There’s a vegetarian tab with items, but most of them are salads, and some items have meat that can be removed at request. No gluten-free options seemingly.
Chipotle
There are vegetarian options listed under nutrition on their site, including plant- based chicken. Nothing about gluten-free options.
Grand Traverse Pie Company
Gluten-free options: there is gluten-free bread available for all sandwiches.
Vegetarian: There is a Mediterranean Veggie sandwich, the house salad comes with no meat if requested.
Jersey Mikes
One vegetarian sandwich option. Seemingly there are no options for gluten-free bread.
Jimmy John’s
No specific difference in the menu for gluten-free or vegetarian/vegan options. One vegetarian sandwich option.
Leaf Salad Bar
There are several salad options, both meatless and with meat, on their catering menu. There are also soups, veggie and fruit trays on the menu as well.
McAlister’s (no delivery)
Their menu has indicators for vegetarian/gluten-free options. Two vegetarian sandwich options. A few other vegetarian options for sides like soups and potatoes. Nacho basket is also vegetarian. No gluten-free options for sandwiches.
Noodles & Company
There is a nutrition calculator page that can be used to view items on the menu that are vegetarian or gluten-free.
Gluten-free: lots of gluten-free options, except for sandwiches/wraps Panera
On their menu, there are options to view vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
Pizza House
No specific difference in the menu for gluten-free or vegetarian/vegan options. Bad reviews from gluten-free review sites.
Potbelly
Under their menu, there are vegetarian options listed. Three sandwiches can be customized to be made vegetarian.
Qdoba
There is an entire tab on the menu ordering site with a chart, including gluten- free, vegetarian, and vegan options.
Sindhu’s
Nothing specific on their menu listing vegetarian or gluten-free options, but lots of vegetarian options listed on the bars. Unsure about gluten-free options. Unsure if they do catering though.
Snacks
Stanford Medicine has a list of good gluten-free snack options.
Heathline.com has a list of good simple vegetarian snack options
Sree Saffron
Plenty of vegetarian options on their menu, including two tabs solely for vegetarian appetizers and meals. Not sure about gluten-free items being differentiated. Unsure if they do catering.
Sultan’s
Entire section of their menu. on each meal page dedicated to vegetarian options. Seemingly no gluten-free items specifically listed. All salads come meat- free.
Tropical Smoothie Café
Vegetarian: many options on their menu can be made with plant-based meat. Nearly every wrap/sandwich on their menu online says it can be made with plant-based meat.
Woody’s
Plenty of vegan/vegetarian and gluten-free options are available on the menu. has the full menu for viewing; the V represents vegan/vegetarian, and the blue circle represents gluten-free.
Do's:
Include non-salad vegetarian options and meals to be inclusive to non-meat eaters, and to add a variety of options.
Include a text box question in any Qualtrics/Forms you send out for any alternative food options (gluten-free/vegetarian) that are needed.
Order from restaurants and shops that have good vegetarian/gluten-free options if need be.
Provide a variety of snacks from the sources listed above, many of them are both gluten-free and vegetarian.
Make sure the meals provided that are gluten-free and vegetarian are filling enough, compared to the standard options.
Communicate with those who make notes about food accommodations.
Be thorough with dietary restrictions, treat them as if they’re food allergies.
Be sure to double check with the caterer/restaurant about any dietary restrictions.
Plan your menu with dietary restrictions in mind. This helps people feel included.
Consider plant-based protein options for a balanced meal.
Consider plant-based meats to increase the variety of vegetarian foods.
Start the preparation for the orders early just in case
Don'ts:
Don’t always assume that including meat-free salads is the only way to be inclusive for vegetarian options.
Assume that only 1-2 options for gluten-free and vegetarian meals are okay for everyone.
Ignore dietary restrictions and accommodation requests. Treat them as if they were serious allergies.
Do the ordering and food accommodation requests last second, some restaurants may require a fair amount of prep time.