Every so often, I go into a restaurant to inquire about gluten-free options just because I'm walking by it. Most of the time, I'm fairly certain the gluten-free options are either unimpressive or non-existent. Even so, what better way to raise the awareness of the need for gluten-free options than to ask? Sometimes I get the answer I'm expecting like "you can't have anything except our salads" (yes, I still get that one) and other times I'm delighted to learn about something new and gluten-free on the menu.
Last week , I picked up some take-out from Zoe's Kitchen (best chicken salad in the ATL!) for a July 4th fireworks picnic. My Zoe's location is literally attached to a Corner Bakery Cafe so I dashed in to inquire about gluten-free options there. To my surprise, I was told that they'd started offering gluten-free sandwiches that week! I'm not sure why, but I was told they had gluten-free bread that day and when I called back to get more info, I was told they only have gluten-free pita bread... Either way, they apparently have something to make gluten-free sandwiches with. You can check out the locations that possibly have gluten-free bread, pitas or something to make gluten-free sandwiches with here.
There is an allergen list you can request to check for sandwich ingredients so it doesn't seem that gluten-free friendly in terms of ordering, but I'm definitely going to check it out soon! It's hard to see all those yummy desserts in the cases up front (none of which are currently gluten-free), but maybe if the gluten-free sandwich program proves lucrative for the chain, desserts will be next on the menu!
Please DO NOT order anything at this chain without inquiring about all the ingredients in whatever item you want to order. The allergen list should help you confirm what is and is not safe. Eat out at your own risk!
Last week , I picked up some take-out from Zoe's Kitchen (best chicken salad in the ATL!) for a July 4th fireworks picnic. My Zoe's location is literally attached to a Corner Bakery Cafe so I dashed in to inquire about gluten-free options there. To my surprise, I was told that they'd started offering gluten-free sandwiches that week! I'm not sure why, but I was told they had gluten-free bread that day and when I called back to get more info, I was told they only have gluten-free pita bread... Either way, they apparently have something to make gluten-free sandwiches with. You can check out the locations that possibly have gluten-free bread, pitas or something to make gluten-free sandwiches with here.
There is an allergen list you can request to check for sandwich ingredients so it doesn't seem that gluten-free friendly in terms of ordering, but I'm definitely going to check it out soon! It's hard to see all those yummy desserts in the cases up front (none of which are currently gluten-free), but maybe if the gluten-free sandwich program proves lucrative for the chain, desserts will be next on the menu!
Please DO NOT order anything at this chain without inquiring about all the ingredients in whatever item you want to order. The allergen list should help you confirm what is and is not safe. Eat out at your own risk!
