My sisters who are gluten free had their jaws to the floor with how many wonderful options they had here. Literally there jaws were to the floor. It was hard to have them eat after because they both had them stuck down there. It was a little embarrassing. The food was great! As someone who can eat gluten, you hardly missed it. Zack signing off.
Most items can be made gluten free.
Fries are cooked in a dedicated fryer.
Do not eat bbq sauce, malted mayo that comes with fries, or biscuit as those are not gluten free. All mayo on sandwiches is regular mayo.
Amazing. I have a lot of allergies/intolerances (gluten, dairy, soy, peanuts), and I can eat everything ! here. Bowls, sides, desserts. Affordable for how fresh, healthy, and delicious it is. Gotta love somewhere where you can get a bowl with perfectly fried plantains.
“This place is awesome! The fries and the stuff! (Even though I don’t like the smell of the ketchup, I like everything else.)” —the 7-year-old
“(I do like the ketchup!)” —the 36-year-old
We’ll be back next time we’re in town!
Being celiac, I blame myself for believing that a Mac and Cheese place that offers a gluten free alternative could be for real. Don’t be fooled by their ‘GF available’ option, either the sauce was made with flour, or they reused the water to boil the pasta, but I had the worst gluten experience of my life. It was way beyond cross contamination. I agree that the food was delicious, but I would not risk it being are celiac or gluten intolerant, I regretted it deeply. The restaurant agreed to reimburse my plate and ‘look at the kitchen footage’… one week later and I am still waiting for the refund and never heard about their conclusion. I would not brand this place GF unless they change to a dedicated kitchen.
To end the night on an even lower note, although not the restaurant’s fault, our car got broken into, parked right outside the restaurant.
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Margaret Huang
I’ve eaten here more than 10 times. I’ve never had one bad meal here, not one. I have impressed a lot of people that I have brought here with me from the harden foodie to the person who needs gluten free.
Their gluten free menu is spectacular. This restaurant works hard on all fronts. The service is always warm and on point. Periodically, there is a a massive breakout celebration going on for someone’s party. The mood is chill and unpretentious.
Do yourself a favor and experience it yourself!
It's a Punk Rock themed Japanese (mostly) gluten-free restaurant that specializes in fried chicken (get the fried chicken, trust me). If that description doesn't entice you, you're probably not cool enough for this place anyway. Basically only thing that isn't gluten-free are some of the beer options (there are gluten-free options too)-great for me as my wife has the allergy and I like gluten in my beer. Glad we stumbled across this place.
Our awesome experience started with a phone call from Imani. She was following up about a request I made on Open Table for a quiet spot because I’m highly sensitive. She was so understanding and kind. When we arrived, we had a great place on the patio. The food met all expectations and the N/A cocktails were sophisticated. There were lots of gluten free options with a GF vanilla cheesecake to die for. The service was impeccable. The restaurant is located in a great neighborhood and we walked off the wonderful dinner we had.
Please support this all vegan establishment and their wonderful, attentive staff!
Celebrated my birthday here and had a great time!! The QR takes a little getting used to (particularly if your reception isn't great) but it's so efficient. Our food and drinks flowed, with no one waiting too long. The masked staff were welcoming and didn't rush us to leave.The general vibe was very friendly. I can recommend the French 75, Ethiopian Hummus, veggie sampler and gluten free injera. Thank you Enssaro!
Came here for the first time today and was totally impressed by the quality of food and service. Finding tasty gluten-free bites can be challenging, but this spot is 10/10. Definitely recommend!
Amazing gluten free Detroit style pizza! Honestly it’s my favorite gluten free pizza, beating out Tony’s Pizza napoletana. I always go for the big Von and have even purchased my own Mikes Hot Honey bottle from Sprouts to always have unlimited hot honey when devouring this delicious za. Staff is very friendly and has done a great job to reduce any chances of cross contamination. I have celiac disease so I’m very sensitive to any traces of gluten and haven’t had any issues. I just wish they had a SPG’s with gluten free option in San Jose so I could have this pizza more regularly. Great Pizza!
