Loyola Marymount University
“So far, I’ve had a really positive experience with food allergies at LMU. The new dining hall isn’t built yet, but during orientation they had a lot of free food and were very accommodating with different allergies and dietary restrictions. My friend has celiac disease, and they were able to provide her with a gluten-free bun and make sure she had an option she could eat. There are also places like Qdoba and Einstein Bros. Bagels on campus, and I’ve had a good experience navigating allergies at Qdoba. I’m excited to see what allergy-friendly options they have once the new dining hall opens!”
Shake Shack Marina Del Rey
“Shake Shack is a reliable option for my sister and me with our food allergies. They have an allergen menu that makes it easy to check ingredients ahead of time, and we’ve both been able to eat there safely. There’s also a location really close to LMU, so it’s a convenient option near campus!”
QDOBA Mexican Eats
“Qdoba on campus is a really convenient option, especially between classes. It’s similar to Chipotle, so you can customize your meal and see exactly what’s going into it, which makes navigating allergies a lot easier. As far as I know, they don’t use peanuts or tree nuts, but I would still recommend asking the staff or checking their online allergen menu if you have a severe allergy or are concerned about cross-contact.”
Din Tai Fung
“I had a great experience at Din Tai Fung! They have an allergen guide online, which makes it really easy to plan ahead, and they asked about allergies as soon as we sat down. The staff was very knowledgeable and able to accommodate my allergies, and they explained that they don’t have tree nuts on the menu, although they do have peanuts and a lot of sesame. I felt like they took allergies seriously and were really helpful about explaining what could be safely accommodated and their beef soup is amazing!!”
UOVO Marina del Rey
“I had a great experience at Uovo in Marina Del Rey! They asked about food allergies before we ordered and were incredibly accommodating. They let me know they don’t use sunflower seeds and assured us they could accommodate my sister’s peanut, tree nut, and sesame allergies. You can also see the food being prepared and they offered to make something off-menu if needed. The staff was super kind and made us feel really comfortable eating there!”
Verve Coffee Roasters
“I had a great experience at Verve in Manhattan Beach! I ordered the Tokyo Egg Croissant and a matcha and before I even ordered they asked if I had any food allergies. I told them about my sunflower allergy and they assured me my order would be safe! Everything was super delicious!”
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
“SUGARFISH is one of my favorite sushi spots and I’ve always had a great experience with my allergies! The staff is very knowledgeable and accommodating, and the menu is pretty simple, which makes it easier to navigate. They do use allergens like sesame, soy, fish, and shellfish, but the staff is really helpful about explaining what you can safely have.”
LA SUSHI CO
“LA Sushi Co. was a great experience with my food allergies! You can watch them make the food, and the rolls are made fresh with pretty simple ingredients. They do use some sesame, but the staff seemed knowledgeable about allergies and were able to accommodate me and answer my questions.”
Erewhon Manhattan Beach
“I’ve had a good experience with Erewhon with my sunflower allergy. The staff was able to check the specific ingredients in my smoothie, including what was in the different protein powders, and they’re willing to clean the blender if needed. There are a lot of allergens used in the smoothie area, so I would still be cautious with severe cross-contact allergies. They also carry a huge variety of foods for different allergies and dietary restrictions, and I really appreciate how willing the staff is to answer questions and check ingredients.”
