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Top Rated

Allergy-Friendly Apple Orchards and Pumpkin Patches

The quickest way to get over the end of summer is to dive all in on fall—hello pumpkin patches and apple orchards! Our Top-Rated Guide features 53 spots for safe activities and fall treats, hand-picked by the Spokin community. See reviews featuring top 9 free donuts, nut-free orchards, kettle corn free of nuts, dairy, and gluten, gluten-free hard cider tasting, and more! If you safely visit a pumpkin patch or apple orchard this fall, please share a review on the Spokin app.

24 Allergy-Friendly Safari Camps and Hotels in Africa

From safari camps to coastal retreats — Africa is a bucket-list trip! See the 24 most allergy-friendly safari camps and hotels in Botswana, Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. Our guide features a 100% nut-free camp as the chef manages a nut allergy, gluten- and nut-free pastries prepped before guests even have to ask, a 4-room lodge serving dairy-free muffins and desserts daily, and staff armed with allergy translation cards before guests even arrive. These allergy-friendly safari camps and hotels keep the food safe and the safari wild.

7 Top-Rated Allergy-Friendly Restaurants in Monaco

A glamorous casino, world-class yachting, high-end shopping will make you feel like royalty in Monaco – so will the care you get while dining out with food allergies and celiac. Merci for safe French classics like entrecôte and familiar meals like hamburgers with gluten-free buns and gnocchi. Our Top Rated Allergy-Friendly Monaco Guide will have you saying bon appetit!

Product Guides

Top-Rated Allergy-Friendly Puff Pastry

With Halloween over, let the holiday entertaining begin! From Thanksgiving to New Years Eve, few things feel as festive as puff pastry! We’re rolling out our Top Rated Allergy-Friendly Puff Pastry Guide featuring 16 of our faves, including 2 Spokin Verified Brands: Sweet Loren’s, who launched the hottest new product of the year and Gluten Free Easy, who we hard launch on our app today. Go to the Spokin app and see how many of the 16 are safe for you, because just like puff pastry, we’ve already done the work for you!

Verified Brands | Dedicated Facilities | Non-Dedicated Facilities

28 Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Spreads

Labor Day Weekend is coming just in time to save us from the mad rush of back-to-school! If chocolate isn’t the answer, we don’t know what is. Dip into our Top-Rated Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Spread Guide— with 28 spreads we’ve got you covered no matter what allergies you’re managing, even chocolate! 👀 BTS is hectic enough and we’ve already done the work for you on the Spokin app! Pro tip: see the carousel feature under the guide that’s customized to your allergies, including chickpea, sunflower, and more!

To learn more about our product guide process, see our Letter From Our Founder Letter From Our Founder. This guide was published on 8/30/24.

Verified | Dedicated | Non-Dedicated

Top-Rated Allergy-Friendly Cookie Dough

Why is cookie dough so darn good?! We don’t know but we are obsessed and since it’s National Cookie Dough Day, we had to create a guide ofc! See the 29 most allergy-friendly cookie doughs including the #1 rated on the Spokin app, Sweet Loren’s and the newest dough coming to the market and soon to be Spokin Verified, Whoa Dough! This list was published on June 21, 2024

Verified Brands | Dedicated Facilities | Non-Dedicated Facilities

Travel

Gluten-Free Newport Top Picks

Hi! I’m Grace, and I recently visited Newport, RI. I visited Thames Street and found many safe places to eat while managing celiac disease. Some of my favorite places to eat were Diego’s, where I got linguine and clams, and Co Dough, where I got a freshly made gluten-free cinnamon roll. My favorite activity was walking the cliff walk along the ocean. Follow me on the Spokin app @gcb114 to see my 39 reviews!

Tree Nut and Gluten-Free Scotland and Ireland

Hi! I’m Lindsay! I recently traveled to Scotland and Ireland for a family vacation celebrating my dad’s retirement! I visited Edinburgh, St Andrews, and Dublin, and was excited to find so many safe places to eat while managing a severe tree nut allergy and gluten intolerance due to lupus. A few of my favorite food stops included Makars Gourmet Mash Bar in Edinburgh, where I enjoyed a traditional gluten-free Scottish egg, beef shoulder, and even toffee pudding for dessert! I also loved Gallaghers Boxty House in Dublin, where I tried a traditional corned beef boxty. If you’re traveling to Edinburgh, a day trip to the Scottish Highlands is a must! It’s a great way to escape the city for the day, take in some incredible scenery, and maybe even try to spot Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster! Follow me on the Spokin app @lfrost5 to see my 372 reviews, and follow along on Instagram @linds_frost!

