bakery, GF (and DF) ice cream and delicious Thai food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) options. 10/10 would revisit. They make soy sauce in house gluten free. Great atmosphere and selection. Celiac dream come true.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Good for dairy-free
  • — Vegan options
  • — Lunch
  • — Healthy options
Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

Lots of gluten free and dairy free options. I had pad Thai with sirloin.

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
3 years ago

Did takeout from Thai Fresh on a busy Friday night. Tried the side salad with peanut dressing and the pad Thai. The salad was great and tasty - loved the dressing that they added. The pad Thai was ok - it reminded me more of a fried rice flavor than a pad Thai flavor. Both were safe and I had no reaction, but would try something different next time.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
3 years ago
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Hashimoto's
4 years ago
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Online ordering
  • — Takeout
  • — Breakfast/Brunch
Celiac
4 years ago

Thai Fresh is fantastic & is one of our favorite places to eat. We can order just about anything on the menu and have literally never had a bad or lackluster meal here

A true neighborhood treasure: simple, heartfelt & consistently good. It’s not a fancy place, but a comfortable one. Food looks like it costs more, but that’s due to the owners’ no-tip policy, which ensures a guaranteed living wage to their employees.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Good for dairy-free
  • — Vegan options
  • — Healthy options
  • — Online ordering
4 years ago
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
6 years ago

I came for the Gluten Free Chicken and Waffles but they use a shared frier so no GF Chicken & Waffles for me. Almost everything else on the menu was pork, so I had to order something without sauce as if I'm some kind of pariah like at every other restaurant. I really thought that a Celiac owner would understand how to accomodate celiacs. The replacement meal was really good, chicken rice with sweet & sour sauce & GF sounds sauce. I'm so dissappointed about the chicken & waffles that I won't be back. Also, the bathroom is yucky and the sugar had a strong smell of feet.

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Celiac
6 years ago

Staff was very knowledgeable about gluten free and know about cross contamination. We’ve been twice and gotten the pad see ew and pad ka prow to go with no issues. As a bonus they have an attached GF bakery with some of the best dairy free ice cream I’ve ever had and GF cones! We will definitely be regulars here.

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6 years ago

Weekend brunch was a strange experience. When we arrived, they seemed irritated that we were there. Then, when I asked about French press coffee, the waitress silently handed me the menu. I saw “drip coffee” listed and asked if they had French Press. She said it was all the same, which really rubbed me the wrong way. I asked about the gluten free waffle, and she said that the oil was used for everything but because we were the first customers, it was probably safe because the oil was new. It took forever to get our food and when we got it, it was fried to a crisp. Not a positive experience for us. Food was ok.

6 years ago

The gluten free fried chicken and waffles during Sunday brunch is a total MUST!

Celiac
6 years ago

baked goods and ice cream are all GF. didn't eat in the Thai restaurant but it looked like some items weren't GF but staff is aware and cautious!

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7 years ago

The food was so tasty and waitress was so helpful. All of our meals were so flavorful! A bonus is the menu clearly indicates which items are GF. The desserts were yummy - kids loved the s’mores cake.

Gluten Intolerant
7 years ago

Great options here! Most of menu is GF

7 years ago

Completely Celiac friendly and lots of dessert options.

7 years ago

Just lovely. Complex flavors. Lots of GF choices.

7 years ago

loved chicken and waffles and fried rice!

7 years ago

Massaman curry with sweet potato and pineapple for the winnnnn

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Celiac
8 years ago

Amazingly fresh and tasty food! Great for people with food allergies or Celiac!

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Celiac
9 years ago

good food, menu marked with gf & vegan options. dairy free ice cream & at least a 1/2 dozen dessert options. came for the chicken & waffles but the fryer was being cleaned out during my visit. had the pineapple fried rice, roast pork & pad sew ew. all good.

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Celiac
9 years ago
Celiac
9 years ago

Tell them you have celiac. Staff is knowledgeable and helpful and can recommend what to order. Fryer is not safe but many other menu items and baked good are OK for celiacs.

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10 years ago

Love the spice in the curry and my absolute favorite is the spicey glass noodle salad! Yum!

Celiac
11 years ago

Good lord this is an awesome spot

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