Whether you manage Celiac disease or are looking to eat gluten free, the following bloggers got you covered from focaccia to cake and everything in between!

1. Meaningful Eats
Favorite Recipe: Best Ever Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

2. Healthy GF Family
Favorite Recipe: Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

3. Good For You Gluten Free
Favorite Recipe: 5-Ingredient Gluten-Free Bagels

4. Bakerita
Favorite Recipe: Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

5. What the Fork Food Blog
Favorite Recipe: Fudgy Gluten Free Brownies

6. Allergylicious
Favorite Recipe: The Most Amazing Homemade Twix Bar

7. Shannon’s Clean Sweets
Favorite Recipe: Chocolate Chip Date Nut Bread

8. Eat With Clarity
Favorite Recipe: Gluten Free Lemon Cake

9. Vegetarian Mamma
Favorite Recipe: Tofu Noodle Soup

10. Em’s NutFree Eats
Favorite Recipe: Gluten Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins

11. The Gluten Free Austrian
Favorite Recipe: Gluten Free Fudge Brownies

12. The Gluten Free Gathering
Favorite Recipe: Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Loaf Cake (Dairy Free)

13. Moon and Spoon and Yum
Favorite Recipe: Gluten Free Focaccia

14. A Dash of Megnut
Favorite Recipe: Giant Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart

15. Salted Plains
Favorite Recipe: Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies

16. Sarah and Spices
Favorite Recipe: S’mores Cookies

17. Feed Me Phoebe
Favorite Recipe: Red Curry Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Crispy Kale

18. Blue Sky Eating
Favorite Recipe: Gluten Free Apple and Cinnamon Cake

19. This Mess is Ours
Favorite Recipe: Black & Blueberry Cobbler

20. Pass Me Some Tasty
Favorite Recipe: Amazing Gluten-Free Classic Lasagna

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Spokin is a modern platform and app connecting people managing food allergies to resources including food, restaurants, hotels and more. Users have personalized experiences based on allergies & location. With 55,000+ reviews across 79 countries, Spokin helps the allergy community share and connect. The Spokin iOS app is free on iTunes.

With Emily in Paris trending on Netflix, we’re all putting Paris on our bucket lists! We already loved the show for the Parisian scenery but, if you haven’t caught it yet (spoiler alert!), Emily has a food allergy too which makes us love it even more. Inspired by this year’s hottest show, our guide includes all the best allergy-friendly spots to eat and devour some treats. We think Emily would approve!

EAT

1. Noglu: “Had dinner here one night and visited their bakery as well. The dinner menu is a bit limited but absolutely delicious! Highly recommend.” —@rwmha who manages Celiac

2. Jardin du Palais Royal: “This was my favorite restaurant in France! I called ahead of time to let them know about my allergies and once I got there they brought out special options for me so I didn’t have to miss out on any appetizers or desserts on the fixed menu!” —@avasato who manages a tree nut allergy

3. Semilla: “Accommodated my daughter’s food allergies and made menu adjustments.” —@scm who manages peanut, tree nut, and seed allergies

4. Les Patios: “We went here twice while in Paris. Both waiters spoke at least some English and were versed on allergy protocols.” —@splitsurround who manages tree nut, egg, fish, and pea allergies

5. Coutume Café: “The menu lists allergens. I was ok with their quinoa bowl since I don’t have a dairy allergy.” —@smmoline who manages tree nut, egg, shellfish, wheat, sesame, avocado, fruits, and corn allergies

6. Café Latin: “Very helpful menus that list all ingredients in English and French!” —@awissink who manages peanut, shellfish, sesame, and fruit allergies

7. La Brasserie de L’Isle Saint-Louis: “…while visiting Paris for the holiday break I got several hot chocolates from La Brasserie de L’Isle Saint Louis.” —@ccwa2 who manages peanut, tree nut, egg, fish, and shellfish allergies

8. L Entrecote Paris: “This place is awesome! It only serves salad and then steak and french fries…that’s it!” —@allergytravelr who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, soy, shellfish, wheat, fruits, grains, MSG, and guar gums allergies, and Celiac

9. Le Consulat Restaurant: “French fries are fried in sunflower oil. The waitstaff were attentive to our cross-contamination concerns, limited nuts on the menu.” —@marcar411 who manages tree nut allergies

10. Café di Roma: “They had absolutely no nuts on their menu and were able to accommodate without an issue.” —@girlbehindhive who manages peanut, tree nut, soy, shellfish, sesame, mustard, fruits, chicken, and legumes allergies, and Celiac

11. Corso Kléber: “Detailed allergen menu which permitted our ANA PN allergy twins to identify peanuts and lupin in the menu. We highly recommend this restaurant.” —@djconstazo who manages a peanut allergy