Edinburgh | St Andrews | Dublin

Nut-Free Italy Top Picks

Hi! I’m Emma, and I recently traveled to Italy for vacation and my first trip to Europe. I visited Florence, Venice, Rome, and Positano and found many safe places to eat while managing a peanut and tree nut allergy. Some of my favorite places to eat were I’Tuscani, where I got Florentine steak, and Ohimà, where I got pizza and lamb chops. I used Spokin to plan all the restaurants we wanted to make reservations at prior to the trip. I also used Spokin during the trip when we needed to make a quick change of plans. Follow me on the Spokin app @emmad28 to see my 123 reviews and on Instagram @emmaneedsanepipen!

Meet The Maker

Meet the Maker: Chaia

Chaia holds a special place in our hearts as the first restaurant to join the Spokin Verified Restaurant program. We’re excited to share the story behind this allergy mom co-owned and female-founded restaurant dedicated free of peanuts, tree nuts, gluten, and more. To celebrate joining the Spokin family, Chaia is giving away FREE tacos! Join the biggest Taco Tuesday ever by using code SPOKIN at any of their 3 locations in Washington, D.C. and Maryland. This code is good for up to 1 year—perfect for that 2023 D.C. trip! Can also be used for delivery. Limit one use per person.

Meet the Maker: Ghostfish Brewing Company

Requests for alcohol allergen details are bubbling up at Spokin and we are saying cheers to our FIRST Verified Alcohol Brand, Ghostfish Brewing Company! Ghostfish is one of the largest dedicated gluten-free breweries in the U.S. and their Seattle brewing facility also boasts the Ghostfish Taproom, a bucket list-worthy restaurant that’s 100% dedicated gluten-free and allergy-friendly. Ghostfish’s craft beer is sold in 18 states and 2 Canadian provinces. Sports fans can also find it at some of the leading baseball and football stadiums. Learn more from Co-Founder Brian Thiel and tune in for Brian’s Insta Live today 10/7 at 12pm CT.

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Meet the Maker: Better Bites Bakery

Better Bites Bakery chocolate covered cookie dough bites are one of the highest rated products on the Spokin app. Leah Lopez is the allergy mom and genius behind these top 9 free cookie dough bites, cake bites, cupcakes, and cakes that taste so good, they’re making classrooms and party guests jealous of the “safe” treat. Her refusal to have her son feel left out of celebrations drove her into the kitchen and ultimately landed her products on Whole Foods shelves nationwide. Leah and her team want everyone to have safe treats and are giving 500 winners FREE Better Bites! Tune in to our Insta Live with Leah at 12 PM CT/1 PM ET.

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Wisdom

Mental Health: Moving Forward After a Food Allergy Reaction or Being Glutened

Mental Health, Food Allergy, and Celiac Awareness all land in May — and that feels like more than a coincidence. While the community spends 365 days a year working to stay physically safe, we know these conditions carry a significant mental load. We are shining a light on a specific mental health challenge – moving forward after an allergic reaction or being glutened. For our first mental health Insta Live we knew exactly who to invite, Jenna of @thefoodallergytherapist and Alyssa of @allthingsallergies who both personally manage food allergies and have devoted their careers to helping the community. Watch our live or see the abbreviated transcript below.

Mental Health: Recovering From an Allergic Reaction or Being Glutened

It’s no coincidence that Mental Health, Food Allergy, and Celiac Awareness all land in May. In the first of our mental health series, we’re shining a light on one of the toughest topics: recovering emotionally after experiencing an allergic reaction or being glutened. Because this experience so often comes with shame and a sense of aloneness, we wanted to wrap our arms around our community and remind you — you are not alone. In that spirit, we asked 30 Spokin Ambassadors and friends to share their stories: how they moved forward, their favorite resources, their best advice, and more.

Allergic Reaction | Being Glutened

Mother’s Day: Food Allergy Moms

Being a food allergy mom takes parenting to another level, and to show off all of the superhero moms in the Spokin Community, we created a Mother’s Day Guide! We asked moms the best advice they’ve ever received, their tips for newly diagnosed families, 3 things always in their grocery cart, and more! To see how” allergy kids” show off their moms, see our other Mother’s Day Guide!

