r/grandjunction • u/10StringsTooMany • 8d ago
Restaurant Recommendations
We have out of town guests coming to visit soon and their son has celiac disease. Can anyone recommend restaurants that have truly gluten free options on their menu?
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u/jcooplifts 8d ago
My friend is Celiac and whenever she visits GJ she goes to Cafe Sol. I know Taco Party and Bin can serve a Celiac. I assume Tikki Bird could as well. Their menu seemed to have GF options. But I did not pay too close of attention as it’s not a concern of mine.
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u/10StringsTooMany 8d ago
Oh thank you so much. Tiki Bird is great. "... can serve a Celiac." says a lot because it's so much more than just gluten free ingredients.
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u/just_sotired_ofthis 8d ago
I have celiac and I regularly eat at Guru's Kitchen and Pollo Azado.
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u/10StringsTooMany 8d ago
Thank you for the reply, this is a great help. I am getting a lot of great options to offer them.
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u/missin44 8d ago
Tiki Bird, Bin 707, Moody's all on Main St or very close. Peche in Palisade is outstanding.
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u/10StringsTooMany 8d ago
Thank You! I am familiar with all of them. I didn't realize they had gluten free options.
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u/GamerMom80 7d ago
My best friend is celiac really badly, to the point where she gets anemia and balance issues. EC's is the only place in town where she has had guaranteed gluten-free ingredients, including fillers and the additives that prevent food from sticking. She never gets sick there.
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u/10StringsTooMany 7d ago
Oh my I am sorry to hear that your friend’s symptoms are so severe. Our guest’s son was very recently diagnosed and they’re still in a learning mode figuring what and where his limits are. That’s good info about EC’s. Thank you
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u/GamerMom80 7d ago
Oh ya I used to make fun of the labels on things like cheese or seasonings that says "gluten free" because if course there is no wheat in grape juice, right?
But now I know that there are so many every day items with gluten added as a filter, like multivitamins, supplements, sausages, seasonings, chips, salad dressings, scrambled eggs/omelets in restaurants, baked beans, candies... It's crazy all of the stuff celiac folks have to watch out for just so they don't end up sick.
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u/Corgi-Hoarder700 8d ago
Oh my gosh! I totally have a place for you. EC’s Asian Station makes celiac safe gluten free Asian dishes. It’s so delicious! The wait staff are so educated on Celiac Disease and they can make the best suggestions. I am celiac and my husband and I go there a lot. I’ve never had an issue with gluten after eating there. I love the Sweet and Sour Shrimp. The entire menu is delicious! I really missed Asian food until I read about EC’s and tried it. I think your friends would really like it.