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Cubo is not a dedicated gluten-free facility. The only gluten-containing items are the sandwich bread and one drink. They have a dedicated gluten-free fryer, and staff are reported as knowledgeable. However, the sandwich press/grill is shared, and there are multiple reports of cross-contamination and illness from sensitive coeliac diners. The venue's own website states 'Even the empanadas and fryers are GF!' and that they are 'gluten free and vegan options' friendly, but does not claim a dedicated kitchen.

Address3106 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214, USA
CuisineVegan · Vegetarian · Cafe
Price
Hours
Mon11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Tue11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Wed11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Thu11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Fri11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Sat11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Sun11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Websitewww.cuboportland.com/
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.70 ·

Marked menu + dedicated, Allergen-marked menu plus dedicated fryer / prep area. Staff trained. Not a fully dedicated kitchen.

Cubo is not a dedicated gluten-free facility. The only gluten-containing items are the sandwich bread and one drink. They have a dedicated gluten-free fryer, and staff are reported as knowledgeable. However, the sandwich press/grill is shared, and there are multiple reports of cross-contamination and illness from sensitive coeliac diners. The venue's own website states 'Even the empanadas and fryers are GF!' and that they are 'gluten free and vegan options' friendly, but does not claim a dedicated kitchen.

dedicated fryermarked menustaff trained

Cited references

[1] aggregatorCubo - Gluten-Free Cuban Restaurant in Portland , FindMeGlutenFreeAggregator listing with 13 safety ratings; reports dedicated GF fryer, marked GF menu, and mixed reviews including some glutening incidents.fetched 2026-05-15[2] aggregatorGluten-Free Sandwich Shops in Portland , FindMeGlutenFreeLists Cubo in GF sandwich shops search; snippet says 'I also have never gotten sick there and I'm very sensitive to gluten'.fetched 2026-05-15[3] blogCUBO , cuboportland.comVenue's own website: 'Even the empanadas and fryers are GF!', 'Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, dairy free and meat-lover friendly'. No dedicated kitchen claim.fetched 2026-05-15[4] blog%s — Historic Mississippi Ave , mississippiave.orgMississippi Ave business directory: 'Simple, soulful Cuban food and cocktails with generous gluten-free and vegan options.'fetched 2026-05-15

Vegan

confidence 0.65 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Cubo offers several clearly labeled vegan options (e.g., picadillo de soya bowl, Portland bowl with avocado, sides like maduros and tostones). HappyCow reviews confirm vegan options are marked and staff are knowledgeable. However, the kitchen is not dedicated vegan; meat and dairy are present. Cross-contamination risk is present but not widely reported for vegan items specifically.

marked menu

Vegetarian

confidence 0.60 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Nut-free

confidence 0.50 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

One FindMeGlutenFree review from a symptomatic coeliac diner states 'the whole restaurant is also nut free!' and another review mentions 'Good for tree-nut free'. However, this is only from community reports on an aggregator, not from the venue itself. No dedicated nut-free kitchen or accreditation is mentioned. Confidence is low due to limited evidence.

Dairy-free

confidence 0.55 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Multiple FindMeGlutenFree reviews mark Cubo as 'Good for dairy-free'. The venue's website states they are 'dairy free friendly'. However, no dedicated dairy-free kitchen or fryer is mentioned, and dairy is present in some menu items (e.g., cheese empanadas). Cross-contamination risk is present.

marked menu

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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