The Spotted Owl

The menu marks vegetarian items explicitly with a (V) throughout, including toast, eggs, smashed avo, and fruit toast. Dedicated vegetarian options are abundant, and the kitchen is accustomed to accommodating dietary needs. No dedicated equipment is claimed. The strong menu labelling, combined with the fact that a vegetarian diet is simpler to accommodate in a shared kitchen (most dishes do not require entirely separate equipment), supports Tier A.

The Spotted Owl marks vegan items on its menu with (Vg) or (Vg opt.), and a small number of dishes carry the label (DAIRY FREE AND VEGAN). Clear options include the Protein Bowl, which is noted as vegan and gluten-free, and smoothies, also marked as gluten-free and vegan. The menu does not mention any dedicated vegan equipment, and the kitchen is shared. Labelling is consistent throughout the menu, and staff have been described as accommodating.

The venue's own menu marks many items with GF or GF opt. (gluten-free option at an additional $2). One item, a Protein Bowl, is explicitly labelled both GF and vegan. A dedicated gluten-free fryer is reported on FindMeGlutenFree, and one review notes that a waitress proactively checked whether chorizo was safe for a coeliac diner. Several GF opt. items, however, begin with gluten-containing bases such as sourdough, ciabatta, milk buns, and soba noodles. No cross-contact protocols are documented. The kitchen is shared, and the listing disclaims that this is not a dedicated gluten-free facility. A marked menu with aware staff and a shared kitchen places this venue at Tier B.

The menu marks at least one item as dairy free and vegan and offers a range of alternative milks, including almond, soy, coconut, oat, and lactose-free. Several items are described as dairy-free by ingredient, such as smoothies and the Protein Bowl. Most dishes contain dairy, however, including cheese, butter, cream, and milk buns, and no dedicated fryer or prep area is noted. Menu labelling is present but not systematic for dairy across all items. Calling ahead is recommended to confirm options for strict dairy-free needs.

Limited information available. The menu includes dishes containing tree nuts (pistachio French toast, peanut butter on toast, almond milk, pistachio ice cream) but no nut-free labelling or cross-contact protocols are mentioned. One smoothie option uses almond milk but alternative milks are available. No source documents a nut-free kitchen or systematic allergen management for nuts.

Limited information exists. The menu includes egg-heavy dishes (free range eggs, eggs Benedict, pancakes), and a GF option at +$2 is available for egg dishes. No egg-free labelling, no dedicated fryer or prep area is noted. No sources discuss egg allergy management or dedicated equipment. Calling ahead is advised for options.

Limited information. The menu mentions soy milk as an alternative milk option. No other soy-related labelling, cross-contact protocols, or dedicated equipment is noted. No source specifically discusses soy allergy management.

Limited information. No menu items are flagged as containing shellfish. The menu does not mention shellfish-free labelling. No source discusses shellfish allergy management. Shared kitchen with seafood possible but unconfirmed.