Simply Food

Simply Food is a vegetarian/vegan lunch counter and grocery store. The official menu uses a leaf icon to mark vegan choices, and several items are explicitly vegan (e.g., Kelaguen (Vegan), Beyond Loco Moco, vegan cheesecake). The venue's homepage and a 2015 article describe it as offering 'vegetarian and vegan cuisine.' The kitchen is shared with non-vegan items (e.g., original Kelaguen, dairy-containing dishes), and there is no mention of dedicated equipment or cross-contact protocols. Staff can likely identify vegan options, but specific needs should be confirmed when ordering.

Simply Food is a vegetarian lunch counter and grocery store that opened in 1979. The menu lists vegetarian soups, salads, sandwiches, and hot entrees. The venue's homepage and a 2015 article confirm this focus on vegetarian cuisine. However, the kitchen also prepares vegan and some non-vegetarian items, such as original Kelaguen, and no mention of dedicated equipment or cross-contact protocols exists. Staff can likely guide diners to vegetarian options.

The official menu marks three items as 'Gluten Free' (Mushroom Burger, Cranberry Orange Muffin, Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin) and offers a gluten-free bread option for sandwiches. However, the kitchen is shared with gluten-containing ingredients, and there is no mention of dedicated equipment, separate prep areas, or staff training on cross-contamination. A blanket disclaimer advises customers to inquire about allergies. The venue's homepage lists 'Gluten-free' as a health option, and a 2015 article mentions gluten-free options in the grocery store, but current kitchen practices for coeliac safety are unconfirmed. Call ahead to discuss your needs.

The venue's homepage lists 'Dairy-free' as a health option, and the menu includes a vegan cheesecake (likely dairy-free). However, the official menu also lists items that likely contain dairy (e.g., soups, salads with dressing), and there is no mention of dedicated equipment or cross-contact protocols. A blanket disclaimer advises customers to inquire about allergies. Staff may be able to identify dairy-free options, but confirm your needs directly.

The official menu uses a soy icon to mark items containing a soy protein meat substitute, and the lunch specials page lists 'Soy Curl' as a choice for the Indian curry. There is no mention of dedicated equipment or cross-contact protocols. A blanket disclaimer advises customers to inquire about allergies. Staff may be able to identify soy-containing items, but customers are advised to confirm their needs directly.

The official menu's blanket disclaimer mentions that some items contain nuts, and a 2015 article notes a salad bar with raw nuts. No specific nut-free options or kitchen practices are described. Call ahead to discuss your needs.

The official menu's blanket disclaimer mentions that some items contain eggs. No specific egg-free options or kitchen practices are described. Call ahead to discuss your needs.