Georgetown University Allergy-Friendly College Campus Guide

Hi! I’m Claudia and I attended Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. I graduated in 2022 and was a public health and mathematics major. Currently I am working full time in healthcare consulting at Deloitte upon graduation from Yale School of Public Health. I manage peanut and tree nut allergies (formerly also legumes and shellfish) and have shared 77 reviews on the Spokin app. Follow me there @alladvocatemph and on Instagram @allergyadvocatemph.

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Georgetown University

“I attended Georgetown University from 2018 to 2022, and I absolutely loved my experience in DC. During my time there, I collaborated closely with Dining Services and the Office of Disability Services to secure medically necessary accommodations for my food allergies. As a freshman, this meant access to a single room; by sophomore year, I was approved for an on-campus apartment with a kitchen, which allowed me to safely prepare my own meals—something that was especially important as a Division I athlete. While I did eat in the dining hall and generally felt safe, having a private kitchen significantly improved my quality of life and sense of independence. Georgetown’s dining hall includes an allergy-friendly station, but if your allergens fall outside the top nine, the options there may not be fully safe. I navigated the dining hall by selecting carefully from various stations, though I avoided the upstairs restaurant-style areas. I also occasionally grabbed coffee from on-campus shops. One of the best aspects of attending Georgetown is its location—Washington, D.C. offers a wide range of allergy-friendly restaurants and grocery stores, which made living with food allergies much more manageable. My overall experience at Georgetown was incredibly positive, and I truly can’t recommend the school enough. College with food allergies presents real challenges, but it is absolutely possible to have a safe, empowering, and transformational experience.”

We, The Pizza

“Delicious every time! Just double check no changes to menu and ask about allergens. This place is a go to for my nut allergies”

Zeppelin

“Ate yummy sushi safely!”

Dog Tag Bakery

“Entirely nut-free! My favorite place on earth. I went here every single week throughout college. I love the people there and the mission. Nut-free policy!”

Service Bar DC

Service Bar DC

Location: Washington, USA

“One of the best bars in D.C.! The staff is so helpful and responsive to all questions. I really recommend the chicken salad and Mac & cheese”

Baked by Yael

Baked by Yael

“So kind and nut free! I love the cake pops!”

Pearl's Bagels

Pearl’s Bagels

“Staff was amazing and answered all questions so kindly! The bagels themselves are fantastic.”

Purple Patch

Purple Patch

“Entirely nut-free! My favorite restaurant not just in Washington D.C. but in the world! The staff is beyond fantastic. Get everything and all things ube. Also the sizzling sisig!”

Chaia Georgetown

“One of my favorite so healthy and delicious spots in D.C.! No nuts on the menu.”

Good Stuff Eatery

Good Stuff Eatery

“I dream about this Oreo milkshake. 100% nut free. Good Staff Eatery was one of my favorite spots in Georgetown and Capitol Hill. I love the salads as well as the burgers. Definitely recommend!”

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