Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Road Trip Seattle to LA - 100% Gluten Free Places to Eat

EssEd

By EssEd
in Traveling with Celiac Disease

Recommended Posts

EssEd Newbie
EssEd
Posted

I'm traveling over to the US from the UK in May and will be doing a West Coast road trip from Seattle to LA along the 101 and 1.

Does anyone have any recommendations on where to eat (restaurants, bakeries, food carts, etc) that are 100% gluten free? I've been able to find many places for Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, etc (the cities), but nothing for the in between journey. I know there's quite a few places that are coeliac friendly, but my reactions are pretty bad and so end up sticking to eateries where there isn't a risk of cross contamination.

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


cyclinglady Grand Master
cyclinglady
Posted

The "Find Me Gluten Free" app (website) is helpful in finding gluten free restaurants.  Read the reviews and look for those with the most reviews and are written by celiacs.

Because you might not find restaurants in small towns, I would strongly recommend purchasing a good ice chest (like an Igloo 5 day cooler) at a Walmart or Target Discount store upon arrival.  Ice can be obtained for free at all hotels/motels.  This cooler will keep in a hot car.  Purchase food from a grocery store, plastic ware and paper goods.  Heat some foods in the microwave.  Stores like Sprouts, WholeFoods and even Target (and many grocery stores) have frozen dinners that are gluten free.  Easy to heat in a microwave in a pinch.  Purchase a smaller cooler for hikes and picnics.  Hit a dollar store for any cheap storage items and cookware if you find motels with small kitchens.  

Purchase a small tent and some sleeping bags at Walmart or Target and you can camp at some fabulous state campgrounds along the way.  Showers are available.  There is nothing like hearing the surf and sleeping outside.  Donate to charity on your way back to the airport.  You can get a tent, sleeping  bags, pads and pillows for less than $150 for two people.  Same cost as one night at a hotel.  Reservations are not always necessary as people tend to cancel at the last minute.  Besides, you can always find a motel.  

Just something to consider.  

I am assuming you are traveling by car and not on bike!  

Have fun!  

kareng Grand Master
kareng
Posted

When you are in .sesttle, you MUST go to Ghostfish brewery.  They serve food and the best gluten-free beer.  You could get some to take with you.

GF-Cheetah Cub Contributor
GF-Cheetah Cub
Posted

In Santa Barbara ( 2 hours north of LA along 101), right on State Street, there is a 100% gluten free bakery.   We think it is the best gluten-free bakery in the world!   You must go there and eat something!  They also make great sandwiches.

Open Original Shared Link

EssEd Newbie
EssEd
Posted
  • Author

Thank you all. I'm going to do some more digging online, but if anyone else knows of ANY place please post. I appreciate everyone's input.

TexasJen Collaborator
TexasJen
Posted

In N Out is about the only fast food place a celiac can eat.....Order a protein burger and make sure to mention your wheat "allergy". You can eat everything there except the bread. Even on a busy day, they seemed to make a great effort and preparing my meal safely

GF-Cheetah Cub Contributor
GF-Cheetah Cub
Posted

Copita Tequileria Y Comida in Sausalito (just north of San Francisco) is 100% gluten-free restaurant.   Great restaurant too!   We love this place.

Open Original Shared Link

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


RMJ Mentor
RMJ
Posted

On the findmeglutenfree website, after you enter a city and get results you can check a box in the column on the left (at least that is how it looks on my iPad) and limit the list to dedicated gluten free facilities.

GF-Cheetah Cub Contributor
GF-Cheetah Cub
Posted

Patti's Perfect Pantry in Morgan Hill is a 100% gluten-free bakery, and they also make gluten-free breakfast and sandwiches.  

They are just off of Highway 101, when you are about to leave the San Francisco/San Jose area on your way to L.A.   This would be a good place for you to stock up something to eat, because there are not much options (or city like areas) between Morgan Hill to Santa Barbara (5 to 6 hours drive).

Here is their address:

Patti's Perfect Pantry

435 Vineyard Town Center

Morgan Hill, CA 95037

kareng Grand Master
kareng
Posted

Mariposa is in the San Fran area.  Bakery and some pizzas, breakfast, sandwiches, etc. It will show up on any search for gluten-free San Francisco 

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      131,898
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    MLucia
    Newest Member
    MLucia
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.4k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • trents
      New (possible) celiac diagnosis

