Allergy-Friendly Campus Guide: Wake Forest University

Hi! I’m Ellie Gustafson, and I attend Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I’m currently a senior, and I’m a finance major. After graduation, I plan to work at Wells Fargo in New York City as an Investment Banker! I manage a peanut allergy and have shared lots of reviews on the Spokin app. Follow me there @elliegust and on Instagram @ellie.gust.

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Wake Forest University

“Wake Forest University’s main dining hall ‘The Pit’ is entirely peanut-free, which gives a lot of options to those with allergies. Additionally, the food there is VERY good for dining hall food. Yamas Mediterranean food is also entirely peanut-free. There are many places on campus, however, that have peanut options. The Chick-Fil-A on campus obviously uses peanut oil, and the North Dining hall serves peanut butter. Einstein’s Bagels also has peanut butter, but only given pre-packaged. Village Juice is another great peanut-free option, as they only use tree nuts in their food. Forest greens also does not serve peanut butter anymore after a complaint that it was unsafe. Overall, the university is fairly good with handling allergies, and I’ve been able to manage safely for 2 and a half years now! Go Deacs!
P.S. I did have a reaction here sophomore year due to peanut cross-contamination from food prepared in my own dorm, but student health services was able to handle it very well!”

The Porch Kitchen and Cantina

“Nothing here has peanuts! The only thing is that they fry their Nutella Churros in the same oil, so be careful with that if you’re allergic to tree nuts, but the staff is SO helpful, and the food is incredible!!”

Mozelle’s

“GREAT southern food! No peanuts or peanut oil in the establishment, even the desserts were safe! Definitely a must-try in Winston-Salem!”

Cibo Trattoria

“Great pasta and a very safe place for allergies! No peanuts for this Italian place!”

Cugino Forno Pizzeria

“Huge pizzas and great food! No issues here with peanuts, although they do have gelato which I avoided just in case!”

Sir Winston Wine Loft & Restaurant

“Great drinks and food! No issues here with the allergies and staff was very great!”

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