BREAKFAST: FRAICHE

On a mission to find tasty gluten-free food, the scavenger hunt began with breakfast at Fraiche in downtown Palo Alto.

The fresh taste of the Meyer lemon yogurt, and soft Beatles music playing in the background creates a quiet sense of peace as the sky brightens; confirming that Fraiche is a perfect place for breakfast.

Fraiche is designed comfortably, inviting a variety of customers. With a wide seating area, there is plenty of space to go with.

  Following my gluten-free diet, I can choose between Meyer lemon, soy and original yogurt.
Upset that the chocolate was not one of my options, I decided to trust my ever-so-friendly host and ordered a small size of Meyer lemon yogurt.

The yogurt is full of flavor. At first I taste the sweetness of the yogurt, but the aftertaste reveals a tanginess from the lemon that I enjoy.

Toppings of fruit or candy are not necessary to enjoy this yogurt. The coolness of the yogurt gives it a sweet sorbet texture. However, toppings can complete the meal with a sweet finish.

Fraiche can be enjoyed at any time in the day.



LUNCH: LYFE KITCHEN

LYFE Kitchen stands by their motto “Love Your Food Everyday”. This restaurant provides exceptional gluten-free options for lunch because of the healthy options like salads, flatbreads, soups and sandwiches.



When entering into this restaurant, one can only feel overwhelmed by the number of people inside. At peak times, the line is almost out the door and you will be lucky to find a table where it is quiet. After ordering at the cash register, it is up to the customer to find his or her own table, and after that­—guard it. On warmer days, customers should grab a table on the outside patio. It is a nice area to enjoy your delicious meal.

The Farmer’s Market Salad ($8.99) is topped with a wide variety of tasty fruits and vegetables. The salad is a combination of sweet, tangy and salty flavors that one would consider strange, however it is the exact opposite, it is delicious.

The Barbecue Chicken Flatbread, which costs $8.49, includes chicken, corn, onion, sauce and cheese. The flatbread as a whole is crunchy and crisp.

Both the salad and the flatbread are extremely recommended. LYFE Kitchen offers delicious food, but it is still fresh and healthy.



DINNER:  CAMPO PIZZERIA

Most pizza restaurants have only one specialty—pizza. Campo Pizzeria has more to offer to people who ordinarily would not be able to eat pizza due to gluten allergies.



No matter which type of customer Campo Pizzeria hopes to entice, the kindness of the staff and the taste of the food makes for a great experience.

Upon entering Campo Pizzeria, a sense of heat hits one’s face, then followed by the smell of pizza. A visual of red chairs, and dangling lights only immerse a customer more into the restaurant.

Fritto Misto ($12) differs from regular calamari because the vegetables and prawns are coated in rice flour instead of regular wheat flour, making it a lighter appetizer that anyone can enjoy.

The Margherita gluten-free pizza ($19) costs three dollars extra. Each bite is delicious with the condiments of herbs, chili flakes and or salt. However, creating a delicious gluten-free substitute. It is extremely recommended for the crunchiness of the gluten-free crust.

Overall, Campo has warmth, great service and creativity.