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The Bite

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.

Address996 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
CuisineMediterranean
Price€€
Hours
Mon11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Tue11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Wed11:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Thu11:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Fri11:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Sat11:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Sun11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Websitewww.thebitesf.com/
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.60 ·

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

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.

marked menu

Vegan

confidence 0.60 ·

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

The 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.

marked menu

Vegetarian

confidence 0.60 ·

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

The official menu marks many dishes as 'Vegetarian' (e.g. Classic Hummus, Avocado Hummus, Tzatziki, Dolma, most salads, Falafel Rice Bowl, Vegan Gyro Rice Bowl, French Fries, desserts). However, the menu also lists meat dishes and there is no mention of dedicated prep areas, so cross-contamination risk exists.

marked menu

Pescatarian

confidence 0.50 ·

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

The official menu lists several fish/seafood options (Grilled Salmon Rice Bowl, A La Carte Grilled Salmon) alongside vegetarian and vegan options. The menu is marked with 'Vegetarian' and 'Vegan' labels, making it easy to identify pescatarian-friendly dishes. No dedicated pescatarian section exists.

marked menu

Nut-free

confidence 0.40 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

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.

Dairy-free

confidence 0.40 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

The official menu lists many dishes containing dairy (e.g. Tzatziki, salads with feta cheese, Parmesan Truffle Fries, The Bite Fries with feta, yogurt sauces, cheesecake). Some items are marked 'Vegan' (dairy-free by definition) but there is no dedicated dairy-free marking or mention of dairy-free practices. Staff may accommodate on request.

Egg-free

confidence 0.40 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

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.

Soy-free

confidence 0.30 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

The official menu lists Vegan Gyro (tofu) which contains soy. There is no soy-free marking or mention of soy-free practices. Staff may accommodate on request.

Shellfish-free

confidence 0.30 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

The official menu lists Grilled Salmon Rice Bowl and A La Carte Grilled Salmon. There is no shellfish-free marking or mention of shellfish-free practices. Staff may accommodate on request.

Halal

confidence 0.30 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

The official menu lists lamb and beef gyro, and grilled beef kebab. There is no halal certification or marking mentioned. Staff may accommodate on request.

Kosher

confidence 0.30 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

The official menu lists mixed meat and dairy dishes (e.g. beef kebab with feta cheese, lamb & beef gyro with feta). There is no kosher certification or marking mentioned. Staff may accommodate on request.

Low-FODMAP

confidence 0.20 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

Sugar-free

confidence 0.20 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

Keto

confidence 0.20 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

Reminder

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

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