12. 5 Lorette: “The best place to eat in Paris with allergy.” —@nicolassch who manages peanut, tree nut, and fish allergies

13. Au Pied de Cochon: “Restaurant uses sunflower oil instead of peanut oil. Staff was attentive and helpful, showing understanding of our concern for cross-contamination.” —@marcar411 who manages tree nut allergies

14. Chez Georges: “One of my favorite meals in Paris. The restaurant made my allergies a priority.” —@jbass12 who manages peanut, tree nut, and shellfish allergies

15. Le Café Marly: “My favorite meal on vacation! They were able to make me plain chicken and rice. Knowing the food is definitely safe makes it that much more delicious!” —@girlbehindhive who manages peanut, tree nut, soy, shellfish, sesame, mustard, fruits, chicken, and legumes allergies, and Celiac

16. Le Poulbot: “This place is so cute! I’ve eaten here at least five times!”  —@allergygirleats who manages peanut, tree nut, soy, shellfish, and seeds allergies

17. Tasca: “Tasca is my favorite restaurant in Paris! I ate there two nights in a row. Their entire restaurant is gluten-free and delicious!” —@passportmemoirs who manages tree nut, seeds, vegetables, and fruits allergies, and Celiac

18. L’Ecaille de la Mascotte: “This is a classic French brasserie located in Montmartre. Our daughter had steak and frites and they were very accommodating. They had English menus that were helpful!” —@susie who manages peanut and tree nut allergies

19. Jules Verne: “I was extremely pleased with how seriously they took allergies at this restaurant. I called up beforehand and reminded the waiter of my allergies and they allowed me to order something safe – a filet mignon and greens – and still found a way to create a beautiful and delicious plate. The experience of eating on the Eiffel Tower alone is so worth it!!” —@gfnutfreemama who manages tree nut allergies

20. Cafe de la Paix: “Had the best filet de sole and mashed potatoes that I’ve ever had in my life. Was decadent and utterly delicious. Called up the restaurant before and then reminded them as I arrived. They took it seriously and I felt comfortable eating there.” —@gfnutfreemama who manages tree nut allergies

TREATS 

1. Noglu: “Sweets and breads were great. My son was finally able to taste a chocolate tart, brioche, and much more. Fine French pastries without the gluten.” —@rwmha who manages Celiac

2. Chambelland: “Delicious gluten-free breads—the best in Paris!” —@phoebelapine who manages Celiac

3. Berthillon: “The best ice cream in Paris and no peanuts used in any flavors.” —@ami532 who manages a peanut allergy

4. Crêperie de St. Malo: “The restaurant is family-owned and the menu lists the ingredients in both English and French! They will gladly make accommodations for allergies and are so kindhearted and friendly.” —@awissink who manages peanut, shellfish, sesame, and fruits allergies

5. Helmut Newcake: “I talked to the lady behind the counter, handed her my French allergy card, and she checked every pastry they had!” —@thezestyeel who manages peanut, tree nut, wheat, gluten, sesame, grains, and legumes allergies

 

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The freezer aisle is a breeze with our allergy-friendly ice cream sandwich guide. With 20 options, there is something for everyone including a top 9 allergy-free chocolate chip cookie sandwich.

Dedicated | Non-Dedicated

DEDICATED FACILITY (Allergens Vary)

1. Nana Creme Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Celiac/Gluten
Does Contain: N/A
Precautionary label: None stated
Facility dedicated free from: Top 8 Allergens
Allergen Statement
Certified: None

2. Rich’s Ice Cream Sandwich
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish
Does Contain: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Celiac/Gluten
Precautionary label: None stated
Facility dedicated free from: Peanut, Tree Nut
Allergen Statement
Certified: Kosher

NON-DEDICATED (With Good Practices)

3. Alden’s Ice Cream Chocolate Chip Round Sammies
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish
Does Contain: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Celiac/Gluten
Precautionary Label: manufactured on shared equipment with eggs, tree nuts, and peanuts
Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement
Certified: None

4. Almond Dream Lil’ Dreamers
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish
Does Contain: Tree Nut (Almond), Soy, Wheat, Celiac/Gluten
Precautionary Label: Produced in a facility that also processes Eggs, Milk and Dairy, Peanuts, Tree Nuts
Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement: None stated
Certified: None

5. Annie’s Organic Vanilla Ice Cream Mini Sandwiches
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish
Does Contain: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Celiac/Gluten
Precautionary Label: None stated
Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement
Certified: None

