My Celiac Blog

A relatively new place to find gluten free and vegan food in Palm Springs, California is Palm Greens Cafe. Located in the southern part of the famous small city, in a small shopping center that also includes Palm Springs Cyclery, Palm Greens Cafe caters very clearly to those on a gluten free diet. The address is 611 South Palm Canyon Dr #6, Palm Springs CA 92264 and they have a website too.

The first time I set foot there I thought I must have died and gone to heaven, right on the chalk board listing breakfast items were "Gluten Free Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes", I mean WOW! and they are good too. On a more recent visit I took the time to chat with the owner during a slow time, I was ahead of the lunch crowd, and I learned that they use San-J Wheat Free Tamari Soy Sauce which we use at home because it is so nice. They are very well informed about gluten free food issues. Since I'm also vegan strictly as a matter of choice the fact that they are vegan friendly too moves this deli-style eatery directly into my circle of favorite places to eat.

They offer several varieties of gluten free and vegan pancakes, any of their wraps can be made with a rice wrapper instead of whole wheat, and I expect their breakfast bowls are inherently gluten free and vegan. I've had the Indo Wrap and the Buddha Wrap and loved them both. They are full of wholesome things like shredded carrots and dark greens. The buckwheat pancakes are absolutely fabulous and they are served with real maple syrup.

After placing your order at the counter you are given a playing card to put on your booth or table and kitchen staff soon bring your food. On a scale of 1 to 5 I do not hesitate to give five stars to Palm Greens Cafe. Here in Palm Springs we love it when people come to visit, why not plan your trip now? I've added some photos below.

This week I've been visiting with family in the Worcester, MA area. Twenty years ago I lived in Worcester, but at that time I did not know I had celiac disease. On this trip back to Worcester I've enjoyed two fantastic places to eat, each with a gluten free menu.
At Evo, located behind a health food store, I found an enormous selection of GF food on offer and enjoyed fantastic vegan and gluten free pizza with soy cheese. It was a real joy for me to be able to eat a gf pizza in a restaurant. Learn more about Evo at their website, it's on Chandler St, very near Park Ave.

Only a few blocks North on Chandler street is a fascinating Asian Fusion restaurant named Nancy Chang's. They have been offering GF food on their menu for years, and the wait staff is very knowledgeable about gluten free diet issues, and they even bring GF soy sauce, the wonderful San-J product, to your table. You can check out their website too.

People in Worcester who are on a gluten free diet are lucky to have these two fabulous eateries.

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