Advocating for inclusive, safe dining for college students with food restrictions
GFF College Dining Survey Responses
University of British Columbia
Vancouver
CANADA
Survey Date:
Mar 12, 2019
Survey 1 of 1
Student:
Recent Graduate
With:
Celiac Disease
Student's Summary Assessment:
College Dining:
D
Surrounding Area:
A-
Rationale for Grades Given
I cannot speak for residence food/dining halls, but there were no celiac-safe food outlets on campus at the time I attended. The only options available were grocery/convenience stores (eg. bars, chips, fresh fruit, packaged hummus). Some outlets offered "gluten-free" foods, but these were prepared in an uncontrolled, shared environment. Catered events rarely had gluten-free options, and when they did it was typically buffet style with no controls in place to prevent cross-contamination (ie. gluten-free cookies on same plate as normal ones, or bread/cracker place beside open gluten-free options etc.).
Iki Japanese Restaurant (dedicated sushi place), Panne Rizo (dedicated bakery/cafe).