Village Deli and Grill

16 ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported gluten-free menu items: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches, Soup
Safety Rating
10 ratings

As rated by the community

500 Daniels Street
Raleigh, NC 27605

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac
1 year ago

No gf menu but when I asked, staff explained all the items they could do gf (most of the menu!) Staff was very knowledgeable about celiac, said they have a separate fryer and they change gloves for gf orders. They also have gf panko for breaded items, and gf bread. They double checked salad dressings to be sure they were gf when I ordered. And they have great fries!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Dinner
  • — Healthy options
  • — Outdoor seating
  • — Takeout
Symptomatic Celiac
3 years ago

Do not eat here if you have celiac disease. They do have gf options on their menu, however there is a lot of cross contamination in the kitchen. I ate here a few years ago and they were better about cross contamination, but every time I’ve ate here recently I got very sick. I thought the fryer was safe but the cook told me it is only safe when they are not busy, which to me means it must not be gf at all times. I confirmed it with stomach pain shortly after eating the sweet potato fries.

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

I was a little skeptical since they have lots of regular bread. But, fries are fried separately for GF and i have eaten sandwiches here many times and never had an issue.

Sweet potato fries & grilled chicken sandwich with Swiss, avocado, tomato and lettuce is AMAZING! Always my go-to

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

Important

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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5 years ago
Celiac
5 years ago

Staff didn't know GF options well. Breads were not bad for GF.

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7 years ago
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Celiac
8 years ago

This was my favorite place to eat in Raleigh until I ate there yesterday; I was always delighted with the food and experience but yesterday I got super sick - even after telling the cashier that I have Celiac and having the kitchen remake my sandwich because it wasn't grilled on foil. Not sure if the management changed or new hires haven't been properly trained but I would caution people to be SUPER CAREFUL and annoyingly insistent because this isn't a completely safe choice for Celiacs anymore ☹

Celiac
8 years ago

Great gf bread choices. Staff very helpful. Great sandwich with gf sunflower bread.

8 years ago
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8 years ago

The BEST gluten free sandwich I've EVER had!! So many choices of Gfree bread my head was spinning!!

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Celiac
9 years ago
10 years ago

INCREDIBLE!!! I can honestly say it's the best sandwich I have ever had! Pretty much everything can be made g free with choice of pita or regular bread!! I got another sandwich to go for later!! Also, actual options of desserts!

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10 years ago

I had a delicious turkey pastrami sandwixh on GF white bread - the other GF options were sunflower, a roll, or pita. Also spotted a couple of GF desserts in the case.

10 years ago

Several gluten free bread options and desserts. My favorite is the California chicken salad on gf sunflower seed bread! Delicious!

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11 years ago

I had a roast beef sandwich on a gluten free roll here and it was pretty good. They also offer a couple of other gluten free bread options.

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Gluten Sensitive
1 year ago

I have been to village deli several times since my diagnosis. I have a gluten sensitivity but the staff do not understand celiac. The first time I went after diagnosis, I was not given gluten free bread despite requesting and emphasizing why I needed gluten free bread. They did correct the mistake but the food item I had ordered was not gluten free (black bean burger) and no one on staff noticed when I asked for the food item and if it had gluten in it. I had made sure to ask several times, the chef came out and said it was gluten free. I only found this out when a family member went to get me a black bean burger and the staff on that day JUST HAPPENED to know that the black bean burger had gluten in it! The fries are all fried in gluten contaminated oil. If you have no gluten issues the food is wonderful. If you have celiac, educate the staff as they do not know if their food has gluten in it. It was an incredibly frustrating experience both times. I will not be returning.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
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  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Dedicated kitchen space
  • — No dedicated fryer
Gluten Intolerant
1 year ago

Yummy and healthy! Gluten free bread and desserts available too. Will definitely be back!

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

My sandwich was delicious! I will definitely be back. They have gluten free bread but I’m not sure about cross contamination.

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1 year ago

I asked the person taking orders about gluten free options to which she responded,"We have vegetarian. Does that work?" I explained they're very different things, and asked me what exactly gluten is again. We left.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
1 year ago

Tried this place multiple times and had a great experience each time. Good sandwiches on GF bread.

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