New Verified College: Marquette!
Spokin’s newest Verified College: Marquette University! Marquette Dining is committed to students with food allergies and has 2 dining halls with top 9 allergen-free and gluten-free food stations and digital displays with allergen info. Both dining halls also offer a Simple Zone dedicated free of nuts, dairy, and gluten with prepackaged foods, non-dairy milks and […]
College Roommates and Food Allergies
Living with roommates in college requires creating a safe home away from home while managing food allergies. Spokin’s How-To College Roommate Guide provides insight of conversations to have with roommates including what to ask for, how to ask, tips on managing shared kitchens, best advice, and more from Spokin Ambassadors and friends who manage allergens across the top 9 and more. To help you navigate dorm life, apartment living, and even Greek Life, we’ve covered over 30 colleges from UC Berkeley to University of Miami, and everywhere in between!
57 Spots for Allergy-Friendly Dole Whip
That feeling when you discover a place that offers Dole Whip, IYKYK! You don’t need to buy a ticket to Disney, we found 57 places worldwide and whipped up a guide. If you have a dairy allergy or you just love pineapple, we’ve got you covered from Wisconsin (the land of dairy no less), to a drive-in movie theater in New York, and everywhere in between! Please note that Dole Whip contains coconut oil.California | Colorado | Florida | Hawaii | Illinois | Iowa | Kentucky | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota |Missouri | New York | North Carolina | Oregon | Pennsylvania | South Carolina | Texas | Utah | Virginia | Wisconsin | Canada | France
Gluten-Free Paris, Nice, and Monaco Top Picks
Hi! I’m Leslie, and we recently traveled to Paris, Nice, and Monaco! We found several celiac-safe spots for my son and shared them on the Spokin app—they are also all featured in this guide. One of our favorites was Copains where we went several times, and my son's favorites were the chocolate croissant and an eclair. A fun thing to do if you are in the area is go to the top of the Eiffel Tower! Follow me on the Spokin app @glutenfreefinds to see all of my allergy-friendly reviews and on Insta @glutenfreefinds_pa. Paris | Nice + Monaco
Dairy, Peanut, Tree Nut, and Shellfish-Free South of France Travel Itinerary
Hi! I’m Vivian, I manage dairy, peanut, tree nut, and shellfish allergies and I went Antibes, Cannes, Monaco, and Nice for spring break during my semester abroad. A highlight of my trip was visiting Cannes. My favorite restaurant was Le Plongeoir where I ate a tomato & basil pasta. Follow me on the Spokin app @viviancrabbe and on Instagram @vivian.crabbe. Antibes | Cannes | Monaco | Nice
Tree Nut, Egg, and Sesame-Free Croatia Travel Itinerary
Hi! I’m Jiya and I recently traveled to Croatia and visited Split, Dubrovnik, and more! I was able to find many spots to safely eat with my allergies to tree nuts, eggs, and sesame. I am excited to share my favorite finds and one of my absolute favorites was Joe Peña's Cantina y Bar, where I safely had a vegetarian burrito! If you visit, make sure you go to Sunj beach! Follow me on Spokin @jiyad to see all of my allergy-friendly reviews and on Instagram @foodallergyyouth!
Peanut-Free Barcelona Travel Itinerary
Hi there! I’m Alyssa from All Things Allergies. I took my peanut allergy abroad for the first time on our recent trip to Barcelona! Safely enjoying a glass of wine (or two) and plate of tapas in the Spanish countryside will always be a core memory. Follow me on Spokin (@alyssabauder) and Instagram (@allthingsallergies) for more travel highlights!
Nut-Free Copenhagen, Switzerland, and Paris Travel Itinerary
Hi! I'm Grace, I manage peanut and tree nut allergies, and I went to Copenhagen, Paris, and Zurich to visit my sister studying abroad. A highlight of my trip was going up into the Alps in Switzerland! My favorite restaurant was La Fronde where I ate a croque madame and crème brûlée. Follow me on the Spokin app @gracekennard to see all of my allergy-friendly reviews!
Peanut, Tree Nut, and Shellfish-Free Germany, Portugal, and Italy Top Picks
Hi! I’m Lizzie, and I recently traveled to Europe for the first time with my fiancé and went to Germany, Italy, and Portugal! I found several safe spots to eat and drink while managing my peanut, tree nut, and shellfish allergies and shared them on the Spokin app -- they are also all featured in this guide. One of my favorites was Osteria delle Tre Panche, where we dined on the terrace with an incredible view. We had the best pasta of our lives here - the fresh egg ravioli with truffle. A fun thing to do if you are in Florence is to take a wine tour to Tuscany, or in Rome, take a pasta-making cooking class! “Cook with us in Rome” was amazing with allergies. Follow me on Spokin @lizziepic to see all of my allergy-friendly reviews and on Insta @the.good.vibes.teacher! Germany | Portugal | Italy
Dairy, Nut, and Sesame-Free London, Paris, Chamonix, and Geneva Travel Itinerary
Hi! I'm Carlin, and I recently traveled to Europe for the first time to visit my sister who was studying abroad in London! I found several safe spots to eat in London, Paris, and Geneva while managing peanut, tree nut, milk, sesame, and shrimp allergies and shared them on the Spokin app—they are also all featured in this guide. One of my favorites was the Chilltern Firehouse in London, where I safely had fresh tomato flatbread, citrus chicken, and watermelon sorbet for dessert. My favorite part of the trip was our day trip from Geneva, Switzerland to Chamonix, France, where I took a tram into the Alps and could see the French, Swiss, and Italian Alps. Follow me on Spokin @carlinhanley to see all of my allergy-friendly reviews and on Insta @sweetlifeofcarlin!