      By trents · Posted

      Welcome to the forum, @Judy M! Yes, he definitely needs to continue eating gluten until the day of the endoscopy. Not sure why the GI doc advised otherwise but it was a bum steer.  Celiac disease has a genetic component but also an "epigenetic" component. Let me explain. There are two main genes that have been identified as providing the "potential" to develop "active" celiac disease. We know them as HLA-DQ 2.5 (aka, HLA-DQ 2) and HLA-DQ8. Without one or both of these genes it is highly unlikely that a person will develop celiac disease at some point in their life. About 40% of the general population carry one or both of these two genes but only about 1% of the population develops active celiac disease. Thus, possessing the genetic potential for celiac disease is far less than deterministic. Most who have the potential never develop the disease. In order for the potential to develop celiac disease to turn into active celiac disease, some triggering stress event or events must "turn on" the latent genes. This triggering stress event can be a viral infection, some other medical event, or even prolonged psychological/emotional trauma. This part of the equation is difficult to quantify but this is the epigenetic dimension of the disease. Epigenetics has to do with the influence that environmental factors and things not coded into the DNA itself have to do in "turning on" susceptible genes. And this is why celiac disease can develop at any stage of life. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition (not a food allergy) that causes inflammation in the lining of the small bowel. The ingestion of gluten causes the body to attack the cells of this lining which, over time, damages and destroys them, impairing the body's ability to absorb nutrients since this is the part of the intestinal track responsible for nutrient absorption and also causing numerous other food sensitivities such as dairy/lactose intolerance. There is another gluten-related disorder known as NCGS (Non Celiac Gluten Sensitivity or just, "gluten sensitivity") that is not autoimmune in nature and which does not damage the small bowel lining. However, NCGS shares many of the same symptoms with celiac disease such as gas, bloating, and diarrhea. It is also much more common than celiac disease. There is no test for NCGS so, because they share common symptoms, celiac disease must first be ruled out through formal testing for celiac disease. This is where your husband is right now. It should also be said that some experts believe NCGS can transition into celiac disease. I hope this helps.
    • Judy M
      New (possible) celiac diagnosis

      By Judy M · Posted

      My husband has had lactose intolerance for his entire life (he's 68 yo).  So, he's used to gastro issues. But for the past year he's been experiencing bouts of diarrhea that last for hours.  He finally went to his gastroenterologist ... several blood tests ruled out other maladies, but his celiac results are suspect.  He is scheduled for an endoscopy and colonoscopy in 2 weeks.  He was told to eat "gluten free" until the tests!!!  I, and he know nothing about this "diet" much less how to navigate his in daily life!! The more I read, the more my head is spinning.  So I guess I have 2 questions.  First, I read on this website that prior to testing, eat gluten so as not to compromise the testing!  Is that true? His primary care doctor told him to eat gluten free prior to testing!  I'm so confused.  Second, I read that celiac disease is genetic or caused by other ways such as surgery.  No family history but Gall bladder removal 7 years ago, maybe?  But how in God's name does something like this crop up and now is so awful he can't go a day without worrying.  He still works in Manhattan and considers himself lucky if he gets there without incident!  Advice from those who know would be appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!
    • Scott Adams
      Patiently Waiting to See Results

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      You've done an excellent job of meticulously tracking the rash's unpredictable behavior, from its symmetrical spread and stubborn scabbing to the potential triggers you've identified, like the asthma medication and dietary changes. It's particularly telling that the rash seems to flare with wheat consumption, even though your initial blood test was negative—as you've noted, being off wheat before a test can sometimes lead to a false negative, and your description of the other symptoms—joint pain, brain fog, stomach issues—is very compelling. The symmetry of the rash is a crucial detail that often points toward an internal cause, such as an autoimmune response or a systemic reaction, rather than just an external irritant like a plant or mites. I hope your doctor tomorrow takes the time to listen carefully to all of this evidence you've gathered and works with you to find some real answers and effective relief. Don't be discouraged if the rash fluctuates; your detailed history is the most valuable tool you have for getting an accurate diagnosis.
    • Scott Adams
      Gluten free beer ?

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      In this case the beer is excellent, but for those who are super sensitive it is likely better to go the full gluten-free beer route. Lakefront Brewery (another sponsor!) has good gluten-free beer made without any gluten ingredients.
    • trents
      Patiently Waiting to See Results

      By trents · Posted

      Welcome to the forum, @catsrlife! Celiac disease can be diagnosed without committing to a full-blown "gluten challenge" if you get a skin biopsy done during an active outbreak of dermatitis herpetiformis, assuming that is what is causing the rash. There is no other known cause for dermatitis herpetiformis so it is definitive for celiac disease. You would need to find a dermatologist who is familiar with doing the biopsy correctly, however. The samples need to be taken next to the pustules, not on them . . . a mistake many dermatologists make when biopsying for dermatitis herpetiformis. 
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.