6. Blue Bunny Sweet Freedom Vanilla Sandwich
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish
Does Contain: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Celiac/Gluten
Precautionary Label: Manufactured in a facility that processes Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Cashews, Coconut, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Peanuts, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Pistachios, Walnuts.
Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement
Certified: None

7. Friendly’s Friendwich – Vanilla
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish
Does Contain: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Celiac/Gluten
Precautionary Label: None stated
Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement: None stated
Certified: Kosher

8. Good Humor Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish
Does Contain: Tree Nut (Coconut), Milk, Soy, Wheat, Celiac/Gluten
Precautionary Label: None stated
Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement: None stated
Certified: Kosher

9. Graeter’s Vanilla Chocolate Chip Wheelies
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish
Does Contain: Milk, Egg, Soy, Wheat, Celiac/Gluten
Precautionary Label: None stated
Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement
Certified: None

10. Häagen-Dazs Dulce de Leche Cookie Squares
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Fish, Shellfish
Does Contain: Tree Nut (Coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Wheat, Celiac/Gluten
Precautionary Label: None stated
Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement
Certified: Kosher

11. Hood Ice Cream Sandwich
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish
Does Contain: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Celiac/Gluten
Precautionary Label: None stated
Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement
Certified: None

12. Julie’s Organic Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish
Does Contain: Milk, Egg, Soy, Wheat, Celiac/Gluten
Precautionary label: None stated
Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen statement
Certified: None

13. Kemps Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish
Does Contain:  Milk, Soy, Wheat, Celiac/Gluten
Precautionary label: Processed in a facility that uses egg, peanuts, and tree nuts.
Facility dedicated free from: None stated
Allergen Statement
Certified: None

14. Klondike Classic Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish
Does Contain: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Celiac/Gluten
Precautionary label: None stated
Facility dedicated free from: None stated
Allergen Statement
Certified: Kosher

15. Mad Minis Ice Cream Sandwich
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish
Does Contain: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Celiac/Gluten
Precautionary label: None Stated
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated
Allergen Statement: None stated
Certified: None

16. Skinny Cow Vanilla Gone Wild Ice Cream Sandwich
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish
Does Contain: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten/Celiac
Precautionary label: None stated
Facility dedicated free from: None stated
Allergen Statement
Certified: None

17. So Delicious Vanilla Bean Sandwich
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish
Does Contain: Tree Nut (Coconut), Wheat, Gluten/Celiac
Precautionary label: None stated
Facility dedicated free from: None stated
Allergen Statement
Certified: Kosher, Vegan

18. Three Twins Ice Cream Sandwich Vanilla Bean
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish
Does Contain: Milk, Egg, Soy, Wheat, Celiac/Gluten
Precautionary label: None stated 
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated
Allergen Statement
Certified: None

19. Tillamook Chocolate Mudslide Waffle Cone Sandwich
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Fish, Shellfish
Does Contain: Tree Nut (Coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Wheat, Celiac/Gluten
Precautionary label: Made with equipment that also makes products containing peanuts
Facility dedicated free from: None stated
Allergen Statement
Certified: None

20. Tofutti Cuties Ice Cream Sandwich
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish
Does Contain: Soy, Wheat, Celiac/Gluten
Precautionary label: None stated 
Facility dedicated free from: None stated 
Allergen Statement
Certified: Kosher

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This is the year of the road trip but lest you feel like your food allergies will keep you home with nowhere to eat along the way, here’s our list of the top-rated allergy-friendly restaurant chains. Save this guide so you know the safest spots for drive-thrus, pick-up, and make your road trip epically epicurious as you want it to be.

1. Chipotle Mexican Grill

“Chipotle has a great protocol for food allergies. No matter where we travel in the US, we can always count on chipotle to be safe for our little, even with all of her allergies. Love Chipotle!” —@hlthsci302, who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, seed, vegetable, fruit, beef, bison, and legume allergies

2. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

 

 

“Their allergen menu is very clear and easy to navigate. My daughter was soooo happy she had several choices!” @aminasjourney, who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, wheat, and Celiac-gluten allergies

 

3. In-N-Out Burger

 

 

“They are incredibly understanding of food allergies and take them very seriously. One of the only places I feel comfortable eating fried food!” —@girlbehindhivewho manages peanut, tree nut, soy, shellfish, Celiac-gluten, legume, sulfites, and mango allergies

4. Wendy’s

 

 

“They have a whole allergy menu that tells you which food item has which allergen… super helpful and I love Wendy’s #peanutfree!” —@amandarodriguez who manages a peanut allergy

 

5. MOD Pizza

“Really detailed allergy information on their website. No actual nuts in the facility, but some items (including sauces, dressings, and desserts) are labeled as “‘may contain.” I frequent MOD Pizza and have never had a problem here!” —@bauder19who manages peanut, tree nut, fish, shellfish, and legume allergies

