Gluten-Free at Original Joe's
Restaurant
The Butter Chicken entree is delicious and one of the only celiac safe items on the menu. They do not have a dedicated fryer, so all of the items marked “GF” are not actually GF. They do have a GF Cheesecake with blueberry compote, which is delicious. This restaurant is located adjacent to the Rosedale on Robson hotel in Yaletown, so very convenient for hotel guests.
Told server I was gluten free, he told me what items were gluten free, Ordered the ACE burger, Caesar salad, and mashed potatoes (you get 2 sides) when my order came and I was part way finished , I noticed there was a French fry on my plate, I looked closer and you could see that there was many fry crumbs on the plate. Seems like they forgot that it was gluten free and wiped the fries off. I told the server that this was quite serious for some people, that I would likely be ok, but the kitchen needs to know that much gluten could hospitalize some celiacs and they need to be more aware. I am unsure if he told the kitchen or not.
Ordered the pulled pork sandwich on a GF bun with Caesar salad (no croutons). It was delicious and no reaction. They also had GF beer (Glutenburg)! They brought out my meal separately and marked GF.
They have a reasonable number of gluten free menu items, Glutenberg beer, gluten free buns and the staff are all pretty willing to modify menu items for people with gluten allergies
They always take GF seriously. Have been going here for years. This last visit they had a new Thai curry dish on their summer menu and the waitress brought out an ingredient list that said the cashews may have gluten but that they could make it without them and I would be good. It was delicious and did not cause any issues. The food doesn't come marked but they do announce "gluten free" as they put the dish down. Love going here!
The gluten free hamburger was ok but anything on the menu that says can be gluten free if fried they cannot guarantee. No dedicated fryer. So if you want a burger on a gf bun or steak that about all you have the choice of.
I ate there this past weekend, I ordered a handheld on a gluten free bun because I haven’t had it in a while and the waitress even typed it in before taking the rest of the table’s order to make sure “she wouldn’t forget.” Well after I ate half of my meal I got anxiety because it tasted too good and asked again if it was gf. The waitress informed me that “it is not, I’m sorry I am hungover. I can comp your meal and have it remade gf.” I will not consider eating there anymore, one more restaurant off my list :(
GF Buns for burgers and sandwiches. Knowledgable staff. No dedicated fryer but had an excellent side salad with my bbq sandwich.
Good burgers and Cajun chicken
Not safe for coeliacs! I had a burger and told them I was coeliac and what that meant and they even checked with the chef to make sure it was safe and I still had one of the worst gluten reactions of my life
I am a symptomatic Celiac, and we had a gift card that needed to be used.
We (3 people, I am the only celiac) ordered burgers/sandwiches.
Celiac (burger, GF Bun, mashed potatoes (no gravy etc)
Second burger , onion rings, poutine
Nashville chicken sandwich , fries and onion rings.
Food quality was good, nothing wrong with it.
I explained I was celiac with a gluten allergy, talked about CC for the kitchen, and confirmed the MP with no gravy were ok.
Food arrives, they put the regular burger with the mashed potatoes , and the GF burger with the poutine/onion rings.
When I kindly explained that I could not just switch the burgers due to my allergy they were good and whisked it away to remake - I was assured that the sides would be new and the burger would be remade as well.
Arrived correctly the second time and despite my worries , I did not react and experienced no glutening symptoms.
Review - you can eat there but be diligent about ordering with clear communication and ensure that the order is correct before consuming. The staff was very good and swiftly had it corrected.
Not sure how often I would eat here (again we were using a GC) but they do have options available.
Went there 2 nights in a row for a work trip and the experience depends on the server. GF options are clearly noted on the menu and one of the server's brother is celiac, so she knew what was GF and what wasn't. They were able to bake wings for GF, she checked which flavors could be GF and which ones were dairy free and she even checked that the alcohol in my drink was GF.
My go to place for a burger, the gluten free buns are really good and the staff is great at making sure nothing is contaminated.
I had their west coast chop salad with chicken and without the toasted chickpeas. I loved it! Delicious dressing, it was fresh and very tasty. I had no problem with cross contamination. My server was very helpful and celiac aware. Highly recommend.
Definitely got a regular bun, even though we sent it back and double checked. They swore up and down it was gluten free. It certainly wasn't! Will not be going back.
There are a few gluten free options on the menu. However, I ended up getting sick even after telling the waitress about my intolerance; so, would not recommend for celiacs.
Great GF buns for handhelds. No separate fryer.
I had a GF burger here last week, and the bun was so good that I had to get my husband to try it to make sure it was GF. He could tell it was GF, but I really couldn’t because it DIDN’T FALL APART! I didn’t have any symptoms of gluten exposure, so I’ll go back there again for sure.