Love the tastes of their pizzas! They really know how to make delicious sauces with select toppings! I go for gluten free pizza, where the crust is crunchy and the pizza is caftily baked every time. I like to sit at the bar for the atmosphere, and the bartend is friendly, prompt, polite, and can make for a good chat.
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CTT M
Delicious food all around, couldn’t recommend it more! Very good prices, the waiters were kind and attentive, and service was fast. I loved the gluten free spring rolls with peanut dipping sauce and imperial rolls and will now come back here forever.
My favorite Habesha restaurant!! The food is so good! The lamb tibs, atakilt (cabbage) and shiro (puréed chickpeas) are my favorites. I would say skip the doro wot (it’s 2 chicken drumsticks, needed salt). The tibs portions are more generous than most Ethiopian restaurants.
The sambusas (samosa) were super fresh. The beef was great. The lentil ones were super spicy and too hot for me.
The service is impressive. Our waitress gifted us baklava. It was so fresh I could taste the rose water.
They have real injera that is gluten free but make sure you ask for it. And hands down Ethiopian food is the most delicious vegan/vegetarian food ever.
Every time we go the place is packed but we typically walk in without a reservation. The inside is lovely and there is outdoor seating in the back.
Delicious Ethiopian food, one of the best in the area. This is our go-to for special occasions. We always get the big combo platter, which has a bit of everything, and it's all so tasty! They have teff-based injera bread available, which is great if you are gluten free. Service can be a little slow, and it's always on the cold side, even indoors, but the food is worth it.
Great gluten-free options that don’t sacrifice flavor. Everything was fresh and food cooked with wok was nicely charred. Soup was flavorful. Service was attentive. Definitely will be back.
I’ve eaten at 4+ different Ethiopian spots in Oakland so far, and this has been my favorite experience. Great gluten-free injera, kind service, and very yummy veggie combo platter. 👍
Great sandwiches including a HUGE vegan menu. They have gluten free/vegan bread as an option also for those that prefer it. Order ahead since it might take a bit of time to get the sandwiches made.
There are gluten free options for people not allergic or celiac. If you are very sensitive don't dine here unless you are content with salad. The staff was five stars for transparency, and not sending me home with six weeks of agony. Really appreciate it.
Being Gluten-Free....I am challenged at restaurants. I was pleasantly surprised at the absolute flavor and taste of the food. Even my non-gluten free family loved the fried chicken. Thsnk you
Food was very good! I had the chicken wings appetizer and the oxtail entree. The passion tea drink was very good too. Good to make a reservation if you can. Next time I would like to try the Griot entree and the Tostones appetizer. Staff was friendly and helpful to suggest which items to order. The menu is clearly labeled with lots of gluten-free items and most things are organic. They have a few vegetarian and vegan options as well.
I would not recommend going here if you are in a hurry, it's more of a take-your-time- and-enjoy-the-evening type of place. I had one drink and one appetizer and one entree and the experience took about 1 hour.
So glad I finally came by today for a late lunch (2PM) - cool place (love the decor/style), nice staff & tasty food. Some dishes you will not find in the average Thai restaurant in the Bay Area. For example, the chef or owner is from northern Thailand so the menu features a top Northern Thai dish - Kao Soi noodle soup (beef or chicken), or the all time fav 'street food' grilled pork skewers (moo ping) served with sticky rice (ck out the menu on their website).
I had the Pad Kemao Chicken (menu says beef but they are happy to make dishes with what you like & even have Beyond Meat dishes on the menu - cool to see stir fried basil with Beyond Meat (Krapao Beyond Neur). The taste of my wok fried pad kemao was delicious, same or better than any I've had on prior trips to Bangkok. Glad to have discovered a solid Thai restaurant that doesn't have watered down flavors (adapted for non-Thais). Good to see they have a lot of gluten free and vegan choices on the menu too. Definitely will be back, keep up the good work!
