[redsidekick]

Since going gluten free I have diligent about going out to eat, usually only eating in places that have a designated gluten free menu. The one meal that has been difficult has been breakfast. It used to be my favorite meal of the day and I would often get up early on my days off an enjoy a large breakfast at a local breakfast shop. I hesitate to do that now.

Any suggestions on chain restaurants with gluten-free breakfast menus or advice about ordering breakfast at diners and/or other restaurants. Could I get something other than a fruit cup and coffee?

[strawberrynin]

If you are a 'regular' at a cafe type breakfast restaurant - usually they will try to accommodate you. I still get eggs with cheese & veggies and potatoes, no toast. When I come in now, they put a separate, clean pan on the grill just for me. Very little risk of cross contamination that way. I'd say just ask if you can have your breakfast made in a new, cleaned pan - they will more than likely be happy to oblige. Going that extra mile is what keeps customers and gives them that grass roots good reputation.

[missy'smom]

Maybe you could start a new tradition. After going gluten-free, I used to(have diabetes now so stopped) get up early on Sat. and make fresh gluten-free waffles for kiddo and I and serve with whipped cream and fresh fruit or fruit sauce. YUM! We really enjoyed and looked forward to it. Maybe having breakfast at home and then hitting the farmers' market could be a new tradition. We've done that too. Enjoy the music, bring home some especially good, fresh, in season, veg. or fruit or artisinal cheese.