Gluten-Free at The Chopped Leaf

Great place for heathy gluten free fare. All of the salads and bowls are.gluten free. The salads are large and filling.

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

— Very

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

Lots of choices for rice bowls. Most of their pre-made bowls have pita chips, but just ask them to not add that or build your own. That also have salad rolls and soup. All of their dressings (except 1), and all of their protein (except 1) are gluten free so it's easy to build your own bowl. They even have gluten free falafel! Quick friendly service.

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

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 dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery

This location and staff are pretty accommodating. I use the allergen information online to determine what to order and ask them to change gloves and use parchment paper when heating up the chicken. I have always felt fine after and the staff recently are very kind and helpful.

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options

Chopped Leaf is always a great option. So many gluten free choices between bowls and salads.

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

Healthy delicious GF food. The staff made me feel like she was 100% aware of Gf meals and prepared mine separately. Lots of GF options and well marked on menu.

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

— Very

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

We ordered the Goddess Bowl and the Mediterranean Bowl which were adapted to be gluten and dairy free. They prepared our meals in the back to lessen the risk of cross contact.

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
• 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies

Salads and bowls. Listing of what items are gluten free was identified on the menu. Staff was helpful.

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

The guy taking my order seemed to have good understanding of allergies/risks and there was a button on the register to add an allergy warning to the order ticket which was cool. The guy who then went to make my bowl had no allergy awareness and had to be told by other staff how to make it separate from the line. I also asked for no dressing as their website says all the dressings may contain gluten but he still put some dressing in the bowl. They stick their hands into the lettuce and other toppings instead of using tongs/utensils which increases cross contamination risk substantially. I will not eat here again as it’s too risky.

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

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

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options

Seemed knowledgeable had a great salad with chicken and other veggies

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

Not recommended, the staff here said there might be "a little" gluten on their items (it's labelled gluten friendly instead of gluten free) due to cross contamination

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

Great variety of fresh options for salads and bowls.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Said “gluten free, celiac. Gluten allergy.” (Just to be extra clear.) Was met with a blank stare. I said, “so no pita chip.” That part was entered in on the computer. The person who took my order did not tell the person preparing the meal anything. No switched gloves even after handling a wheat wrap right before my bowl. Seems no knowledge of allergies or celiac here at all.

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

Our go to place for a quick safe meal. Delicious rice bowls with lots of options that are GF!

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?

— Excellent

This place took special care to wipe down everything and glove up. They even made sure they took my fork from an unopened container. The food was amazing. New favourite takeout!

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?

— Separate gluten-free 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 dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Oct/22: I ordered the same as below (previous visit) and when I got home, my salad had rice (shouldn't have) and had a random bean. Not impressed.

I had the Sunshine salad with falafels. Really good! But it was pretty expensive for what you got. I'd still eat there again for a quick meal.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Great service. Manager made sure to limit CC. Lots of good bowls and soups. Great spot for a quick lunch.

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?

— Good

Not safe for Celiac's. Cross contamination does occur. I have seen the staff touch my food after handling products with gluten in them.

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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?

— Average

My go-to is the starter size Pegasus salad with no pita chips. There is still a CC risk—I didn’t find that saying “celiac” or “gluten free” resonated well with the staff, so now I say it’s a “wheat allergy” and that seems to work better. The GF Pikanik cookies (individually wrapped) are a nice treat, too!

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 food and many gluten free options, including cookies! Would recommend this place for someone who is celiac.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering

The Chopped Leaf has lots of bowls and salads that are gluten friendly. Their website clearly indicates gf options. At the check out the even had gluten free cookies (pre-packaged - not made on-site) - oatmeal chocolate chip, ginger and lemon tea.

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

They are so knowledgeable and they have a whole separate station for preparing gf food!! They are awesome

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

Taste and they had gluten free options. But not celiac friendly. I was bloated like crazy after having a bowl.