I love how many gluten free options they have here, but they don’t have a specific fryer or a dedicated gf area and I always seem to get sick after.
Asked for gf burger. Waited 25 minutes, then was told they were out of gf buns. Offered a lettuce wrapped burger. Not a great substitute for a 12 year old with celiac. The rest of the meal was average. Fries are cooked in same fryer as gluten items.
I’ve had their gluten free burgers many times now. Wait staff is always helpful. I was given a normal bun once by accident, so just watch out.
They do not have a dedicated fryer, but the server was clear about that. Not many sides were safe. They have GF buns for the sandwiches.
I occasionally eat here, and it’s decent if you can find something you would like to it. I generally don’t go there unless I am craving their pacific rim noodle bowl.
Knowledgeable and respectful of Celiac diet. No dedicated fryer but their dill dip is gluten free.
I had a great meal here. Many options on the menus clearly marked.
I've eaten here multiple times and have no gotten sick (celiac).
Great food, knowledgable servers, and lots of choices clearly marked on the menu. Fries do not have their own fryer, but they offer a good gluten free bun. Rice noodle soup is very good too!
Just a quick note: The wait staff mentioned they use a shared fryer now. Good to know after the fact >_<
I ate here and got sick. I ordered a burger and was told they are making it off the line to avoid cross contamination. The manager delivered it and assured me it was GF. My husband said “looks too good to be gluten free” so we asked them again before eating it , they assured me it was gluten free. Half way through the burger I got sick and I got very sick that lasted about a week. I had the exact same meal at another location and never got sick, but I couldn’t remember what the bun looked like. I back tracked all my meals (and I made them all myself except this one)…. found out they served me the wrong bun. They served me their regular bun instead of the gluten free bun.
I definitely recommend checking the menu first before heading over. I ordered the grilled chicken Cesar salad without the croutons, it was good. More questions do need to be asked when seated, and calling ahead is also likely a good idea
it wasn’t to bad i had the nachos with the spicy beef, a lot more gf items than i thought. i would recommend.
My main place to go is now Original Joe’s and they seem to really understand celiac. I always order the California Cobb Salad and sub to the Dijon Vinegarette as it’s gf and the usual blue cheese balsamic is not. It’s so tasty and filling. My order is always clearly labeled that it’s for a “gluten allergy” for take out which I appreciate and the staff are always so friendly.
Really good with allergies! The manager even came out to bring me the food and say that it is gluten free!
GF menu and knowledgeable staff with great sports bar atmosphere right near the downtown Hilton make this a great lunch or simple dinner spot in Vancouver.
Lots of gluten free choices marked on menu including sandwiches, burgers, tacos and nachos. No dedicated fryer, but you can get salads for a side. Got the pulled pork sandwich with a mixed greens salad. Very good.
This was my first dining experience as a celiac. The food was pretty decent, however the GF menu options were depressing and too few. Most of these places only do the bare minimum to get our business and this is one of them. It wouldn't be at all difficult to open up much more of the menu
Lots of GF choices on the menu, including GF burger buns. Very knowledgeable staff, and a choice of good GF beers. Great place!
This location will ensure that your food is prepared in a separate gluten free area so there’s no chance of cross contamination. The staff/management are very helpful and there are plenty of gluten free options
Gluten free items aren’t gluten free according to manager
My server was very aware of cross-contamination and "allergies" If your a celiac you know no-where other than home is 100% safe when you are in control of your environment but this was a great experience. Will definitely come again.
Only a few items marked GF on the menu. I’ve stuck with a few burgers marked GF and mixed greens with no problems.
OJ’s was originally one of the safest places for a gluten free meal and the sides were great. Unfortunately the staff at several locations were less than reassuring and the manager too busy to bring meal out separately. I have definitely gotten sick although not full out reaction so.... I would like to give them another go because as stated they were at one time very careful and could handle our large family gatherings. It’s been 2 years so management and staff may have improved
Ate there a few times I'm celiac and I never had any issues
I ordered the salmon sandwich on a GF bun for delivery and it was literally the worst gluten free bun I’ve ever had. It seemed like it was old and past date. It was so stale and hard that I had trouble biting into it. The salmon and the sides were good, and I didn’t have a reaction to the food, but if that’s what they mean by a gf sandwich, I’ll pass.
The staff were very helpful & knowledgeable about GF & there was a GF menu.
I’ve eaten safely here a few times. The burgers are great, salads are fresh. No dedicated fryer or options you can’t find anywhere else, but it’s a great atmosphere for going out with friends or for date night.
Really really good burgers here, no charge for the AWESOME GF bun! Not entirely positive they use a seperate fryer for fries but we will go back when we have a hankerin' for a burger for sure. Decent amount of other gf options on the menu ad well.
Have eaten their burger at least three times and have never been sick from the food!
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