 

6. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

 

 

“They have an allergy menu and the staff is always so helpful and kind! They always go above and beyond to check on my allergies! I’ve had this for take out during the pandemic and they have been just as good!”—@mduke, who manages peanut, tree nut, and shellfish allergies

 

7. Blaze Pizza

 

“A great pizza place where I can have a dairy-free pizza with my family and friends. They have the vegan cheese and the staff was willing to change their gloves to handle the cheese and toppings. Their allergen menu online is helpful!” —@pianostein, who manages a milk allergy

 

8. Domino’s  

 

“Pizza and wings! Always safe for my daughter. Our go-to whenever we travel.” —@lauren3193who manages peanut, tree nut, egg, and legumes allergies

 

9. Taco Bell

 

“The allergen menu online was easy to use. The black beans and rice are perfect for us. Get tortilla chips if you can and use to dip in the beans and salsa. Easy quick meal for a kid on the go.” —@dindad, who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, wheat, and fruit allergies

 

10. Maggiano’s Little Italy

 

 

“We have two people with food allergies in our family, and Maggiano’s has the chef come out to build us safe meals. It’s wonderful!” —@kristencorpo, who manages peanut, milk, egg, and Celiac-gluten allergies
How these chains were chosen: Spokin users have shared reviews of their favorite chains with allergen menus, educated employees, and well-trained staff.

 

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Spokin is a modern platform and app connecting people managing food allergies to resources including food, restaurants, hotels and more. Users have personalized experiences based on allergies & location. With 55,000+ reviews across 79 countries, Spokin helps the allergy community share and connect. The Spokin iOS app is free on iTunes.

Every day I sit across from my son’s face, and watch him do zoom calls with his class. This time, this weird strange time has brought about so many different emotions and feelings inside of all of us. Some have found that they can handle it. They can get through, and some have found that it’s just too much.

Mostly I’ve seen bread. So much baking. The virus has changed our world in so many ways, for the better and for the worse. We have found love in many different places that we didn’t think we could find it—in our neighbors, in stores, in delivery people, and mail carriers. Everyone has had to step up their kindness game. There are acts of love every day I see on my walk. Chalk on the ground telling you to keep going, that there is a universal love, that we’re all in this together. Neighbors checking in on the elderly, asking if they can do grocery shopping, their cars washed, if they need anything. Delivery people with masks and gloves, risking their lives to keep going for you!

I have figured out the things that work and don’t work for us, and I guarantee it’s not the same for everyone, but it helps to hear stories. It helps to find the goodness or the good moments in the day or week. Homeschooling is hard for me—mainly because I am not a teacher and I have a precious son who wants me to be a part of every single assignment—but also because I have a 5th grader who’s common core math is way above my head.

The other hardest thing for me has been navigating grocery shopping and cooking (and baking) for my son with celiac. I used to have a grocery routine. I would go to three different stores to find the right gluten-free food product. Now, I mostly count on grocery delivery and some of them don’t get it right. Although this is a minor problem in the overall world right now, it’s been a bit of a challenge. And, baking gluten-free (which I want to do as stress relief) isn’t going too well.

I am lucky. I know that every day. But navigating the world now and the whole way of finding the stuff that is needed to sustain a gluten-free diet is just different and hard. I have had many missteps, and my poor family has eaten it with smiles. “Oh Mom this is good!” But it was not good—I tried it myself, but I think they know that everything is hard now and want me to feel okay too. I did make one amazing gluten-free deep dish pizza though!

We have tried to keep busy with crafts, online museums, shows of love and gratitude online, and connecting with friends and loved ones through Zoom and Facetime. Drive-by birthdays and zooms have become the norm, and do bring love and happiness to my kid’s faces. We made armor out of the cardboard boxes that we got (after leaving them to quarantine outside for three days.) We have put up messages with Magna-Tiles on the garage door about the virus (they stick because they are magnetic.) We’ve caught lizards in the backyard, and made cards and love notes to send to many of our friends and family so they know we’re there for them.

Try, try try, I implore you to find a moment in a week for yourself, to have a self-love moment. We all need it. We all need the seconds in the day where we can say, I’m doing my very best, I’m working as hard as I can at keeping a normal house, a normal-ish life.  Even if it’s a bathroom break that’s a bit longer than usual. Take that time for yourself. You’re doing great!

 

I am a stay at home mom with two kids who are 9 and 11. My family is one of the most adventurous that I know. We believe in learning through experiences! I started a website about interesting places we have found in Los Angeles to do with kids.