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

Great healthy menu available. An ok selection of GF options but I ordered a power bowl and the menu lists GF without Pita chip but my instructions were no pita chip and celiac but my food came with the pita chip.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

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

— Very

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering

If you love amazing salads or bowls that can be made to order, this franchise location is really great. I have been to many other locations and every one has been excellent, actually. They are cautious with their prep, taking all the precautions they need to. It’s a great place for lunch but I always often order their from their menu for a lighter dinner as well. They do a great job of not only feeding me but my family enjoys it too. You can order online and pick up. This works great especially now with the in-restaurant restrictions in place. I should mention that I love the chopped water too!

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

I ordered through skip the dishes and made it very clear I didn’t want seasoning or pita chips with my order. When it arrived my whole bowl was mixed with pita chips and the taco seasoning. I couldn’t even eat it when my dad called and asked why they did that, he got “we are busy and don’t have time to read all dietary requests”

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

— Not at all

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

They said there is definite cross contamination of the food in this chain. Not recommended if you have an allergy.

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

The Chopped Leaf has plenty of GF menu items and many others can be adapted. The manager was very friendly and informed me of precautions they take for celiacs, including using different equipment and laying down foil in the ovens. She also told me she has regular celiac customers who report no reactions.

I had a delicious bowl and felt good afterwards. It was balanced, well portioned, and reasonably priced. I'm so glad this place made its way to good ol' KW. Its now my go-to healthy fast food joint.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They are very knowledgeable about allergens. I have massive allergies to gluten, dairy and eggs and this is the only place I can eat at without getting sick. Salad rolls & build your own rice bowls are fantastic!

You can watch them make your food and customize to your liking. Their menu with all allergens is listed online!

Great option. Honestly, when eating out, I feel better eating their wraps (gluten free options) and salads than almost any other restaurant food!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Consistently knowledgeable and no concerns in 10+ visits.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten-free menu options. Staff knowledgeable and aware of Celiac requirements.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food, lots of options for celiacs with no concern about cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Dedicated gluten-free prep and cook area!! Just let staff know - they’re amazing and VERY knowledgeable about Celiac disease. I’m super sensitive to cross-contamination, and have never gotten sick eating here. Fresh and flavourful, and filling! Highly recommend!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I really enjoy the pecan strawberry salad in a rice wrap!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff very knowledgeable and warned that there is cross contamination do to some of the prep being done prior to shipping food to franchises. If your celiac, this isn’t for you

Celiac friendly?

No

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Felt safe eating here! They have GF menu posted. They marked our food as “allergy.” You can see them prep the food too. We would go back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great GF options, explained I'm Celiac and they treated my allergy seriously. Changed gloves in the prep area and prepared my meal separately. Highly recommend!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Was pleasantly surprised when they knew what to do when I told them I was celiac. They changed gloves and used microwave instead of grill for my chicken.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

the can alter anything on menu to be gf. vegan friendly too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Healthy, fresh, most of the menu is gf or can be made that way. The food is delicious and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the woman who helped us has Celiac, which made me feel super comfortable. My new favorite place in Federal Way!

Amazing foods, their motto is “Feel good after you eat” and you really do, so happy to have options like this around!

So delicious! Tons of options & staff is knowledgeable. Do specify that you have celiac disease/gluten allergy and they will make a note of it and change gloves/take precautions to avoid cc. Most items can be modified to be gf (aside from wraps/sandwiches)! One of my fav spots for a quick meal!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Good customer service over the phone when asked about the menu and prices. We went over a lot and the lady was super helpful! buuuut..I have yet to try.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Had a gluten free whole bowl today (minus the pita chips and added chickpeas). Was told it would just be a few minutes as they prepare it in the back on a separate surface!!! Yay!! It was very good.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

If you have a gluten intolerance or celiac, this is the place. They will switch out gloves, wipe down everything, grab new serving utensils, everything. My fiancé has never had an issue here.

Celiac friendly?

Yes