Archived by Diane 5/23/20 -> closed.
211 Park Ave., Suite 115
Orange Village, Ohio 44122
(216) 508-6010
https://www.nextdooreatery.com/location/orangevillage/
Next Door American Eatery has opened at Pinecrest.
Their menu has many items labeled GF = Gluten Free Friendly and GFO = Gluten Free Friendly Optional. There is a menu notation: “Please inform you server of any allergies. Our kitchen uses products that contain nuts and gluten”
Our friendly server was familiar with the menu but made several trips to the kitchen to consult with the chef to make sure that my food would be celiac safe. After the 1st consultation he informed me that I should not order anything fried – shared fryers. But a subsequent kitchen meeting brought the news that oil had been changed that day and (only) kale chips and falafel were ok.
We were nearing the end of happy hour, but were able to sneak in an order of falafel from the happy hour menu. I also enjoyed the Next Door Beet Burger on a gluten free bun (extra $1 and worth it). I’d order both again.
The sandwiches and burgers are served with “Chips & Simple Salad”. I was concerned when my meal was presented with the chips but was told by the server who brought it out that the chips were not made in house and were safe to eat. They were standard, but good, kettle chips. I added the salad of lightly dressed greens to my sandwich.
Gluten eating companions liked their Roasted Veggie Salad (though best ordered if you like beets – a lot) and Grilled Chicken sandwich.
The prices are reasonable and there are a number of interesting sounding gluten free items on the menu. But, as always, be sure to ask if those gluten free items are celiac safe.
