The Bench Market

Great coffee. I went there earlier before looking on here and ordered a panini on gluten free bread. Talked to them about being celiac and how certain things need to be cleaned and wrapped in parchment paper or something similar as it cannot be grilled on the same surface as gluten. They were happy to do that and it's been 7 hours and so far all is good

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

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

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

NOT celiac friendly. I was sick for 2 weeks and I am still recovering a month later.

The chef said it's a "GLUTEN AWARE" menu, I told the front staff as I ordered that I was celiac and I'm not sure sure they took it as seriously as they should.

Sept 22, 2019: A year and a half later, they 100% gave me the wrong bread as I was sick right away and was not well for 8 months after eating at this restaurant. My blood test shot right back up to greater then 300 on the TTG test (I took the test one month after eating here after symptoms were getting worse and not better).

Do not go to this restaurant if you are Celiac. Food is good if you are not a celiac, but I will never be eating there again as I do not want to get sick again.

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

They have excellent coffee, and very good food but it is NOT celiac safe. If you are looking for celiac levels of gf, it won't work.

They bake their own scones and muffins and cookies in house, I think that's why, and it's a small kitchen. If you aren't celiac, I do recommend their baked goods.

Recommend if you just want to avoid gluten. Do not recommend for celiac.

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating

Not celiac safe. Even says right on their website there is no dedicated prep or cooking space so like most restaruants, obviously lots of risk for cross contamination. I'm sure it's delicious for people who are eating a gluten free diet as a preference but definitely a big no if you are gluten free for medical reasons.

Celiac friendly?

No

Celiac friendly?

Yes

fresh food. friendly, knowledgeable staff

Celiac friendly?

Yes