Celiac safety profile
Mendocino Farms
Sandwich Shop · Catering Service · Restaurant · Salad Shop
450 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- The Farm Club — can be made gluten-free with GF bread
- Chicken Pesto Caprese — can be made gluten-free with GF bread
- Turkey Avo Salsa Verde — can be made gluten-free with GF bread
- Chimichurri Steak & Bacon — can be made gluten-free with GF bread
- Peruvian Steak — can be made gluten-free with GF bread
- The Modern Caesar — GF-certified salad option
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- Not a dedicated gluten-free facility; cross-contact risk exists with shared spaces and equipment.
- Some items may require ingredient substitutions or removals to maintain GF status; verify details with staff.
- While recent experiences are largely positive, older anecdotes caution that safety isn’t guaranteed on every visit.
- Some dishes include nuts or other allergens in addition to gluten; this is a broader allergy consideration rather than a gluten issue, but it matters for overall safety.
- For maximum safety: clearly communicate wheat allergy or celiac status, request gluten-free bread, and ask for dedicated prep steps (glove changes, separate surfaces/toasters) and plan visits during less busy times if possible.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.