Posted by Dana Hollenbeck on August 5, 2010

ASA intern, Dana Hollenbeck, has continued her search through the city to find interesting and tasty options for those on a gluten free diet. She reported on Mellow Mushroom in an earlier post and here are more of her findings...

Searching for gluten free items in restaurants can be somewhat of a challenge.  There are givens that you should avoid such as sandwiches, pasta, and cookies.  That is until now.  I have already told you about the gluten free pizza dough offered at Mellow Mushroom, but now I give you sandwiches, pasta and cookies!

Jason’s Deli has carried gluten free items on their menus in the past but is now offering gluten free bread!  Udi’s Gluten Free bread is a popular item among those who are gluten free and is exactly what Jason’s Deli now offers.  They take extreme care in making sure that there is no cross contamination.  It does take a little longer to get your food, but that is because of the care they are taking.  After talking to the manager at one of the locations in Birmingham, I was let in on a little secret; they are hoping to start carrying gluten free ice cream cones as well!

Another hot gluten-free spot is Nothing but Noodles. They do not have a specific gluten free menu, but are hoping to have some made very soon.  The manager at Nothing but Noodles has been the most helpful manager I have dealt with in my search for gluten restaurant items.  He is always happy to help and makes sure that your food is prepared properly.

And for dessert, you ask? Well, look no further than your neighborhood Starbucks. Dr. Lucy’s cookies are gluten free, allergy friendly and vegan.  They are now available in Starbucks locations nationwide, as well as in organic stores across the country.  These cookies are a nice treat to satisfy any sweettooth!

Please feel free to contact the ASA at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions or suggestions about Gluten Free options.