Holidays

31 Allergy-Friendly German Restaurants

It’s Oktoberfest and if you can’t make it to Munich, celebrate at a local German restaurant! Our guide features the most allergy-friendly German restaurants in 6 countries, including the U.S, Switzerland, Austria and Germany (of course!). See where you can find a gluten-free and vegan schnitzel, a 100% gluten-free restaurant, vegan pretzels and more!

Mother’s Day: Food Allergy Moms

Being a food allergy mom takes parenting to another level, and to show off all of the superhero moms in the Spokin Community, we created a Mother’s Day Guide! We asked moms the best advice they’ve ever received, their tips for newly diagnosed families, 3 things always in their grocery cart, and more! To see how” allergy kids” show off their moms, see our other Mother’s Day Guide!

Valentine’s Day: Dating with Food Allergies

Get ready to say “awww!” We got personal and asked some of our favorite couples about dating with food allergies and celiac. We’re crushing on what they spilled, including the best ways their partner supports them, their S.O.’s best advice on dating someone with food allergies, how they met (we love a good back story!), their favorite date night spot + more! Happy Valentine’s Day!

Resources

8 Allergy-Friendly College Sororities

If the phrases #RushTok or #DormTok mean anything to you, this Spokin Guide is for you! Sorority rush is in full swing, and this notoriously stressful process includes an extra box to check for the food allergy and celiac community. Whether you plan to live in your sorority or just eat meals there regularly, you’ll want a house that feels like a home. Check out our Top Rated Allergy-Friendly Sorority Guide, featuring allergy-aware kitchens, chefs who understand cross-contact, and houses that make sure everyone can safely take part in meals and events — talk about the ultimate sisterhood!

Top Rated Allergy-Friendly Airports

If you travel and plan to fly, there’s a good chance that at least 2 airports are involved. If you have food allergies or celiac, you likely have a bag full of snacks, but for the times you forget and are dealing with a delayed or cancelled flight, it’s a first-class experience to find an airport with safe food. Our Top-Rated Allergy-Friendly Airport Guide provides details on where to find allergy-friendly snacks from tried-and-true brands, as well as both fast-food and sit-down restaurants. See reviews from 47 airports worldwide where the Spokin community shared reviews highlighting rare finds like gluten-free bagels, a terminal with a nut-free section, and more.

Best Apps for Food Allergy and Celiac Travel

Traveling with food allergies or celiac disease, especially internationally, is so much easier with the right apps. Having the resources at your fingertips on your phone helps you translate ingredient lists on food labels in a foreign language, find safe restaurants in new and unfamiliar cities, communicate with servers about what you must avoid to stay safe, and even locate emergency care if needed. Our first guide of the best apps for traveling with food allergies supports you at every step of your journey.

Newly Diagnosed

100 Top Rated Allergists

Whether you’re looking for a new allergist because your current one is just “meh”, you’re newly diagnosed, you’re overdue for an appointment, or you recently moved, we want everyone to have an allergist they love. To help you find your perfect match, we’ve created a guide of the 100 top rated allergists on the Spokin app! Already have a great allergist? Please share a Spokin app review to thank them and help someone who’s looking for a recommendation!

Note: The locations listed are current locations of these doctors. Some reviews were shared when the doctors were practicing at different locations but the information in this guide is where they are currently based.

5 Top Rated Allergists in New York City

The 5 best allergists in New York City and the surrounding area! These doctors earned their place as the highest rated on the Spokin app by not only being experts in their field, but by going above and beyond to help patients and their families through every stage of life with food allergies. See the reviews to find out why their patients keep coming back! If you have a great allergist in the New York area, please share a Spokin app review to thank them and help someone who’s looking for a recommendation.

4 Top Rated Allergists in Los Angeles

The 4 best allergists in Los Angeles and the surrounding area! See why these doctors come highly recommended by the Spokin community, with reviews highlighting care and compassion, life-changing treatments, and even expertise in environmental allergies. Congratulations to Dr. Randhawa of the Food Allergy Institute, a Spokin Verified Partner, on the #1 spot! If you have a great allergist in the LA area, please share a Spokin app review to thank them and help someone who’s looking for a recommendation.

Allergy-Friendly Apple Orchards and Pumpkin Patches