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Elements Bistro

Midtown Cleveland/CSU

elementsoneuclid.com

2300 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

216-802-3131

Thanks, Bette, for sharing your experience:

Located on the CSU campus, Elements is a popular lunch spot. Unfortunately, there is almost nothing on the menu that is naturally gluten free. Some of the salads can be made safe with omissions and substitutions, but choice is extremely limited. The knowledge level of the servers, and their attention to detail, is quite variable. Some are wonderful, others are either clueless or careless. On one occasion I was assured the salad dressing was safe, but got quite sick after eating it—now I bring my own.

Cowell and Hubbard

Downtown, Playhouse Sq.

Archived by Diane 2/6/22 -> closed

https://www.facebook.com/cowellhubbard/

1305 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

216-479-0555

Here’s a report from Bette about her experience:

Zach Bruell’s newest restaurant makes a point of accommodating gluten free diners. On my visits, they’ve proudly presented me with grilled gluten free bread and my own serving of olive oil for dipping. The servers are careful to check with the chefs about whether specific items are gluten free, and some items on the menu can be modified (a different sauce, for instance) to be made gluten free.

One caution: On my first visit, the server assured me that a particular desert was safe, and I thoroughly enjoyed it (and had no problem). On my next visit, when I ordered it again, the server told me it had gluten.

If you go, plan to arrive after  7, since this is a popular spot for theater audiences. The place clears out a bit at curtain time.

Fire Food And Drink

Shaker Square

Archived by Diane 3/27/2022 -> closed

Bette, thanks for this review:

Fire Food and Drink

13220 shaker square cleveland, ohio 44120
phone 216.921.3473

Fire is a Shaker Square institution, and is very accommodating to people needing gluten free food. While there’s no specific gluten free menu, many of the regular menu items are safe, and others can be made gluten free with substitutions, which the restaurant is very willing to provide. On every visit, I’ve had knowledgeable servers who were anxious to make sure I had a good experience.  Because the kitchen is open, you can hear them shouting “gluten free” to the cooks when they place the order.

The restaurant has a warm, casual atmosphere and excellent food with an emphasis on locally supplied produce and meats.

Felice

East/Shaker Sq.

feliceurbancafe.com

12502 Larchmere Blvd.

Cleveland, OH 44120

216.791.0918

Thanks for this review, Bette:

Felice is a trendy bistro located in Larchmere. It has a small menu, but on every visit, there have been at least a couple of gluten free options.  The food is quite good, and the atmosphere is lively. In the summer, there’s a great terrace for outdoor dining.

Two caveats: 1) The kitchen is tiny, and while I’ve never had a problem when I’ve eaten there, I do wonder how they manage to avoid cross contamination (of which they seem quite aware); and 2) the knowledge of the servers was variable. On a couple occasions, the server knew exactly what was needed, and was relentless in making sure my food was safe. On another occasion, the server seemed both clueless and not entirely committed to making sure I got a safe meal.

Anatolia Café

East/Cedar-Lee District

anatoliacafe.com

2270 Lee Rd.
Cleveland Heights OH 44118
CEDAR-LEE DISTRICT
(west side of Lee and south side of Cedar rd)

216 – 321 – 4400

Thanks, Bette, for sharing this review:

This is another Turkish restaurant that has quite a number of gluten free foods, even though it does not have a specific gluten free menu. Unlike the Istanbul Grill, the rice is NOT safe because it includes orzo. But otherwise, many of the appetizers, main dishes, and sides are naturally gluten free, and the food is quite good. Many of the servers are Turkish, and having a Turkish-language restaurant card might be helpful. While they were quite willing to respond to specific instructions, it was not always clear that they completely understood what was being asked.