
The Bite
The official menu marks many dishes as 'Gluten free' (e.g.
Per-allergen evidence
The official menu marks many dishes as 'Gluten free' (e.g. Classic Hummus, Avocado Hummus, most Rice Bowls, French Fries, sauces). However, the menu also states that pita bread 'is not gluten free' and that appetizers 'come with pita bread, but our pita bread is not gluten free', indicating shared kitchen equipment and a risk of cross-contamination. No dedicated fryer or prep area is mentioned. The venue's homepage describes itself as 'Gluten-free 💚' but this is marketing language, not a structural guarantee.
[1] Official Menu, The Bite (official menu)
Official menu marks dishes GF, V, VG, notes pita bread is not GF, and lists nut, dairy, egg, soy, shellfish ingredients.fetched May 13, 2026[2] Verified blog The Bite | Mediterranean Restaurant, San Francisco, thebitesf.com
On the homepage, the venue is described as 'Vegan-friendly, Vegetarian, Gluten-free 💚'.fetched May 13, 2026The official menu marks several dishes as 'Vegan' (e.g. Classic Hummus, Avocado Hummus, Chipotle Hummus, Falafel Rice Bowl, Vegan Gyro Rice Bowl, Vegan Wrap, Homemade Vegan Burger, French Fries, sauces). However, the menu also lists non-vegan items (e.g. Tzatziki, salads with feta, meat dishes) and there is no mention of dedicated prep areas or fryers, so cross-contamination risk exists.
The official menu marks many dishes as vegetarian, among them Classic Hummus, Avocado Hummus, Tzatziki, Dolma, most salads, Falafel Rice Bowl, Vegan Gyro Rice Bowl, French Fries, and desserts. The menu also lists meat dishes, and no dedicated prep areas are mentioned. A cross-contamination risk exists.
The menu lists fish and seafood options, including a Grilled Salmon Rice Bowl and A La Carte Grilled Salmon, alongside vegetarian and vegan items. 'Vegetarian' and 'Vegan' labels appear on the menu, which makes identifying pescatarian-friendly dishes straightforward. No dedicated pescatarian section exists.
The official menu lists dishes containing nuts (e.g. Soma Salad with almonds, Mighty Kale with walnuts, Baklava with pistachio). There is no nut-free marking on the menu and no mention of nut-free practices or dedicated equipment. Staff may accommodate on request, but no structural evidence is available.
The Bite's menu lists many dishes containing dairy, such as Tzatziki, salads with feta cheese, Parmesan Truffle Fries, The Bite Fries with feta, yogurt sauces, and cheesecake. Some items are marked 'Vegan', meaning they are dairy-free by definition. There is no dedicated dairy-free marking or mention of dairy-free practices on the menu. Staff may accommodate requests.
The official menu lists Mission Salad with boiled egg. There is no egg-free marking on the menu and no mention of egg-free practices. Staff may accommodate on request.
The official menu lists a Vegan Gyro made with tofu, which contains soy. No soy-free marking or mention of soy-free practices appears on the menu. Staff may accommodate requests upon inquiry.
The menu includes a Grilled Salmon Rice Bowl and an A La Carte Grilled Salmon offering. No shellfish-free labels or references to shellfish-free practices are present. Staff may accommodate on request.
No halal certification or marking is mentioned on the official menu, which lists lamb and beef gyro and grilled beef kebab. Staff may accommodate on request.
The official menu lists dishes that combine meat and dairy, such as beef kebab with feta cheese and a lamb and beef gyro with feta. No kosher certification or marking is mentioned. Staff may accommodate on request.
The restaurant does not list low-FODMAP information on its menu or website. Staff may accommodate such requests when asked.
No sugar-free information appears on the menu or website. Staff may accommodate such requests upon inquiry.
The menu or website does not list keto-specific information. Staff may accommodate on request.
Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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