The unclear gluten designated dishes as clear lack of staff understanding - and more over making stuff up on the spot - is having me not come here anymore. A shame as I was a regular before these recent changes in menu and staff training.
Stopped by on our way back to the city after a day in the East Bay. We ordered the Aloo Gobi on gluten free crust -- when we took our first bite, my husband and I simultaneously said "oh no..." as in, "oh no, we will regularly risk traffic and pay the bridge toll to pick up this pizza again" because it is THAT GOOD.
What this place may lack in ambiance it makes up for in incredible, nuanced flavors and delicious gluten-free crust that's somehow both crispy and chewy. We are already making up excuses to be back to Oakland so we can order again...only wish we lived closer! :)
This charming, quiet place is heaven.
My husband, omnjomnivore, and I, forced to eat dairy and gluten free, were both incredibly happy with the high quality, fresh food we received on top of very nice and respectful service.
There’s one meal, you choose the size of your portion.
I cannot stress enough how amazing the food was. Vegetables, beans and rice cooked and seasoned to perfection. Collard greens like I’ve never had them before: juicy, tender but with a wonderful bite, deliciously seasoned and clearly very fresh. The soup was amazing, too. Fragrant, perfect texture and the right amount of it, too.
We are so grateful for this meal. Thank you so much!!
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Theresa Sundin
Amazing spot! The menu was very clear about dietary restrictions, and the fact that it’s an entirely gluten free establishment made me feel very safe in ordering. Portions for the bowls were fantastic (yay leftovers for lunch the next day!), and shout out to the many dressing/sauce options available. Finding gluten free teriyaki sauce AND vegan ranch to dip their delicious cauliflower wings? A major win!
Only caveat to note is the cookie dough potion is quite small for the price, but I do love to support Sweet Loren’s when I can.
Overall, so happy to have found this spot, and will definitely be ordering from here when I’m visiting Oakland again!
Horrible and a rip off! My first time ordering here. I was drawn in by the positive reviews and gluten-free injera. I ordered delivery through Uber Eats near closing time on Friday. I ordered Full Order Shiro Wet which comes with 6 items plus extra injera. What I received was injera with salad and shiro wet only. They were closed by the time I realized my order was wrong and they didn't answer the phone. The salad was EXTREMELY salty and almost chemical tasting, and the shiro wet was bland. I'm very disappointed with this experience.
A great breakfast place I've been going to for decades. Had lemon curd pancakes, so good! Others had catfish and eggs and lox scramble. We left nothing behind! They have excellent gluten free toast.
Reliable staple in my life. Fontell is a great host and member of the team. Such a great place for gluten free fries, gluten free wings, gluten free pizza, vegan Buffalo sauce is a must!
I took my staff here for lunch. It was a top notch experience. Rosa, our server, was so amazing. She was very friendly, engaging and welcoming. The food was so flavorful and beautifully arranged on the plate. There were several vegetarian and gluten free options available. The atmosphere was a vibe, from the music to the decor. It's very obvious that a lot of thought and attention to detail went into creating this space!
Daaaaaaamnnnnn!!!! Can't wait to come back, so so good.
Lucy was the best waitress of all time, she hooked my wife up with some vanilla bean sweetness for her coffee.
Good mix of vegan and gluten free options.
One of my favorite restaurants in Oakland. The food is delicious, and I always leave feeling nourished and comforted. Would recommend the veggie combo and the mushroom tibbs! I also appreciate that their injera is 100% teff, so no extra cost for our gluten free folks.
I have a gluten allergy I ask about the tinga chicken and how they cooked it the woman was pretty rude that they cooked it all on the same grill and she couldn’t help me. I asked about the salad she had the same response so I couldn’t eat there. So I walked down to Subway Sandwich and they were so friendly. They change the gloves made sure I had a gluten free meal….. I’m very disappointed in Calavera they could’ve offered to cook my meal in a separate skillet and not on the grill. Plus the woman didn’t have to be so rude.
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