Ok so before I begin this, I will not just be reviewing sandwiches/ sandwich shop. I am just in this weird honeymoon stage of being SO FREAKING EXCITED to find gluten-free bread everywhere, and being able to order something that feels “regular”…..
And on that note…… two reviews on sandwich places 🙂
The firs:; Erbert and Gerbert’s.
While it was pretty exciting to find GF bread… it was a rushed visit. I was on my way to work, and needed to pick up something. I was trying to not get a ticket(may or may not have parked illegally) and generally was rushed. So luckily, this place turned out to be more of your Jimmy John’s type… just with different names
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Once again, when I ordered gluten-free bread, they were very attentive to it. They changed their gloves and brought out a new knife to slice the bread. I ordered the Jacob Bluefinger: provolone, tomato, lettuce, mayo, and avocado( but of course).
All in all I believe it was $8, so definitely on the lower price end compared to other places. I quickly grabbed my sandwich and ran out to my ticketless (thank goodness) car.
TASTE: So the sandwich itself wasn’t all that special. It was a good flavor (especially the avocado) but the ratio of bread to filling wasn’t enough. They used an Udi’s sub roll, and while I love Udi’s and all the products, their bread can be very dry. It was a good size though, and didn’t feel too overwhelming when eating it. Not a place I would frequent all the time, but definitely good to know the option is there (especially right in the middle of downtown, near my school).
Fast forward a couple days later, and we’re on to…. Olive and Finch!!
Now I’ve been here before for dinner, but to me, this isn’t a very “dinner” like place. It’s a local cafe, that prides itself on using locally sourced products and being very vegetarian and vegan friendly (and gluten-free friendly as well, hence why I went back)
This place really reminds me of the Urban Farmhouse in Midlothian; something about the feel of the place, the staff, and the food.
Once again I was grabbing dinner on the run and decided to stop in. This being a local cafe, it was a little more expensive, but for what I got, I would say it was very worth it. I ordered the Jamal sandwich (that name makes me laugh and I have no idea why…)
It was comprised of blackened fish, citrus tartar sauce, capers, avocado (DUH), and roasted tomato. It was all wrapped in a very neat little bag to-go and brought in a…semi-timely fashion. The kitchen was open and I could see them making all the sandwiches with fresh ingredients.
TASTE: Holy cow…. this bread was stuffed to the brim!! It was served in a toasted gluten-free roll that was pretty filling, so finishing this was pretty difficult for me (I have a very hard time with feeling full, a fear I am working hard to overcome), and even though some thoughts came into my mind to just throw it away, that I didn’t need it all, I thought “Hey I spent almost $12 on this…. I damn better finish this.” And it was worth it. The fish was nicely cooked, and even though it was bland, the citrus tartar sauce was pretty spicy and added lots of flavor. Besides it being filling, I would say the only complaint I would have is that it spilled everywhere!! It got all over my work pants….. even though they’re already stained with lots of syrups and various sauces/coffee 🙂
Well there you have it!! I hope it’s at least a little interesting for some of you? T everyone following/reading these posts, I can’t express how much it means to me. I was actually pretty self-conscious about starting to write, as I am not the most eloquent, nor do I believe I talk about things that are interesting. But every time I receive a notification saying someone has liked a post or started following me, I do a little happy dance inside. Your encouragement is very much appreciated/needed. I’ll try to update more often!!! Have great days 🙂
Colorado Celiac College Girl 