Mediterranean food is naturally abundant in gluten-free options. Here is how to navigate our menu safely.
We want everyone to enjoy our food safely. We take allergies seriously and are happy to guide you through the menu.
Please note: While we offer many gluten-free ingredients, our kitchen is not a dedicated gluten-free facility. We handle wheat (pita bread, kibbeh, and vermicelli rice) daily. If you have Celiac disease or a severe allergy, please read our cross-contact warning below.
You have plenty of options. All of our grilled meats (chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, shish tawook, kafta), falafel, and our entire selection of house-made sauces (garlic, tahini, zhoug, amba) are gluten-free. Our salads, mutabal, hummus, and most of our rice bowls are also safe. Just be sure to ask for no pita on the side.
The obvious sources of gluten are the pita bread and the meat kibbeh (which contains bulgur wheat). Additionally, our signature rice is a pilaf made with toasted vermicelli noodles. If you are strictly gluten-free, you should swap the rice for a salad base or ask for plain white rice if we have it available. Tabouli salad also contains bulgur and should be avoided.
We share a single fryer. While our falafel is made entirely from chickpeas and herbs, it is fried in the same oil as our meat kibbeh (which contains wheat) and our zaatar fries. Therefore, our falafel and fries are NOT safe for Celiac disease. If you have severe gluten sensitivity, please stick to the grilled meats, salads, and dips.
Our staff is trained to help. Leave a note in your order or call us if you have questions.